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NRE 395 RESEARCH PROJECT LEARNING CONTRACT

1. Please fill out this contract with an NRES faculty advisor (this can be your regular advisor orany other NRES faculty advisor).

2. Once your contract is filled out and both you and your advisor have signed it, submit it to JackSchieffer, NRES Internship Coordinator, for final approval.

3. Upon final approval, the NRES Internship Coordinator will register you for NRE 395. You donot register yourself.

4. This Learning Contract must be completed, approved, and turned in BEFORE you begin yourresearch project hours.

Questions? Contact: Jack Schieffer, NRES Internship Coordinator, 859-257-7246, Jack.Schieffer@uky.edu

STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Name: Student Number:

E-mail: Cell Phone:

Major: Natural Resources and Environmental Science Class Level:

College: Agriculture Food and Environment

COURSE INFORMATION

Course: NRE 395 Semester/Year: Credit Hours:

HOURS

Starting Date: Ending Date: Total Number of Weeks:

Average Hours Per Week: Total Hours Worked:

RESEARCH LAB NFORMATION Organization/Company Name:

Address:

City/ST/Zip:

Supervisor’s Name: Supervisor’s Title:

Supervisor’s E-mail: Supervisor’s Phone:

mailto:Jack.Schieffer@uky.edu

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RESEARCH PROJECT DETAILS

Describe the general nature of the research to be conducted. (Is it part of a larger research program at UK or another university? What are the general objectives of the research (i.e. is it problem-solving research)?):

Outline your learning objectives for this experience. (What do you expect to learn from this research activity and how does it relate to your NRES degree? Objectives should be measurable and achievable.):

Identify who is involved in the research. (Who is the principal investigator? Who is supervising your work in the lab, out in the field, or other research activities? Are there graduate studnets or technical staff involved?):

Describe the nature of the work you expect to complete. (What components of the research will be the focus of your 'project'? Where will the research occur and over what time period? What are the products?):

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SIGNATURES

Student Name:

Student Number:

Student Signature Date

NRES Faculty Advisor:

Department:

Campus Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

NRES Faculty Advisor Signature Date

NRES Internship Coordinator: Jack Schieffer

Department: Agricultural Economics

Campus Address: 405 Barnhart Bldg.

Phone: 859-257-7246

Email: Jack.Schieffer@uky.edu

NRES Internship Coordinator Signature Date

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