Field of Study:
Life sciences
Department:
Environmental Health Sciences, College of Public Health
Rank of Student:
Sophomores, Juniors
Desired Majors:
Public health
Hours per Week:
5
Compensation Type:
Academic Credit,
Voluntary Experience
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Dr. Laura Pomeroy.26
Private
Public
Project Description
The undergraduate student researcher will conduct research with Dr. Pomeroy to investigate infectious diseases in wild birds. The position will including reading scientific literature, analyzing data, visualizing data, coding in R, and presenting results as a scientific poster, oral presentation, and written document. The work will be mostly computer-based research.
Additional Information
This position will also allow students to interact with Dr. Jarzyna, a faculty member in EEOB with expertise in wild birds. This research could serve as a capstone experience or honors capstone experience. It could also contribute to an undergraduate or honors thesis allowing students to graduate with research distinction. However, students do not need to use this research for a capstone or thesis. All interested students are welcome to apply!
Required Applicant Information
Advising transcript, resume, and a short statement (<300 words) that describes why they want to do this type of research with us.
Required or Desired Skills
At least one college-level biology course is required; two biology courses – including MICROBIOLOGY 4000 or a similar course – is preferred. Applicants should have a willingness to do computer-based work with data.
Faculty Member Lead:
Laura Pomeroy
Starting Semester:
Autumn
Length of Project (in semesters):
2