REU: Research Experience for undergraduates in Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics and Data Science

该奖项的全部或部分资金来自《2021年美国救援计划法案》(公法117-2)。位于佛罗里达州塔拉哈西的佛罗里达农工大学将在2022-2024年夏季支持8名学生为期10周的培训。预计共有24名学生将在该方案中接受培训，这些学生主要来自研究机会有限的学校或代表性不足的群体。REU的参与者将获得尖端技术的研究经验，以鼓励他们在STEM追求更高的学位和职业。学生将学习研究是如何进行的，许多人将在科学会议上展示他们的工作成果。将鼓励学生结成对他们作为科学家的发展至关重要的网络。这个REU项目专注于系统生物学研究，整合了Omics技术和数据科学，以了解生命系统中的相互作用。来自生物、化学和计算机科学的多学科教员团队将担任导师。REU学生的研究项目的例子包括：1)使用非生物和生物因素确定宿主中交叉耐受机制的分子反应；2)揭示模式生物中的疾病途径和网络；以及3)开发计算模型来预测植物与宿主的相互作用。该计划将培训学生负责任地进行研究和实验室生物安全。招生将使用硬拷贝和基于数字的广告。学生将根据他们的学术成绩、教师推荐和研究兴趣进行选择。将对学生进行跟踪，以确定他们对自己研究领域的持续兴趣，以及研究经验的持久影响。对该计划的评估将通过学生学习目标评估(SALG Urssa https://salgsite.net).)进行有关该计划的更多信息，请访问http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm？或联系国际和平基金会的Ramesh.katam博士(Ramesh.katam@Famu.edu；850-559-3134)或联合国际和平国际的弗吉尼亚·戈特沙尔克博士，(tardiatrx3@gmail.com)850-561-2750)。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 Florida A&M University, located in Tallahassee, FL, will support the training of 8 students for 10 weeks during the summers of 2022 - 2024. It is anticipated that a total of 24 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from an under-represented group, will be trained in the program. The REU participants will gain research experience in cutting-edge technologies to encourage pursuit of advanced degrees and careers in STEM. Students will learn how research is conducted, and many will present the results of their work at scientific conferences. Students will be encouraged to form networks critical to their development as scientists. This REU program focuses on systems biology research, integrating Omics Technologies and Data Science, to understand interactions in a living system. A multidisciplinary faculty team from biology, chemistry, and computer science will serve as mentors. Examples of research projects for REU students include investigations that 1) Determine molecular responses for cross-tolerance mechanism in the host using both abiotic and biotic factors; 2) Unravel the disease pathways and networks in model organisms, and 3) Develop computational models to predict plant-host interactions. This program will train students on the responsible conduct of research and laboratory biosafety. Recruitment of students will utilize hard copy and digital-based advertising. Students will be selected based on their academic record, faculty recommendations, and research interest. Students will be tracked to determine their continued interest in their area of study and the lasting influence of the research experience. Assessment of the program will be done through the Student Assessment of Learning Goals (SALG URSSA https://salgsite.net). More information about the program is available by visiting http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm? or by contacting the PI, Dr. Ramesh Katam (Ramesh.katam@famu.edu; 850-559-3134) or the co-PI, Dr. Virginia Gottschalk, (gladiatrx3@gmail.com) 850-561-2750).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.