“Environmental and Earth Systems Research at Biosphere 2” (biosphere2.org/education/university-programs/research-experience-undergrads-reu) is a 10-week summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students participate in a variety of activities that will help them pursue a career in environmental sciences. They conduct their own research with a faculty mentor, interact with other participants and scientists, and present research findings in a formal poster symposium setting. Additionally, students participate in professional development workshops and outreach activities. Undergraduate students from a wide range of disciplines and interests including biology, ecology, plant sciences, hydrology, soil science, geology, atmospheric science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or computer science are encouraged to apply. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this NSF (National Science Foundation) funded program. Applications from indigenous students and students from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.
Student projects take advantage of the Biosphere 2 research infrastructure, including Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) (biosphere2.org/research/research-initiatives/landscape-evolution-observatory-leo), as well as the NSF Critical Zone Observatory (CZO) (criticalzone.org/catalina-jemez) and other field sites in the Sonoran desert and sky island mountains around Tucson. Projects focus on a variety of topics that include (but aren't limited to): coupling ecohydrology and biogeochemistry, investigating abiotic and biotic contributions to ecosystem processes, integrating measurements across scales, using innovative tools to link climate and ecological function, and modeling of ecosystem and soil processes. Students work with several outreach organizations (e.g., Arizona Institutes for Resilience, Water Resources Research Center, Native Nations Climate Adaptation Program) at the University of Arizona that address local and global environmental challenges.
REU Students receive a competitive stipend, lodging at Biosphere 2's student village, food allowance, and travel to and from Tucson, AZ, as well as support for travel to a professional meeting to present their work. Applications for summer of 2022 (June 6 - Aug 12, 2022) are due March 1st, 2022, and link to application form can be found at: biosphere2.org/education/university-programs/research-experience-undergrads-reu
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