REU Site: Mechanisms of Behavior Summer Research Program in Systems and Integrative Neuroscience

杜克大学REU网站将在2009-2012年夏季为本科生提供一个研究项目。每年将选出10名学生参加为期10周的“行为机制”密集研究计划。该计划强调综合，系统和行为神经科学。对动物学习和行为的研究的重点统一了教师在这个跨学科领域的研究兴趣，并作为该计划的学生参与者提供的个人项目的共同主题。该计划旨在为高素质的个人提供机会，包括希望扩大实验室技能的女性，少数民族和残疾本科生。每年夏天，本科生将参加研究计划，其中包括一对一的导师与参与教师。此外，每周三次的研讨会系列，包括“神经科学研究”，“科学基础”和“科学伦理与实践”将有助于整合个人实验室的经验。该计划的主要目标是为本科生提供接受行为神经科学和基因组学前沿方法培训的机会。该计划的导师是各自领域的杰出研究人员，在监督和培训本科生方面拥有丰富的经验。学生们将致力于他们掌握的研究项目，这些项目为神经科学界的新发现提供了真实的机会。更多信息可在http：//unp.aas.duke.edu/research/mob.php上查阅，或与方案主任Warren H. Meck在919-660-5765或meck@psych.duke.edu。

The Duke University REU Site will provide a research program for undergraduates during the summers of 2009-2012. Ten students will be selected each year to participate in an intensive 10-week research program in "Mechanisms of Behavior". The program provides an emphasis on integrative, systems, and behavioral neuroscience. The focus on the study of animal learning and behavior unifies faculty research interests within this interdisciplinary field and serves as the common theme for the individual projects available to student participants in the program. The program is designed to provide opportunities for highly qualified individuals, including women, minority, and disabled undergraduate students who would like to expand their laboratory skills. Each summer, undergraduate students will participate in the research program that includes a one-on-one mentorship with a participating faculty member. In addition, three weekly seminar series including "Research in the Neurosciences", "Science Basics", and "Science Ethics and Practice" will serve to integrate the individual laboratory experience. The primary goal of the program is to provide opportunities for undergraduates to receive training in the cutting-edge methodologies of behavioral neuroscience and genomics. Mentors for the program are prominent researchers in their fields and have substantial experience in supervising and training undergraduates. The students will work on research projects that are within their grasp, and which present real opportunities for new discoveries that will be of value to the neuroscience community. Additional information can be found at http://unp.aas.duke.edu/research/mob.php, or by containing the Program Director, Dr. Warren H. Meck at 919-660-5765 or meck@psych.duke.edu.