About this opportunity

The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit organization and botanical garden located just outside of Chicago in Lisle, Illinois. The Arboretum conducts leading scientific research on tree health and improvement, and grows and displays a diversity of trees for study and enjoyment throughout its 1,700 acres. The Arboretum leads collaborations throughout the Chicago region and around the world to maximize its impact and ensure trees thrive.The National Science Foundation REU Program: Integrative Tree Science for the Anthropocene at The Morton Arboretum allows participants to experience careers that explore solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resources management, and urban life, as they conduct an independent research project under the guidance of a PhD-level ment