Project Grant 2447647

The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $154,041 Project Grant under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) to the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean and Environment (CEOE) to host a three-year Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site program. The program will bring 10 undergraduates to the university's Lewes campus each summer to conduct independent ocean science research under the guidance of research mentors. Key program components include training students in research skills like formulating research questions, applying research methods, and problem-solving, as well as providing professional development workshops on topics such as science ethics, communication, and graduate school funding. Interns will also participate in field trips, including a research vessel excursion and visits to learn about aquaculture. The program aims to provide 30 undergraduates with extensive research experience and career training in a wide range of ocean science disciplines, from microbial ecology to physical oceanography.