REU Site in the Department of Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology at The University of Chicago

分子遗传学系 REU 站点

• 批准号: 1062713
• 负责人: Aaron Turkewitz
• 金额: $ 25万
• 依托单位: University of Chicago
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2011-02-15 至 2014-01-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1062713&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Department; Molecular; Genetics

An award has been made to the University of Chicago that will provide research training for 10 weeks for 8 students, during the summers of 2011-2013. The program focuses on cellular and molecular biology, that is, understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the organization, development and mechanics of all living organisms. The Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, which is hosting the program, has about 20 faculty members participating as mentors. The projects available in their laboratories are wide-ranging but all are focused on cutting edge research, using a variety of model organisms including viruses, bacteria, yeast, protozoa, fruitflies, plants, and nematode worms, and involving both biological manipulation and observation, and mathematical modeling. Students will engage in full-time lab research as well as participate in seminars and focused workshops on responsible conduct in research, on how to prepare for advanced training in biological sciences, and on professional communication skills including an intensive series of workshops on scientific writing. REU students have access to the individual mentor's facilities as well as many core facilities such as advanced light microscopy, electron microscopy and tomography, next-generation DNA sequencing, and flow cytometry. Students will be recruited to the program, particularly from disadvantaged groups, by extensive nationwide advertising, including through established informal collaborative agreements with a variety of undergraduate colleges. Students are selected based on academic record and potential for outstanding research. Students are tracked to determine their continued interest in their academic field of study, their career paths, and the lasting influences of the research experience. Information about the program will be assessed by various means, including use of an REU common assessment tool. More information is available by visiting http://mgcb.bsd.uchicago.edu/reu/ , or by contacting the PI (Dr. Aaron Turkewitz at [e-mail]) or the co-PI (Dr. Lucia Rothman-Denes at [e-mail]).

芝加哥大学已获得一项奖励，将在 2011 年至 2013 年夏季为 8 名学生提供为期 10 周的研究培训。该项目侧重于细胞和分子生物学，即了解所有生物体的组织、发育和机制的分子机制。主办该项目的分子遗传学和细胞生物学系约有 20 名教职人员作为导师参与其中。他们实验室的项目范围广泛，但都专注于前沿研究，使用各种模式生物，包括病毒、细菌、酵母、原生动物、果蝇、植物和线虫，并涉及生物操作和观察，和数学建模。学生将从事全日制实验室研究，并参加研讨会和重点讲习班，内容涉及负责任的研究行为、如何为生物科学的高级培训做好准备以及专业沟通技巧，包括一系列关于科学写作的强化讲习班。 REU 学生可以使用个人导师的设施以及许多核心设施，例如先进的光学显微镜、电子显微镜和断层扫描、下一代 DNA 测序和流式细胞术。该计划将通过广泛的全国性广告，包括通过与各本科院校建立非正式合作协议，招募学生，特别是弱势群体的学生。学生的选拔是根据学术成绩和杰出研究潜力。跟踪学生以确定他们对学术研究领域的持续兴趣、职业道路以及研究经历的持久影响。有关该计划的信息将通过各种方式进行评估，包括使用 REU 通用评估工具。如需了解更多信息，请访问 http://mgcb.bsd.uchicago.edu/reu/ ，或联系 PI（Aaron Turkewitz 博士，[e-mail]）或联合 PI（Lucia Rothman-Denes 博士）邮箱：[e-mail]）。