Citizen Science GIS NSF REU/RET Site
Hosted by: NSF REU/Site in Citizen Science GIS
2023-06-12-2023-07-27
https://www.citizensciencegis.org/nsf-reuret-site
Description
This summer virtually through Citizen Science GIS at University of Central Florida, we are pleased to host the 7th year of our National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates & Teachers (REU/RET) Site "Preparing the Next Generation of Scholars through Community GIS and Citizen Science." Our in-person program offers fully funded summer research experiences for eight undergraduate students and four K-12 teachers. Participants will be in both Orlando and Belize for the summer as part of the program. Work with community partners and mentors from University of Central Florida, Esri, University of Belize, and The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems Program. Research Direction 1: Leveraging community geography & GIS to map disparities in flooding. Research Direction 2: Leveraging community geography & GIS to reduce waste and prevent marine debris.
Credits
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Application Deadline
2023-02-24
Costs
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Other course fees - N/A
Other Important Information
This is a funded NSF REU/RET experience. $4200 research stipend, $750 for post-REU conference travel or industry visits, technology support, and all expenses covered for 2023 Belize fieldwork.