Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Looking for a fun and challenging summer research experience? The NIMBioS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) provides undergrads in math, biology and related fields the opportunity to conduct research in teams with UT professors, NIMBioS researchers, and collaborators on projects at the interface of math and biology.
Vital Info
Dates: June 11-August 3, 2012 (Academic schedule conflict? Please contact the organizers)
Stipend: $3500
Travel reimbursement of up to $600 for airfare or mileage to/from Knoxville, TN
Apartment-style campus housing provided (meals not included)
Registration covered to attend the Society of Mathematical Biology 2012 Conference
Opportunity to apply for funds to attend additional conferences, including the NIMBioS Undergraduate Research Conference
Descriptive flyer (pdf)
Application deadline: February 17, 2012
About the REU
- Opportunities: Work with world-class researchers, do original research, and present your results at a professional conference
- Skill-building and Career-Oriented: Workshops are provided to build all participants' skills in mathematical modelling and software such as R and/or Matlab as well as sessions on careers and graduate school.
- Teamwork: Bring all your skills for working in a team – students with different areas of expertise, experience and cultural backgrounds will work together and collaboration is key.
- Full-time: As an internship, participants are expected to put in 40 hours a week of effort and be available to work with their team members every day. Exceptions must be approved in advance.
- Challenging: Focus, dedication, positive attitude and good humor are expected of all participants to ensure a rewarding experience for all.
- Fun: Read all about it from our past participants. Besides enjoying working with an enthusiastic group, social activities will include dinner parties, picnics and trips to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park.
The Projects
- Modeling the evolution of sexual imprinting
- Modeling protein translation and genome evolution
- Harnessing the arsenal of nature: developing natural pesticides
- Modeling Salmonella transmission in swine
- Agent-based mathematical model for Johne's disease epidemiology and economy
- Modeling early evolution of human immunodeficiency virus
Who may apply?
Students enrolled in an undergraduate program and not scheduled to graduate prior to summer of 2012 may apply. Unlike many other REU programs, international students enrolled at undergraduate institutions within the U.S. are welcome. In addition, students from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged. NIMBioS is committed to promoting diversity in all of its activities. In this program, diversity is considered in social and scientific aspects including gender, ethnicity, scientific field, geography and type of home institution.
How to apply?
Click here for the application. In addition to submitting this application online, please send a copy of an official transcript and two letters of recommendation to:
Kelly Sturner
Education & Outreach Coordinator
NIMBioS
1534 White Avenue, Suite 400
Knoxville, TN 37996-1527
or fax: (865) 974-9300
For further information about the program, please contact Kelly Sturner, Education and Outreach Coordinator, NIMBioS (Email: ksturner_at_nimbios.org) or Dr. Suzanne Lenhart, Associate Director of Education, Outreach, and Diversity, NIMBioS (Email: lenhart_at_math.utk.edu).
Related Links
2011 REU/REV program
2010 REU/REV program
2009 REU/REV program
