The Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) and Northwestern University (NU) collaborate to host a 10-week summer research experience in Plant Biology & Conservation.
Our program exposes interns to a rich research environment in a small, friendly institution (CBG), as well as access to world-class facilities (NU).
REU interns experience all aspects of plant biology and conservation research starting with the experimental design, data collection and analysis, through to presenting the results in a symposium at the end of the internship. Interns also participate in field trips, workshops, and lectures. REU interns are paired with CBG and NU scientists to participate in research fields including: