University of Minnesota, Phelps Lab, MN

Description of Elective Experience: 

Opportunity to participate in various research projects, including fish health, aquatic invasive species, and public engagement. Weather-dependent opportunities to visit field sites/hatcheries. Networking with professors, post docs, and graduate students.

Institutional and Educational Resources - staffing, equipment, etc.: 

University of Minnesota - Phelps Lab: 1 professor, 2 post docs, 7 graduate students. Bench and wet labs are available. Office space will be available.

Student Responsibilities - what is expected of students in terms of hours, days of the week, shadowing or actual support?: 

Student will be expected to meet with mentor each day to set goals and and answer questions, and attend other meetings/activities as needed. Should be available during normal working hours (8:00am-5:00pm M-F).

Student Housing (include costs, amenities, pet friendly, contact info if different from elective contact info): 

NA

Supervisor: 
Nick Phelps
Contact email: 
Address: 
2003 Upper Bufford Circle; Skok Hall 135
St. Paul, MN 55108
United States
Animal Type: 
Practice or Institution Type: 
Is student housing available?: 
No
Hours of supervision by a licensed veterinarian per week: 
40