Research opportunity for Undergraduates in Costa Rica

Texas A&M University has a new REU site funded by the National Science
Foundation for 10 undergraduate students to conduct cutting-edge
research in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. Specifically, students
will have an opportunity to conduct research in the areas of:

* Climate controls and change in a cloud forest
* Plant-atmosphere feedbacks
* Soil-atmosphere interaction
* Partitioning of atmosphere and soil moisture

Successful applicants will receive all expenses paid trip to Costa Rica
in addition to a $500 a week stipend. Further information about the
program can be found at and a
description of the Soltis Center for Research and Education in Costa
Rica can be found at .

Please inform undergraduate students about this research opportunity.

The application deadline is January 31, 2011.