9731144 Sulkin Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center (SPMC) in Anacortes, Washington will serve as the site of an REU program during the summers of 1998-2000. Each summer eight students recruited from around the nation will spend nine weeks at SPMC engaging in independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will plan, execute, and develop oral and written reports for individual projects relating to the marine environment and living resources of the Puget Sound region, including nutrient dynamics, water quality determinations, predator-prey interactions, and the developmental characteristics, physiology, and behavior of marine animals and plants. Students will receive a $275 per week stipend, travel allowance, and housing at SPMC. Students will be encouraged and supported in developing their projects for presentation in regional and national scientific meetings.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE)
Application #
9731144
Program Officer
Donald L. Elthon
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-03-15
Budget End
2001-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$128,640
Indirect Cost
Name
Western Washington University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Bellingham
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98225