June 4-August 3, 2012
Each summer, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (formerly Center of Marine Biotechnology) offers students the opportunity to conduct research in marine sciences applying molecular tools. The summer internship will provide orientation to working in a lab, seminars on the use of molecular techniques in fisheries and environmental research, a one-day workshop on communicating science, and a research project with an LMRCSC-associated faculty mentor. The program consists of a 9-week research project mentored by an UMCES-LMRCSC associated faculty mentor, along with orientation to working in a lab, seminars on the use of molecular techniques in fisheries and environmental research, and a one-day workshop on communicating science.
Who is eligible?
Undergraduates with US citizenship studying marine science, fisheries, or biological sciences with an interest in marine science/fisheries, having a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students from the LMRCSC partner institutions, Delaware State University, Hampton University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Savannah State University, Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Miami. Students from underrepresented groups and institutions with limited research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.
What benefits will you receive?
In addition to a summer immersed in research, students receive a stipend of $4,000, accommodation if needed, as well as professional preparation and career advice. In addition, students are eligible for 4 credits by arrangement with their home institution.
How to apply?
Fill out the application form as a Word document and email to Dr. Rosemary Jagus, . Applications are due by April 5, 2012. Successful applicants will be notified by April 16. All students offered a position have until April 20 to accept or reject the offer.
The LMRCSC-IMET Summer Internship Program is supported by funding from NOAA-EPP through the Cooperative Science Center Program.
•Download the application for the IMET Summer 2012 Internship Program (.docx)
•LMRCSC Projects at IMET: Summer 2012
•Details of LMRCSC opportunities at IMET can be found at:
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•Fisheries/stock restoration
•Dr. Sook Chung: Measuring environmental and physiological stress and its impact on infection in blue crab by Hematodiniumsps.
•Dr.sSook Chung/Rose Jagus: Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the blue crab eIF4Es (Callinectessapidus).
•Dr. Rose Jagus/Adam Tulu: Characterization of CYP19a aromatase from Microgadus tomcod.
•Dr. Rose Jagus: Optimization of methods for using RNA/DNA ratios to assess condition factor in menhaden.
•Dr. James Pierson: Feeding and growth of doliolids as related to food concentration and temperature: Toward a model of doliolid population dynamics.
•Dr. Allen Place: assessment of diet and feeding of menhaden using barcoding identification.
•Essential Fish Habitat
•Dr. Feng Chen: Analysis of dinoflagellate species and their distribution in the Maryland coastal bays.
•Dr.s Rose Jagus/Al Place: Role of eIF4Es in the regulation of gene expression in the dinoflagellate, Karlodiniumveneficum.
•Dr. Eric Schott: Tracking pathogens of blue crabs (Callinectessapidus) along the northern limit of its range.
•Dr. Russell Hill: Aquaculture and microbiology of sponges from the Florida Keys.
•Environmentally responsible aquaculture
•Dr. Allen Place: Alternative, eco-friendly diets in high density cobia aquaculture.