USDA-NIFA REEU at Cal State LA (Research Experiences for Undergraduates)

The USDA-NIFA REEU at California State University, Los Angeles is a nine-week summer research and training program focused on urban natural resources management and urban agriculture. It provides undergraduate students with mentored research projects, workshops in data analysis and technical writing, mentoring sessions, field trips, and social activities. The program aims to increase participation in advanced degrees and employment in government agencies and industry by providing hands-on research experience and professional development. Research topics include soil microsystems, water availability, plant physiology, heat island effects, microplastics in urban water, leaf tissue aging, and urban tree canopy.

Mentored research experience, workshops (data analysis, technical writing, presentation skills), mentoring sessions, four-day field trip, and social events.

Undergraduate students nationwide; community college students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply via the program application form (link provided on the program page).