We are now seeking 10 applicants for the 10-week summer Research

Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in Urban Stream Ecology at

Cleveland State University. The program stresses interdisciplinary,

collaborative research within the Cuyahoga River watershed. Student

projects have included investigations of the effects of habitat

fragmentation on genetic diversity of stream organisms, effects of urban

disturbance on ecological interactions within streams and riparian zones,

and the development of indicators of ecological health of small stream

ecosystems. Similar research foci are planned for summer 2005.

The program also offers a variety of training, as well as social and

cultural experiences. Classroom and field instruction covers such topics

as Great Lakes geology, urban stream ecology, and stream site

characterization. Also, a weekly seminar series provides students with

opportunities to interact with environmental professionals from a variety

of academic, government and private agencies and offers insight into

career opportunities and broader perspectives in urban ecosystem studies,

e.g., social, legislative, economic, and ethical issues.

Students are provided with a $3000 stipend. On-campus housing is

provided to students from outside the Cleveland area. Although we

provide no food allowance per se, the field station that is a central

facility in this project maintains a fully stocked kitchen that students

are free to utilize as they wish. Additional information and application

materials can be found at www.csuohio.edu/cestp/REU or by contacting Dr.

Michael Walton, Dept of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences,

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115 (e-mail:

b.walton@csuohio.edu, telephone: 216-687-3979). This program is supported

by funds fron the National Science Foundation.