Partnerships for Biological Sciences Education
at Iowa State University
2009 Internship Application
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Did
you love your high school biology course?
Do you want to learn more about a specific area in the biological
sciences?
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"The most rewarding thing was seeing and working with sequences, which were the tangible results of much of my work."
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Iowa State
University professors (mentors) are offering research internship
experiences in the biological sciences to high school
juniors and seniors beginning fall semester of 2009. Students will be
accepted into the program based on mentor availability and student
ability. All participants will attend a safety training session and
will be under supervision of trained personnel. Students will be
expected to work nine hours per week for the entire semester
(August 24 - December 11, 2009) and will receive two independent
research credits towards their high school transcript. Students will
be expected to submit a final report of their research experience to
their mentors and to their ELP instructor. Transportation to and
from the research lab on the ISU campus will be the student's
responsibility.
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Interested students should complete the application form and mail
by April 1, 2009 to:
Dr. Adah Leshem-Ackerman
Program Director
Plant Genomics Outreach / EEOB
353 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-1020
Phone: (515) 294-8453
Email: adah@iastate.edu
Students will be notified by US Postal mail by May 1, 2009 .
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Definitions
Biotechnology:
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"I learned that precision helps with lab results and that everything done is done for reasons that are overlooked sometimes. I understand more about transcription factors and how they play a key role in processes and diseases, such as cancer."
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The
simplest definition of biotechnology is "applied biology," the application of
biological knowledge and techniques to develop products. It may be
further defined as the use of living organisms to make a product or
run a process. By this definition, the classic techniques used for
plant and animal breeding,fermentation and enzyme purification
would be considered biotechnology. Some people use the term only to
refer to newer tools of genetic science. In this context,
biotechnology may be defined as the use of biotechnical methods to
modify the genetic materials of living cells so they will produce
new substances or perform new functions. Examples include
recombinant DNA technology, in which a copy of a piece of DNA
containing one or a few genes is transferred between organisms or "recombined" within an organism.
Genetics:
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I found it really rewarding to learn more in depth about the background processes of the whole DNA process. Also learning about the type of effect our work would have was also very good to know."
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The study of heredity and how
traits are passed on through generations.
This also includes molecular genetics, which is the branch of
genetics concerned with the structure and activity of genetic
material at the molecular level.
Ecology:
The study of the relationships
between living organisms and their environment. Ecology is the
scientific study of the processes influencing the distribution and
abundance of organisms, the interactions among organisms, and the
interactions between organisms and the transformation and flux of
energy and matter.
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"I learned different steps in research and how to use protocols developed for different techniques. I also learned how to make a poster and effectively present information to a group." |
Evolution:
Biological evolution is change
in the properties of populations of organisms that transcend the
lifetime of a single individual. The changes in populations that are
considered evolutionary are those that are inheritable via the
genetic material from one generation to the next. Biological
evolution may be slight or substantial; it embraces everything from
slight changes in the proportion of different alleles within a
population (such as those determining blood types) to the successive
alterations that led from the earliest protoorganism to snails,
bees, giraffes, and dandelions.
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"It's a great opportunity to join a motivated and driven team and grasp what everyone is trying to accomplish. The science applications are everywhere, and the experience can only deepen your understanding of biology and genetics." |
Bioinformatics:
The application of computer
technology to the management of biological information.
Specifically, it is thescience of developing computer databases and
algorithms to facilitate and expedite biological research,
particularly in genomics. This area of biology would be best suited
for students also interested in computer science.
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Websites
Download the Application Document here
Fill the form and email to adah@iastate.edu
You can also Print out the form and send it by regular mail to:
Dr. Adah Leshem-Ackerman
Program Director
Plant Genomics Outreach / EEOB
353 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-1020
If you have any question please feel free to contact Dr. Leshem-Ackerman
by:
Phone: (515) 294-8453
Email: adah@iastate.edu
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