If you are an undergraduate science major who is interested in pursuing a career in STEM, there is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while studying theinterface between microbes and bees. BeeMORE is a USDA-funded Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) who are interested in significantly advancing their research skills in the field, the laboratory, or both. Students from underrepresented groups in science and agriculture are particularly encouraged to apply.
https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/beemore
Potential projects include (but not limited to):
– Disease ecology of native pollinators
– Identify microbes on and within bees that produce enzymes relevant to biofuel production
– Discovering new yeasts from beehives for brewing beer
– Relationship between behavior, morphology, and pathogens of carpenter bees
– Culturing and characterizing properties of Paenibacillus larvae, a honey bee pathogen
– Program runs from May 24 – July 27 2025 (9 weeks)
– Reasonable accommodations for travel can be provided
– Students will receive a $500 stipend per week ($4,500 total for the summer),$1000 food allowance, PLUS free housing at our Wolf Village Apartments
– Successful applicants will be paired with faculty mentor programs to conduct their own research most amenable to their research interests and background
– Activities will include presentations, group field trips, extension meetings, and the NC State Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
– DEADLINE: January 31st, 2025
– Apply online at: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/beemore/apply/
– Have more questions? Email us at: drtarpy@ncsu.edu or ekyoungs@ncsu.edu