REU Site: Research Experiences in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology

REU 网站：综合生物学和进化生物学的研究经验

• 批准号: 0649256
• 负责人: Rachel Skvirsky
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: University of Massachusetts Boston
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2007
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2007-10-01 至 2011-02-28
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0649256&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Research; Experiences; Integrative

The Biology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston is offering a ten-week summer REU Program, which provides opportunities for undergraduate students to become immersed in exciting and intensive research experiences. Each student carries out an independent research project under the close guidance of a faculty mentor. Student research projects span a diverse array of problems in biology. The theme of integrative and evolutionary biology encourages students to consider biological problems using different levels of analysis and to appreciate the value of cross-disciplinary approaches in research. Projects are designed to help students develop an understanding of, and independence in, research as well as a deeper appreciation of a specific field of biology. In addition to carrying out research projects, students participate in enrichment activities designed to promote a sense of community, enhance communication skills, help students understand broader issues surrounding the practice of science, and prepare students for advanced study. These experiences occur during weekly discussions and workshops that focus on both practical and ethical aspects of research. The program also features field trips in and around Boston Harbor and final research presentations. The program will serve a culturally and ethnically diverse student population, thus broadening the participation of underrepresented groups in science. Close mentoring relationships, as well as collegial interactions among participants, are key components of the experience. The program is designed to stimulate and support interest in biological research and to equip students to pursue research careers. For more information, contact Rachel Skvirsky at [e-mail] or Marcia Kazmierczak ([e-mail]), or visit http://www.bio.umb.edu/undergraduate/reu.html.

马萨诸塞大学波士顿分校生物系提供为期十周的夏季 REU 项目，为本科生提供沉浸在令人兴奋和深入的研究体验中的机会。每个学生在导师的密切指导下开展独立的研究项目。学生研究项目涵盖生物学中的各种问题。综合和进化生物学的主题鼓励学生使用不同层次的分析来考虑生物学问题，并欣赏跨学科研究方法的价值。项目旨在帮助学生加深对研究的理解和独立性，以及对生物学特定领域的更深入的了解。除了开展研究项目外，学生还参加旨在促进社区意识、增强沟通技巧、帮助学生了解围绕科学实践的更广泛问题并为学生进行高级学习做好准备的丰富活动。这些经验发生在每周的讨论和研讨会中，重点关注研究的实践和伦理方面。 该计划还包括波士顿港及其周边地区的实地考察和最终研究报告。该计划将为文化和种族多元化的学生群体提供服务，从而扩大代表性不足的群体对科学的参与。 密切的指导关系以及参与者之间的同事互动是体验的关键组成部分。 该计划旨在激发和支持对生物学研究的兴趣，并帮助学生从事研究职业。欲了解更多信息，请通过 [e-mail] 联系 Rachel Skvirsky 或 Marcia Kazmierczak ([e-mail])，或访问 http://www.bio.umb.edu/undergraduate/reu.html。