Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
Due to COVID-19 our 2020 REU Program will not take place. We look forward to being back in Summer 2021.
Program runs:
May 26-July 31, 2020
Students are partnered with faculty and graduate student mentors to conduct cutting-edge research on important land-lake environmental challenges.
Our application window is closed.
Applicants will be notified of their status by March 31.
Program features:
- Stipend ($5,750), along with housing, transportation and food allowance
- Fun, exciting and meaningful field and lab research
- Build the skills for your dream career
- Develop life-long connections with scientists, faculty, engineers, grad students and agencies
- Opportunities in: Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Geography and GIS
- Study and help combat challenges:
- Harmful algal blooms and water quality
- Invasive species
- Natural communities and habitats
- Land use and nutrients
- Use and apply top technology
- Field trips opportunities such as canoeing, lake sampling, wetlands and more
- Rising college juniors and seniors preferred, rising sophomores will be considered
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Application deadline: February 28, 2020
The Lake Erie Center is an interdisciplinary research, education and outreach facility
dedicated to solving environmental problems in the Great Lakes.