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NSF funded Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
investigating morphological diversity of frogs and toads

The Moen Lab at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is seeking
applications from a group of highly motivated and diverse undergraduate
students to conduct independent research projects concerning the
morphological diversity of frogs and toads under the supervision of a
postdoctoral mentor.

As part of the program, the successful applicants will be trained to
conduct scientific research and receive mentoring to advance their
careers as scientists. Successful projects may lead to future research
opportunities in the Moen lab and publication of a manuscript. Successful
applicants will also receive a $3600 stipend and housing through OK
State University.

Brief description of the program
The program runs for 8 weeks, from 1 June ¡V 24 July 2020. Students
will work with a research mentor to choose a project, collect and
analyze data, and present the results of the project at the end of the
summer. Students will also travel to the Biodiversity Institute at
the University Kansas to see one of the world¡¦s largest amphibian
collections, select specimens for research, and talk to curators and
graduate students about collections-based research and careers.

Research projects will focus on the evolution, morphology, and mechanics
of movement of anurans (frogs and toads). Potential subjects include:

(1) The relationship of body form and function
(2) Evolutionary biomechanics
(3) Macroevolution of ecology, morphology, and biogeography

Eligibility
Currently enrolled, non-graduating undergraduate students majoring in
biology, or biology-related discipline are eligible to apply. Previous
research experience is desired, but not strictly necessary. Students
from historically underrepresented groups in the STEM-related fields
are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply
The application will have four parts: a general form,
an essay, a transcript, and contact information for a
reference. Applications are due March 1st, 2020. Successful
applicants will be notified within two weeks following the
application deadline. For detailed instructions, follow this link:
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If you have questions or concerns, please contact either the principle
investigator Dr. Daniel Moen ([log in to unmask]) or his postdoc
Dr. Gen Morinaga ([log in to unmask]).


Gen Morinaga, PhD.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dept. Integrative Biology, Oklahoma State University
501 Life Sciences West
Stillwater, OK 74078, USA
Email: [log in to unmask]

"Morinaga, Gen" <[log in to unmask]>