Other Criteria
Experience Required:
Must be enrolled in a degree program in basic engineering, or life sciences and planning on pursuing a career in the life sciences. Must be in good standing with a GPA equivalent to a "B" grade or higher and should have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework.
The participants will:
* Gain hands-on research experience and training with exposure to cutting-edge research.
* Experience what it is like to be a member of a research community working at the forefront of science, medicine and biotechnology.
* Have the opportunity to apply what was been learned in the classroom to understanding and solving actual research problems in the laboratory.
* Acquire a better understanding of the scientific process and the application of the knowledge gained from basic science research and state-of-the-art techniques to solve complex problems in biology and medicine.
* Improve their critical thinking skills, including learning how to evaluate scientific information, design experiments, formulate ideas and test hypotheses.
* Explore career opportunities in academia by experiencing the excitement, frustration, and challenges of scientific research and gain an insight into what a career in science entails.
* Prepare for future independent research projects and advanced research in graduate school.
