REU Site: Molecular and Biochemical Analysis of Proteins

REU 网站：蛋白质的分子和生化分析

• 批准号: 1156774
• 负责人: James Forney
• 金额: $ 23.16万
• 依托单位: Purdue University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2012-02-15 至 2015-01-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1156774&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Molecular; Biochemical; Analysis

A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sites award has been made to Purdue University that will provide research training for eight students for ten weeks during the summers of 2012-2014. The program provides advanced training for undergraduate students in the manipulation and analysis of proteins. It facilitates deep understanding of experimental laboratory research, insights into protein biochemistry, and contemplation of the broader context of research. A wide range of student research projects mentored by faculty in the Department of Biochemistry is available. Examples include the experimental analysis of enzyme mechanisms, post-translational protein modifications, proteomics, and protein-nucleic acid interactions studied in the biological context of cell cycle control, chromatin regulation, and renewable energy research. Problem-based modules presented during the first week of the program introduce key concepts in protein biochemistry and experimental design. The remaining nine weeks emphasize full-time research supplemented with weekly sessions on ethical conduct in research, professional communication, GRE preparation, and the graduate school application process. At the end of the program, students will present their results at a departmental symposium and a university-wide poster session. The program will recruit life science and chemistry undergraduates who have an interest in research. Students who are members of underrepresented groups in STEM fields are encouraged to apply. Student recruitment efforts include direct mail pieces to selected institutions, an internet presence linked to the websites of appropriate professional organization, and enhanced connections with existing Purdue University programs that promote research opportunities for students from underrepresented groups. Students are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated interest in research, and the potential for outstanding research careers in the life sciences. Student career decisions will be tracked to assess the lasting impact of the research experience. Multiple methods will be used to evaluate the program including the REU common assessment tool. More information is available by visiting http://www.ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU.aspx, or by contacting the PI (Dr. James Forney at [e-mail]).

普渡大学已获得本科生研究体验 (REU) 站点奖，该奖项将在 2012 年至 2014 年夏季期间为八名学生提供为期十周的研究培训。该计划为本科生提供蛋白质操作和分析方面的高级培训。它有助于深入理解实验实验室研究、深入了解蛋白质生物化学以及对更广泛的研究背景的思考。由生物化学系教师指导的各种学生研究项目可供选择。例子包括在细胞周期控制、染色质调控和可再生能源研究的生物学背景下研究的酶机制、翻译后蛋白质修饰、蛋白质组学和蛋白质-核酸相互作用的实验分析。课程第一周提出的基于问题的模块介绍了蛋白质生物化学和实验设计的关键概念。剩下的九周强调全日制研究，并辅以每周一次的课程，内容涉及研究中的道德行为、专业沟通、GRE 准备和研究生院申请流程。项目结束时，学生将在院系研讨会和全校海报会议上展示他们的成果。该项目将招收对研究感兴趣的生命科学和化学本科生。我们鼓励属于 STEM 领域代表性不足群体的学生申请。学生招募工作包括直接邮寄给选定的机构、链接到适当专业组织网站的互联网存在，以及加强与普渡大学现有项目的联系，这些项目为来自代表性不足群体的学生提供研究机会。学生的选拔基于学术表现、对研究的兴趣以及在生命科学领域从事杰出研究职业的潜力。将跟踪学生的职业决策，以评估研究经历的持久影响。将使用多种方法来评估该计划，包括 REU 通用评估工具。如需了解更多信息，请访问 http://www.ag.purdue.edu/biochem/Pages/REU.aspx，或联系 PI（James Forney 博士，[e-mail]）。