REU Site: Integrated Development of Bioenergy Systems

内布拉斯加州大学林肯分校的REU网站将在2009年夏季至2011年为本科生提供研究体验。这个REU网站由NSF REU计划和国防部通过激励和支持本科生研究经历奖(Assue)计划提供支持。REU Site计划专注于利用微生物或植物进行生物能源研究。10名学生将在一位经验丰富的教师导师的指导下，在12个实验室中的一个实验室获得实践研究经验。学生将获得为期10周(6月至8月中旬)的4500美元津贴。学员可免费获得校内住宿、往返实验室的旅费、医疗保险和其他小额费用。研究将通过研讨会、午餐、职业指导、行业曝光、小组活动和研究研讨会进行协调。学生将接受生物化学、分子生物学、遗传学和选定模型系统的生理学方面的培训。他们将就如何实现可持续能源供应以应对一个关键的国家挑战展开辩论。在完成REU项目后，学生们将为未来成为生物能源研究人员的机会做好更好的准备，包括研究生教育。该项目向所有注册生物、化学或工程专业的本科生开放。鼓励代表不足的少数族裔和研究机会有限的大学的学生申请。林肯是一个安全的中型城市，拥有多样化和廉价的娱乐活动，宽阔的自行车道和100多个公园。欲了解更多信息，请访问http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/program_bioenergy.shtml，，或联系劳里·埃斯皮帕尔(Lespirahr2@unlnotes.unl.edu；电话：402-472-1106)，或项目主管保罗·布鲁姆博士(Pblum1@unl.edu；电话：402-472-2769)。

This University of Nebraska-Lincoln's REU Site will provide a research experience for undergraduates during the summers of 2009 thru 2011. This REU Site is supported by the NSF REU Program and by the Department of Defense through the Awards to Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Experiences (ASSURE) program. The REU Site program focuses on bioenergy research using microbes or plants. Ten students will receive hands-on research experience in one of twelve laboratories under the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor. Students will receive a $4,500 stipend for 10 weeks (June through mid-August). On-campus housing, travel to and from the lab, health insurance, and other minor costs are provided at no cost to participants. Research will be coordinated with seminars, lunches, career guidance, industrial exposure, group activities, and a research symposium. Students will get training in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and the physiology of selected model systems. They will engage in a debate on how to achieve sustainable energy supply for meeting a key national challenge. Upon completion of the REU program, students will be better prepared for future opportunities as researchers in bioenergy, including graduate education. The program is open to all undergraduate students enrolled in biology, chemistry, or engineering. Underrepresented minorities and students from colleges with limited research opportunities are encouraged to apply. Lincoln is a safe, midsize city with diverse and inexpensive entertainment, extensive bike paths and over 100 parks. More information is available at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/program_bioenergy.shtml, or by contacting Laurie Einspahr (leinspahr2@unlnotes.unl.edu; Tel 402-472-1106), or the Program Director, Dr. Paul Blum (pblum1@unl.edu; Tel 402-472-2769).