REU Site: Integrated Development of Bioenergy Systems

REU网站：生物能源系统综合开发

• 批准号: 2050574
• 负责人: Heriberto Cerutti
• 金额: $ 32.33万
• 依托单位: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2021-03-01 至 2025-02-28
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2050574&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Integrated; Development; Bioenergy

This REU Site award to the University of Nebraska, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, will support the training for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summers of 2021- 2023. The program focuses on bioenergy -- the application of molecular and physiologic principles using microbes, algae and plants to create renewable sources of energy to promote a sustainable society. It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from an under-represented group, will be trained in the program. One of the greatest challenges facing 21st-century society is finding a sustainable energy supply. Energy is the basis for a large portion of the global economy and, currently, is largely dependent on nonrenewable fossil fuels that contribute significantly to pollution and climate change. This REU project will train students in finding solutions to overcome this challenge. Faculty from the School of Biological Sciences, the Center for Plant Science Innovation and other departments will serve as mentors. Diverse and exciting student projects can employ molecular biology, biochemistry and/or genetics to understand energy dynamics in model species. Students are expected to do full-time laboratory research as well as to participate in seminars and various workshops about ethics in research, professionalism, career opportunities in industry and academia, and the graduate school application process. Students will present the results of their work at scientific conferences, tour energy industries and undergo training in technical writing using a student-centered approach. Students are selected based on academic record, research performance, and potential for outstanding research. Assessment will be done using the SALG URSSA online tool to determine the effectiveness of the training program. Students will be tracked to determine their career advancement. More information about the program is available by visiting http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#bioenergy, or by contacting the PI (Dr. Paul Blum at [e-mail]) or the co-PI (Dr. Heriberto Cerutti at [e-mail]).This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

位于内布拉斯加州林肯市的内布拉斯加州大学的REU网站奖将在2021年至2023年的夏季为10周的培训提供10周的培训。该计划的重点是生物能源 - 生物能 - 应用分子和生理原理，利用微生物，藻类，藻类，藻类和工厂来创造能源来促进能源的可再生能源来促进可持续的社会。预计总共有30名学生，主要来自研究机会有限的学校或代表性不足的小组，将接受该计划的培训。 21世纪社会面临的最大挑战之一是找到可持续的能源供应。能源是全球经济中很大一部分的基础，目前，能源在很大程度上取决于不可再生的化石燃料，这些化石燃料对污染和气候变化产生了重大贡献。这个REU项目将培训学生找到解决这一挑战的解决方案。生物科学学院，植物科学创新中心和其他部门的教师将担任导师。多样化和令人兴奋的学生项目可以采用分子生物学，生物化学和/或遗传学来了解模型物种中的能量动态。预计学生将进行全日制实验室研究，并参加有关研究，专业精神，工业和学术界的职业机会以及研究生院申请过程的各种研讨会和各种讲习班。学生将使用以学生为中心的方法在科学会议，旅游能源行业和技术写作培训中介绍他们的工作结果。根据学术记录，研究表现和杰出研究的潜力选择学生。评估将使用SALG URSSA在线工具来确定培训计划的有效性。将跟踪学生以确定自己的职业发展。有关该计划的更多信息，可以通过访问http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/summercomearch/research#bioenergy，或通过与PI（[e-mail]博士联系）或Co-pi（Paul Blum博士）或Co-pi（heriberto cerutti博士（heriberto cerutti at heriberto cerutti and the [e-mail] and the sistry）。通过使用基金会的智力优点和更广泛影响的评论标准进行评估。