Student Training Opportunities

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RESEARCH AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Vivian Navas, PhD ASCB Linkage Fellow Sept 2006
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WHY PARTICIPATE IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ?

• Excellent experience
• Further prepares you for graduate and
  professional school
• Exposes you to latest technology
• Helps develop skills research, critical
  thinking, communication
• Scientific presentation opportunities
• Assists you in career decision

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• Familiarizes you with graduate students
• Offers you networking opportunities
• You may receive up to 6 credits and a grade
• (COOP Practice-RUM)
• Excellent Cultural experience (social activities)
• Empowers your resume
• Completely paid for (housing, stipend and travel)

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Assessment Results Summer Internship
ExperienceMENTOR Assessment2004


4-excellent 3 good 2 average 1poor
Student Performance Average
1. Enthusiasm for the job assignments 3.90
2. Ability to follow scientific methodology 3.72
3. Knowledge in the field of research 2.90
4. Organizational skills 3.74
5. Oral presentation skills 3.13
6. Writing skills 3.03
7. Interpersonal skills and teamwork 3.79
8. Potential for graduate work 3.77
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Internship Experience Student Assessment
5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004
My enrichment experience Average Average
Developed a greater awareness of the opportunities available to me in my field. 4.79 4.79
Strengthened my communication skills. 4.87 4.87
Strengthened my teamwork skills. 4.67 4.67
Increased my desire to become a researcher in my field. 4.38 4.38
Provided me with the opportunities to gain new knowledge and technical skills in my field. 4.92 4.92
Developed or increased my leadership skills. 4.69 4.69
Provided me with the opportunities to apply my knowledge and skills to new situations / problems. 4.77 4.77
Introduced me to a mentor who cared about me and spent time explaining the project and my responsabilities. 4.85 4.85
Developed my research skills. 4.87 4.87
Made me aware of global issues. 4.59 4.59
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GUIDELINES

• Look through the opportunities at
• Dr. Vivian Navas and Department Homepage
• http//biology.uprm.edu/
• http//biology.uprm.edu/internados.html
• Bulletin Boards
• MARC / Sloan Office
• Internet

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• 2. Identify programs that interest you
• 3. Enter their site to make sure you meet their
  criteria
• Potential PhD candidates
• - MD / PhD Program
• Health related
• GPA
• Student status- year of study

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GUIDELINES

• 4. Download the application
• 5. Apply to more than one institution
• 6. Make e-mail contact if have doubts
• 8. Request letters of recomendation from faculty
  (!!!!with time)
• 9. Request transcripts

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COOP- If want to apply for credit and grade
(maximun allowable 6 credits) Once accepted
into a program must

• 1. Request the coop practice application package
  from the coop office of the college of
  engineering in stefani-219 (ask for ms. Maritza
  Figueroa)2. Interview with the COOP coordinator
  Dr. Carlos Muñoz (cmunoz_at_uprm.edu room b-030).
  The coordinator must give his written
  authorization for your registration in the
  course.3. Register for the course in the dept
  (Biol 4998). Make sure that you are registered
  for the amount of credits agreed with the
  coordinator.

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• 4. Go to the program"Stay in touch with the
  Coordinator (Dr. C. A. Muñoz) by entering the
  WebCT site al least once a week for the entire
  period of the practice".
• 5. Provide your mentor with the forms that he
  will fill out at the end of the program where he
  will assess your performance as well as give you
  a grade.6. Upon returning to RUM fill out the
  undergraduate research assessment form included
  in the package AS WELL AS THE "RESUMEN DEL
  TRABAJO REALIZADO" (ABSTRACT) and return to Dr.
  Carlos Munoz7. Look for forums to present your
  results (ex. scientific meetings)

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Summer Opportunities Listings

• http//www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/ug/intern.html
• http//www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/SROP/index.shtml
• Co-op/Internship Opportunities for Minority
  Underrepresented Students http//www.rit.edu/gtfs
  bi/Symp/mcoop.htm
• Internet Clue words
• Summer research program
• Summer internship
• Minority summer internship

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Summer Opportunities Listings

• SROP Summer Research Opportunity Program
• http//www.grad.uiuc.edu/eep/srop/top
• Summer Research Early Identification Program
  SR-EIP
• 28 univ including UPR THELEADERSHIPALLIANCE.org
• http//theleadershipalliance.org/matriarch/
• Summer Internship Program 1st-3rdyear
• http//www.training.nih.gov/student/index.as
  p

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Other Research Opportunities Listings

• NSF Research Experiences for undergraduates (REU)
  Biology Area list
• http//www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?u
  nitid5047

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GUIDELINES

• Criteria to considered if accepted to more than
  one opportunity
• Research area
• Potential institution to pursue advance studies
• Networking criteria

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More Student Opportunities
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LINK Department HOMEPAGEhttp//biology.uprm.edu/i
nternados.html

• Oportunidades de Investigación para Estudiantes
• Summer 2002 Undergraduate Research Programs
  in Cell Biology
• Student Training Opportunities Conference
• Minority Coop Internships
• Summer internships for undergraduates

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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTINGS

• The 2002 Undergraduate Research Brochure
• http//biology.uprm.edu/internados.html
• includes100 different U.S. opportunities by state
• Research areas Genetics, Molecular Biology,
• Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences,
  Biomedical
• Zoology, Botany and Health Related
• Opportunities for Freshman to Senior

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"Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(MURF)" California Institute of Technology
(Caltech). This is a research program that will
expose students to the excitement and
opportunities of a research career. This
experience will provide excellent preparation for
students interested in subsequently pursuing a
Ph.D. Students will work in the laboratory of a
Caltech faculty member in a research area matched
to the interest expressed in the student's
application. The student stipend is 500/week for
8 to 10 weeks, plus travel expenses and housing
on Caltech Campus. Meals and other expenses are
not covered. Eligibility Applicants must be
undergraduate sophomores or juniors , minority
majoring in science or engineering Applications
due February 1 Dates of Program about June 18 -
August 24. Additional information may be obtained
on website www.its.caltech.edu/murf/. Contact
Carol Casey, MURF Program Coordinator, California
Institute of Technology (Caltech),
Student-Faculty Programs, 1200 East California
Blvd, Mail Code 139-74, Pasadena, CA 91125.
Phone [phone] Fax [phone] e-mail
murf_at_its.caltech.edu "Stanford Summer Research
Program in Biomedical Sciences" Stanford
University. training towards a doctoral degree in
biomedical and biological research. The program
is not for students aiming for a clinical degree.
Students are placed in research labs for 8 weeks
in the School of Medicine and the Department of
Biological Sciences. Qualifications important for
acceptance are a strong academic record,
intellectual independence, and dedication.
Previous research experience is not required.
Dates 8 weeks, late June to mid-August 2000.
Application deadline February 1, 2002. Stipend
1,500 plus room and board Additional information
may be obtained on website www.med.stanford.edu./s
chool/biosciences/. Contact Stanford University,
Summer Research Program, Office of Student
Affairs, 251 Campus Dr, MSOB 341, Stanford, CA
94305-5501. Fax [phone] e-mail
ssrpbs_at_list.stanford.edu
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Opportunities listed by area of interest
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Marine Sciences

• Summer internship in Marine Research at
• Friday Harbor Laboratories- University of
  Washington
• http//depts.washington.edu/fhl/index.html
• South Carolina Department of Natural Resources-
  Marine Resources Division, has been providing
  research experiences for undergraduate minority
  students through its summer internship program.
• http//www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/minority/
• Minorities in Marine Science Undergraduate
  Program
• MIMSUP-Washington Jan-June-courses and research
• http//www.ac.wwu.edu/mimsup
• Environmental Science Program at MBL semester
  
• intensive laboratory and field research in
  marine sciences
• http//www.mbl.edu

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Ecology

• Environmental Biology UMEB semester and summer
  opportunities at Arizona State University
  credit and stipend http//sols.asu.edu/ugrad/reu/i
  ndex.php
• REU Ecology Research Experiences for
• Undergraduates www.ecostudies.org /education
  /reu /reu1.html
• EPA.gov/students
• Summer Conservation (SCA) Internship
  www.sca-inc.org
• Ecología Tropical y evolución en El Verde, El
  Yunque Instituto de ecosistemas tropicales
  http//sunites.upr.clu.edu/REU/index.htm

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MD/PhD UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer Research Resource list for MD/PhD,
• pre-meds and dentistry
• http//artsci.wustl.edu/college/college/premed/
  research
• internships.htm
• Washington University St. Louis
• http//biomedrap.wustl.edu/
• Michigan Univ
• Univ of Texas /

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• University of Iowa SUMR Program
  http//www.medicine.uiowa.edu/mstp/sumr/
• http//meded.ucsd.edu/mstp/surf

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MD/PhD UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer undergraduate Albert Einstein College of
  Medicine MSTP - NY
• Ph.D, MD/Ph.D, Summer research SURP
• contact Ana Maria Cuervo
• www.aecom.yu.edu/home/SGGD/summer.htm
• MD/Ph.D - MSTP Medical Scientist Training Program
  Stoney Brook SUNY NY
• /

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BIOMEDICAL
michelle.grundy_at_vanderbilt.edu
Vanderbilt Summer AcademyBiomedical
https//medschool.mc.vanderbilt.edu/summer_academy
/Program BenefitsStudents will receive a
stipend determined by the specific program they
enter (ranging from 2500-4000). Contacto local
Dr. Carlos Acevedo-RUM cacevedo_at_uprm.eduBiologia
B-253
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Biomedical and General Science

• http//biomedrap.wustl.edu/
• http//www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/home/education
  /surf/index.html
• http//www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/mbi/education/PR
  EP/
• http//www.med.upenn.edu/bgs/applicants_other.shtm
  l
• http//www.hms.harvard.edu/dms/diversity/shurpintr
  o.html
• http//www.rise.rutgers.edu/

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• Nanotechnology http//www.nbtc.cornell.edu/mainstr
  eetscience/reu.html
• Undergraduate Summer Researchin Molecular
  Biophysics
• http//www.princeton.edu/chemdept/mbp/sumprog.htm
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HEALTH- RELATED OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer Medical and Research Training Program-
• SMART Baylor College of Medicine Houston,
  Texas
• http//www.bcm.tmc.edu/smart/
• Summer Minority Medical Education Program
• prepare students for the rigorosity of medical
  school
• (MMEP) Yale University School of Medicine,
• http//info.med.yale.edu/omca/programs/mmep.htm
  
• Biostep Biomedical Science Training and
• Enrichment Program for Minorities
• http//info.med.yale.edu/omca/programs/biostep.
  htm

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• Programa SMDEP
• (summer medical and dental educational program).
  
• SMDEP is a free (full tuition, housing, and
  meals) six-week summer medical and dental school
  preparatory program
• To be eligible for SMDEP, an applicant must
• be currently enrolled as a freshman or sophomore
  in college GPA of 3.0, with 2.75 in the
  sciences.
• www.smdep.org

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• Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program
  http//www.med.cornell.edu/education/programs/tra_
  sum_res.html
• Does not pay meals
• MINORITY HEALTH DISPARITIESSUMMER RESEARCH
  OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (MHD/SROP)
• http//grad.arizona.edu/multi/imp_index_files/unde
  r.php

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Undergraduates OPPORTUNITIES IN PUERTO RICO

• HEALTH RELATED Fundación García Rinaldi
• http//www.fundaciondrgarciarinaldi.org

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Undergraduates OPPORTUNITIESIN PUERTO RICO

• UPR - Yunque Ecología Tropical y evolución en El
  Verde, El Yunque Instituto de ecosistemas
  tropicales http//ites.upr.edu/REU/index.htm
• UPR Río Piedras Medical Sciences Campus
• mbrs-rise.rcm.upr.edu

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Undergraduates Opportunities in Puerto Rico

• UPR-RUM (Research Opportunities)
• - MARC and SURP semester
  research, biomedical science
• monthly stipend, 3rd. year on
• for students interested in PhD or MD/PhD
• http//www.uprm.edu/marc-sloan
• Gisela Hernandez B-265
• Problemas Especiales-Special problems- RUM
• Research through the semester at RUM for credit

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Other Undergraduate Opportunities
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• Nanobiotechnology Center Interdisciplinary
  research experience Cornell University NY
  www.nbtc.cornell.edu
• http//www.nbtc.cornell.edu/mainstreetscience/nano
  u.html
• GEBS Summer Scholars Program University of
  Rochester
• www.urmc.rochester.edu/GEBS/summer.htm
• summer undergraduate Albert Einstein College of
  MedicineSURP- Biomedical research
• www.aecom.yu.edu/home/SGGD/summer.htm
• Contact Ana Cuervo

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSOPPORTUNITIES

• Rutgers University New Jersey Includes Bio
  engineering, interdisciplinary research
• //rise.rutgers.edu
• SURP University of Georgia
• http//www.uga.edu/gradschool/outreachdiversity/s
  urp.html

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• SROP Summer Research Opportunity Program
• https//umich-rackham.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/umich_r
  ackham.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid1579

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• INRO 2005 (allergy and infectious diseases)
• www.niaid.nih.gov/dir/otsep/inro/description.htm

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Other Minority Opportunities

• Travel awards to ASCB General Meeting to present
  posters www.ascb.org
• Travel awards to Histochemical Society Meeting to
  present posters www.histochemicalsociety.org/
• Ford Predoctoral Fellowship to pursue a Ph.D
• http//national-academies.org/fellowships
• Travel awards to SACNAS General Meeting to
  present posters (undergraduates)
• http//www.sacnas.org/

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CONTACT ME
Dr. Vivian Navas University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez Campus Biology Department
Office B-106 http//biology.uprm.edu/ E-mail
vnavas_at_uprm.edu
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POSTBACCALAUREATE OPPORTUNITIES (After Bachelor)

• University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign-
  Introduction
• to graduate school if have been accepted to
  graduate school
• Intramural Research Training IRTA -for recent
  graduates
• who plan to apply for graduate or medical
  school NIH
• http//www.training.nih.gov
• Technical IRTA for individuals with a bachelors
  or
• masters degree interested in careers as
  research
• support professionals http//www.training.nih.g
  ov

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Postbaccalaureate Opportunities

• Wake Forest University WFUPREP2003 North Carolina
  annual research training graduate school
  preparation
• www.wfubmc.edu/hypertension/education
• Duke PREP Duke Univ to prepare for PhD in
  biomedical sciences
• www,gradschool.duke.edu/prep.htm

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POSTBACCALAUREATE OPPORTUNITIES

• University of Rochester PREP Program
• For minority students who are not ready for
  graduate school to gain research skills as
  technician-two years for students interested in
  Microbiology, Virology and Inmunology
  http//www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/mbi/prep

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CONTACT ME
Dr. Vivian Navas University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez Campus Biology Department B
-106 E-mail vnavas_at_uprm.edu Web
pageshttp//biology.uprm.edu/internados.html
Phone [phone]