Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the University of Kansas: Molecular Biosciences: From Molecules to Cells to Organisms

Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the University of Kansas: Molecular Biosciences: From Molecules to Cells to Organisms Application deadline is March 15, 2014 This REU program at the University of Kansas in Lawrence Kansas provides an intensive 10-week summer research experience for curious and motivated undergraduates who are considering a PhD in molecular biology or related discipline. The program will provide students with exciting and doable research projects and experiences that build self-confidence and encourage critical and independent thinking. Fifteen faculty mentors from the Department of Molecular Biosciences, with strong records of undergraduate mentoring and collegiality will participate in the program. Our faculty mentors conduct state-of-the-art research at three levels of investigation: Molecules, Cells and Organisms. Areas of research interests range from studies on protein folding and protein design, to investigations of mechanisms of cell-cell communication, cell division and cell migration, to studies on the genetics of complex traits, tissue development, and host-parasite interactions. In addition to conducting research, the students will attend enrichment seminars and workshops including; faculty and peer presentations on how to become a research scientist; workshops on applying to graduate school and; workshops on the development of effective communication skills. The program will include several opportunities for the students t...

Source: ScanGrants feed - January 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: University of Kansas Source Type: funding