SUMMER 2013 OCEAN SCIENCES
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES
OVERVIEW
In summer of 2013, Mote Marine Laboratory will host a 10-week, National Science Foundation-funded program focused on providing research experiences in estuarine science to 10 undergraduate students. Students will be paired with Mote scientists and conduct research on major threats to estuaries such as aquatic
pollution, natural toxins, habitat alteration, and coral reef decline. Students will gain experience in science communication by presenting the results of their independent project in a manuscript-style research paper and orally at a laboratory-wide poster presentation. Students will also attend research seminars, workshops on career skills in science, and may have the opportunity to present their research findings at professional conferences. 

ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Mote REU Program, students must be:
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories
• Currently enrolled in a degree program (full-time or part-time) leading to a baccalaureate degree. Students cannot have already graduated at the time of their internship.
• First-time REU participants
• Available for the duration of the program, May 26th-August 3rd (subject to change)

In addition, applicants must:

Possess a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale)
Make efforts to receive academic credit for participation in the REU Program

 - Students from minority groups underrepresented in science are strongly encouraged to apply - 

TRAVEL, STIPEND, & HOUSING
Students participating in the REU program will receive:
• Stipend of $5,000 over the 10-week period
• Housing (paid by Mote)
• Support for transportation between Mote and their home institution

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students interested in applying to the 2013 Mote REU program can acquire information on the application procedure from the program website, www.mote.org/reu, or by emailing reu@mote.org. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2013.

ABOUT MOTE
Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit research laboratory that has been conducting marine science research and education for over 55 years. Mote is located in Sarasota, Florida on a campus overlook-ing Sarasota Bay, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. For additional information about Mote Marine
Laboratory & Aquarium, please visit www.mote.org.
VISIT MOTE’S REU PROGRAM WEBSITE AT www.mote.org/reu