<div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px">The Morton Arboretum is recruiting applicants for 2018 summer <a href="http://www.mortonarb.org/science-conservation/center-tree-science/center-tree-science-undergraduate-research-fellowship" target="_blank">undergraduate fellowships</a>, which runs for 10 weeks and covers housing and a generous stipend. Each fellow works closely under one scientist. Morton Arboretum scientists cover a broad range of topics: basic tree biology, forest ecology, arboriculture, biomechanics, root biology, soil science, population biology, genetics, phylogenetics, systematics, conservation biology, and restoration ecology. The program endeavors to promote critical thinking, self-confidence, and perseverance, while helping prepare students for graduate studies and professional careers in science-related fields.</div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Information about undergraduate fellowships and the application process can be found <a href="http://www.mortonarb.org/science-conservation/center-tree-science/undergraduate-research-fellowship/apply-undergraduate" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span>Information on the Morton Arboretum can be found <span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><a href="http://www.mortonarb.org/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">here</a> and information on research at the Arboretum can be found <a href="http://www.mortonarb.org/science-conservation/research-themes" target="_blank">here </a>. Students are encouraged to contact lead scientists directly to discuss potential areas of study. Please contact <a href="mailto:ctsurf@mortonarb.org" target="_blank">ctsurf@mortonarb.org</a> with any general questions.</div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font color="#0c343d" style="font-size:12.8px">Leah Prescott</font><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="color:rgb(12,52,61);font-size:12.8px">Bureau of Land Management</span><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="color:rgb(12,52,61);font-size:12.8px">Plant Conservation Program Assistant</span><span style="color:rgb(12,52,61);font-size:12.8px"><br></span></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><font color="#0c343d">202-912-7232</font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/national-seed-strategy" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration</a><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://www.plantconservationalliance.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">Plant Conservation Alliance</a><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://www.blm.gov/programs/natural-resources/native-plant-communities/native-plant-and-seed-material-development/collection" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Seeds of Success</a></span></div></div></div>
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