REU Site: Integrative Biological Studies of Honey Bees in the Republic of Turkey

中央俄克拉何马大学REU网站资助将在2013-2015年夏季的八周内为至少六名本科生提供国际和综合生物学研究经验。该REU项目以伊斯坦布尔和马尔马拉海附近的Uludag大学为中心，被指定为全球风险基金奖，并得到了NSF国际科学与工程办公室（OISE）和生物科学理事会（BIO）的支持。该研究项目涉及与美国、希腊和土耳其共和国机构的科学家合作。假设是在生物地理学和系统发育的背景下提出的，使用蜜蜂作为模型系统来理解入侵物种的生态、行为、比较心理和分子生物学方面。在项目之前和过程中，学生们将沉浸在小型课程和讨论中，这些课程和讨论将教授研究中的道德和负责任的行为以及科学研究的本质。学生们被要求在八周的项目结束后继续参与，在全国会议上展示结果，并有机会发表研究成果。该项目将支持一代理解人类多样性与智力创新之间关系的科学家。事实上，学生们参加了丰富的活动，包括参观一些在人类文明史上最重要的地点：伊斯坦布尔，特洛伊古城，爱琴海岛屿和别加马古城。由于美国的许多大规模生态问题（包括入侵物种、寄生虫和疾病）都源于境外，该项目中的多样化和跨学科合作有助于培养能够在日益全球化的环境中进行科学研究的学生。学生的申请是根据学业成绩、推荐信、研究能力和简短的书面论文的质量来评估的。课程结束后，会对学生进行跟踪，以了解这段经历对他们职业道路的影响；在项目期间，还通过调查和REU通用评估工具进行评估。该项目由美国国家科学基金会资助。美国生物科学理事会。更多信息可在http://cms.uco.edu/REU/上找到，或联系首席研究员（John F. Barthell博士jbarthell@uco.edu）。

The University of Central Oklahoma REU Site Grant will provide an international and integrative biological research experience for at least six undergraduates during eight weeks each summer of 2013-2015. This REU program, centered at Uludag University, near Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara, is designated as a Global Venture Fund Award and supported by the NSF's Offices of International Science and Engineering (OISE) and the Directorates for Biological Sciences (BIO). The research program involves collaboration with scientists at institutions in the United States, Greece, and the Republic of Turkey. Hypotheses are posed in a biogeographic and phylogenetic context, using the honey bee as a model system for understanding the ecological, behavioral, comparative psychological, and molecular biological aspects of invasive species. Prior to and during the program, students will be immersed in mini-courses and discussions that teach ethics and responsible conduct in research and the nature of scientific research. Students are asked to continue their participation beyond the eight-week period of the program, reconvening to present results at a national conference, as well as being offered opportunities to publish research findings. The program will support a generation of scientists who understand the relationship between human diversity and intellectual innovation. Indeed, students participate in enrichment activities that include visiting some of the most significant locations in the history of human civilization: Istanbul, the Ancient City of Troy, the Aegean islands, and the Ancient City of Pergamum. Because many large-scale ecological problems in the United States (including invasive species, parasites, and disease) originate from outside its borders, the diverse and interdisciplinary collaborations in the program help to develop students who can conduct scientific research in an increasingly globalized setting. Student applications are assessed based upon academic performance, letters of recommendation, research aptitude, and the quality of a brief written essay. Students are tracked after the program to understand the impact the experience has on their career paths; assessment is also made during the program with surveys and the REU Common Assessment Tool. The program is supported by funds from the National Science Foundation?s Directorate of Biological Sciences. Additional information can be found at http://cms.uco.edu/REU/, or by contacting the Principal Investigator (Dr. John F. Barthell at jbarthell@uco.edu).