REU Site: Integrated Development of Bioenergy Systems

这个REU网站奖给内布拉斯加大学，位于内布拉斯加州林肯，将支持10名学生的培训，在2021年至2023年的夏天10周。该计划的重点是生物能源-分子和生理学原理的应用，利用微生物，藻类和植物创造可再生能源，以促进可持续发展的社会。预计共有30名学生，主要来自研究机会有限的学校或代表性不足的群体，将在该方案中接受培训。21世纪社会面临的最大挑战之一是寻找可持续的能源供应。能源是全球经济很大一部分的基础，目前在很大程度上依赖于不可再生的化石燃料，这些燃料严重造成污染和气候变化。这个REU项目将培训学生寻找解决方案，以克服这一挑战。来自生物科学学院，植物科学创新中心和其他部门的教师将担任导师。多样化和令人兴奋的学生项目可以采用分子生物学，生物化学和/或遗传学来了解模型物种的能量动力学。学生将做全职的实验室研究，以及参加研讨会和各种研讨会有关研究道德，专业精神，在工业和学术界的职业机会，以及研究生院的应用程序。学生将在科学会议上展示他们的工作成果，参观能源行业，并使用以学生为中心的方法进行技术写作培训。学生是根据学习成绩，研究表现和优秀研究的潜力来选择的。将使用SALG URSSA在线工具进行评估，以确定培训计划的有效性。学生将被跟踪，以确定他们的职业发展。有关该计划的更多信息，请访问http：//www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#bioenergy，或联系PI（Paul Blum博士，pblum1@unl.edu）或联合PI（Heriberto Cerutti博士，hcerutti1@unl.edu）。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

This REU Site award to the University of Nebraska, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, will support the training for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summers of 2021- 2023. The program focuses on bioenergy -- the application of molecular and physiologic principles using microbes, algae and plants to create renewable sources of energy to promote a sustainable society. It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from an under-represented group, will be trained in the program. One of the greatest challenges facing 21st-century society is finding a sustainable energy supply. Energy is the basis for a large portion of the global economy and, currently, is largely dependent on nonrenewable fossil fuels that contribute significantly to pollution and climate change. This REU project will train students in finding solutions to overcome this challenge. Faculty from the School of Biological Sciences, the Center for Plant Science Innovation and other departments will serve as mentors. Diverse and exciting student projects can employ molecular biology, biochemistry and/or genetics to understand energy dynamics in model species. Students are expected to do full-time laboratory research as well as to participate in seminars and various workshops about ethics in research, professionalism, career opportunities in industry and academia, and the graduate school application process. Students will present the results of their work at scientific conferences, tour energy industries and undergo training in technical writing using a student-centered approach. Students are selected based on academic record, research performance, and potential for outstanding research. Assessment will be done using the SALG URSSA online tool to determine the effectiveness of the training program. Students will be tracked to determine their career advancement. More information about the program is available by visiting http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research#bioenergy, or by contacting the PI (Dr. Paul Blum at pblum1@unl.edu) or the co-PI (Dr. Heriberto Cerutti at hcerutti1@unl.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.