NSF REU Program at the UNC Coastal Studies Institute on NC Outer Banks
(Posted 12/22/2022)

Target Audience: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)


Institution: East Carolina University

Institutional Web Link: https://water.ecu.edu/reu/

Description of Internship or Research Opportunity: REU: Resilience and Adaptation to Coastal Change Across Communities (C2C)
Communities and coastlines are under threat from diverse hazards, such as extreme weather, sea level rise, and population growth. This is your chance to join an interdisciplinary team addressing these challenges through unique multi-institution Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted jointly by East Carolina University, Clemson University and the University of Puerto Rico – Arecibo.

Increasing the resilience of coastal regions and finding solutions to help communities adapt to change are problems that require an understanding of both the environment and people. In this unique interdisciplinary REU program you will be an important part of a team working to study natural and built environments from diverse perspectives that span the natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

What makes this REU program unique?
Coastal Emphasis: The impacts of climate change are producing devastating impacts on people and ecosystems in coastal regions. Learn how to use research to make a difference in our world!
Interdisciplinary Approach: Available research projects span natural science, engineering, computer science, social science, and education. Understanding problems from different disciplinary perspectives is critical to finding solutions to the complex problems affecting coastal regions.
Team Focus: You will be part of a local team of researchers at your host university, but you will also collaborate virtually with other students and researchers working at the partnering institutions. Learning how to collaborate with people from different places, backgrounds, and perspectives is a critical professional skill needed to be successful in both research and industry!
Multiple-institution Project Mentors: The REU program will have project mentors from the University of Puerto Rico Arecibo, Clemson University in South Carolina, and East Carolina University in North Carolina. Your research will therefore benefit from different geographic and cultural perspectives.
Professional Development Activities: You will have opportunities throughout the summer to learn skills and tools that will support your research efforts and make you competitive in your future career.

Scholarships, Fellowships Associated with the Course: Each REU participant will receive a stipend of $6,000 for participating in the 10-week summer research experience. Additionally, participants who are able to travel to ECU for the REU will be provided housing and compensated for meals via a cost of living stipend (equivalent to approximately $340/week).

Funding Source: National Science Foundation (NSF)


How to Apply: https://water.ecu.edu/reu/apply/

Application Closing Date: 2/1/2023

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