Undergrad opportunities

Participants in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Mountain Research Station

Undergraduate students at INSTAAR assist with funded research projects and conduct their own thesis research and independent studies.

Undergrad Max Wasser releases a pika up in the alpine as part of his study of pikas and snow-cover

Undergrad Max Wasser did an honors thesis related toÌýpikas and snow-cover, working with INSTAAR faculty research scientistÌýChris Ray.Ìý Thesis title:ÌýUsing high-resolution snowpack models to explain patterns of habitat loss for the american pika.

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For undergrad students with interests in earth and environmental science, INSTAAR provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary training, research experience in the field and lab, and access to a wide variety of analytical and computational facilities beyond those of their home academic departments. Undergraduate students are often co-authors on peer-reviewed scientific papers and ocasionally are the first author.Ìý Many undergraduates associated with INSTAAR go on to graduate programs and successful research careers.