REU Site: Environmental Chemistry and Biochemistry in Alaska

OPP-9501808这个项目将为在相对孤立的地理区域的本科生提供一个有组织的机会来获得环境化学和生物化学的研究经验。我们提出了一种多元化的方法，以化学和生物学的环境和生物技术应用为中心，让学生与忠诚的教师一起工作。本研究的重点是高纬度地区环境和生态研究的化学和生化成分，适合本科生。化学和生物化学的核心学科在项目中得到了很好的体现。研究项目包括环境化学、分子进化、生物无机化学、海洋生物分子生物学、大气化学等。该项目将招收化学或生物科学专业的本科生，并鼓励在阿拉斯加大学就读的阿拉斯加原住民等女性和少数族裔申请。我们希望继续我们的跨文化方法，让阿拉斯加的学生与其他48个州的学生交流科学和社会观点。我们的课程包括由当地教师和访客举办的夏季系列研讨会，以增加学生接触广泛的化学和生物化学。科学伦理与荣誉的讨论也每周举行一次，并邀请外部演讲者。晚上将举行关于研究生入学和选择的研讨会，以及关于就业机会的讨论。我们还将改进对学生的跟踪和跟踪，以监测学生从事的职业。

Abstract OPP-9501808 This program would provide an organized opportunity for undergraduates in a relatively isolated geographical area to gain research experience in environmental chemistry and biochemistry. We have proposed a diversified approach centering around environmental and biotechnical applications of chemistry and biology in which students work with committed faculty. This research focus, spotlighting chemical and biochemical components of environmental and ecological studies specific to high latitudes, is appropriate for undergraduates. Core disciplines in chemistry and biochemistry are well represented with projects. Research projects include environmental chemistry, molecular evolution, bioinorganic chemistry, molecular biology of marine organisms, and atmospheric chemistry. The program will recruit undergraduate students who are majoring in chemical or biological science, and encourages women and minorities such as native Alaskans who are attending the University of Alaska to apply. We wish to continue our cross- cultural approach in which Alaskan students exchange scientific and social perspectives with students from the lower 48. A summer seminar series by both local faculty and visitors is included in our program to increase the exposure of the students to a wide range of chemistry and biochemistry. Ethics and honor in science discussions are also held weekly and outside speakers will be invited. Evening workshops on graduate school admission and selection, as well as discussions of career opportunities will be held. We also will develop an improved follow-through and tracking of students to monitor what careers the students pursued.