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

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

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)

Assessment Results Summer Internship Experience MENTOR Assessment excellent 3 good 2 average 1poor Student PerformanceAverage 1. Enthusiasm for the job assignments Ability to follow scientific methodology Knowledge in the field of research Organizational skills Oral presentation skills Writing skills Interpersonal skills and teamwork Potential for graduate work MENTORS

Internship Experience Student Assessment 5- Strongly Agree, 4- Agree, 3- Neutral, 2- Disagree, 1- Strongly Disagree 39 students summer 2004 My enrichment experience…Average Developed a greater awareness of the opportunities available to me in my field.4.79 Strengthened my communication skills.4.87 Strengthened my teamwork skills.4.67 Increased my desire to become a researcher in my field.4.38 Provided me with the opportunities to gain new knowledge and technical skills in my field.4.92 Developed or increased my leadership skills.4.69 Provided me with the opportunities to apply my knowledge and skills to new situations / problems.4.77 Introduced me to a mentor who cared about me and spent time explaining the project and my responsabilities.4.85 Developed my research skills.4.87 Made me aware of global issues.4.59

GUIDELINES 1.Look through the opportunities at: Dr. Vivian Navas and Department Homepage Bulletin Boards MARC / Sloan Office Internet

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

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

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 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.

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 Munoz 7. Look for forums to present your results (ex. scientific meetings)

Summer Opportunities Listings html html Co-op/Internship Opportunities for Minority & Underrepresented Students Internet Clue words: – Summer research program – Summer internship – Minority summer internship

Summer Opportunities Listings SROP Summer Research Opportunity Program Summer Research Early Identification Program SR-EIP 28 univ including UPR THELEADERSHIPALLIANCE.org Summer Internship Program 1st-3rdyear

Other Research Opportunities Listings NSF Research Experiences for undergraduates (REU) Biology Area list unitid=5047

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

More Student Opportunities

LINK Department HOMEPAGE Oportunidades de Investigación para Estudiantes ****Summer 2002 Undergraduate Research Programs in Cell Biology ****Summer 2002 Undergraduate Research Programs in Cell Biology ****Student Training Opportunities Conference ****Minority Coop InternshipsMinority Coop Internships ****Summer internships for undergraduates

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES LISTINGS -The 2002 Undergraduate Research Brochure - 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

"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 Contact: Carol Casey, MURF Program Coordinator, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Student-Faculty Programs, 1200 East California Blvd, Mail Code , Pasadena, CA Phone: ; Fax: ; "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 Application deadline; February 1, Stipend: $1,500 plus room and board Additional information may be obtained on website Contact: Stanford University, Summer Research Program, Office of Student Affairs, 251 Campus Dr, MSOB 341, Stanford, CA Fax: ;

Opportunities listed by area of interest

Marine Sciences Summer internship in Marine Research at Friday Harbor Laboratories- University of Washington South Carolina Department of Natural Resources- Marine Resources Division, has been providing research experiences for undergraduate minority students through its summer internship program. Minorities in Marine Science Undergraduate Program – MIMSUP-Washington Jan-June-courses and research Environmental Science Program at MBL – semester – intensive laboratory and field research in marine sciences

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

MD/PhD UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES Summer Research Resource list for MD/PhD, pre-meds and dentistry internships.htm Washington University St. Louis Michigan Univ Univ of Texas /

University of Iowa SUMR Program

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 htm htm MD/Ph.D - MSTP Medical Scientist Training Program Stoney Brook SUNY NY /

Vanderbilt Summer Academy Biomedical my/ Program Benefits Students will receive a stipend determined by the specific program they enter (ranging from $2500- $4000). Contacto local Dr. Carlos Acevedo-RUM Biologia B-253 BIOMEDICAL

Biomedical and General Science cation/surf/index.html cation/surf/index.html on/PREP/ on/PREP/ ntro.html ntro.html

Nanotechnology u.html u.html Undergraduate Summer Research in Molecular Biophysics g.html

HEALTH- RELATED OPPORTUNITIES Summer Medical and Research Training Program- SMART Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Summer Minority Medical Education Program – prepare students for the rigorosity of medical school (MMEP) Yale University School of Medicine, Biostep Biomedical Science Training and Enrichment Program for Minorities

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.

Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program tra_sum_res.html tra_sum_res.html Does not pay meals MINORITY HEALTH DISPARITIES SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (MHD/SROP) er.php

Undergraduates OPPORTUNITIES IN PUERTO RICO HEALTH RELATED Fundación García Rinaldi

Undergraduates OPPORTUNITIES IN PUERTO RICO UPR - Yunque Ecología Tropical y evolución en El Verde, El Yunque Instituto de ecosistemas tropicales UPR Río Piedras Medical Sciences Campus – mbrs-rise.rcm.upr.edu

Undergraduates Opportunities in Puerto Rico UPR-RUM (Research Opportunities) - MARC and SURP – semester research, biomedical science monthly stipend, 3 rd. year on – for students interested in PhD or MD/PhD Gisela Hernandez B-265 Problemas Especiales-Special problems- RUM Research through the semester at RUM for credit

Other Undergraduate Opportunities

Nanobiotechnology Center Interdisciplinary research experience Cornell University NY anou.html anou.html GEBS Summer Scholars Program University of Rochester summer undergraduate Albert Einstein College of MedicineSURP- Biomedical research – m m – Contact; Ana Cuervo

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES Rutgers University New Jersey Includes Bio engineering, interdisciplinary research //rise.rutgers.edu SURP University of Georgia surp.html

SROP Summer Research Opportunity Program bin/umich_rackham.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.ph p?p_faqid=1579

INRO 2005 (allergy and infectious diseases)

Other Minority Opportunities Travel awards to ASCB General Meeting to present posters Travel awards to Histochemical Society Meeting to present posters Ford Predoctoral Fellowship to pursue a Ph.D Travel awards to SACNAS General Meeting to present posters (undergraduates) –

CONTACT ME Dr. Vivian Navas University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus Biology Department Office B

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 Technical IRTA for individual’s with a bachelor’s or master’s degree interested in careers as research support professionals

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

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

CONTACT ME Dr. Vivian Navas University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus Biology Department B Web pages: Phone: (787)