What is it?

• A chance to do full-time summer research in a lab at CSB/SJU with Biology Department professors.
• The program will last 10 weeks for most students -- June 4 - August 10, 2001 (tentative)
• Designed for students with an interest in exploring experimental research, especially (but not exclusively) those students who think they might be interested in graduate school.
• You need no prior research experience to apply or be accepted.
• Preference will be given to students in their sophomore or junior year, although students of other standing may be considered.

What about finances?

• Students will be paid an hourly wage corresponding to supervisory pay elsewhere on campus.
• Students will receive free room and board on campus for the summer.

Why should I be interested?

• Graduates with full-time lab experience are much more attractive to employers and professional schools than those with a Biology degree but no practical experience in any field of biology.
• If you are interested in attending graduate school in any kind of biological research, conducting independent research as an undergraduate is probably the most important thing that you can do.
• If you are wondering whether or not you are interested in research, this is a perfect way to find out. One of the goals of the program is to help you define your career interests.

Who can I work for?

These members of the department are interested in having students this summer:

• Dr. Michael Reagan -- molecular biology, regulation of gene expression.
• Dr. David Mitchell -- biochemistry, structural biology, proteomics
• Dr. Chuck Rodell -- genetic, mutation rates
• Dr. Ellen Jensen -- microbiology
• Dr. Jim Poff -- dragonfly behavioral ecology

Application guidelines?

• Fill out and electronically submit application.
• Send an unofficial academic transcript (hard copy) to Dr. Marcus Webster, Department of Biology, CSB/SJU.

Deadline for application:

• February 23, 2001

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DR. MARCUS WEBSTER