Research Experience for Undergraduates
The Stone Laboratory REU summer program provides undergraduate students from across the U.S. with real-world research experience not available in their general coursework. During the program, students complete a supervised hands-on research project in a variety of disciplines, providing them with valuable skills in data collection and analysis, scientific reading and writing, as well as practice in oral presentation. This professional-level experience is excellent preparation for graduate studies or professional life. Students earn three quarter-credits for the REU Program and perform their research in entomology, limnology, herpetology, or fisheries management while taking another course at Stone Lab during a 5-week term.
REU scholarships cover Ohio and non-Ohio resident tuition for eight credit hours in one summer term, along with room and board, and the associated lab fee.
Students may have opportunities to publish their work, as some past REU projects have been submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Future opportunities to study ecology, wetland flora, environmental education, or other disciplines may become available depending on the summer's current on-site research and researchers. Watch this web site for details.
This program is funded by the Friends of Stone Laboratory and three endowments: F. T. Research Endowment, the John L. Crites Research Endowment, and the Thomas H. Langlois Research Endowment.
Research Focus Areas
- Entomology
- Research the presence and potential ecological effects of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle, on Lake Erie islands.
- Fisheries
- Study invasive species, such as round gobies, and their impact on Lake Erie fisheries.
- Herpetology
- Participate in research dealing with the federally threatened Lake Erie water snake or the Eastern fox snake
- Limnology
- Investigate oxygen depletion in Lake Erie's central basin, lake algal growth, or bioturbation by burrowing mayflies.
Application Process
Applicants can apply for one or both terms (if space and funding are available) and must provide their own health insurance.
To apply, send:
- Stone Laboratory Course Application Form
- transcripts for all college courses
- career goal statement including preference for research topic and term (1000 words max)
- personal resume (two pages max)
- two letters of recommendation from faculty members or advisors who can attest to your academic performance
- Stone Lab Scholarship/REU Application
To:
The Ohio State University
1314 Kinnear Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43212
614.292.8949
614.292.4364 (fax)
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on March 11, 2008. The application process may also include a phone interview. Successful applicants will be notified on March 28. These deadlines will be extended as necessary if additional funds become available. After the March 11 deadline, contact the Stone Laboratory Office (614.292.8949) to determine if positions are still available.
