REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Genomics and Neuroscience

REU网站授予位于路易斯安那州新奥尔良的路易斯安那州立大学健康科学中心，将在2024-2026年夏季为10名对基因组学和神经科学研究感兴趣的学生提供为期10周的培训。预计总共有30名学生将在该项目中接受培训，这些学生主要来自研究机会有限的学校或在科学领域代表性不足的群体。有兴趣读研并从事基因组学和神经科学研究的学生将在科学研究、湿实验室技术、数据分析和科学视觉素养等各个方面接受培训。学生将学习如何进行研究，许多人将在科学会议上展示他们的工作成果。学校将为有不同学习能力及沟通需要的学生提供特别的沟通服务。该计划的评估将通过在线工具完成。学生应使用NSF ETAP（教育和培训应用程序：https://etap.nsf.gov）.The)向REU网站申请REU基因组学和神经科学计划的目标是让学生在进行湿实验室，生物信息学和计算神经科学项目时获得第一手的研究经验。所有项目都将采用最先进的技术和设备，如核或线粒体DNA和RNA的下一代测序（NGS）、生物信息学、先进的共聚焦显微镜和计算机技术软件。学生将会参加有关负责任的研究行为、实验室安全、设计一个成功的研究项目、科学交流、简历/简历写作、探索职业机会和时间管理的研讨会和讲习班。社会活动和社交机会包括与导师和研究生的社区服务。申请人不需要有以前的研究经验。该项目由生物科学理事会生物基础设施司和促进竞争性研究的既定计划（EPSCoR）共同资助。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, located in New Orleans, LA, will support the training of 10 students interested in genomics and neuroscience research for 10 weeks during the summers of 2024-2026. It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from groups underrepresented in the sciences, will be trained in the program. Students interested in graduate school and conducting genomics and neuroscience research will be trained in various aspects of scientific research, wet lab technology, data analysis, and scientific visual literacy. Students will learn how research is conducted, and many will present the results of their work at scientific conferences. Special communication services will be available for students with different learning abilities and communication needs. Assessment of the program will be done through an online tool. Students should apply to the REU site using NSF ETAP (Education and Training Application: https://etap.nsf.gov).The goals of the REU in Genomics and Neuroscience Program are for students to receive first-hand research experience while conducting wet laboratory, bioinformatics, and computational neuroscience projects. All projects will utilize state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) of nuclear or mitochondrial DNA and RNA, bioinformatics, advanced confocal microscopy, and computer technology software. Students will receive seminars and workshops on responsible conduct in research, laboratory safety, designing a successful research project, scientific communication, resume/CV writing, exploring career opportunities, and time management. Social activities and networking opportunities include community service with mentors and graduate students. Applicants are not required to have previous research experience. This project is jointly funded by the Division of Biological Infrastructure in the Directorate of Biological Sciences and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).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.