CALL FOR APPLICANTS for the Eco-Informatics Summer Institute (EISI) for Summer 2012
Submitted by Isha M Renta López on
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The Eco-Informatics Summer Institute (EISI) (http://eco-
informatics.engr.oregonstate.edu/) will be held from June
17- August 24th, 2012, at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest (http://
andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/) in the beautiful Oregon Cascade
mountains. Please view/print attached brochure for more details.
Eco-Informatics, an emerging discipline, integrates mathematics,
computer science, statistics, and engineering with the study and
management of ecosystems. Through a ten-week undergraduate/early
graduate research experience, the EISI will provide interdisciplinary
training for young scientists to help manage ecosystems in our
technologically sophisticated, globalized world.
Through the integration of research and education, effective
mentoring,
and hands-on experiences at the HJ Andrews, nine participants will
gain:
1. valuable research experience in Eco-Informatics and in their
own
disciplines.
2. the foundation and opportunities to develop and seek support
for
their own graduate program, including a peer-reviewed research
proposal.
3. the training to become outstanding interdisciplinary scientists
and effective contributors to the science and management of
ecosystems.
Participants will receive:
1. a total stipend of $4,000.
2. travel, up to $500, for transportation to the Summer Institute
will be provided to participants.
3. free lodging at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest.
4. 3 meals per day for the first and final weeks of the program.
5. the opportunity for down time and group activities such as
white water rafting.
For more details and application, please go to:
http://eco-informatics.engr.oregonstate.edu/
The application deadline is February 17th, 2012