Summer Programs




			The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Summer Research Programs High School Summer Program High school students with an aptitude for science can apply now for the annual UTMB Summer Research Program. The program pays students minimum wage while they explore what it's like to be a professional scientist. The program includes actual experiments, weekly research seminars and field trips. Special consideration will be given to students from disadvantaged or minority groups. Students can pick up applications at the UTMB Office of Multicultural Affairs (ext. 20135) or at high school guidance counselors' offices in Galveston County or Clear Creek ISD. The program is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the American Chemical Society. The Summer Undergraduate Research Program The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is sponsored by the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and administered by the Graduate and Minority Recruitment Committees. The program is designed to provide a stimulating "hands on" experience in research for undergraduate students who are considering graduate education in biomedical sciences. Goals The primary goal of this program is to provide a group of college students who have demonstrated outstanding scientific aptitude and an interest in biomedical sciences the opportunity to experience research. The program is designed to increase the student's motivation to pursue a graduate degree leading to careers in biomedical research. Rationale Undergraduate students interested in biomedical sciences have many career options. This program is designed to provide them with the research experience to determine if they wish to pursue a career in biomedical research. The program is intended to help fill the national need for investigators from culturally diverse backgrounds capable of addressing new health problems as they arise. Program Description Under the guidance of a selected faculty member, the student will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills necessary to contribute to the research effort over the 10 week period, June through August. UTMB has 20 different departments offering research opportunities for students interested in biochemistry, immunology, physiology, virology, microbiology, genetics and pharmacology. A sample of the techniques a student might learn include maintaining cell cultures, electrophoresis, chromatography, immunoassays, animal surgery electrophysiology and neurochemical assays and protein and nucleic acid molecular biology. In addition, the students will attend various scientific seminars and journal clubs held during the summer. Finally, all participants will display the results of their research efforts at a poster session to be held at the end of the program. Eligible Students The program is offered to college students who are contemplating graduate studies in the biomedical sciences. Selection of the students will be based on the completed application, an unofficial transcript from the student's undergraduate institution(s), a nominating letter from the student's major advisor and recommendation from one other faculty member. Funding Funding includes a generous stipend. Students must pay their own travel expenses to and from Galveston, Texas. For submission of applications or more information contact: Ms. Lynn Davis, The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Suite 5.108 Administration Bldg., Mail Route 0132. The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 77555 0132. Telephone: (409)772 2665, or FAX: (409)747 0772, or Email gradsch@utmb.edu. Clinic Appointments: 409-772-7300 Academic Offices: 409-747-5700

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