REU Site: Plant Genomics @ Michigan State University

该奖项是根据2021年美国救援计划法案（公法117-2）的全部或部分资助。该REU网站授予密歇根州立大学，位于密歇根州东兰辛，将支持10名学生在2022年至2024年的夏季进行为期10周的培训。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。植物是人类文明的基础，提供食物，纤维，燃料和药物。随着全球人口的增加和气候变化对自然资源、环境和农业生产造成压力，植物基因组学研究和下一代植物科学家的培训至关重要。下一代植物科学家必须对植物生物学有基本的了解，同时还要掌握计算生物学和数据科学方面的技能。这种综合培训方法对于培养能够跨越学科界限并利用大数据解决植物生物学基本问题和开发改良作物的科学家至关重要。学生将学习如何通过植物科学和计算生物学培训的整合进行研究，并将有机会在校园研究论坛和国家科学会议上展示他们的研究。该方案的评估将通过在线SALG URSSA工具进行。学生将在课程结束后进行跟踪，以确定他们的职业道路。学生将加入密歇根州立大学教师的实验室，并将进行一个专注于植物基因组学的指导研究项目。同时，他们将通过掌握Plants Python课程接受计算生物学培训。学生将接受在干，包括批判性思维，沟通，负责任的研究行为和道德的成功必不可少的培训。研讨会和讲习班将提供接触到不同的研究课题，研究生院的建议，以及学术界内外的职业机会。该计划的目标是帮助参与者充分发挥他们在科学方面的潜力，并培养下一代科学家来解决全球挑战。有关该计划的更多信息，请访问https://plantgenomics.natsci.msu.edu/，或联系PI（Cornelius巴里博士，barrycs@msu.edu）或联合PI（Dan Chitwood博士，chitwoo9@msu.edu）。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力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 award is funded in whole or in part under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2).This REU Site award to Michigan State University, located in East Lansing, MI, will support the training of 10 students for 10 weeks during the summers of 2022-2024. 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. Plants are fundamental to human civilization, providing food, fiber, fuel, and medicine. Research in plant genomics and the training of the next generation of plant scientists is of critical importance as the global population increases and climate change places strain on natural resources, the environment, and agricultural production. The next generation of plant scientists must develop a foundational understanding of plant biology but simultaneously gain skills in computational biology and data science. This integrated approach to training is vital to develop scientists who can work across disciplinary boundaries and utilize big data to address fundamental questions in plant biology and develop improved crops. Students will learn how research is conducted through the integration of training in plant sciences and computational biology and will have opportunities to present their research at on campus research forums and national scientific conferences. Assessment of the program will be conducted through the online SALG URSSA tool. Students will be tracked after the program in order to determine their career paths.Students will join the laboratory of an MSU faculty member and will undertake a mentored research project focused on plant genomics. Simultaneously, they will receive training in computational biology through mastering the Plants&Python curriculum. Students will receive training essential for success in STEM, including critical thinking, communication, responsible conduct of research, and ethics. Seminars and workshops will provide exposure to diverse research topics, advice on graduate school, and career opportunities within and outside of academia. The goal of the program is to help participants realize their full potential in science and train the next generation of scientists to solve global challenges. More information about the program is available by visiting https://plantgenomics.natsci.msu.edu/ , or by contacting the PI (Dr. Cornelius Barry at barrycs@msu.edu) or the co-PI (Dr. Dan Chitwood at chitwoo9@msu.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.