Undergraduate Research in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry

俄亥俄州立大学分子遗传学和生物化学系将在2011-2015年夏季为12名学生举办一个REU项目。为期9周的实习旨在提供分子生命科学方面的丰富研究经验，让学生亲身体验成为一名独立科学家的兴奋之情。作为研究部分的补充，学生将获得科学交流的经验，参加本科生研究会议，参观核心设施，探索作为一名科学家的责任，并为进入研究生课程和生命科学的职业生涯提供重要的信息。来自生物化学系和分子遗传学系的教师，在支持本科生研究方面有良好的记录，将担任导师。该计划提供了丰富的不同的研究机会阵列与共同的主题基础，促进各级互动。在最初的短期实验室工作坊（将为学生提供一套基本的技术技能）之后，学生将在根据自己的研究兴趣选择的实验室中度过剩余的时间。在此期间，他们将接受培训，并鼓励他们在提出假设、设计实验、分析数据和排除故障方面发展独立。在夏季结束时，学生们将在本科生会议和两个系的科学家海报会议上展示一幅海报来总结他们的结果。该计划的影响将通过使用所有REU站点采用的共同调查来评估。该项目主要是为目前在本科院校学习的学生设计的，因为他们做研究的机会有限。良好的学术背景是必需的，但除了GPA之外，有前途的迹象也会被认真考虑。这些主要是教职员工的个人建议。强烈鼓励来自科学领域代表性不足群体的学生申请。所有申请将通过项目网站（http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Emgmajors/REU/）进行处理。更多信息可以在网站上找到，也可以联系项目管理员黛比·波特（dotter.4@osu.edu）或PI阿曼达·西姆考克斯博士（simcox.1@osu.edu）。

The Ohio State University's Departments of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry will host an REU program for 12 students during the summers of 2011-2015. The objective of the 9-week internship is to provide an intense research experience in molecular life sciences that allows students to discover first-hand the excitement of being an independent scientist. As a complement to the research component, students will gain experience in scientific communication, attend an undergraduate research conference, visit core facilities, explore the responsibilities that come with being a scientist, and equip themselves with information vital for entering graduate programs and careers in the life sciences. Faculty from the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, with proven track records in supporting undergraduate research, will serve as mentors. The program offers a rich array of different research opportunities with a common thematic basis that promotes interaction at all levels. After an initial short laboratory workshop, which will provide students with a set of basic technical skills, the students will spend their remaining time working in a laboratory chosen based on their own research interest. During this period, they will receive training and be encouraged to develop independence in formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, analyzing data and troubleshooting. At the end of the summer, students will present a poster to summarize their results at an undergraduate conference and at a poster session for scientists in both departments. The impact of the program will be assessed by using a common survey adopted by all REU sites. The program is primarily designed for students currently at undergraduate institutions where there are limited chances to do research. A strong academic background is desired but signs of promise, other than GPA, will also be taken into serious consideration. These will be primarily personal recommendations by faculty members. Students from groups underrepresented in science are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be processed through the program website (http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Emgmajors/REU/). Additional information can be found at the website as well us by contacting the program administrator Debbie Dotter (dotter.4@osu.edu) or the PI, Dr Amanda Simcox (simcox.1@osu.edu).