The Biological Research in Ecological and Evolutionary Developmental-Biology (BREED) REU program is designed to expose participating students to core concepts in Ecology, Evolution and Developmental Biology. The participating faculty provide a broad range of research options in these areas. They also share a strong commitment to working with undergraduates and promoting diversity in the biosciences.

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REU students will learn about the role of phenotypic and environmental variation in the evolution of diversity and complexity. They may learn about patterns and processes of molecular evolution and they may engage in a coding workshop as part of the internship. All REU students will engage in independent research activities in laboratories at SF State's city campus or at SF State's marine laboratory, the Estuary & Ocean Science Center. They will also will participate in weekly professional development meetings in which they will learn strategies for successfully pursuing a career in science. The summer’s activities will conclude with a campus-wide research symposium at which our REU students will have the opportunity to present their findings to the campus community. The program incorporates social interactions and networking designed to foster the development of an ongoing community of learners, giving students opportunities to make connections that will endure beyond the end of the summer and that will support them in their academic paths.

Required qualifications you should be:

• A returning undergraduate student in Fall
• Highly motivated and interested in biological research
• Interested in the possibility of graduate school
• A United States citizen or permanent resident (required by NSF guidelines)
• If accepted, able to show proof of health insurance for duration of the program
• Applicants are NOT required to have previous research experience.

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Nice to have:

• Preferably, have completed or enrolled in at least one course in biology, one in chemistry, and one in math before applying.