Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs provide
a stellar introductory opportunity for young scientists
to decide if aquatic science careers are appealing
to them. During their Site experience the weeks at
sea and in the laboratory, time in the library, and
associated academic pursuits place an often new and
always stimulating perspective on undergraduate (UG)
coursework. Immersion in an environment dedicated to
cutting-edge funded research provides one of the best
ways to understand the thrill and agony of the lives
of oceanographers and limnologists. Yet only a few
laboratories or even institutions encompass such breadth
that the true range of career choices is apparent.
Twenty-first
century environmental science clearly encompasses more
synoptic, big-picture, interdisciplinary research than
ever before. While a great deal of specific expertise
resides in each of the fields of limnology and oceanography,
it is the coalescence of skills and techniques that
is leading to great advances in environmental problem
solving. The American Society for Limnology and Oceanography
and partner society-sponsored Ocean Sciences meetings
are working to foster such interactions among scientists
in the global research force.
A
special poster session, “Multidisciplinary Activities
of REU Students” and subsequent related titles
has been held for these undergraduate student scientists,
now entering its 6th year. This session, nestled in
with the professionals but somewhat less threatening
with all peer presentations, annually contained work
from all aspects of aquatic science research.
2000
Ocean Sciences Meeting (ASLO/AGU)
Featuring REU Students from 1999
San Antonio, TX, January 24-28, 2000.
2001
Aquatic Sciences Meeting (ASLO)
Featuring REU Students from 2000.
Albequerque, NM, February 12-16, 2001.
2002
Ocean Sciences Meeting (ASLO/AGU)
Featuring REU Students from 2001
Honolulu, HI, Feb 11-15, 2002.
2003
Aquatic Sciences Meeting (ASLO)
Featuring REU Students from 2002
Salt Lake City, UT, February 9-14, 2003.
2004
Ocean Research Conference (ASLO/TOS)
Featuring REU Students from 2003
Honolulu, HI, February 15-20, 2004.
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