Researcher of the Week: Chinwendu Amazu Undergraduate researchers explore their interests! Where are you doing research this summer?
I am at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute.

What is your project?
I am working on Malaria, seeing if we can use bacteria already stabilized in the mosquito to secrete effector cells that will stop parasite transmission within the mosquito. I am working specifically with Asaia bogorensis, a bacteria, to see if it can become well-adapted and be passed on to future progeny in the mosquito vector, Anopheles gambiae.

How did you find out about research opportunities for Summer 2011?
I found out through searching universities and institutes that dealt with research summer programs. Also, Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which I am in, helped me search for summer research opportunities.

When did you start looking for a position? How many places did you apply?
I started looking for a position in October of last year. I applied to 17 institutions.

Was this your first research experience? What background did you have before starting this summer research?
This was my first summer research experience, but in my senior year of high school, I worked and interned at United States Department of Agriculture.

Are there other undergraduates involved in the same research this summer? Who do you work with directly each day?
Yes there are other undergraduates in this summer program. I work directly with one of the post-doctoral fellows in my lab.

What did you gain from this experience?
I learned that research is an ocean, filled with different parts and things that you can focus on. It is vast but it is also a place where you don't look at the time often and time goes by very quickly. I gained a great deal of lab experience that I will take on with me to my future lab positions. I now have more networking opportunities and I am a better presentation speaker. This experience has also supported my educational and career goals in a positive way.

What is your advice to other UMBC students about summer research?
Summer research is an awesome opportunity that can open up doors for you, sharpen your mind and technical skills, and can also allow you to delve into topics that are truly important in this world and in our future.

Can you tell us your major and your plans for the future?
I am a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major. I am graduating from UMBC in 2014, and I plan to attain my MD/PhD at an accredited institution.

Read more about Chinwendu's research, “Towards Paratrangenisis: Selection of Bacteria that are Vertically Transmitted by Mosquito Vectors” at the link below.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011 · 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Fine Arts : 529

Erle Ellis (GES), Tim Oates (CSEE) and Anita Komlodi (IS)
will talk about moving from a good idea to a large interdisciplinary grant from the National Science Foundation.

Sponsored by Interdisciplinary Studies.

Cider, wine and cheese will be served.

RSVP: lanoue@umbc.edu or 410-455-2004

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Each year, approximately 20 undergraduate students from across the country are selected to become i3 Scholars. Those students undertake a year-long experience which prepares them for graduate study in the information sciences and ultimately a rewarding career that matches their interests. The i3 program includes three core components: 

Interdisciplinary and open to all majors and years! Deadline Jan 20!

Learn more at their website

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·      10 week research project with placement in a UCSF lab

·     $4500 stipend and $1000 subsistence allowance

·     Paid travel to and from San Francisco

·     Paid housing

·     Free optional GRE prep course

·     Graduate Student Advisor and weekly journal club

·     Workshops on scientific writing, graduate school interviews, oral    presentations and more

·     Completion of research abstract, oral and poster presentation

·     Faculty research presentations

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    Students will:

  • Present their research at a national meeting,
  • Submit a research abstract to ASM for presentation at the 2012 ASM General Meeting, and
  • Attend the Presentation Institute before the ASM General Meeting to enhance their chances of furthering their graduate/professional training
  • Agree to participate in an undergraduate summer research program at a U.S. based institution.

       Benefits:

  • Participate in the ASM Fellows Presentation Institute prior to presenting research at the ASM General Meeting
  • Receive up to $1500 in travel support to the ASM Presentation Institute and ASM General Meeting (if abstract is accepted)
  • Receive Two Year ASM student membership
  • Recognition in ASM publications
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The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline, or first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program. An additional $500 housing and travel supplement will be provided.

Application: Online Applications are due January 11, 2012.

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The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) provides up to $1,500 to undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor.

When? Monday, December 5, 2011
Time? 12-1pm, Free Hour
Where? Admin 911

If you are thinking about applying for URA and cannot attend the meeting,
notify Janet McGlynn of your interest so you receive future information
about this program. ]]> Come by to learn how to get started and to make sure your URA proposal is top notch! The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) provides up to $1,500 to undergraduate students to support their... http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/URA/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/10538/guest@my.umbc.edu/08c2ae95dcdf59e322fae6051277377a/api/pixel Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xxlarge.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xlarge.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/large.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/medium.jpg?1322592495 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/small.jpg?1322592495 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xsmall.jpg?1322592495 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/010/538/cd081ee8c70ba7996043bf45c9d42ebf/xxsmall.jpg?1322592495 13 0 true Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:48:25 -0500 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:49:19 -0500 Summer Research Opportunity! University of Washington, Seattle

Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EH REP) at the University of Washington Seattle

The Environmental Health Research Experience Program (EHREP) is a funded nine week, summer experience for undergraduates with interest in an interdisciplinary field that uses the tools of science to solve human health problems related to the environment. EHREP provides students with hands on experience in laboratories of leading researchers, introduces them to key environmental and occupational health issues while offering research exposure that will help them become competitive for graduate school.  Students will work full-time under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will receive a stipend of $5,200. 

 The program is meant for students underrepresented in the sciences.  The deadline for student applications is February 15, 2012. 

 
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My Sondheim Public Affairs adviser Delana Gregg told me about the program and encouraged me to apply. Her support really made the difference and I am so thankful that she thought of me for this!

Did the McNair program help you find your research project for this summer?
The McNair program has provided everything I could possibly need for researching this summer. They helped me find a mentor, draft a proposal, design my project, and they've also provided me with a place to stay and conduct research. In addition, they've helped me out with the cost of food, so I'm free to spend time working on my project rather than trying to make money by working another job in addition to my research duties.

How are you conducting this research?
I'm doing a literature review and some analyses of my own. In addition, I hope to do some surveys and patient data analysis in the future.

What has been the most interesting or unexpected thing about your research?
Learning that peptides from wheat (gluten) and dairy (casein) can act almost exactly like opiates in the brain was very interesting. In addition, the finding out that anorexic patients experience less intestinal permeability and have better immune function than normal controls was really surprising.

What academic background did you have before you started this research?
I'm a Political Science and Public Administration major, so at first glance this research project would appear to be way outside of my field. As someone who's interested in public health, however, it was concerning to me that so little research has been done linking the incidence of eating disorders to food and lifestyle habits. Eating disorders, obesity, and chronic disease have all been on the rise since the early 1900s, and this trend matches very nicely with increases in food processing and sugar consumption in the U.S. diet. I've conducted original research before and have a pretty extensive background knowledge of my subject from previous research endeavors, so I felt confident that, with some advice from professionals, I could take this on.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Talk to people and professionals who are studying what you are. I tend to get really into reading reports and my ability to produce written work often slows because of this. There is so much to learn that it's easy to get off track and never end up writing everything. Talking to people reminds you of your goals and gives you new ideas when you're stuck. Networking is never a bad thing, and I've found that professionals generally really like to help undergraduates who are passionate about what they're studying.

What are your careers goals and how does this research fit into your goals?
I'm actually planning to attend medical school after college and pursue a naturopathic degree. An N.D. is similar to an M.D.; both have the same basic sciences as the core of their educational curriculum, but I like that N.D. is more systems-based and holistic. Naturopathy is based on the idea that the body is capable of self-correcting disease (often without drugs) if given the right support. It's focused a lot on educating and empowering the patient and preventing diseases before they start. I think we will see a huge increase in popularity as the skepticism around the practice decreases and people being to understand the value of this approach. The accredited medical schools that offer this degree are pretty legitimate and I've actually found that N.D.s are now training M.D.'s regarding topics like endocrinology, adrenal function, herbal supplementation etc. My research on this topic takes a functionalist approach, which means it will fit right in with what I'll learn in medical school. I plan to continue this research well into my adult life. I think the issues I'm hitting on are really important and will need to be publicized in some way.

Read more about Kathryn's research, “Considering Intestinal Permeability in Eating Disorder Treatment” at the link below.
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Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Description: NSF supported Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). 10-week multidisciplinary program where participants work in teams on projects ranging from virtual and augmented reality to robotics to biology simulations to mobile app development. This program is especially good for freshmen and students new to research because it's very structured and includes a lot of skill development, but the difficulty of the projects scale well for upperclassmen interested as well. 

Required Major: NONE! This is a multidisciplinary program designed to encourage collaboration and discovery. Students from all majors are given equal consideration, although keep in mind that this is a computing research environment, so competitive applicants typically have some type of programming experience (or have a willingness to learn).

Compensation: Includes travel, housing, meals, and $5000 stipend.

Location: Iowa State University, Virtual Reality Applications Center (VRAC). Hosted by the Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program.

Website with program details, application instructions, as well as blogs and videos previous years, and a list of graduate students and faculty students can work with. http://www.hci.iastate.edu/REU/.

Program Contact for questions not answered on website: 
Pam Shill, Program Coordinator
Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program
1620 Howe Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA  50011
Telephone:  515-294-2089

UMBC program alumni contact: Jasmine Jones , jasmin3@umbc.edu (REU2008)


(Image courtesy of O. Oluwatimi, 2008 participant.)
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