Summer Research on Structure and Function of Proteins

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:19:26 -0500

We are pleased to announce we are accepting applications for our NSF-REU site on Structure and Function of Proteins at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. The program provides research training for 10 students, for 10 weeks during the summer and focuses on integrative projects at the junction of engineering, biology, and chemistry. Undergraduates participating will conduct independent research under the mentorship of faculty, explore the implications of their research with peers and mentors through formal and informal discussion groups, develop an understanding of the ethical implications of the research process and professionalism, and present their research at an end of program symposium.

Research projects will relate to the central theme of protein structure and function and be collaborative in nature with pairs of students working on different aspects of a specific project guided by faculty from the three disciplines.

To be eligible, students must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident that is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and completed either an organic chemistry or biochemistry sequence. Students are selected based on academic record, research performance/interest, and potential for outstanding research in biology, chemistry, or engineering.

Compensation:

Each student will be housed in a campus dormitory (at no cost to the student), will receive a weekly stipend of $500 for 10 weeks, a weekly food allowance, and travel costs up to $500.

Summer 2012 Application Deadline: 24 February 2012
Summer 2012 Program Dates: 21 May – 27 July 2012

Visit http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/biomedical/ucur/index.htm to apply.