Plant Science and Conservation Biology Research Experiences for Undergraduates

该REU项目由芝加哥植物园与西北大学合作提供，重点是植物生物学和保护方面的实地和实验室研究。在为期10周的暑期实习中，8名学生将参与以下主要组成部分的项目：1)芝加哥植物园的科学家将指导学生进行有意义的研究项目，主题包括：植物保护、土壤生态学、植物遗传学、植物生态学、经济植物学、迁地繁殖、古民族植物学和植物人口统计学。每个学生，在她/他的导师的合作下，将通过动手，假设驱动的研究活动学习科学发现的乐趣。2)研究人员将在各自的专业领域举办一系列研讨会，将学生的学习经验扩展到植物生物学的各个相关领域。3)研究人员将协调并介绍第二组更正式的系列教程和研讨会，内容涉及研究技术，如定量方法、数据库管理、计算机图形学、地理信息系统（GIS）和全球定位系统（GPS）。4)学生实习生将积极参加每两周一次的专题讨论会，在那里他们将展示他们研究项目的目标和预计成果。学生将有机会在友好的环境中与其他同学互动，社交和发展公共演讲技巧。该项目将为学生们提供一系列实地考察活动，包括到芝加哥地区丰富的自然保护区、历史遗迹和文化机构进行各种教育、社会和文化活动。6)在最后一周，学生将参加一个小型研讨会，并以海报的形式展示他们的研究成果。在为期10周的实习项目之后，学生们将被鼓励在适当的专业会议上展示他们的数据。这将使学生有机会参与科学活动，并在国内或国际舞台上交流思想。关于这个项目的更多信息，可以通过dlentz@chicagobotanic.org联系David L. Lentz博士或访问我们的网站：http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/index.html.Keywords：植物生物学，保护，古民族植物学，遗传学

The focus of this REU program, offered at the Chicago Botanic Garden in cooperation with Northwestern University, is on field and laboratory research in plant biology and conservation. During a 10-week summer internship, eight students will participate in a program with the following major components: 1) Scientists at the Chicago Botanic Garden will mentor students in meaningful research projects on topics such as: plant conservation, soil ecology, plant genetics, plant ecology, economic botany, ex situ propagation, paleoethnobotany and plant demography. Each student, in cooperation with her/his mentor, will learn the enjoyment of scientific discovery through hands-on, hypothesis-driven research activities. 2) The research staff will present a series of seminars in their respective areas of expertise to expand the learning experience of students to various allied fields of plant biology. 3) Research staff will coordinate and present a second, more formal series of tutorials and seminars on research techniques, such as quantitative methods, database management, computer graphics, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). 4) Student interns will actively participate in bi-weekly symposia where they present the goals and projected outcomes of their research projects. Students will have opportunities to interact with other students in their cohort, socialize and develop public speaking skills in a friendly environment. 5) The project will offer students a variety of educational, social and cultural activities in a series of field trips to a rich array of nature preserves, historic sites and cultural institutions in the Chicago area. 6) During the final week, students will participate in a mini-symposium and present their research results in poster format. Following the 10-week internship program, students will be encouraged to present their data at an appropriate professional meeting. This will give students an opportunity to participate in scientific activities and exchange ideas in a national or international arena. Further information on this program can be found by contacting Dr. David L. Lentz at dlentz@chicagobotanic.org or visiting our website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/index.html.Keywords: plant biology, conservation, paleoethnobotany, genetics