REU: Research Experience for Undergraduates in Biological Sciences

该奖项将继续支持已经 在生物学领域建立了本科研究项目 卡内基梅隆大学（CMU） 这 部门强调全面的本科课程， 现代生物学，包括物质上的强大准备 以理工科为重 该系有着悠久的本科传统， 参与研究。 超过60%的本科生物学 CMU的专业从事原创性研究，超过33%的学生继续从事 研究生学习。 因此，该部门非常适合 为本科生提供一个研究体验的场所。 资金 将被用来加强和正式化已经存在的 程序. 特别是招收的学生比例 其他机构将增加。 将特别努力 吸引少数民族学生和自由派学生 艺术机构。 很少或没有实验室的学生 将通过强化实验室课程提供经验 在开始一个原创的研究项目之前。 系列研讨会 将由教员讲授现代生物学的主题。 和 最后，学生们将准备一份关于他们暑假的书面总结。 研究并在闭幕研讨会上作口头报告， 参与的学生和教师。

This award will provide continuing support to the already established undergraduate research program at the Biological Sciences Department of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). This department stresses a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum in modern biology, including strong preparation in the physical sciences. The department has a long tradition of undergraduate involvement in research. Over 60% of undergraduate biology majors at CMU do original research and more than 33% go on to graduate studies. The department is therefore highly suited to provide a site for an undergraduate research experience. Funds will be used to augment and formalize the already existing program. In particular, the proportion of students recruited from other institutions will be increased. Special efforts will be made to attract minority students and students form liberal arts institutions. Students with little or no prior laboratory experience will be provided with an intensive laboratory course before beginning an original research project. A seminar series will be given by faculty on topics in modern biology. And finally, students will prepare a written summary of their summer research and make an oral presentation at a closing symposium for participating students and faculty.