REU Site: Research Experiences in Integrative and Evolutionary Biology

授予马萨诸塞州波士顿大学的这一奖项将在2011-2013年夏季为10名学生提供为期10周的研究培训。REU学生在综合和进化生物学方面获得了丰富的研究经验，在教师导师的指导下进行独立项目。 参与者了解研究是如何进行的，并对科学有更深的了解，为他们在生物科学和最终的研究生涯中的高级学习做好准备。综合和进化生物学的主题强调使用多层次分析和跨学科方法的生物学问题。 学生应用分子，遗传，群体水平和信息学方法来解决细胞生物学，生态学和进化中的问题。具体的主题包括细胞组织的控制，细胞信号，基因组组织，分子微生物生态学，深海进化和生物多样性的遗传基础。丰富的活动促进社区意识，提高沟通技巧，并帮助学生了解有关科学实践的更广泛的问题。 每周的研讨会侧重于研究的实践和道德方面，强调负责任的研究行为。学生被选中的动机，研究潜力，成熟度和能力，从经验中获益。该计划为种族和文化多样的学生群体提供服务，为那些可能没有这个机会的学生提供研究经验。它将扩大代表性不足的群体，特别是在科学领域代表性不足的少数民族和来自城市环境的非传统学生对科学的参与。学生根据他们共同的科学兴趣与教师导师配对。完成该计划的学生被跟踪，以确定他们对生物学的持续兴趣，他们的职业道路，以及REU经验的持久影响。该计划将通过各种手段进行评估，包括REU通用评估工具。欲了解更多信息，请访问http://www.reu.umb.edu或联系PI（Rachel Skvirsky博士，rachel. umb.edu）或项目助理（Alexa MacPherson，alexa. umb.edu）。

This award to the University of Massachusetts Boston will provide research training to 10 students for 10 weeks during the summers of 2011-2013. REU students receive intensive research experiences in integrative and evolutionary biology, conducting independent projects with guidance from faculty mentors. Participants gain an understanding of how research is done and a deeper appreciation of the science, preparing them for advanced study in biosciences and eventual research careers. The theme of integrative and evolutionary biology emphasizes biological problems using multiple levels of analysis and cross-disciplinary approaches. Students apply molecular, genetic, population-level, and informatics approaches to problems in cell biology, ecology, and evolution. Specific topics include the control of cellular organization, cell signaling, genome organization, molecular microbial ecology, evolution in the deep seas, and the genetic basis of biodiversity. Enrichment activities promote a sense of community, enhance communication skills, and help students understand broader issues concerning the practice of science. Weekly workshops focus on practical and ethical aspects of research, emphasizing the responsible conduct of research. Students are selected for motivation, research potential, maturity, and ability to gain from the experience. The program serves a racially and culturally diverse student population, offering research experiences to students who otherwise might not have this opportunity. It will broaden participation in science of underrepresented groups, especially minorities underrepresented in science and non-traditional students from urban environments. Students are paired with faculty mentors based on their mutual scientific interests. Students completing the program are tracked to ascertain their continued interest in biology, their career paths, and the lasting influences of the REU experience. The program will be assessed by various means, including an REU common assessment tool. More information is available by visiting http://www.reu.umb.edu or by contacting the PI (Dr. Rachel Skvirsky at rachel.skvirsky@umb.edu) or the Program Assistant (Alexa MacPherson at alexa.macpherson@umb.edu).