The biology department at Pepperdine University conducts a summer research program geared specifically to undergraduate students at the sophomore and junior levels. The faculty will conduct a 14-day research orientation workshop in which students will be introduced to the uses and limitations of specific research tools and techniques. The workshop will culminate with a visit to the James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve near Idylwild, California and the presentation of student proposals for summer projects. Over the remainder of the summer, students will pursue individual research projects under the direction of faculty. Visiting scientists will hold special research seminars in each research area. The research program will conclude with a student research symposium in late July in the new Keck science facilities.

Students may elect to study in one of six areas. All students must complete an application form either via the SURB web site (link below) where an interactive application process is also available or may request an application form in writing; by FAX (310-506-4785); by email (davis@pepperdine.edu); or by telephone (310-506-4321). Students are expected to have completed one year of biology prior to the summer program and must be classified as undergraduate students (NSF requirement). Students are selected on the basis of their reason(s) for wanting to do research, academic credentials, and teacher recommendations. Students selected for the research program receive a stipend of $3,600 for the summer months and support for housing expenses.

Please contact Stephen Davis, Natural Science Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu CA 90263-4321 for more details. Phone (310) 506-4321; FAX (310) 506-4785; e-mail (davis@pepperdine.edu).