REU Site: Research Opportunities in Molecular Biology at Ohio State University

这REU网站奖给俄亥俄州州立大学，位于哥伦布，俄亥俄州，将支持10名学生在2016年至2019年的夏天每年9周的培训。该计划提供分子生物学（包括细胞生物学，遗传学，生物化学和生物物理学等领域）的广泛领域的研究经验，并根据学生的兴趣和经验选择特定的研究机会。来自分子遗传学，化学和生物化学以及微生物学部门的科学导师是国际公认的科学家，他们对指导研究型本科生并促进他们未来研究事业的成功具有浓厚的兴趣。该计划的基石是个人研究经验，学生参与者参与单独指导的项目，利用模型生物来解决基本的科学问题。学生还参加专业发展活动，旨在使未来的研究成功，包括道德，科学交流和写作技能的培训。突出哥伦布景点的团体社交活动增强了该计划的合议和支持气氛。 预计共有40名学生将参加该培训计划，这些学生主要来自研究机会有限的学校。参与者由PI和co-PI选择，重点是纳入研究机会有限的学生和来自科学代表性不足的群体的学生。该计划有一个成功的证明记录，与大多数过去的参与者继续在科学事业。由生物基础设施司（生物科学局）资助的所有REU计划使用的共同网络评估工具将用于确定培训计划的有效性。学生将在课程结束后进行跟踪，以确定学生的职业道路和REU课程对他们职业发展的影响。学生将被要求通过NSF报告系统自动发送电子邮件。有关该计划的更多信息，包括申请材料，可通过访问https：//molgen.osu.edu/research-experience-undergraduates，或通过联系PI（科尔博士在osu.edu）或共同PI（杰克曼博士在osu.edu）。

This REU Site award to the Ohio State University, located in Columbus, OH, will support the training of 10 students for 9 weeks during each of the summers of 2016- 2019. This program provides research experience in the broad area of Molecular Biology (including fields such as cell biology, genetics, biochemistry and biophysics), with specific research opportunities chosen to match students' own interest and experience. Scientific mentors from the departments of Molecular Genetics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Microbiology are internationally recognized scientists with strong interests in mentoring research-oriented undergraduates and facilitating success in their future research careers. The cornerstone of the program is the individual research experience, with student participants engaging in individually mentored projects that utilize model organisms to address fundamental scientific questions. Students also take part in professional development activities designed to enable future research success, including training in ethics, scientific communication, and writing skills. Group social activities highlighting Columbus attractions enhance the collegial and supportive atmosphere of the program. It is anticipated that a total of 40 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities, will participate in the training program. Participants are selected by the PI and co-PI, with a focus on inclusion of students with limited research opportunities and students from groups underrepresented in the sciences. The program has a demonstrated record of success, with the majority of past participants continuing in science careers. A common web-based assessment tool used by all REU programs funded by the Division of Biological Infrastructure (Directorate for Biological Sciences) will be used to determine the effectiveness of the training program. Students will be tracked after the program in order to ascertain student career paths and effects of the REU program on their career progression. Students will be asked to respond to an automatic email sent via the NSF reporting system. More information about the program, including application materials, is available by visiting https://molgen.osu.edu/research-experience-undergraduates, or by contacting the PI (Dr. Cole at cole.354@osu.edu) or the co-PI (Dr. Jackman at jackman.14@osu.edu).