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

REU 网站：土耳其共和国蜜蜂综合生物学研究

• 批准号: 1263327
• 负责人: John Barthell
• 金额: $ 22.05万
• 依托单位: University of Central Oklahoma
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2013-05-01 至 2016-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1263327&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Integrative; Biological; Studies

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 [e-mail]).

中央俄克拉荷马州REU网站赠款的大学将提供至少六个本科生在2013-2015年夏季八周的国际和综合生物研究经验。该REU项目以靠近伊斯坦布尔和马尔马拉海的乌鲁达格大学为中心，被指定为全球风险基金奖，并得到NSF国际科学与工程办公室（OISE）和生物科学理事会（BIO）的支持。该研究计划涉及与美国，希腊和土耳其共和国机构的科学家合作。 假设提出了一个hepeographic和系统发育的背景下，使用蜜蜂作为一个模型系统，了解入侵物种的生态，行为，比较心理和分子生物学方面。在此之前和期间的程序，学生将沉浸在微型课程和讨论，教道德和负责任的行为在研究和科学研究的性质。学生被要求继续他们的参与超过了该计划的八周期间，重新召集在全国会议上提出的结果，以及被提供机会发表研究结果。该计划将支持一代了解人类多样性和智力创新之间关系的科学家。事实上，学生参加丰富的活动，包括参观人类文明史上一些最重要的地点：伊斯坦布尔，特洛伊古城，爱琴海群岛和帕加马古城。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）都来自境外，因此该计划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习成绩，推荐信，研究能力和简短的书面文章的质量进行评估。学生在课程结束后进行跟踪，以了解经验对他们职业道路的影响;在课程期间，还通过调查和REU通用评估工具进行评估。这个项目是由国家科学基金会资助的。s生物科学理事会。其他信息可在http：//cms.uco.edu/REU/或联系主要研究者（John F. Barthell at [e-mail]）。