REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Genomics and Neuroscience

REU 网站：基因组学和神经科学本科生的研究经验

• 批准号: 2349224
• 负责人: Fern Tsien
• 金额: $ 38.94万
• 依托单位: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-03-15 至 2027-02-28
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2349224&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Research; Experiences; Undergraduates

This REU Site award to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, located in New Orleans, LA, will support the training of 10 students interested in genomics and neuroscience research for 10 weeks during the summers of 2024-2026. It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from groups underrepresented in the sciences, will be trained in the program. Students interested in graduate school and conducting genomics and neuroscience research will be trained in various aspects of scientific research, wet lab technology, data analysis, and scientific visual literacy. Students will learn how research is conducted, and many will present the results of their work at scientific conferences. Special communication services will be available for students with different learning abilities and communication needs. Assessment of the program will be done through an online tool. Students should apply to the REU site using NSF ETAP (Education and Training Application: https://etap.nsf.gov).The goals of the REU in Genomics and Neuroscience Program are for students to receive first-hand research experience while conducting wet laboratory, bioinformatics, and computational neuroscience projects. All projects will utilize state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) of nuclear or mitochondrial DNA and RNA, bioinformatics, advanced confocal microscopy, and computer technology software. Students will receive seminars and workshops on responsible conduct in research, laboratory safety, designing a successful research project, scientific communication, resume/CV writing, exploring career opportunities, and time management. Social activities and networking opportunities include community service with mentors and graduate students. Applicants are not required to have previous research experience. This project is jointly funded by the Division of Biological Infrastructure in the Directorate of Biological Sciences and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).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网站奖给路易斯安那州州立大学健康科学中心，位于新奥尔良，洛杉矶，将支持10名对基因组学和神经科学研究感兴趣的学生在2024年至2026年的夏天进行为期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科学代表性不足的团体，将在该计划中接受培训。对研究生院感兴趣并进行基因组学和神经科学研究的学生将在科学研究，湿实验室技术，数据分析和科学视觉素养的各个方面进行培训。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。为不同学习能力和沟通需要的学生提供特别沟通服务。对该方案的评估将通过一个在线工具进行。学生应使用NSF ETAP（教育和培训应用程序：https://etap.nsf.gov）申请REU网站。REU基因组学和神经科学计划的目标是让学生在进行湿实验室，生物信息学和计算神经科学项目时获得第一手的研究经验。所有项目都将利用最先进的技术和设备，如核或线粒体DNA和RNA的下一代测序（NGS）、生物信息学、先进的共聚焦显微镜和计算机技术软件。学生将接受研讨会和研讨会的负责任的行为在研究，实验室安全，设计一个成功的研究项目，科学交流，简历/简历写作，探索就业机会，和时间管理。社交活动和网络机会包括与导师和研究生的社区服务。申请人不需要有以前的研究经验。该项目由生物科学理事会生物基础设施部和刺激竞争性研究的既定计划（EPSCoR）共同资助。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。