REU Site: Integrated Development of Bioenergy Systems

REU网站：生物能源系统综合开发

• 批准号: 2050574
• 负责人: Heriberto Cerutti
• 金额: $ 32.33万
• 依托单位: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2021-03-01 至 2025-02-28
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2050574&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Integrated; Development; Bioenergy

This REU Site award to the University of Nebraska, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, will support the training for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summers of 2021- 2023. The program focuses on bioenergy -- the application of molecular and physiologic principles using microbes, algae and plants to create renewable sources of energy to promote a sustainable society. It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from an under-represented group, will be trained in the program. One of the greatest challenges facing 21st-century society is finding a sustainable energy supply. Energy is the basis for a large portion of the global economy and, currently, is largely dependent on nonrenewable fossil fuels that contribute significantly to pollution and climate change. This REU project will train students in finding solutions to overcome this challenge. Faculty from the School of Biological Sciences, the Center for Plant Science Innovation and other departments will serve as mentors. Diverse and exciting student projects can employ molecular biology, biochemistry and/or genetics to understand energy dynamics in model species. Students are expected to do full-time laboratory research as well as to participate in seminars and various workshops about ethics in research, professionalism, career opportunities in industry and academia, and the graduate school application process. Students will present the results of their work at scientific conferences, tour energy industries and undergo training in technical writing using a student-centered approach. Students are selected based on academic record, research performance, and potential for outstanding research. Assessment will be done using the SALG URSSA online tool to determine the effectiveness of the training program. Students will be tracked to determine their career advancement. More information about the program is available by visiting http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#bioenergy, or by contacting the PI (Dr. Paul Blum at [e-mail]) or the co-PI (Dr. Heriberto Cerutti at [e-mail]).This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

这个REU网站奖给内布拉斯加州林肯市的内布拉斯加大学，将在2021年至2023年的夏季为10名学生提供为期10周的培训。该项目侧重于生物能源——应用分子和生理学原理，利用微生物、藻类和植物来创造可再生能源，以促进可持续发展的社会。预计总共有30名学生将接受该项目的培训，这些学生主要来自研究机会有限的学校或代表性不足的群体。21世纪社会面临的最大挑战之一是寻找可持续的能源供应。能源是全球经济很大一部分的基础，目前，能源在很大程度上依赖于不可再生的化石燃料，这些燃料对污染和气候变化造成了重大影响。这个REU项目将训练学生找到克服这一挑战的解决方案。生物科学学院、植物科学创新中心和其他院系的教师将担任导师。多样化和令人兴奋的学生项目可以使用分子生物学，生物化学和/或遗传学来理解模式物种的能量动力学。学生需要进行全职的实验室研究，并参加有关研究伦理、专业精神、工业界和学术界的就业机会以及研究生院申请过程的研讨会和各种讲习班。学生们将在科学会议上展示他们的工作成果，参观能源行业，并接受以学生为中心的技术写作培训。学生的选择是基于学习成绩、研究表现和杰出研究的潜力。评估将使用SALG URSSA在线工具来确定培训计划的有效性。学生将被跟踪以确定他们的职业发展。有关该计划的更多信息，请访问http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#bioenergy，或联系PI （Paul Blum博士[e-mail]）或联合PI （Heriberto Cerutti博士[e-mail]）。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，认为值得支持。