Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
2014 REU Program Internship Application Information
Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2014
Eligibility
All REU participants must be current undergraduate students and citizens or permanent
residents of the United States or its possessions. An undergraduate student is defined as a
student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or
associate degree. Students who are transferring from one college or university to another and
are enrolled at neither institution during the intervening summer are eligible to apply. To be
eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall following the
REU program. If you graduate in May or June in the year of the program, you are NOT eligible.
Application Information
All application materials must be received by March 15, 2014. Incomplete applications will not
be reviewed.
A complete REU application consists of:
1. Completed application form (attached).
2. A one page statement of interest, describing your background, research interests,
career goals, how the internship will help you reach your goals and reasons why you
should be selected for LUMCON’s REU program. After consulting this year’s REU
mentors and project opportunities webpage, you should also indicate your top two
research preferences and why you would like to research these topics.
3. A resume or curriculum vitae describing any science-related jobs, internships,
volunteer work, scholarships and/or other activities that you have held or participated in
and other skills or accomplishments.
4. Two letters of reference from individuals capable of commenting on your academic
qualifications and, if possible, research skills (college or university faculty or research
advisors preferred). Please provide the forms included in the application to your
reference letter writers. Emailed recommendations are preferred, sent directly from the
writer to reu@lumcon.edu.
5. A copy of your current college transcript (unofficial or official copies are accepted)
All items must be received by March 15, 2014, preferably via email at reu@lumcon.edu.
Items may also be sent via fax, (985) 851-2874, or mailed to:
REU Program
LUMCON
8124 Highway 56
Chauvin, LA 70344
If you have any questions, please contact reu@lumcon.edu or (985)851-2845.
Name
Social Security No.
Last
First
SUMMER 2014 LUMCON REU PROGRAM: INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FORM
DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2014
Contact Information
During academic year
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number
City
State
Zip
Phone Number
Permanent
Street Address
Email address
Academic Information
University:
Major(s):
Year of Study in Fall 2014:(Circle One)
Sophomore
Junior
GPA:
Senior
Letters of Recommendation
Please provide contact information for two faculty members you have asked to provide letters of recommendation:
1. Faculty Recommendation
Name
Institution
Email Address
Phone Number
Name
Institution
Email Address
Phone Number
2. Faculty Recommendation
Research Preferences
General research areas available for 2014 are listed below. Please indicate the topics you are interested in researching
by ranking them, with “1” indicating your highest level of interest. You do not have to rank all of the topics. You will
have an opportunity to provide a more detailed response in your Statement of Interest.
_____ Biogeochemistry
_____ Ecosystem ecology
_____ Gulf Oil Spill Impacts
_____ Wetland Science
_____ Fisheries and Aquaculture
_____ Coastal Hypoxia
_____ Coastal Geology
_____ Benthic Ecology
Name
Social Security No.
Last
First
Demographic Information Required by NSF
The National Science Foundation requires that we report these demographic data on each program
applicant. Ethnic and racial definitions are defined by the NSF.
GENDER: (Select One)
 Male
 Female
CITIZENSHIP STATUS: (Select One)
 U.S. Citizen
 U.S. Permanent Resident
 Other non-U.S. Citizen
ETHNICITY: (Select One)
 Hispanic or Latino – A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other
Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
 Not Hispanic or Latino
RACE: (Select all that apply)
 American Indian or Alaskan Native – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North,
South, or Central America, and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
 Asian – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the
Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan,
the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
 Black or African American – A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander– A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii,
Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands.
 White – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, Middle East, or North Africa.
DISABILITY STATUS: (Select all that apply)
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Hearing Impairment
Visual Impairment
Mobility/Orthopedic Impairment
Other ____________________________
None
FAMILY EDUCATION HISTORY: (indicate highest education level of your parents):
Mother: _____________________________
Father: _____________________________
How did you learn about the LUMCON REU Program? (Circle all that apply)
LUMCON website
NSF website
College faculty or department
College Internship Office
Internet
Facebook
Listserv
Flyer
What other REU programs (if any) did you apply to this year? Please list…
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize
investigation of all statements contained in this application as may be necessary in arriving at
selection decisions. I agree to comply with the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium.
_________________________________________
____________________________
Signature of Applicant
Date
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
8124 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344 USA
(985)851-2821 FAX: (985)851-2874 www.lumcon.edu
LUMCON REU Letter of Reference
This student is applying to participate in the 2014 LUMCON REU Program: Interdisciplinary
Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. More information about the program
is available at http://www.lumcon.edu/reu.
Email submission of letters is preferred. Please submit this completed form and your letter to
reu@lumcon.edu. You may also fax your letter to (985)851-2874 or mail your letter to the
above address.
Student Name:____________________________ Institution: ___________________________
Evaluator Name: __________________________ Title:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Office Phone:_____________________________ Email: ______________________________
How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? __________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Please provide a one page assessment of the applicant. Comment on the student’s
ability and likelihood for success in a ten-week summer independent research program.
Please include your assessment of the student’s attitude, initiative and ability to work
independently, creativity, perseverance, interests, and ability to work as part of a team.
Other relevant comments are welcome.
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
8124 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344 USA
(985)851-2821 FAX: (985)851-2874 www.lumcon.edu
LUMCON REU Letter of Reference
This student is applying to participate in the 2014 LUMCON REU Program: Interdisciplinary
Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. More information about the program
is available at http://www.lumcon.edu/reu.
Email submission of letters is preferred. Please submit this completed form and your letter to
reu@lumcon.edu. You may also fax your letter to (985)851-2874 or mail your letter to the
above address.
Student Name:____________________________ Institution: ___________________________
Evaluator Name: __________________________ Title:________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Office Phone:_____________________________ Email: ______________________________
How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? __________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Please provide a one page assessment of the applicant. Comment on the student’s
ability and likelihood for success in a ten-week summer independent research program.
Please include your assessment of the student’s attitude, initiative and ability to work
independently, creativity, perseverance, interests, and ability to work as part of a team.
Other relevant comments are welcome.