Are you interested in studying the link between genetics and marine mammal health, the risk of diseases known as zoonoses that can transfer from animals to humans, or how policy and climate change are impacting tick-borne diseases and their effects on iconic Maine species like moose?  If so, you should consider applying to our new program! Funded by the National Science Foundation, Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) – Accelerating New Environmental Workskills (ANEW) is a 10-week summer research program for undergraduates interested in developing critical research and thinking skills that will empower them to tackle complex, interdisciplinary problems at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health.  Working directly alongside faculty and graduate students in