REU site: Integrative approaches to studying recognition systems in cells, organisms, and populations

塔夫茨大学（Tufts University）生物系获得了一项奖励，在2010年至2012年的夏季，每年为10名学生提供10周的研究培训。暑期课程的标题是“研究细胞、生物体和种群识别系统的综合方法”，并将为学生提供机会，密切合作，跨学科项目，结合教师在生物化学、遗传学、发育、内分泌学、神经生物学、动物行为、植物生态学和保护生物学方面的专业知识。学生将与两位导师合作，其中一位作为主要导师，将不同领域的研究技术结合起来，设计并实施一个独立的项目。除了研究参与外，该计划还包括每周讨论、研讨会、实地考察和学生专题讨论会。本暑期课程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，教育和激励学生走向未来的研究事业，并培养学生有效交流科学成果的能力。因此，讨论会的重点是科学能力/科学成果的传播、科学伦理/负责任的研究行为和职业发展。参与者是从广泛的本科申请者中挑选出来的，该项目致力于为传统上在科学领域代表性不足的学生和那些在本国院校可能没有这样机会的学生（重点是社区大学的学生）提供研究机会。塔夫茨大学生物系长期致力于指导本科生进行研究，并在高效的跨学科研究合作方面有着良好的记录。学生与导师的关系通常远远超出了研究经验，并通过电子网络工具得到促进。我们经常征求参与者的反馈，并利用这些反馈不断评估和完善我们的项目。欲了解更多信息，请通过REU@tufts.edu与菲尔·斯塔克斯联系，并访问我们的网页http://ase.tufts.edu/biology/undergrad/research/reu.asp。

An award was made to the Department of Biology at Tufts University to provide research training for 10 weeks for 10 students per year, for the summers of 2010-2012. The summer program is entitled, "Integrative approaches to studying recognition systems in cells, organisms, and populations" and will provide students the opportunity to work closely on collaborative, interdisciplinary projects combining faculty expertise in biochemistry, genetics, development, endocrinology, neurobiology, animal behavior, plant ecology, and conservation biology. Students will work with two mentors, one serving as the primary mentor, to combine research techniques from different fields to design and conduct an independent project. In addition to research involvement, the program includes weekly discussions, seminars, field trips, and a student symposium. 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. Accordingly, seminars are focused on proficiency in science/communication of scientific results, scientific ethics/responsible conduct of research, and career development. Participants are selected from a broad undergraduate applicant pool, and the program is committed to providing research opportunities for students traditionally underrepresented in science and those who might not have such opportunities at their home institutions (with an emphasis on community college students). The Tufts University Department of Biology has a long-standing commitment to mentoring undergraduates in research, and a strong track record of highly productive interdisciplinary research collaborations. Student-mentor relationships typically extend long beyond the research experience and are facilitated via electronic networking tools. We solicit frequent feedback from participants and use this to continuously assess and refine our program. For more information, contact Phil Starks at REU@tufts.edu and visit our webpage http://ase.tufts.edu/biology/undergrad/research/reu.asp.