Summer 2026 REU in Ecology and Biodiversity at Auburn University
Auburn University·Auburn, AL·2026 cycle
Closed for cycleEcology/Conservation/Evolutionary Biology✓ verified
The Southeastern US houses some of the greatest diversity of species in the nation and is a region in need of ecologically trained scientists. Within the North American Coastal Plain Biodiversity Hotspot, which covers a large portion of Alabama, our REU Site is focused on providing research experiences to undergraduate students interested in applied ecology and conservation, including a systems approach to ecology, hypothesis development, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and research ethics. REU students will also engage in professional development activities and be exposed to a diversity of ecosystems, research labs, and ecological research methods. Our overarching goal is to provide the educational, research, and professional development activities that can give undergraduate students an engaging hands-on experience working in ecology and conservation. To accomplish this goal, we will provide students with a scaffolded environment that allows them to develop independence, skills, and knowledge that will increase their opportunities in pursuing a career in science, especially in the Southeastern US.
Ecology, biodiversity, invasive species, ecosystems, conservation, management, forests, wetlands, grasslands, landscape, GIS, modeling, trail cameras, systems science, community ecology, population dynamics, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, plants, invertebrates, insects, urban ecosystems
Undergraduate students that are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States. Strong candidates will be at least sophomores in college who have: 1) had coursework in biology, natural resources, environmental science, or related disciplines; 2) an interest to learn about the natural world; and, 3) a desire to pursue a graduate degree or career in science. Previous research experience is not required.
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