Pollination Nation Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Click Here to Learn More and Apply! 

• Program Info
• Contacts

Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The Bowsher and Greenlee Labs in the Department of Biological Sciences are excited to invite applications for undergraduate research positions during summer. Students will assist with projects investigating the development and health of agriculturally-beneficial bee pollinators (blue orchard mason bees, Osmia lignaria; alfalfa leafcutting bees, Megachile rotundata; and honey bees, Apis mellifera). Students will conduct research in one of the following areas:

1. Gene expression and hormonal physiology of bees during development. Research will be primarily lab-based and involve molecular techniques.

2. Bee behavior, performance and reproduction. Research will be lab- and field-based.

Students will contribute to an active research group of insect biologists at NDSU and the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Fargo. Students will participate in weekly professional development activities, and social events including BBQs, game nights, and local outings with other researchers and mentors. At the end of the 10 week program, students will present research posters at the NDSU Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Students from underrepresented groups, Tribal Colleges, and primarily undergraduate institutions are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be US citizens.

Program is 10 weeks, Salary and Housing: $6000 ($600/week)

For participants from outside Fargo, housing will be provided on NDSU campus. Travel funds are available upon request on a first come, first served basis.


Participating Institution(s):
(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts or sponsors)

Program Materials:

This Program can be Described by:

Learn More and Apply!
This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)


Page last updated 1/19/2025
Click here to submit updates to this program listing!
Create your own user feedback survey