REU Site: Integrative Approaches to Studying Recognition Systems in Cells, Organisms and Populations.

科学是一个日益协作的企业，生物系的塔夫茨大学REU项目培养学生进行协作、跨学科的研究。为期10周的暑期课程名为“研究细胞、生物体和种群中识别系统的综合方法”，10名学生将有机会与两位导师合作，其中一位担任主要导师，利用不同学科(发育、内分泌学、遗传学、神经生物学、动物行为学、植物生态学、保护生物学和工程学)的技术进行研究。除了设计和实施独立的研究项目外，学生还将参加每周的讨论和研讨会、定期的实地考察和研讨会。总体而言，这个暑期项目的目标是提高学生在生物研究和协作技能方面的熟练程度，教育和激励学生未来的研究生涯，并培养学生有效交流科学成果的能力。塔夫茨REU计划为学生提供津贴、免费住房，并帮助他们支付往返塔夫茨的交通费。塔夫茨REU网站致力于为本科生提供研究机会，包括传统上在科学领域代表性较低的学生，以及那些在本国机构可能没有这样的机会的学生。欲了解更多信息，请访问http://ase.tufts.edu/biology/undergrad/research/reu.asp或联系菲尔·斯塔克斯：Philip.starks@tufts.edu。

ABSTRACTScience is an increasingly collaborative enterprise, and the Tufts University REU program in the Department of Biology trains students in collaborative, interdisciplinary research. The 10-week summer program entitled "Integrative approaches to studying recognition systems in cells, organisms, and populations" will provide 10 students the opportunity to work with two mentors, with one serving as the primary mentor, to conduct research using techniques from different disciplines (development, endocrinology, genetics, neurobiology, animal behavior, plant ecology, conservation biology, and engineering). In addition to designing and conducting an independent research project, students will participate in weekly discussions and seminars, periodic field trips, and a symposium. Overall, the goals of this summer program are to increase students' proficiency in biological research and collaborative skills, to educate and inspire students toward future research careers, and to develop students' ability to effectively communicate scientific results. The Tufts REU program provides students with a stipend, free housing, and assistance with travel expenses to and from Tufts. Tufts REU Site is committed to providing research opportunities for undergraduates, including students traditionally underrepresented in science and those who might not have such opportunities at their home institutions. For more information see http://ase.tufts.edu/biology/undergrad/research/reu.asp or contact Phil Starks at philip.starks@tufts.edu.