Outstanding students who have finished their freshmen, sophomore or junior years and who have interest in research careers will join a selected group of active faculty conducting full-time laboratory research on molecular biology, biotechnology and genomics of animals, microbes and plants.
Several activities outside the laboratory setting will be offered. These structured activities will include bioethics training through lectures, practical exercises, and case studies, as well as weekly seminar and discussion sessions with scientists on different research problems and career options.). Students will also have the opportunity to visit public and private research institutions (such as Pioneer HiBred International and others) and interact with Iowa family farmers to experience rural life.
Eligibility: Undergraduates majoring in the biological, chemical or agricultural sciences and showing an interest in preparing for careers in biological and agricultural research and education are eligible. Preferably, the students should have completed two semesters each of biology, general chemistry and organic chemistry, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher at the end of the spring of 2013. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The program will actively recruit students who are veterans and members of the National Guard or Reserves. Participants must be either US citizens or permanent residents of the US (NSF requirement).
For more information: reu@iastate.edu
You can submit your application online (REU application form)
Or by fax: 515-294-6669
Or by mail:
Linda Wild
NSF REU: Molecular Biotechnology and Genomics
2102 Molecular Biology Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3260