REU Site in Molecular Biology and Plant Genomics at Heritage University

传统大学（HU）的REU网站将与加州大学戴维斯分校和普吉特海湾大学合作，为美洲原住民和西班牙裔学生提供生物科学方面的研究经验。学生将在休斯敦大学和合作机构进行研究，并在导师的指导下进行研究。该项目的目标是：1)让学生参与与分子生物学和植物遗传学相关的研究项目；2)发展本科生的技能，以提高他们的科学知识和能力；3)在进行与他们的文化和历史相结合的生物学研究时，增强学生的自尊和自我认同。目标是让学生接触有趣和相关的科学项目，以促进他们的学术生涯的完成和进一步发展，通过获得学士、硕士或博士学位。学生将接受有关他们所选项目的培训，并准备口头报告和书面报告。学生们将在一年一度的REU研讨会上，以及奇卡诺人与美国原住民科学促进会、美国印第安人科学与工程协会和美国科学促进会的全国会议上展示他们的发现。提供工资、食宿。REU计划预计将增加美国原住民和西班牙裔STEM毕业生的数量，特别是那些具有分子生物学和遗传学背景知识和技能的毕业生。更多信息请联系James W. Falco，电话：509-865-8581或falco_j@heritage.edu。

The REU Site at Heritage University (HU) will provide research experiences in the biological sciences to Native American and Hispanic students, in partnership with the University of California at Davis and University of Puget Sound. Students will conduct their research at HU and partnering institutions, under the guidance of faculty mentors. The objectives of the program are 1) to engage students in research projects related to molecular biology and understanding of plant genetics, 2) to develop the skills of undergraduates in order to enhance their scientific knowledge and competency, and 3) to enhance students' self-esteem and self-identities, while conducting biological research integrated with their culture and history. The goal is to expose students to interesting and relevant scientific projects to facilitate the completion of, and further advancement in, their academic career, through attainment of BS, MS or PhD degree. Students will receive training on their chosen project and in the preparation of oral presentations and written reports. Students will present their findings at an annual REU workshop and at national meetings of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Salary, room and board will be provided. The REU program is expected to increase the number of Native American and Hispanic STEM graduates, especially those with background knowledge and skills in molecular biology and genetics. For more information contact James W. Falco at 509-865-8581 or falco_j@heritage.edu.