REU: Undergraduate Research Experience in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

分子生物学和生物信息学的本科生研究经验将允许本科生参加分子生物学和生物信息学(MBB)研究项目的三个、九个星期的夏季会议(2001-2003)。研究项目将涵盖生物学的不同领域，每个领域都使用分子生物学和生物信息学研究工具。七名对分子生物学和生物信息学有研究兴趣的高素质本科生将从州立和全国性机构进入该项目，特别关注从代表性不足的群体中招收学生。该计划的主要目标是：1)为学生提供进行实际操作的分子生物学研究的机会；2)培训学生使用生物信息学方法并演示如何使用生物信息学来帮助阐明生物学问题；3)向学生提供有关研究生入学和如何在研究生涯中取得成功的关键信息；以及4)提高对分子生物学研究中出现的伦理问题的认识。该计划旨在指导实验室的学生，以发展技术和智力能力，这反过来又鼓励在研究环境中的独立性。这个REU网站不仅将丰富本科生的研究经验，还将促进学术和行业研究的职业发展。

The Undergraduate Research Experience in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics will allow undergraduates to participate for three, nine week summer sessions (2001-2003) in molecular biology and bioinformatics (MBB) research projects. Research projects will encompass diverse fields of biology each using Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics research tools. Seven highly qualified undergraduates having a research interest in molecular biology and bioinformatics will enter the program from state and national institutions, with particular attention focused on the recruitment of students from underrepresented groups. The main objectives of this program are to: 1) provide students with the opportunity to conduct hands-on molecular biology research, 2) train students in bioinformatic methods and demonstrate the use of bioinformatics to aid in elucidating biological problems, 3) provide students with critical information on graduate school admissions and how to succeed in a research career and 4) raise awareness of ethical issues that emerge from molecular biology research. The program seeks to mentor students in the laboratory in order to develop technical and intellectual competence, which in turn encourages independence in the research environment. This REU site will not only enrich students with undergraduate research experience, but also promote careers in academic and industry research.