Academics | Summer Internship Program
2009 Marine Sciences Summer Intern Program
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment - University of Delaware:
Front row (l. to r.) Nathan Rabideaux (Fort Lewis Coll.), Keonie Morrisey (Lincoln U.),
Joshua Wrubel (Susquehanna U.), Back row (l. to r.) Kevin Crum (U. Delaware ), Brittany
Schieler (U. Delaware), Kathryn Bus (Hobart and William Smith Coll.), Laura Treible (U.
Delaware), Chelsea Hopkins (U. North Carolina - Wilmington), Michal Williams (Lincoln U.),
Kendra Ryan (Johns Hopkins U.), Victor Band (Tufts U.), Alex Ko (Illinois State U.),
Christopher Englert (Colby Coll.), Erin McKinley (Northland Coll.), Andrew Grammatikos
(U. Delaware).
What is it?
Supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, this REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program awards ten science, engineering, and mathematics undergraduates summer internships to conduct guided research in marine science.
Who can participate?
Investigating Sharks
Students between their junior and senior years will receive preference. Interns will work with faculty and research staff in a graduate student atmosphere on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology, marine geology, or marine biochemistry. Interns will work semi-independently on a project designed by the intern and assigned faculty advisor (Marine Biology, Oceanography, Physical Ocean Science & Engineering) and present written and oral reports at the end of the summer. The program will run for 10 weeks (Mon, June 7 - Friday, August 13). Interns will receive one credit and will be expected to attend weekly seminars presented by faculty and research staff.
Where does the Program take place?
R/V Hugh R. Sharp
The marine science internship program will take place at the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Hugh R. Sharp Campus in the resort community of Lewes. This modern campus is located on the shores of Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Henlopen State Park. Research and teaching facilities are available in Lewes, which is linked by computer and interactive TV to the main campus in Newark. Interns can stay at the Daiber Housing Complex, which is comprised of 28 three-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom, semi-detached ranch houses. All units include a range, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. The complex is less than 2 miles from the Hugh R. Sharp Campus and within walking distance of downtown Lewes. Student support includes a minimum $3,300 stipend, (pending approval for increased stipend in 2010), dormitory fee, tuition for the one-credit course, and travel assistance for the 10-week session.
The 2010 Marine Sciences Summer Intern Program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences.
How to Apply
Beach Profiling, Cape Henlopen State Park
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and its possessions and must be enrolled in a degree program leading to a bachelor's degree. Students who will have received their degree prior to August 2010 are not eligible. Applicants are encouraged to electronically submit their application and a letter describing their general background and interests in pursuing the research experience. The application form and instructions are available here. If you do not have Internet access, please contact us by mail or email at the address below for an application.
An undergraduate transcript up to the current semester and a photocopy of SAT/ACT or GRE scores should be sent via U.S. mail to CEOE-academics, University of Delaware, College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, Lewes, DE 19958. The final requirement is a letter of reference from a faculty member in your major field. The letter of reference should be sent to CEOE-academics.
All students who are offered a position at this REU site have until March 15th or later to accept or reject the offer. Any student who is asked to accept or reject an offer prior to March 15th should contact the Division of Ocean Science's REU Program Director, Lisa Rom at elrom@NSF.gov or 703.292.7709.
Applications from women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged. The deadline for submission is Monday, February 22, 2010. Selection and notification of offers for the program will be made by April 2010.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and its possessions and must be enrolled in a degree program leading to a bachelor's degree. Students who will have received their degree prior to August 2010 are not eligible. Applicants are encouraged to electronically submit their application and a letter describing their general background and interests in pursuing the research experience. The application form and instructions are available here. If you do not have Internet access, please contact us by mail or email at the address below for an application.
Marine Sciences Summer Internship Program Photo Galleries
Researching the Horseshoe Crab
Application Deadline: February 22, 2010
Dr. Ana I. Dittel
For information, contact:
Dr. Ana I. Dittel
University of Delaware
College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
700 Pilottown Road Lewes
DE 19958-1298
Email:
adittel@udel.edu
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