Plant evolutionary ecologyProject: Evolution of interactions between native and exotic plants Mentor: Dr. Laura Beaton (beaton@biology2.wustl.edu) Amphibian ecologyProject: Predator effects on amphibian life-history and behaviorMentor: Dr. James Vonesh (voneshjr@yahoo.com) Aquatic community ecologyProject: Predator diversity and pond food web structureMentor: Dr. Jonathan Chase (jchase@biology2.wustl.edu) Plant conservation and pollination biologyProject: Effects of exotics on native plant-pollinator interactionsMentor: Dr. Tiffany Knight (tknight@biology2.wustl.edu) Stream hydrology and geochemistryProject: Use of stable isotopes to determine hydrologyMentor: Dr. Robert Criss (criss@levee.wustl.edu) Vector-borne disease ecologyProject: Behavioral responses by deer to tick parasitismMentor: Brian Allan (ballan@biology2.wustl.edu) Ecology of fragmented landscapesProject: Effects of fragmentation on arthropod food websMentor: Wade Ryberg (waryberg@artsci.wustl.edu) Plant-herbivore interactionsProject: Plant defenses against insect herbivoresMentor: Dr. Peter Van Zandt (vanzandt@biology2.wustl.edu)

To apply, submit: 1. A 2 page essay describing your (i)

background, (ii) interest in environmental research, and (iii) career goals.

2. An unofficial transcript.3. Your 3 top choices of projects (above).

Applications are due on 2/19/05 (5PM)Send to Dr. Jon Chase (jchase@biology2.wustl.edu)

Perform field research and receive a stipend/housing allowance.

Participate in weekly discussions, field trips, and fun!

Work fulltime for 12 weeks, May-August (timing is

negotiable).

Fellows are encouraged to continue their research into the Fall as Bio. 500/500W, EnSt. 390, or Honor’s research.

Summer Field Research Fellowships

@http://biology4.wustl.edu/tyson/