Dr. Andrew McElwain, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
The Oswegonian was approached by visiting assistant professor of biological sciences at SUNY Oswego, Dr. Andrew McElwain regarding the Small Grants Program at Rice Creek proposals deadline approaching in the near future. McElwain explains the following about the proposal deadline and program itself below:
Scholars, scientists, educators, students and members of the general community are invited to submit proposals for the Rice Creek Associates Small Grants Program by April 11. Approved projects must involve work at SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station.
Awards are expected to range between $500 and $2,000. Grant recipients need not be affiliated with the college or the field station. RCA has awarded over 100 projects since 1996.
The program is intended to support and encourage research, education and public service projects at Rice Creek Field Station. Proposals oriented toward sciences, arts, child education, health and wellness, social sciences and service projects will be considered.
Submissions must be made electronically. For more information and proposal submission guidelines, download the Call for Proposals from the program Web site: https://www.oswego.edu/rice-creek/research-and-academics/small-grants-program
Rice Creek Associates
A citizen support group of Rice Creek Field Station, Rice Creek Associates aims to help the field station meet its mission to preserve the area, advance knowledge of ecological processes and disseminate this information to the public.
About Rice Creek Field Station
Located off Thompson Road south of Lake Ontario and the main SUNY Oswego campus, Rice Creek Field Station properties include varied habitats including open fields, mature forests and wetlands. The property is bisected by Rice Creek and Rice Pond, as well as several walking trails.
Facilities include a research lab and office for visiting scientists, an observatory, teaching labs, a classroom, a small library, collection storage, field equipment and the field overall as a natural outdoor laboratory.
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