| Title: |
Kluane Red Squirrel Project |
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Research Fields: |
Biology, Environmental
Science, Ecology, Evloution, Energetics
A long-term field experiment
designed to test the importance of food abundance to life history
evolution in red squirrels. |
| Institution: |
Michigan State University |
| Location: |
Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada |
| Start Date: |
May, 2007 |
| Length: |
8-10 weeks (May - August) |
| Contact: |
Dr. Andrew McAdam
Department of Fisheries & Wildlife
13 Natural Resources Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
48824
517-432-0396
mcadama@msu.edu
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| Eligibility: |
Undergraduates |
| Application deadline: |
As soon as possible |
| Application Requirements: |
If you are interested in
spending the summer pursuing an undergraduate research project please
contact me by email (mcadama@msu.edu)
as soon as possible. Include as attachments to your email a cover letter
indicating 1) your interest in the project, 2) what specific questions
you might be interested in (feel free to suggest one that is not listed
above), and 3) a statement of why you are suited for the position. Also
attach a resume with references. If you are not from Michigan State
University then please provide the name of someone at your home
university who could potentially provide additional mentorship on your
project during the next academic year. |
| Compensation: |
Transportation to and from the site, food and a monthly stipend will be
provided. |
| Web Site: |
http://www.redsquirrel.msu.edu/index.htm
http://www.redsquirrel.msu.edu/REU Advert 07.doc |
| Additional Notes: |
Possible undergraduate research
projects include:
1. Spruce cone preferences of left- and right-handed squirrels.
2. Behavior and nest attendance of females specializing in the
production of many smaller or few high quality offspring.
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