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The University of Wyoming is proud to offer summer research opportunities to external undergraduate students to engage in research in bioinformatics and computational molecular biology in Laramie. The summer research program will last from May 23, 2011 to August 5, 2011 and will include a stipend of $3500 for the period. The program in 2007-2008 included students from Amherst College, Oberlin College, Grinnell College, Juniata College, SUNY-Buffalo, and CUNY. Information on the 2009 students and their research can be found here. Information on the 2010 students and their research can be found here. Information on the 2011 students and their research can be found here. The program includes both lectures and educational opportunities as well as a focus on a research experience. Lectures will be given by both University of Wyoming faculty and external speakers. Several labs that will host bioinformatics/computational molecular biology students include:
To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and statement of research interests to liberles@uwyo.edu, arrange to have 2 letters of recommendation sent directly by the letter writer to liberles@uwyo.edu, and arrange to have an official transcript sent to: David Liberles Your cover letter should indicate: 1). Any prior experience in computer programming and if none, any interest in a mini-tutorial on programming; 2). Your plans (if known) immediately after graduation and if they include immediately attending graduate or professional school; 3). If your ultimate career plans involve a Ph.D., an M.D., or an M.D./Ph.D., and 4). Your top two choices of research group to work in over the summer. The summer 2011 class is now full. In the future, we will welcome applications for future years. This program is listed among summer programs from the ASBMB. |
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