NSF REU program

NSF-REU Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biochemistry
June 1 - August 4, 2010

Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Texas A&M University

The Program: With support from the NSF-REU grant program and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week intensive summer research program during the summer of 2010. Under the direction of our faculty, students will join a laboratory team to conduct research in modern biochemistry, with wide-ranging possibilities in structural biology, molecular genetics, genomics, enzymology or biophysics (faculty research). Students will participate in weekly meetings in order to explore the diversity of research opportunities in this vibrant field, gain experience in critical reading of biochemical research papers, discuss research ethics and to learn effective oral and written presentation skills. In addition, opportunities for social activities away from the laboratory will be provided on weekends. Financial support will include a stipend of $4500 in addition to living expenses on campus, and some assistance with travel expenses.

Eligibility: The program is open to pre-baccalaureate undergraduate students majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, biology, or any life science. Preference will be given to candidates who have finished their third year and already taken organic chemistry and biochemistry courses. However, outstanding students who have completed their second year of college work will also be considered. This program is committed to provide research opportunities for students from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences.