The Shannon Point Marine Center’s (SPMC) Research Experience for Undergraduates Site will support guided, independent research on the part of eight undergraduates in 2020. General research themes include productivity and nutrient cycling in local watershed systems; marine microbial ecology; physiology of symbiosis; larval development; physiology, ecology, and morphology of marine invertebrates; coastal oceanography; and chemical ecology. Students work with faculty mentors, conducting projects and developing written and oral reports at the conclusion of the session.
SPMC is located in Anacortes, Washington. The campus includes teaching-research laboratories, four research vessels, and a dormitory with kitchen facilities available for food preparation. Student support includes a $5400 stipend plus a $75/week food allowance, a travel allowance, and housing at SPMC for the nine week session (June 16 – August 14).
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and must be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year institution of higher education. Students who have received a bachelor’s degree before the start date of the program are ineligible. Continuing SPMC’s long-standing tradition of working with diverse students, students from underserved, underrepresented, and underprivileged groups are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should submit the online form (found here); undergraduate transcripts, one letter of reference, and a statement including 1) the area of marine science interests, 2) personal goals for the internship and beyond, 3) qualities the applicant will bring to the program, and 4) an experience overcoming adversity or an obstacle in life. Materials must be submitted by February 13, 2020. For more information on the program and SPMC visit: https://www.wwu.edu/spmc/reu.shtml