REU Application

Complete Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 11:59PM EST March 15, 2022.

Name*
First Last
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
School Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Primary Email*
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Alternate Email*
Phone*
I am 18 years of age or older*
I am a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Permanent Resident of the U.S.*
College/University Attending*
City*
State*
Major*
Current Year In School*
Year/Grade entering into this Fall*
Will you be enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree seeking program for Fall 2022?*
- Yes
- No
Have you received a Bachelor's degree?
Is your school a 2 year college?*
Overall GPA to date*
Are you a first generation college student?*
Is this your first time participating in a National Science Foundation sponsored REU?*
- Yes
- No
Are you available for the full 10 weeks of the internship (first full week in June through the second week in August)?*
How did you learn about the Mystic Aquarium REU internship?*
Please rank order your top 3 mentors that you would like to work with by indicating #1, #2, and #3 next to the mentor’s name. A number 1 indicates your first choice. See section on Mentors and Research Projects for a description of the mentor’s research interest and projects.
Penny Vlahos, PhD - Abiotic Factors and Ecosystems
Heidi Dierssen, PhD - Primary Producers
Hans Dam, PhD – Primary Consumers
George McManus, PhD – Primary Consumers
Evan Ward, PhD – Primary Consumers
Hannes Bauman, PhD – Secondary Consumers
Tracy Romano, PhD – Apex Consumers
Maureen Driscoll - Apex Consumers
Laura Thompson - Apex Consumers
Zofia Baumann -Abiotic Factors and Ecosystems
Jamie Vaudrey - Abiotic Factors and Ecosystems
Catherine Matassa - Primary Consumers
Indicate why you chose each mentor and the professional goals you hope to achieve by working with each mentor (approximately 1-2 sentences for each mentor).*
VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL DATA SHEET FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION/VETERAN STATUS
Sea Research Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We consider all applicants or employees for all positions without regard to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances We are subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants/employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.
Gender
Race
Veteran Status
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Mystic Aquarium is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, part of Sea Research Foundation, Inc. and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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Letters of Recommendation
List the two individuals submitting the letter of recommendation. *One must be from a former or current academic college-level instructor. Your application will not be reviewed until both letters are received. The letter should include an assessment of your academic abilities and accomplishments, work ethic, motivation, ability to work a team oriented environment, potential as a researcher, and your ability to participate in and benefit from a research internship in marine science. References should be emailed directly to REU@MysticAquarium.org
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Relation To You*
Name*
First Last
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Affiliation*
Email*
Relation To You*
Upload a PDF file of your unofficial transcript. Include all semesters completed. Note: An official transcript will be required upon acceptance to the program.*
Max. file size: 300 MB.
Upload a 2-page essay (500 word maximum) describing your personal and professional goals and why you are interested in the Mystic Aquarium REU*
Max. file size: 300 MB.
I certify that the above information is accurate.*
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Please rank order your top 3 mentors that you would like to work with by indicating #1, #2, and #3 next to the mentor’s name. A number 1 indicates your first choice. See section on Mentors and Research Projects for a description of the mentor’s research interest and projects.

VOLUNTARY SUPPLEMENTAL DATA SHEET FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION/VETERAN STATUS

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Letters of Recommendation