REU Site: IQ-Bio-REU:Interdisciplinary and Quantitative Biology Research Experience for Undergraduates

该REU网站奖授予位于波多黎各圣胡安的波多黎各大学里约热内卢Piedras，将在2019年至2021年的夏季为10名学生提供为期9周的培训。IQ-BIO-REU提供了沉浸在研究和接受统计，数据分析及其应用方面的培训的机会，以调查从分子到生态系统的生物现象。参与者将承担允许同时探索多个STEM领域的项目，例如整合定量分析以理解生物体物理和生化特征的变化，以及使用大数据和机器学习方法来记录环境变化对生物系统的影响。关于使用统计和计算工具来解决生物学问题的技能开发讲习班将为实践工作提供基础。职业发展讲习班将在申请研究生院、获得研究经费和接触职业机会的过程中提供指导。评估标准将是学习成绩和对从事生物学和计算科学交叉领域的科学事业表现出的兴趣。预计总共将有30名学生，主要来自研究机会有限的学校，将在该项目中接受培训。任何STEM领域的学生，特别是来自历史上在科学领域代表性不足的群体的个人，都被鼓励申请。整个夏天，学生们将参与到一个学术环境中，包括在学生黑客马拉松上展示他们的工作和成就。参加项目后，学生将被鼓励在国内和国际会议上展示他们的作品。由生物基础设施部资助的所有REU站点计划使用的通用网络评估工具将用于确定培训计划的有效性。课程结束后，将对学生进行跟踪，以确定他们的职业道路。学生将被要求回复通过NSF报告系统自动发送的电子邮件。有关该计划的更多信息，请访问http://iqbioreu.uprrp.edu，或联系PI （Juan S. Ramirez-Lugo博士，juan.ramirez3@upr.edu）或联合PI （Patricia Ordonez博士，patricia.ordonez@upr.edu）。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，认为值得支持。

This REU Site award to the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, located in San Juan, PR, will support the training of 10 students for 9 weeks during the summers of 2019- 2021. IQ-BIO-REU offers opportunities to be immersed in research and receive training in statistics, data analysis and its application to investigate biological phenomena from molecules to ecosystems. Participants will take on projects that allow for the simultaneous exploration of multiple STEM domains, such as the integration of quantitative analyses towards understanding changes in the physical and biochemical traits of organisms and the use of big data and machine learning approaches to document the effects of environmental changes on biological systems. Skill development workshops on the use of statistical and computational tools to address biological problems will scaffold the hands-on work. Career development workshops will offer guidance in the process of applying to graduate school, obtaining funds for research, and exposure to career opportunities. The criteria for evaluation will be academic performance and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in science at the intersection of biology and computational sciences.It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities, will be trained in the program. Students in any STEM field, particularly individuals from groups historically underrepresented in science, are encouraged to apply. Students will participate in a scholarly environment throughout the summer including the presentation of their work and achievements at a student hackathon. After participating in the program, students will be encouraged to present their work at national and international conferences.A common web-based assessment tool used by all REU Site programs funded by the Division of Biological Infrastructure will be used to determine the effectiveness of the training program. Students will be tracked after the program in order to determine their career paths. Students will be asked to respond to an automatic email sent via the NSF reporting system. More information about the program is available by visiting http://iqbioreu.uprrp.edu, or by contacting the PI (Dr. Juan S. Ramirez-Lugo at juan.ramirez3@upr.edu) or the co-PI (Dr. Patricia Ordonez at patricia.ordonez@upr.edu).This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.