NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Positions Available in Insect Behavior & Biomechanics Location: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Program Dates: Summer 2025. Ten weeks of work between May and early August, with some flexibility in start/end dates. Contact: Dr. Salerno, salernoc@ufl.edu. In subject line include "REU application 2025 (Evol-dir)" Deadline to Apply: February 14th, 2025 Stipend: $600/week for 10 weeks plus a contribution towards living expenses of $150/week. We are interested in individuals at any stage of their undergraduate career, however, REU students must be enrolled as undergraduates through at least August 2025 (i.e., cannot be graduating in May 2025) and be US citizens or full-time residents. Students from underrepresented groups in science are strongly encouraged to apply. REU students will work directly with Drs. Christina Salerno, Noraly van Meer, and Janice Yan under the guidance of Phil Hahn (University of Florida) and Christine Miller (University of Cambridge, UK) in the summer of 2025 to: (1) receive training in behavioral ecology research, (2) receive guidance to develop an independent project within the context of ongoing NSF funded research. We are a supportive group of researchers united by our enthusiasm for behavioral ecology. We work hard and have fun! REU students will work onsite in Gainesville, Florida where they will interact with a diverse group of researchers to gain experience with experimental design, field work, data collection, data analysis, and scientific writing and presentation. Additionally, with guidance from their mentors, students will develop an independent project and contribute to larger project goals to further hone their research skills. These activities potentially include conducting field work to collect host plants, insect rearing, insect behavioral trials, insect photography/digital measurements. Applicants should be hard-working, inquisitive, dedicated, and responsible, with a keen interest in animal behavior. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing graduate school or careers in science, particularly in ecology and evolutionary biology. Please send the following documents to Dr. Christina Salerno at salernoc@ufl.edu with the subject line =93REU Application 2025 (Evol-dir)=94: 1) a cover letter (1 page max) describing your research experience and general interests in animal behavior 2) resume or CV including relevant coursework, and 3) list of three references. Please combine all documents into one pdf and include your last name in the file name. We will begin reviewing applications February 14th, so please consider applying soon. www.millerlab.net https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/people-directory/phil-hahn/ "Miller, Christine W." (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)