paleonet REU program at Univ. of South Florida

["N. MacLeod" <N.MacLeod@xxxxxxxxx>]

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University of South Florida Department of Geology is recruiting
undergraduates in Geology and related disciplines for a Summer 2005 REU
(Research Experience for Undergraduates) program exploring the Neogene
Paleoenvironments of Florida. The program will run from approximately 20 May
­ 15 July, 2005.

Our REU program will emphasize the Pliocene-Pleistocene reconstruction
of Floridašs coastal and marine environments using the rich fossil record
throughout the state. In the 8-week program students will gain experience
with field techniques, including basic stratigraphic description,
ground-penetrating radar, GPS surveying and mapping, and field sampling for
paleoenvironmental analysis. The lab portion of the program will emphasize
paleontological and sedimentological analyses, amino acid geochronology,
isotope analysis of paleoceanographic environments, interpretation of
ground-penetrating radar imagery, and other techniques. Participation
includes the opportunity to attend and present research findings at the
Spring 2006 SE GSA meeting.

Students will receive a stipend of $2400 plus travel and living expenses
for the 8-week program. Please see our website for more information and
on-line application, or contact:

www.cas.usf.edu/esp/reu <http://www.cas.usf.edu/esp/reu>

Deadline for applications is April 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Peter Harries
(harries@shell.cas.usf.edu).