How to find a Summer Research ExperienceDr. Valone Department of BiologySaint Louis University

Summer Research Opportunities

National Science Foundation Program Research Experiences for UndergraduatesSummer REU Programs http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp

All fields of Biology (Molecular Biosciences, Biochemistry, Ecology, Evolution, Microbiology, etc.)

Universities (& Medical Schools) in the U.S. but some are located in foreign countries. 146 REU opportunities are currently listed on the NSF site

NSF Summer REU Programs

Involves student research guided by a mentor:- 10 week program- $5,000 stipend- Free housing, food stipend - Some travel money - May go to a scientific conference- Often present your results at a research day

NSF REU websiteChicago Botanic GardenREU Site: Plant Biology & Conservation Research Experiences for Undergraduates - From Genes to Ecosystems

Plant Science and Conservation

Glencoe, Illinois Primary: Dan Larkin 847-835-6931larkin@chicagobotanic.orgSecondary: Jeremie Fant (847) 835-6959jfant@chicagobotanic.org

Research Topics/Keywords:conservation biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, habitat, invasive species, plants, pollination, restoration, soil science, systematicsAbstract of Award

City College of New YorkREU Site: Research Opportunities in BiologyBiology

New York, New York Primary: Christine Li 212-650-8450cli@sci.ccny.cuny.eduSecondary: Jonathan B. Levitt 212-650-8539jlevitt@ccny.cuny.edu

Research Topics/Keywords: systems & molecular neurobiology, molecular evolution, conservation biology, immunity, bacterial genetics Comments: Christine Klusko Abstract of Award

Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryREU Site: CSHL NSF-REU Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Summer Undergraduate Program

Watson School of Biological Sciences

Cold Spring Harbor, New York Primary: Michael Schatz (516) 367-5218mschatz@cshl.eduSecondary: Anne Churchland 516-367-5035Achurchl@cshl.edu

Research Topics/Keywords:Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Statistics, Quantative Biology Comments: Program Coordinator- Keisha John 516-367-6909 nsfreu@cshl.edu Abstract of Award

Brandeis University REU – Visual Sciences 10-week period May 28th - August 1st, 2014. A $5,000 stipend, plus housing

costs and meal allowances is awarded to each student. Students will be matched with a faculty researcher, who will mentor the student

through an independent research project. Students will develop a written synopsis of their summer work and will participate in a capstone symposium including poster presentations.

Applications and all supporting materials are due February 15, 2014. Be prepared to answer the following two essay questions: Describe your previous research experience. Be sure to include institution name,

lab/PI name and dates for each experience (optional). Describe your academic and research goals. Be sure to include how

participation in this program would help you achieve these goals. A digital, unofficial complete transcript, including fall semester grades of the

current year. Recommendation letters from two faculty members. Letters must be submitted

from a university email address with "REU Recommendation" and the Student's name in the subject heading.

NSF Summer REU ProgramsHow do I apply?

1. Find a program (NSF web site)

2. Apply on-line

- Applications are typically due in the spring (February - April)

NSF Summer REU ProgramsHow do I get in?

1. Find a program whose research area matches your interests.

2. Contact the listed primary or secondary contact person on the website.

- Are they taking students this summer?- What are they looking for in potential students?

NSF Summer REU ProgramsApplications:

- Find faculty who can write strong letters of recommendation

- Work on your statement of research experience and academic, career, and research goals. How will the REU help you achieve your goals?

Local Research Opportunities The St. Louis region has many opportunities

for summer research in the life sciences Many are internship programs

Local Internship Programs Missouri Botanical Garden (Research and

Education Internships) http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/about/

additional-information/internships.aspx

Horticulture Internships Shaw Nature Reserve Litzinger Road Ecology Center The Butterfly House Seed Bank Program

12 Week programs (mid-May – Mid-August)Paid positions: 40 hours per week

Local Internship Programs St. Louis Zoo http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/scienceresearch/

researchinternships/ Summer Research Internship program

20 hours per week6 weeks minimumNo stipend, credit possible

Research on Behavior, Endocrinology, Reproduction, Nutrition, Conservation

Local Internship Programs Missouri Department of Conservation

Internship opportunities available periodically http://mdc.mo.gov/about-us/careers/internships Paid and unpaid internships available

Monsanto Summer internship program http://jobs.monsanto.com/search/intern Seed Physiology, Plant chemistry, Genome data,

Vegetable breeding, Molecular genotyping, …

11 week summer program Partially funded by NSF REU http://www.danforthcenter.org/education-outreach/

research-internships Bioremediation, Bioenergy, Cellular signaling,

Structural biology, etc.

Local Internship ProgramsDanforth Center

Local Internship ProgramsPfizer Pharmaceutical Summer internships typically offer full-time (40

hours per week) experiential training opportunities for a period of 12 weeks.

http://www.amcp.org/amcp-foundation/internship/pfizer-summer/

Online application available in December

Requirements include: * Completion of at least one year of college education before beginning

internship * Excellent academic record * Demonstrated core competencies, communication, and leadership skills

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/site-level/career-opportunites/coop-program.html

 Areas: Enzyme Analysis, Chromatography, Molecular Biology, Wet Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology.

Local Internship ProgramsSigma-Aldrich

Local Internship ProgramsSLU Biology Labs Many opportunities to get involved in research here in

Macelwane or in the field with SLU Biology faculty Check out Faculty member’s interests on the Biology

Website and contact the person via email Drop by their lab and ask about possible opportunities Many students volunteer before getting paid positions Senior Inquiry Persistence pays off!