REU Site in Neural Science

REU 神经科学网站

• 批准号: 1004172
• 负责人: Chiye Aoki
• 金额: $ 59.62万
• 依托单位: New York University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2010
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2010-03-01 至 2016-02-29
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1004172&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Neural; Science

An award has been made to the Center for Neural Science (CNS) at New York University that will provide research training for 10 weeks for 10 students, during the summers of 2010-2014. Students will conduct research in neural science -- the study of the biological basis of human nature. Students will use their basic knowledge in biology, mathematics, physics and chemistry and apply them to solving research problems needing a multidisciplinary approach. A wide variety of projects are available, ranging in scale from the molecular to cellular, from neuronal network to behavior. Examples of questions students can investigate include: how individuals learn and memorize; what parts of the brain are activated while risky versus carefully calculated decisions are made; how attention modifies perception; how neonatal sensory experience affect mental capacities in adulthood, etc. Students are selected based on their desire to partake in basic research, as well as a match between their expressed topic of interest and those of mentors. Mentors are coached on techniques of effective mentoring prior to students' arrival. The summer begins with an orientation week, during which time students receive lectures on the subject of ethics and responsible conduct of research. These topics recur during weekly discussions. Each student is trained on skills of scientific writing and oral presentation. Students also learn a unique set of scientific skills and become familiar with the literature pertinent to the host lab's research activity. Students have access to equipment such as the fMRI, confocal and electron microscopes, or behavioral testing apparatus. Multiple social events are scheduled, to promote interactions among students and mentors, and individuals participating in other NYC summer programs. Students' satisfaction with the program and progress are assessed through three mechanisms: weekly group discussions; written assessments on week 3; and web-based tool developed by NSF's BIO-REU. Upon graduation, students are contacted bi-annually by the PI, to track their career paths. More information is available by emailing the PI, Chiye Aoki ([e-mail]) or [e-mail], or visiting the website, www.cns.nyu.edu/undergrad/surp.

纽约大学神经科学中心（CNS）将在2010-2014年夏季为10名学生提供为期10周的研究培训。学生们将进行神经科学方面的研究——研究人类本性的生物学基础。学生将运用他们在生物学、数学、物理和化学方面的基本知识，并将其应用于需要多学科方法的研究问题。各种各样的项目都是可用的，范围从分子到细胞，从神经网络到行为。学生可以调查的问题包括：个人如何学习和记忆；在做出冒险的决定和经过深思熟虑的决定时，大脑的哪些部分会被激活？注意如何改变感知；新生儿的感觉经验如何影响成年后的心智能力等。学生的选择是基于他们参与基础研究的愿望，以及他们表达的感兴趣的主题与导师的主题之间的匹配。在学生到来之前，导师们接受了有效指导技巧的培训。夏季开始于一个迎新周，在此期间，学生们将接受有关道德和负责任的研究行为的讲座。这些话题在每周的讨论中反复出现。每个学生都接受科学写作和口头陈述技巧的培训。学生还将学习一套独特的科学技能，并熟悉与主办实验室研究活动相关的文献。学生可以使用功能磁共振成像、共聚焦显微镜和电子显微镜或行为测试仪器等设备。计划举办多个社交活动，以促进学生和导师之间的互动，以及参加纽约市其他暑期项目的个人。通过三种机制评估学生对课程的满意度和进度：每周小组讨论；第三周的书面评估；以及由美国国家科学基金会BIO-REU开发的基于网络的工具。毕业后，PI每两年与学生联系一次，跟踪他们的职业发展道路。更多信息可以通过电子邮件发送给PI青木千叶（[e-mail]）或[e-mail]，或访问网站www.cns.nyu.edu/undergrad/surp。