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UT Dallas Summer Biology Research Workshop 2024

Our Summer Biology Research Workshop (SBRW) allows rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders a unique opportunity to explore the various aspects of biological sciences through a 4 -week hands – on experience in cutting-edge research projects in the laboratories of the Department of Biological Sciences within the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas.

SBRW APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN AGAIN IN EARLY 2025! (pdf)

Program Highlights:

  • Participants will engage in a 4-week hands-on research experience in a laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences, UT Dallas.
  • Participate in team projects while collaborating with peers, graduate students and faculty.
  • Attend and participate in Departmental Seminars and Works in Progress presentations.
  • Research Presentation at the end of the program at the Summer Departmental Research Symposium.
  • 2 weeks Hands-On Training Component (July 8th -July 19th): Hands-on experience with the tools of the trade in a biology laboratory led by UTD teaching faculty and graduate students.
  • 2 weeks Research Component (July 22nd -August 2nd) – Discovery research project supervised by research faculty and mentored by graduate students.
Participant Eligibility
  • Texas Residents will be prioritized.
  • Must be above the age of 15 years at the time of registration (June 1, 2024). Rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders are welcome to apply.
  • Complete all requirements of the Office of the Program for Minors at UT Dallas.
  • 100% attendance during the 4 weeks of program participation.
  • Accepted participants will have to arrange for their HOUSING and TRANSPORTATION.
Research Participation
  • Participants will be matched to a research project based on their interest and availability.
  • Work as team members with their research group under the mentorship of their graduate mentor and faculty.
  • 20-25 hours of research involvement per week with the assigned research group and mentors.
  • Schedules will vary according to the specific research group and research project.
  • Participate in department research seminars and final research presentation at the end of the program.
Research Projects
  • Neuro-Immune interaction in Urinary Tract Infection using mouse models. (Dr. Dong Lab, Biology)
  • Computational analyses of proteins in motion. (Dr. Morcos Lab, Biology)
  • Generation of antibiotics from fermented food. (Dr. Palmer Lab, biology)
  • Understanding Staphylococcus infection using molecular and computational tools. (Dr. Dong Lab, Biology)
  • Environmental conditioning of E.coli (Dr. Boll Lab, Biology)
  • Molecular analyses of alcohol-induced Liver Damage. (Dr. Jia Lab, Biology)

Application and Enrollment Details:

  • MARCH 1-31: Submission of applications.
  • APRIL 30, 2024: Accepted participants will be notified and registration and payment links will be sent.
  • MAY 15, 2024: Registration Deadline
  • JULY 8TH, 2024: SRBW Begins
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