Hey Gwen,
Do we need to include citations on the bottom of the abstract?
If we do, I don't think mine will one page.
Thanks,
Leta
Available Targets
Hey Gwen,
If we chose one of the available targets, what do we put down for the ordering information? Do we still have to look it up through one of the ordering websites? Thanks!
Jessica
If we chose one of the available targets, what do we put down for the ordering information? Do we still have to look it up through one of the ordering websites? Thanks!
Jessica
Even More Research Opportunities
Rueben Gonzales' lab is looking to recruit an undergraduate student
assistant to start this summer. Our lab is associated with the
Division of Pharmacology/Toxicology, Department of Psychology and
Institute for Neuroscience. The student needs to commit to at least a
full year of training with us and may take a research course for
credit. After a year, a paid position may be offered to continue work.
This particular project is investigating the neurochemical mechanisms
which underlie the rewarding effects of ethanol, specifically the
involvement of the mu opioid receptor. The student will learn skills
in animal care, drug administration, surgical technique, microdialysis
and biochemical assays. Formal lab experience not required but science
background a must.
Any interested student should send CV and short paragraph on why they
are interested in the position to Shannon Zandy at szandy@utexas.edu.
assistant to start this summer. Our lab is associated with the
Division of Pharmacology/Toxicology, Department of Psychology and
Institute for Neuroscience. The student needs to commit to at least a
full year of training with us and may take a research course for
credit. After a year, a paid position may be offered to continue work.
This particular project is investigating the neurochemical mechanisms
which underlie the rewarding effects of ethanol, specifically the
involvement of the mu opioid receptor. The student will learn skills
in animal care, drug administration, surgical technique, microdialysis
and biochemical assays. Formal lab experience not required but science
background a must.
Any interested student should send CV and short paragraph on why they
are interested in the position to Shannon Zandy at szandy@utexas.edu.
Undergraduate Researcher Database
The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a Registry of
Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to
facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research
experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate
schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for
research. The Registry is open to students and graduate schools in
the fields of Anthropology/Archaeology, Arts/Humanities,
Biology/Biochemistry, Business, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Economics,
Education, Engineering, English and Linguistics, Environmental
Studies, Geosciences, Health Professions, History, Journalism and
Communications, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/ Astronomy,
Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.
Any undergraduate may go to https://www.cur.org/ugreg/reg1.asp to fill
out a simple curriculum vitae form. There is no charge to the student
or the student's institution and records will be made available to
bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service.
Organizations or companies seeking the students’ information for other
marketing purposes will not be granted access. Graduate School
representatives may contact students to invite applications or visits
to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their
research programs and financial support opportunities.
We hope that students who are currently in their junior year will
register now, but anyone with undergraduate research experience may
register at any time. You will be able to update your listing as
appropriate, to include any summer research experience or information
about Senior Theses and test scores. We also welcome submissions by
students who are engaged in Masters' Degree programs now but who plan
on going on to a PhD program. Just fill out the information on the
form including the date you intend to enter a PhD program and your
date of completion of your undergraduate degree. Upload a link to
your CV that contains complete information about your MS/MA degree
activity (school, subject, thesis topic (if applicable), and advisor)
For any further questions contact,
Robin Howard
Senior Director, Membership Services
Council on Undergraduate Research
734 15th St NW Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 783-4810x203
(202) 783-4811 fax
Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to
facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research
experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate
schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for
research. The Registry is open to students and graduate schools in
the fields of Anthropology/Archaeology, Arts/Humanities,
Biology/Biochemistry, Business, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Economics,
Education, Engineering, English and Linguistics, Environmental
Studies, Geosciences, Health Professions, History, Journalism and
Communications, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics/ Astronomy,
Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.
Any undergraduate may go to https://www.cur.org/ugreg/reg1.asp to fill
out a simple curriculum vitae form. There is no charge to the student
or the student's institution and records will be made available to
bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service.
Organizations or companies seeking the students’ information for other
marketing purposes will not be granted access. Graduate School
representatives may contact students to invite applications or visits
to the campus and laboratory, or to share information about their
research programs and financial support opportunities.
We hope that students who are currently in their junior year will
register now, but anyone with undergraduate research experience may
register at any time. You will be able to update your listing as
appropriate, to include any summer research experience or information
about Senior Theses and test scores. We also welcome submissions by
students who are engaged in Masters' Degree programs now but who plan
on going on to a PhD program. Just fill out the information on the
form including the date you intend to enter a PhD program and your
date of completion of your undergraduate degree. Upload a link to
your CV that contains complete information about your MS/MA degree
activity (school, subject, thesis topic (if applicable), and advisor)
For any further questions contact,
Robin Howard
Senior Director, Membership Services
Council on Undergraduate Research
734 15th St NW Suite 550
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 783-4810x203
(202) 783-4811 fax
Research Opportunities
Here's a taste of what's out there:
1. Cell culture research - Peggy Wang is a graduate student in Dr. Edward Marcotte's lab. Peggy is looking for an undergrad to help with some human cell culture work. She's looking for someone to grow and maintain cells and possibly help with transfections later on. She need a researcher to work ~5-10 hours a week and ramp up to maybe 15 hrs/wk later. She's looking for someone to work with her for at least a year. If you're interested in this opportunity, then please email Peggy.
2. CPRIT Research Fellowship - This is a PAID summer research position. There are MANY slots available and not enough applicants. Go to this site to read up on how to apply & what's involved, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11726111/CPRIT%20Training%20Program%20SURP%20RFA%20-%2004202011.pdf. You'll work for a CPRIT graduate student or faculty member (not me) over the summer & be exposed to a new research experience, while being paid. This is a great opportunity & hope to hear about students applying for this fellowship.
3. Aptamer Research Volunteer - Like I announced last week, please let me know if you plan to work in the lab over the summer. I'd really hope many of you continue your research & pull out some MBP,lysozyme, and/or fibrinogen aptamers!
Best wishes,
Gwen
1. Cell culture research - Peggy Wang is a graduate student in Dr. Edward Marcotte's lab. Peggy is looking for an undergrad to help with some human cell culture work. She's looking for someone to grow and maintain cells and possibly help with transfections later on. She need a researcher to work ~5-10 hours a week and ramp up to maybe 15 hrs/wk later. She's looking for someone to work with her for at least a year. If you're interested in this opportunity, then please email Peggy.
2. CPRIT Research Fellowship - This is a PAID summer research position. There are MANY slots available and not enough applicants. Go to this site to read up on how to apply & what's involved, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11726111/CPRIT%20Training%20Program%20SURP%20RFA%20-%2004202011.pdf. You'll work for a CPRIT graduate student or faculty member (not me) over the summer & be exposed to a new research experience, while being paid. This is a great opportunity & hope to hear about students applying for this fellowship.
3. Aptamer Research Volunteer - Like I announced last week, please let me know if you plan to work in the lab over the summer. I'd really hope many of you continue your research & pull out some MBP,lysozyme, and/or fibrinogen aptamers!
Best wishes,
Gwen
Mentors?
Are you interested in becoming a mentor in the Fall of 2011 or thereafter? If so, then let me know & please stay in touch with me.
Best wishes,
Gwen
Best wishes,
Gwen
Cancer Research Prevention and Training Program
Undergraduate trainee positions are available through the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas training grant for this upcoming summer. Applications are due very soon. MAY 2, 2011!!! More details can be found in here.
Time Conflict and Registration
Posted by Tianlu
I have a time conflict with the lecture section next semester. What do I need to do to deal with that?
Thank you!
I have a time conflict with the lecture section next semester. What do I need to do to deal with that?
Thank you!
Dr. Gwen
For those who haven't heard, Gwen is now Dr. Gwen. Congratulate her on Friday in class...big milestone crossed.
Lysozyme R1 failure
Is anybody doing Lysozyme and got a large yield from their round 1 transcription? My first round failed and I their is no more R0 pool :( So if can someone donate me some of their RNA I will gladly appreciated it :)
my email: alanis_giovanna@yahoo.com
R0 Pool
For those who needed round 0 pool we are currently out of all round 0 RNA. More RNA can be prepared but it will take about a week to create new pool.
Industry Internship Opportunity
In case you guys don't know there are a few more opportunities for scientists beyond academics. Ambion/Life Technologies has an opening for a summer intern to work on affinity reagents for protein analysis. More information about the opportunity can be found on the link below. Those interested should email Gwen to get more information about the final application.
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25196&siteid=5149&AReq=6387BR&Codes=campus
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25196&siteid=5149&AReq=6387BR&Codes=campus
Failure
Right about now, you are likely starting to realize that science is hard. You may be frustrated that you've put all this time into lab to find out one of the first steps failed and you have to start over. How you recover from the failure is what will set you apart.
Today, Lifehacker has a great little piece on failure. There is a wealth of research on the art of failure and how it triggers a pain sensor that helps us learn more deeply. Wired also posted an article about James Dyson. Science is about failure and learning where the problem is. In the Wired article, the best line:
Use this semester to learn as much as you can about every reaction you perform. What are the limits? What are the corners you could cut? Does the PCR really need that much primer?
Today, Lifehacker has a great little piece on failure. There is a wealth of research on the art of failure and how it triggers a pain sensor that helps us learn more deeply. Wired also posted an article about James Dyson. Science is about failure and learning where the problem is. In the Wired article, the best line:
On the road to invention, failures are just problems that have yet to be solved.You are just starting to learn how to fail at science. Did your PAGE gel fail? Why? You should be asking "why" more than wallowing in self pity that you'll have to repeat it. Einstein said, "Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results". So don't repeat your failed experiment exactly the same. Being able to detect and understand why something failed is the hallmark of a good scientist. Learning from these mistakes is the hallmark of a great scientist. Einstein also wrote, "The only source of knowledge is experience". Don't be afraid to experience lab. Don't be afraid to fail. Fail with gusto!
Use this semester to learn as much as you can about every reaction you perform. What are the limits? What are the corners you could cut? Does the PCR really need that much primer?
UPDATE: 4-21-11. I just got an email about a TED talk concerned with being wrong. It is great, and highly recommend you watch it (kinda long though for a TED talk...). You learn and can think a lot more when you aren't afraid of being wrong. It's called thinking outside the box. Try it with selections and you could invent the next new technique or find the cure to cancer!
Register for Fall Research
There have been some discussions on the Facebook group and in some comments here, but I wanted to make sure it's clear. You are not required to register for the fall after taking the spring course, but it is HIGHLY encouraged and recommended. If you volunteer or get a fellowship for the summer, then you are expected to return in the fall to continue your work. The fall is set up much different that the spring. Much more independent wherein you get to propose a target and work on what you are interested in. Gwen will likely delve more into the published literature. 10 hours of lab a week.
You can only get one credit for either Ch 204 or Bio 205L. The only two options for credit in the fall are independent research courses: CH369K or BIO377. Unlike the spring, there are no conference courses for the fall.
(1) 50265 BIO 377 - Undergraduate Research-FRI
(2) 51845 CH 369K - Techniques of Research-FRI
Instructor: Hall, Bradley (though will change when Gwen officially graduates)
Lecture: WAG Tues 4-5:00 pm
There is no requirement, however, that you stick with the school with which you registered in the spring. Thus if you take spring CH204, you can take fall BIO377. Check with your advisor for which (likely both) counts toward your major. In certain instances (Microbiology and Pharm I think), the independent research must be in BIO or maybe it doesn't count? Don't quote me though.
As for the time/day of the lecture, you are HIGHLY encouraged to set this time free. But if you absolutely CANNOT make the lecture, other arrangements could be set. We would much rather have you continue with the Aptamer than quit because you couldn't fit the lecture in during the fall.
You can only get one credit for either Ch 204 or Bio 205L. The only two options for credit in the fall are independent research courses: CH369K or BIO377. Unlike the spring, there are no conference courses for the fall.
(1) 50265 BIO 377 - Undergraduate Research-FRI
(2) 51845 CH 369K - Techniques of Research-FRI
Instructor: Hall, Bradley (though will change when Gwen officially graduates)
Lecture: WAG Tues 4-5:00 pm
There is no requirement, however, that you stick with the school with which you registered in the spring. Thus if you take spring CH204, you can take fall BIO377. Check with your advisor for which (likely both) counts toward your major. In certain instances (Microbiology and Pharm I think), the independent research must be in BIO or maybe it doesn't count? Don't quote me though.
As for the time/day of the lecture, you are HIGHLY encouraged to set this time free. But if you absolutely CANNOT make the lecture, other arrangements could be set. We would much rather have you continue with the Aptamer than quit because you couldn't fit the lecture in during the fall.
Credit for next semester!
if i claimed for biology lab credit and if i want to continue with this stream next semester, can i claim for chemistry lab credit too? or do i have to claim upper devision biology lab credit?
T-shirt moniessss
Soooooo I do not have a quote for you guys on the t-shirts yet :( Last lecture I said the money was due tomorrow, but I'm going to push that back to next Wednesday (4/13). I'll try to post the cost this weekend ASAP.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Registration
Posted by Tianlu Ma
If we want to register for the fall 2011 semester, do we register for Brad's section (Unique: 51845)? And what do we do if we want to continue in the stream but that section does not fit into our schedule?
Thanks!
Maltotriose - almost
There was a problem with the maltotriose order :( and it was reordered today. We should receive it "soon."
The maltotriose is a sugar substrate & used to generate the "closed" MBP conformation.
Please feel free to ask me about it again in a couple of days, if you don't see it around lab.
Thank you,
Gwen
The maltotriose is a sugar substrate & used to generate the "closed" MBP conformation.
Please feel free to ask me about it again in a couple of days, if you don't see it around lab.
Thank you,
Gwen
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