SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

Dr. Patrick Burton

Dr. Burton is currently accepting students into his lab for summer research. Students will perform independent research projects on the molecular mechanisms of regeneration and asexual reproduction. Interested students should visit Dr. Burton's webpage (http://persweb.wabash.edu/fastaff/burtonp/) an/or stop by his office for details on specific projects. Applicants should submit a brief (<1 page) explanation of interest, a current transcript, and a list of two faculty who can serve as references. Deadline for applicaton is February 15th.

Dr. Amanda Ingram

Dr. Ingram seeks two interns for Summer 2008. One intern will work on floristic surveys and ecological studies in West-Central Indiana natural areas. This internship will run for 8 weeks in June and July and will involve extensive field work for plant collection and identification. Qualified applicants will possess a basic knowledge of plant taxonomy and must have a valid driver's license. The second intern will initiate a study of leaf blade anatomy and population-level diversity in Eragrostis cilianensis, a local grass species. This project will involve field work in addition to studies employing anatomical and moelcular methods. The qualified applicant should have a high level of manual dexterity and a valid driver's license. This internship will run for 6 weeks, beginning in early-mid July. If interested, please contact Professor Ingram at either email: ingrama@wabash.edu or x6389.

Dr. Maureen McColgin

Characterization of small mammal and vegetative communities in Indiana woodlots.

Dr. McColgin is currently accepting two students for summer research 2008 (June 2-July 25). Students will be working on a pilot study examining small mammal communities and vegetation in two Indiana woodlots. This project will entail substantial time in the field; students will work closely with Dr. McColgin doing both small mammal trapping as well as vegetation surveys. Students should have successfully completed BIO 111 and 112 and should hold a valid driver's license.

If you are interested in this project, contact Dr. McColgin (Hays 230, mccolgim@wabash.edu, 361-6044) by February 29th.

Dr. Becky Sparks-Thissen

Investigation of cellular genes required for virus replication.

This project will investigate the cellular genes that are required for bacterial viruses (bacteriophage) to replicate. We will use genetic techniques to determine whether two putative genes, yhiM and ruvB, are critical for virus replication. We will also investigate the mechanism for virus inhibition by these two genes.

Interested students should have completed Bio 111, 112 and 211. This project will last from June 9 - August 1. Dates are negotiable. If you wish to apply, please contact Dr. Sparks-Thissen by February 29, 2008.

Dr. Eric Wetzel

Parasite Ecology

Professor Wetzel will support up to two summer research interns. Students will work on the transmission dynamics of helminth ("wormy") parasites in invertebrate and vertebrate hosts. Typically these projects involve a combination of field work and laboratory experiments, manipulations, and dissections. Willingness to get wet and dirty is absolutely necessary, and enjoyment of it even better. Projects are typically ecological in nature, but opportunity exists to probe questions that are more lab-based and that involve behavior, physiology, or pathology. Please contact Eric Wetzel for more information or to discuss possible ideas.

This internship will run for approximately 8 weeks, from Mays 20 - July 11. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Wetzel by February 15 (wetzele@wabash.edu, or x6074, or drop by my office).