Undergraduate Research in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry

俄亥俄州州立大学的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REU项目。为期9周的实习的目的是提供在分子生命科学，让学生发现第一手的兴奋是一个独立的科学家密集的研究经验。 作为研究部分的补充，学生将获得科学交流的经验，参加本科研究会议，参观核心设施，探索作为一名科学家的责任，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，在支持本科生研究方面有着良好的记录，将担任导师。该计划提供了丰富的不同的研究机会，具有共同的主题基础，促进各级互动。经过最初的短期实验室研讨会，这将为学生提供一套基本的技术技能，学生将花费他们的剩余时间在根据自己的研究兴趣选择的实验室工作。 在此期间，他们将接受培训，并被鼓励在制定假设，设计实验，分析数据和故障排除方面发展独立性。 在夏季结束时，学生将提交一份海报，总结他们的结果在本科生会议和海报会议的科学家在两个部门。该计划的影响将通过使用所有REU站点采用的共同调查进行评估。该计划主要是为目前在本科院校的学生设计的，那里有有限的机会做研究。一个强大的学术背景是必要的，但承诺的迹象，而不是GPA，也将被认真考虑。 这些将主要是教师的个人建议。 强烈鼓励来自科学领域代表性不足的群体的学生申请。所有申请将通过程序网站（http：//www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/%7Emgmajors/REU/）处理。更多信息可以在网站上找到，以及我们通过联系程序管理员黛比多特（osu.edu）或PI，博士阿曼达Simcox（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).