REU SITE: Training in Redox Biology

REU 站点：氧化还原生物学培训

• 批准号: 0552648
• 负责人: Donald Becker
• 金额: $ 18.83万
• 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: 2006
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2006-03-01 至 2009-02-28
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0552648&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; SITE; Training; Redox; Biology

This REU Site Program at the University of Nebraska is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program. The Redox Biology Center offers qualified undergraduates an opportunity to pursue independent research projects in redox biology. Redox biology includes oxidation-reduction linked biological reactions, redox signaling and regulation, and cellular defense mechanisms that minimize oxidative damage/stress. The 10-week summer program, located at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, will enable students to explore fundamental redox processes related to biotechnology and the environment. The goal of this training program is to involve 10 undergraduate students in broad-based research and significantly impact their career decisions. REU participants will conduct individual research projects under the guidance of a faculty sponsor in the Redox Biology Center. The faculty sponsors offer a breadth of multidisciplinary approaches and share a common goal of understanding critical redox-active processes. Students will receive experimental training in a variety of areas including molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, and protein crystallography and will utilize state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. In addition, students will attend journal club meetings, career development seminars, lunch discussion groups, and social activities. The program will conclude with students presenting their research findings at a poster session. Participant selection will be based on academic achievements, research interests, and career goals. Recruitment for this training site includes focused efforts to attract students at smaller institutions with limited research opportunities and students from underrepresented groups. REU participants receive a 10-week stipend, full room and board, and travel assistance. More information about this REU training site and the program application can be found at http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter or by contacting Dr. Donald Becker at [e-mail] or 402-472-9652.

内布拉斯加大学的REU网站计划由国防部与NSF REU计划合作支持。氧化还原生物学中心为合格的本科生提供了在氧化还原生物学领域进行独立研究项目的机会。氧化还原生物学包括氧化还原相关的生物反应、氧化还原信号传导和调节以及使氧化损伤/应激最小化的细胞防御机制。为期10周的暑期课程，位于内布拉斯加大学林肯，将使学生探索与生物技术和环境有关的基本氧化还原过程。该培训计划的目标是让10名本科生参与基础广泛的研究，并对他们的职业决策产生重大影响。REU参与者将在氧化还原生物学中心的教师赞助商的指导下进行个人研究项目。教师赞助商提供了广泛的多学科方法，并有一个共同的目标，理解关键的氧化还原活性过程。学生将接受包括分子生物学，微生物学，生物化学，生物物理化学和蛋白质晶体学在内的各种领域的实验培训，并将利用最先进的设备和设施。此外，学生将参加期刊俱乐部会议，职业发展研讨会，午餐讨论小组和社交活动。该计划将与学生在海报会议上展示他们的研究结果结束。参与者的选择将基于学术成就，研究兴趣和职业目标。该培训网站的招聘包括集中努力吸引研究机会有限的小型机构的学生和代表性不足的群体的学生。REU参与者获得10周的津贴，全食宿和旅行援助。有关REU培训网站和程序应用程序的更多信息，请访问http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter或联系Donald Becker博士，网址[e-mail]或402-472-9652。