Kansas State University
Climate Change REU
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Summer Academy in Climate Change
Program Dates: May 27 – August 1, 2014
Application/Acceptance Timeline:
 Completed applications must be received no later than 5pm March 7, 2014.
Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis only.
 Applications must be typewritten and PDF’d electronically to archibbs@ksu.edu
 Students will be notified by e-mail.
 Early application is encouraged, as the program is highly competitive.
Eligibility:
 All participants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.
 Preference is given to students who have completed their sophomore or junior year.
Outstanding first-year students may be considered. Graduating seniors are not eligible.
 Persons from groups traditionally under-represented in science and engineering
professions are particularly encouraged to apply.
APPLICANT GENERAL INFORMATION
Last name:
First name:
Middle name / Initial:
Country of citizenship:
If not a U.S. citizen, are you a permanent
resident?
E-mail address
Current phone number
Current mailing address
Home/Permanent mailing address
Home / Permanent phone number
Academic major
Current college / University
Expected graduation date
Current GPA and scale
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DEMOGRAPHIC AND OTHER INFORMATION
(Note: All information provided will remain confidential, but may be used in the aggregate for statistical
reporting to the NSF and other agencies.)
Gender
_____ Male
Ethnicity
_____ Hispanic or Latino
_____ Not Hispanic or Latino
Race
Disability?
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____ Female
Black or African American
Asian
Native American or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
Multi-racial
White / Caucasian
_____ Yes
_____ No
Have you / do you plan to take the GRE? _____ Yes
_____ No
If so, when? ___________________________________________
May we share or transfer your application to other programs that may increase your
opportunities for summer research and/or graduate school? _____ Yes
_____ No
How did you find out
about this REU?
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
1. Submit an electronic copy of your undergraduate transcript (unofficial is permitted).
2. List courses you are taking this current
academic year — if they do not appear on
your transcript.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Request reference letters from two faculty members or other professional mentors who can
attest meaningfully to your accomplishments and research potential.
Recommendations must be received by March 7, 2014. Applications will not be considered complete until
both recommendation letters have been received.
Instruct your referees to submit their letters electronically to archibbs@ksu.edu
List names and contact information for your references below .
Referee name: (last, first)
Position title: (e.g. Asst. Prof.)
Institution
Department
E-mail address
Phone number
Referee name: (last, first)
Position title: (e.g. Asst. Prof.)
Institution
Department
E-mail address
Phone number
PERSONAL ESSAY
Submit a 250-word essay describing general interest in climate change, academic and career
goals, and a reason for desire to participate in this REU program. In addition, please indicate
which faculty mentor / department you would like to be a part of (prioritize 1, 2 & 3, with 1
being your top choice):
For a list of faculty please see: http://www.k-state.edu/climate/
Faculty mentor/Department choice #1:
____________________________________
Faculty mentor/Department choice #2:
____________________________________
Faculty mentor/Department choice #3:
____________________________________
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Summary Information
Applications must be typewritten and PDF’d electronically to archibbs@ksu.edu
2013D Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-5501
Required materials include application, transcript, essay, and two letters of reference.
All applications must be received by March 7, 2013. Earlier application is encouraged.
Applications are not considered complete until all supporting information (e.g. transcripts,
essay, and letters of recommendation) is received.
Questions? Contact Amber Campbell Hibbs archibbs@ksu.edu at 785-532-3037
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