REU Site in Molecular Biology and Plant Genomics at Heritage University

在传统大学（HU）的REU网站将提供生物科学的研究经验，以美洲原住民和西班牙裔学生，在与加州大学戴维斯分校和普吉特湾大学的合作伙伴关系。 学生将在HU和合作机构进行研究，在教师导师的指导下。 该计划的目标是1）让学生参与与分子生物学和植物遗传学的理解相关的研究项目，2）培养本科生的技能，以提高他们的科学知识和能力，3）提高学生的自尊和自我认同，同时进行与他们的文化和历史相结合的生物学研究。我们的目标是让学生接触有趣和相关的科学项目，以促进完成，并进一步推进，他们的学术生涯，通过实现BS，MS或博士学位。 学生将接受培训，他们所选择的项目，并在口头报告和书面报告的准备。学生将在年度REU研讨会上以及科学促进奇卡诺人和美洲原住民协会，美国印第安人科学与工程学会和美国科学促进协会的全国会议上展示他们的研究结果。 工资，食宿将提供。 REU计划预计将增加美国原住民和西班牙裔STEM毕业生的数量，特别是那些具有分子生物学和遗传学背景知识和技能的毕业生。欲了解更多信息，请联系James W.法尔科509-865-8581或falco_j@heritage.edu。

The REU Site at Heritage University (HU) will provide research experiences in the biological sciences to Native American and Hispanic students, in partnership with the University of California at Davis and University of Puget Sound. Students will conduct their research at HU and partnering institutions, under the guidance of faculty mentors. The objectives of the program are 1) to engage students in research projects related to molecular biology and understanding of plant genetics, 2) to develop the skills of undergraduates in order to enhance their scientific knowledge and competency, and 3) to enhance students' self-esteem and self-identities, while conducting biological research integrated with their culture and history. The goal is to expose students to interesting and relevant scientific projects to facilitate the completion of, and further advancement in, their academic career, through attainment of BS, MS or PhD degree. Students will receive training on their chosen project and in the preparation of oral presentations and written reports. Students will present their findings at an annual REU workshop and at national meetings of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Salary, room and board will be provided. The REU program is expected to increase the number of Native American and Hispanic STEM graduates, especially those with background knowledge and skills in molecular biology and genetics. For more information contact James W. Falco at 509-865-8581 or falco_j@heritage.edu.