What can I expect?

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Year 1 (Spring, Summer, Fall)

  • Spring semester take Biol 4346: Agricultural Microbiology and Developmental Entomology.  This course will focus on the important literature and research skills necessary to complete your summer research project and you will receive Biology Elective credit.
  • Participate in 6 weeks of summer research at SEU
    • In addition to working on your own research project, we will attend weekly lab meetings with our collaborators at UT!
    • You will receive a weekly stipend of $400
    • Summer 2012 research dates: TBD (likely June 3-July 12)
  • Visit the USDA-ARS in New Orleans, LA
    • Visit labs and scientists working at the Agricultural Research Service
    • Learn about research projects and career possibilities
    • Have fun in New Orleans!
    • Summer 2012 trip dates: TBD (likely July 14-20)
  • Write a formal paper describing your research and results

Lewis_pipetYear 2 (Spring, Summer, Fall)

  • Spring semester take Biol 4346
  • Present your research from Summer I at the Texas Academy of Science Annual Meeting (March)
  • Participate in 8 weeks of summer research at UT or SEU
    • You will receive a weekly stipend of $400
  • Write a formal paper describing your research and results
  • Present your research from Summer II at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS).  This is the largest national professional conference for undergraduate students in the sciences! (November)