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,
jagus@umces.edu. 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
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Details of LMRCSC opportunities at IMET can be found at:
http://www.umces.edu/imet/lmrcsc
Fisheries/stock restoration
Dr. Sook Chung: Measuring environmental and physiological stress and its
impact on infection in blue crab by Hematodinium sps.
Dr.s Sook Chung/Rose Jagus: Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of
the blue crab eIF4Es (Callinectes sapidus).
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, Karlodinium veneficum.
Dr. Eric Schott: Tracking pathogens of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) 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.