NIH-NSF BBSI: The University of Minnesota Summer Bioinformatics Institute

建议没有。： 023412首席研究员：Vipin kumar机构名称：明尼苏达大学双子城分校名称：NIH-NSF BBSI：明尼苏达大学生物信息学暑期学院（umsi）的使命是在生物信息学方面提供最高质量的本科教育和研究经验，为这个新兴的专业社区的新一代提供成功的生物信息学职业生涯的工具。本科生将在夏季参加为期十周的研修。一系列的研讨会，研讨会和研究项目将使参与者具有(i)对生物信息学中的当代问题有一个初步的了解（ii）开发和应用信息技术解决方案来研究生物系统的能力（iv）在多学科团队中工作的能力，并认识到这样做在生物信息学中的重要性，(v)对生物信息学解决方案对社会的影响有一个初步的了解，包括经济，伦理和环境影响，以及（vi）对生物信息学的进一步研究和职业生涯有浓厚的兴趣。在数字技术中心的计算机基础设施，以及一个由18名教职员工组成的团队将参与明尼苏达大学生物信息学暑期研究所的成功。umsi将提供培训和技能，这将激发新一代科学家在生物信息学领域从事领先职业的兴趣。

PROPOSAL NO.: 0234112PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Vipin KumarINSTITUTION NAME: University of Minnesota Twin CitiesTITLE: NIH-NSF BBSI: The University of Minnesota Summer Bioinformatics InstituteABSTRACTThe mission of the University of Minnesota Bioinformatics Summer Institute (UMBSI) is to provide the highest quality undergraduate level education and research experiences in bioinformatics, equipping the new generation of this burgeoning professional community with the tools for a successful career in bioinformatics. Undergraduates will participate in the Institute for ten weeks during the summer.A series of workshops, seminars and research projects will result in the participants having (i) an introductory understanding of contemporary issues in bioinformatics (ii) an ability to develop and apply information technology solutions to investigate biological systems (iv) an ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and a realization of the importance of doing so in bioinformatics, (v) a beginning understanding of the impact of bioinformatics solutions on society, including economic, ethical and environmental impacts, and (vi) a keen interest in pursuing further studies and a career in bioinformatics.The computer infrastructure at the Digital Technology Center, and a team of eighteen faculty position will be involved in the the University of Minnesota Bioinformatics Summer Institute for success. The UMBSI will offer the training and the skills that will spark the interest to a new generation of scientists to undertake leading careers in bioinformatics.