The Pennsylvania State University REU Site Program: Biology and Chemistry of Nutritional Processes

宾夕法尼亚州立大学 REU 站点项目：营养过程的生物学和化学

• 批准号: 0097697
• 负责人: Jill Patterson
• 金额: $ 14.32万
• 依托单位: Pennsylvania State Univ University Park
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2001
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2001-05-01 至 2004-04-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0097697&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Pennsylvania; State; University; REU; Site

The Graduate Program in Nutrition at The Pennsylvania State University is pleased to continue its offering of a summer program, "Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program: Biology and Chemistry of Nutritional Processes." The intended impact is to improve the interest level and qualifications of participants to apply to and enroll in post-graduate education, especially in preparation for careers in science research and/or college teaching. This experiential learning program builds on the commitment and capabilities of fifteen faculty members. Research areas focus on nutrient metabolism related to neurological development, lipoprotein metabolism, antioxidant defense functions, skeletal development, endocrinology, immunology, inflammatory response, behavioral neurobiology, and food science. The 10-week summer experience will provide 10 students: (a) knowledge of the varied approaches, techniques, and critical thinking skills used in research; (b) excitement of hands-on scientific inquiry; (c) practice to improve communication skills; and (d) guidance in graduate programs and career planning. Seven students will be recruited from a national applicant pool composed of minority students or students from institutions with limited research activities; three students will come from PSU. Penn State will financially support 3 students, assist in purchasing supplies needed for the student projects, as well as provide the resources and mentoring available at a top research institution. Within the team environment of the faculty mentor and the graduate student or other staff person, each undergraduate student will design a research project that can be successfully completed within the summer timeline. Students will attend seminars by faculty, as well as go to workshops to improve scientific communication skills. Social events will complement the scientific community developed within the faculty members' laboratories. Finally, the summer will culminate in a student research poster session, similar to that of a national science meeting.

在营养研究生课程在宾夕法尼亚州立大学很高兴继续提供暑期课程，“研究经验的本科生（REU）网站程序：生物学和营养过程的化学。“预期的影响是提高参与者申请和报名研究生教育的兴趣水平和资格，特别是为科学研究和/或大学教学职业做准备。 这个体验式学习计划建立在十五名教师的承诺和能力的基础上。 研究领域集中在与神经发育相关的营养代谢、脂蛋白代谢、抗氧化防御功能、骨骼发育、内分泌学、免疫学、炎症反应、行为神经生物学和食品科学。 为期10周的暑期体验将为10名学生提供：（a）研究中使用的各种方法，技术和批判性思维技能的知识;（B）动手科学探究的兴奋;（c）提高沟通技巧的实践;以及（d）研究生课程和职业规划的指导。 七名学生将从少数民族学生或研究活动有限的机构的学生组成的国家申请人库中招募;三名学生将来自PSU。 宾州州立大学将为3名学生提供财政支持，协助购买学生项目所需的用品，并提供顶级研究机构提供的资源和指导。 在教师导师和研究生或其他工作人员的团队环境中，每个本科生将设计一个可以在夏季时间轴内成功完成的研究项目。 学生将参加由教师研讨会，以及去研讨会，以提高科学沟通技能。 社会活动将补充教师实验室内发展的科学界。 最后，夏季将在学生研究海报会议达到高潮，类似于国家科学会议。