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University of Southern California Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI)

The University of Southern California's Center for Dark Energy Biosphere Investigations (C-DEBI), funded by the NSF, offers an all-expense paid four-week intensive introductory course, Global Environmental Microbiology (GEM).  This course focuses on microbes found in aquatic environments investigated through authentic research experiences (students collect, process & interpret data).  

Where:  University of Southern California 

When:  June 7 – July 2, 2015 

Who:  Undergraduates from 2 or 4-year colleges 

Cost:  FREE, including travel, plus modest stipend 

How to apply:  Application available on December 1, 2014   

http://www.darkenergybiosphere.org/education/undergrads/GEMcourse.html 

Note:  First generation college, women, and under-represented students encouraged to apply 

The course includes lectures, labs and fieldwork at USC, the Eastern Sierra Mountains, and on Santa Catalina Island. 

Application Opens:  December 1, 2014 

Application Deadline:  February 3, 2015 

Course:  June 7 – July 2, 2015 

Our ideal student: 

·      Early college career 

·      Scientifically curious 

·      Interested in a science career and willing to explore scientific research 

·      Able to commit to 4 weeks 

·      Open and receptive to new experiences 

Flier is attached

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