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于 2011 年至 2015 年夏季为 12 名学生举办 REU 项目。为期 9 周的实习目的是提供分子生命科学领域的深入研究经验，让学生亲身体验成为一名独立科学家的兴奋感。 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所承担的责任，并为自己提供进入生命科学研究生课程和职业生涯的重要信息。来自生物化学和分子遗传学系的教师将担任导师，他们在支持本科生研究方面拥有良好的记录。该项目提供了丰富的不同研究机会，具有共同的主题基础，促进各个层面的互动。在最初的简短实验室研讨会（将为学生提供一系列基本技术技能）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、分析数据和故障排除方面培养独立性。 夏季结束时，学生将在本科生会议和两个系科学家的海报会议上展示海报，总结他们的研究成果。该计划的影响将通过所有 REU 站点采用的共同调查进行评估。该项目主要是为目前在本科院校就读的学生设计的，因为那里进行研究的机会有限。良好的学术背景是必要的，但除 GPA 之外的承诺迹象也会得到认真考虑。 这些主要是教师的个人推荐。 强烈鼓励来自科学领域代表性不足的群体的学生申请。所有申请都将通过该计划网站 (http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~mgmajors/REU/) 进行处理。如需了解更多信息，请联系项目管理员 Debbie Dotter (dotter.4@osu.edu) 或 PI Amanda Simcox 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).