REU Site: Plant Biology and Conservation Research Experiences for Undergraduates -- From Genes to Ecosystems

REU 网站：本科生植物生物学和保护研究经验——从基因到生态系统

• 批准号: 2149888
• 负责人: Rebecca Barak
• 金额: $ 39.33万
• 依托单位: Chicago Horticultural Society
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2022-04-01 至 2025-03-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2149888&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Plant; Biology; Conservation

This REU Site award to the Chicago Botanic Garden, located in Glencoe, IL, will support the training of 10 students for 10 weeks during each summer of 2022-2024. 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. This award aims to increase the number of people working in botany-related professions, which is necessary for addressing current conservation challenges. Students will learn how research is conducted, and many will present the results of their work at scientific conferences. Assessment of the program will be done through a standardized survey and students will be tracked after the program to determine their career paths.This program has three primary goals: (1) provide research experiences that deliver foundational knowledge and skills for a career in plant conservation, (2) inspire new researchers while engaging with audiences within and beyond the scientific community, and (3) provide students and mentors with skills and experiences that nurture productive and empowering relationships. Prospective students apply through a web-based portal developed specifically for this program. Research takes place at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action and nearby field sites. Projects range from investigating the use of native plants as lawn alternatives, to understanding urban plant diversity, and determining the genetic diversity of plant collections and its role in restoration. Students will be provided with extensive professional development. Weekly 3-hour sessions will develop skills in field-biology, data analysis and visualization, and conservation genetics, as well as workshops that will provide guidance on applying to graduate school, science communication, ethics, and more. The program culminates in a symposium where participants present research posters, and an informal event in which student-produced videos are presented. More information about the program is available by visiting https://pbcinternships.org or by contacting the PI (Dr. Norman Wickett at [e-mail]) or the co-PI (Dr. Jeremie Fant 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网站奖给芝加哥植物园，位于格伦科，IL，将支持10名学生在2022年至2024年的每个夏天10周的培训。预计共有30名学生，主要来自研究机会有限的学校或代表性不足的群体，将在该方案中接受培训。该奖项旨在增加从事植物学相关专业的人数，这对于应对当前的保护挑战是必要的。学生将学习如何进行研究，许多人将在科学会议上展示他们的工作成果。该计划的评估将通过标准化调查完成，学生将在计划结束后进行跟踪，以确定他们的职业道路。该计划有三个主要目标：（1）提供研究经验，为植物保护事业提供基础知识和技能，（2）激励新的研究人员，同时与科学界内外的观众互动，以及（3）为学生和导师提供培养富有成效和授权关系的技能和经验。未来的学生通过专门为该计划开发的基于网络的门户网站申请。研究在芝加哥植物园的内高尼植物保护科学与行动研究所和附近的实地进行。项目范围从调查本地植物作为草坪替代品的使用，到了解城市植物多样性，以及确定植物收藏的遗传多样性及其在恢复中的作用。学生将获得广泛的专业发展。每周3小时的课程将培养野外生物学，数据分析和可视化以及保护遗传学方面的技能，以及研讨会，为申请研究生院，科学传播，伦理学等提供指导。该计划的高潮是参加者展示研究海报的研讨会，以及学生制作的视频的非正式活动。有关该计划的更多信息，请访问https://pbcinternships.org或联系PI（Norman Wickett博士，[e-mail]）或联合PI（Jeremie Fant博士，[e-mail]）。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。