Bodega Marine Laboratory is seeking 8 motivated undergraduate students interested in marine science careers to participate in a Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, supported by the National Science Foundation. Over eight weeks (June 21 - August 15, 2009, deadline for receipt of application is Feb. 15, 2009), students will develop confidence and independence in doing research and communicating science. The program gives a priority to students early in their career and without significant prior research experience.

Above, 2009 REU students from L to R: Front Row: Sarah Traiger, Heather Page, Kaija Klauder, Danielle Claar, Jessie Kai. Back Row: Aaron Tamminga, Shane Downing, Dr. Eric Sanford, Dr. Susan Williams, Cascade Sorte, Jasmina Cerda, Margaux Forsch.

Faculty and other mentors will provide one-on-one research training, from choosing a topic to writing a paper, in a friendly supportive environment. Students will learn how to communicate their research results in an effective way in special modules during the program. Students will also develop essential career survival skills, including scientific ethics.

Participants will receive a stipend ($3600) plus all laboratory housing and meals and travel costs.

• Program Overview
• Application Materials
• Potential research projects and faculty mentors
• Student project posters from previous REU programs
• Highlights and group photos from previous REU programs
• One BML REU '05 participant's experience- from the Journal of Young Investigators, "A Summer Like No Other", by Abigail Bradley

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0453251. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.