Cary Institute’s REU Program in Translational Ecology in 2021 will give 12 students an intensive, mentored, independent research experience in ecology to:
Participating students and mentor scientists work with program leaders to define specific goals for themselves, their research projects and the program each year, building on the goals listed below.
Goals for students in the 2021 Cary REU program encompass five dimensions:
Students gain knowledge in
Students become proficient in skills including
Students grow in the social dimension of doing science, including
Students develop attitudes to support their professional attainment including
Students make concrete achievements, including
Goals for mentors in the 2021 Cary REU program include:
The 2021 Cary REU program contributes to the field of ecology as we: