REU SITE: Training in Redox Biology

内布拉斯加大学的REU站点计划由国防部与NSF REU计划合作支持。氧化还原生物学中心为合格的本科生提供在氧化还原生物学方面进行独立研究项目的机会。氧化还原生物学包括氧化还原相关的生物反应，氧化还原信号和调控，以及减少氧化损伤/应激的细胞防御机制。这个为期10周的暑期项目位于林肯内布拉斯加州大学，将使学生能够探索与生物技术和环境相关的基本氧化还原过程。该培训计划的目标是让10名本科生参与基础广泛的研究，并对他们的职业决策产生重大影响。REU参与者将在氧化还原生物学中心的教师赞助商的指导下进行个人研究项目。教师赞助商提供了广泛的多学科方法，并有一个共同的目标，即理解关键的氧化还原活性过程。学生将接受各种领域的实验培训，包括分子生物学、微生物学、生物化学、生物物理化学和蛋白质晶体学，并将使用最先进的设备和设施。此外，学生将参加期刊俱乐部会议、职业发展研讨会、午餐讨论小组和社交活动。最后，学生们将在海报环节展示他们的研究成果。参与者的选择将基于学术成就、研究兴趣和职业目标。该培训网站的招聘工作包括重点吸引研究机会有限的小型机构的学生和来自代表性不足群体的学生。REU参与者将获得为期10周的津贴、全额食宿和差旅补助。有关REU培训网站和项目申请的更多信息，请访问http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter或联系Donald Becker博士dbecker3@unl.edu或402-472-9652。

This REU Site Program at the University of Nebraska is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program. The Redox Biology Center offers qualified undergraduates an opportunity to pursue independent research projects in redox biology. Redox biology includes oxidation-reduction linked biological reactions, redox signaling and regulation, and cellular defense mechanisms that minimize oxidative damage/stress. The 10-week summer program, located at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, will enable students to explore fundamental redox processes related to biotechnology and the environment. The goal of this training program is to involve 10 undergraduate students in broad-based research and significantly impact their career decisions. REU participants will conduct individual research projects under the guidance of a faculty sponsor in the Redox Biology Center. The faculty sponsors offer a breadth of multidisciplinary approaches and share a common goal of understanding critical redox-active processes. Students will receive experimental training in a variety of areas including molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, and protein crystallography and will utilize state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. In addition, students will attend journal club meetings, career development seminars, lunch discussion groups, and social activities. The program will conclude with students presenting their research findings at a poster session. Participant selection will be based on academic achievements, research interests, and career goals. Recruitment for this training site includes focused efforts to attract students at smaller institutions with limited research opportunities and students from underrepresented groups. REU participants receive a 10-week stipend, full room and board, and travel assistance. More information about this REU training site and the program application can be found at http://www.unl.edu/RedoxBiologyCenter or by contacting Dr. Donald Becker at dbecker3@unl.edu or 402-472-9652.