Research Experience in Molecular Biotechnology & Genomics |
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Previous Summer Interns:Interns 1998
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Program DescriptionFor this extensive period during the summer, ten students will participate in research projects involving molecular techniques. Projects will include generation of recombinant DNAs, genome analysis in plants and animals, overexpression of foreign genes in bacteria and plants, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics. The student's experience will be enriched by several activities outside the laboratory setting. These structured interactions will include discussion sessions on bioethics and on different aspects of biotechnology research and careers. The students will also visit biotechnology facilities on campus and in an industrial environment. In addition, several social functions with mentors, graduate students, postdoctoral associates and other biotechnology researchers will encourage informal interactions. The impact of summer research training will be assessed through formal evaluations immediately after the training. Informal contacts with the students and their parents will be used to monitor progress and career decisions of the students. We believe that the students participating in the proposed program will get excited about the process of discovery in molecular biotechnology. These assistantships are funded by Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station, the Center for Integrated Animal Genomics, and by a grant from the National Science Foundation. SupportEach research assistantship provides a $4,300 stipend, free housing, meal allowance, and reasonable travel support. Research assistants are expected to work 40 hours per week. Taxes will be deducted from stipend. EligibilityUndergraduates majoring in the biological or agricultural sciences and showing an interest in preparing for careers in biological and agricultural research and education are eligible. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Application and NotificationThe completed application must be received by or on March 6th, 2010. You can submit application and a personal statement by mail, fax it to us at (515) 294-2401 or submit it on the Web. The reference letter can be submitted on the enclosed form or can be sent by e-mail. Transcripts can be sent by mail or fax. We recommend forms be sent by fax to ensure timely arrival. Internships will be awarded by April 3rd, 2010. (Finalists will be notified by email during April.) Additional Information:NSF Summer Program in Molecular Biotechnology and Genomics |
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