Dear Referee, We recommend completing this form after receiving the automated message generated by the student's completed application. This is because the student email address you enter here must match exactly that provided in the automated message. It is not required that you wait for the automated prompt, but the email addresses must match for your reference to be linked to the student application. The student you are writing for is applying to participate in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program at Mountain Lake Biological Station. If accepted, the student will live at the station for 10 weeks and conduct a field-based population-level research project under the supervision of a senior researcher. Our program allows students to explore ecological, evolutionary and behavioral research as a career option and provides instruction and guidance in the design and execution of a scientific investigation. Participation in the program requires intellectual ability and curiosity, hard work, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to live in close quarters with a variety of other people. If you can complete this recommendation form by February 25 it will be greatly appreciated. CLICK here to learn more about the program. SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM Referee Information Your First Name * Your Last Name * Your Email Address * Your web page URL REU Student Applicant Information STUDENT First Name * STUDENT Last Name * STUDENT Email Address * Please make sure you enter this exactly as it appears in the automated reference request you received from us. This is how we link applications and references. In what capacity have you known the applicant? For example: academic advisor, instructor (what class?), research supervisor (area?) How long have you known the student? How well do you know the student? Please check the most appropriate level. Reserve "High" ranking for those above the 95th percentile. 1. How do you rate the applicant's intellectual abilities? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 2. How do you rate the applicants potential as a researcher? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 3. How well does the applicant accept responsibility and independence? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 4. How well is the applicant able to manage his/her time and carry through on tasks without supervision? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 5. How easily does the applicant adapt to new situations? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 6. How well does the applicant get along in a research group (e.g. lab)? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 7. All station residents work and live in close quarters with one another for ten weeks. How comfortable would you be with the applicant under these conditions? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 8. How comfortable is the applicant in dealing with unfamiliar people? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) 9. To what extent do you recommend the applicant, relative to other students you know at a similar stage? Unable to Rank 1 (low) 2 3 (average) 4 5 (high) Written evaluation of the student. Please provide your frank assessment of the applicant's assets and limitations in regard to our program, and whether or not the applicant is seriously considering a career in ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior, or conservation biology. Please also feel to elaborate on any issue raised above. Examples are always very useful. Evaluation_text Agreement Respecting Confidentiality: It is the policy of the MLBS REU program to maintain referee confidentiality. But student applicants are given the opportunity to waive, or not waive, their right of access to this recommendation form under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy act of 1974. The program will not release referee material unless required to under the 1974 Privacy act, or other legal or University order. Thank you very much! Please contact us if you have any questions about the reference form or the REU program: 434-243-4989 or mlbs-reu@virginia.edu Submission Confirmation * CHECK THIS BOX to acknowledge "Agreement Respecting Confidentiality" and as a digital signature: I certify my identity is accurate, and that my reference is complete, accurate, and ready to submit. Click the submit button below. Then look for an immediate confirmation page, and an email, indicating your reference was submitted successfully. Office use CAPTCHAThis question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
