Dear Referee, The student you are writing for is applying to participate in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program at the Sevilleta LTER/UNM Sevilleta Field Station. If accepted, the student will live at the station for 11 weeks and conduct a field-based ecological research project under the supervision of a senior researcher. Our program allows students to explore ecological, evolutionary, earth & planetary sciences 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. For more information on the program click here. If you can complete this recommendation form by February 27th it will be greatly appreciated.