REU Site: Research Experiences in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology

REU 网站：综合生物学和进化生物学的研究经验

• 批准号: 1062748
• 负责人: Rachel Skvirsky
• 金额: $ 32.18万
• 依托单位: University of Massachusetts Boston
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2011-05-15 至 2014-04-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1062748&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Research; Experiences; Integrative

This award to the University of Massachusetts Boston will provide research training to 10 students for 10 weeks during the summers of 2011-2013. REU students receive intensive research experiences in integrative and evolutionary biology, conducting independent projects with guidance from faculty mentors. Participants gain an understanding of how research is done and a deeper appreciation of the science, preparing them for advanced study in biosciences and eventual research careers. The theme of integrative and evolutionary biology emphasizes biological problems using multiple levels of analysis and cross-disciplinary approaches. Students apply molecular, genetic, population-level, and informatics approaches to problems in cell biology, ecology, and evolution. Specific topics include the control of cellular organization, cell signaling, genome organization, molecular microbial ecology, evolution in the deep seas, and the genetic basis of biodiversity. Enrichment activities promote a sense of community, enhance communication skills, and help students understand broader issues concerning the practice of science. Weekly workshops focus on practical and ethical aspects of research, emphasizing the responsible conduct of research. Students are selected for motivation, research potential, maturity, and ability to gain from the experience. The program serves a racially and culturally diverse student population, offering research experiences to students who otherwise might not have this opportunity. It will broaden participation in science of underrepresented groups, especially minorities underrepresented in science and non-traditional students from urban environments. Students are paired with faculty mentors based on their mutual scientific interests. Students completing the program are tracked to ascertain their continued interest in biology, their career paths, and the lasting influences of the REU experience. The program will be assessed by various means, including an REU common assessment tool. More information is available by visiting http://www.reu.umb.edu or by contacting the PI (Dr. Rachel Skvirsky at [e-mail]) or the Program Assistant (Alexa MacPherson at [e-mail]).

该奖项授予马萨诸塞大学波士顿分校，将在2011-2013年夏季为10名学生提供为期10周的研究培训。REU的学生获得了整合和进化生物学方面的深入研究经验，在教师导师的指导下进行独立的项目。参与者了解研究是如何进行的，并对科学有更深的理解，为生物科学的高级研究和最终的研究生涯做好准备。综合和进化生物学的主题强调使用多层次的分析和跨学科的方法来解决生物学问题。学生将分子、遗传、种群水平和信息学方法应用于细胞生物学、生态学和进化论中的问题。具体主题包括细胞组织的控制、细胞信号、基因组组织、分子微生物生态、深海进化和生物多样性的遗传基础。丰富活动促进社区意识，增强沟通技巧，并帮助学生了解与科学实践有关的更广泛的问题。每周研讨会的重点是研究的实践和伦理方面，强调负责任的研究行为。学生是根据动机、研究潜力、成熟度和从经验中获益的能力来挑选的。该项目服务于种族和文化多元化的学生群体，为原本可能没有这个机会的学生提供研究体验。它将扩大代表性不足群体对科学的参与，特别是在科学界代表性不足的少数群体和来自城市环境的非传统学生。学生与教师导师根据他们共同的科学兴趣进行配对。完成该项目的学生被跟踪，以确定他们对生物的持续兴趣，他们的职业道路，以及REU经历的持久影响。该计划将通过各种手段进行评估，包括REU通用评估工具。欲了解更多信息，请访问http://www.reu.umb.edu，或联系PI(雷切尔·斯克维斯基博士，电子邮件：[e-mail])或项目助理(Alexa MacPherson，电子邮件：[e-mail])。

项目成果

Sinorhizobium meliloti CtrA Stability Is Regulated in a CbrA-Dependent Manner That Is Influenced by CpdR1

苜蓿中华根瘤菌 CtrA 稳定性以 CbrA 依赖性方式调节，并受 CpdR1 影响

• DOI: 10.1128/jb.02593-14
• 发表时间: 2015
• 期刊: Journal of Bacteriology
• 影响因子: 3.2
• 作者: Schallies, Karla B.;Sadowski, Craig;Meng, Julia;Chien, Peter;Gibson, Katherine E.
• 通讯作者: Gibson, Katherine E.

The Sinorhizobium meliloti sensor histidine kinase CbrA contributes to free-living cell cycle regulation

苜蓿中华根瘤菌传感器组氨酸激酶 CbrA 有助于自由生活的细胞周期调节

• DOI: 10.1099/mic.0.067504-0
• 发表时间: 2013
• 期刊: Microbiology
• 影响因子: 1.5
• 作者: Sadowski, Craig S.;Wilson, Daniel;Schallies, Karla B.;Walker, Graham;Gibson, Katherine E.
• 通讯作者: Gibson, Katherine E.