Are you an undergraduate STEM major interested in honey bees and their role in urban agriculture? Would you like to gain cutting-edge experience in research or design and work with community partners on pollination-related projects? If you answered yes then the Bee-INSPIRED summer program is for you! This 10-week research and service experience will be held May 20-July 27, 2018 on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia. All STEM majors (including engineering and computer science) are encouraged to apply.
Participants will:
• conduct research related to honey bees in labs on the Georgia Tech campus four days a week
• collaborate with community partners on honey bee related urban agricultural service projects one day a week
• attend workshops on graduate school and STEM careers and research ethics
• attend scientific seminars on honey bees and related topics
• present the results of their work at an end-of-summer scientific symposium
Participants receive:
• A $5000 stipend
• A travel allowance if necessary
• Free on-campus housing at Georgia Tech
Participants must:
• Submit an application by February 15
• Be US citizens, nationals or permanent residents
• Be willing to work with community partners outdoors in the summer in Atlanta. (can be hot, hard work)
For more information and to apply, visit
www.bees.gatech.edu/beeinspired
Questions? E-mail jennifer.leavey@biology.gatech.edu
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