TY - GEN
T1 - Interdisciplinary training in cellular engineering at UMass Amherst
T2 - IEEE 35th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2009
AU - Roberts, Susan C.
AU - Passonno, Shana D.
AU - Bhatia, Surita R.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - The goals of the REU on Cellular Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are to engage undergraduate students in cross-disciplinary research at the interface of life sciences and engineering/physical sciences and to increase the number and diversity of domestic students pursuing advanced degrees and careers in bioengineering and related fields. Our program distinguishes itself through a high level of faculty and institutional commitment to undergraduate research, larger scale collaborative research activities, and dedication to underrepresented populations. Unique aspects include: (i) a campus-wide "REU network" and collaboration with NEAGEP to promote recruiting of underrepresented students; (ii) close interactions between participants, graduate students, and faculty other than mentors through regular research seminars; (iii) a Professional Development seminar that includes training in interdisciplinary team-building, ethics, mentoring, and career skills; and (iv) promotion of relationships between REU and graduate students through interactions with the ICE IGERT and CBI programs. To date, 21 students have participated, including 12 from underrepresented groups (57%): 9 women (43%), 4 minorities (19%) and one disabled student (4.8%). Nine participants were eligible to enter graduate school in Fall 2008, and of these seven (77%) are in PhD programs related to cellular engineering, including two women and one disabled student.
AB - The goals of the REU on Cellular Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are to engage undergraduate students in cross-disciplinary research at the interface of life sciences and engineering/physical sciences and to increase the number and diversity of domestic students pursuing advanced degrees and careers in bioengineering and related fields. Our program distinguishes itself through a high level of faculty and institutional commitment to undergraduate research, larger scale collaborative research activities, and dedication to underrepresented populations. Unique aspects include: (i) a campus-wide "REU network" and collaboration with NEAGEP to promote recruiting of underrepresented students; (ii) close interactions between participants, graduate students, and faculty other than mentors through regular research seminars; (iii) a Professional Development seminar that includes training in interdisciplinary team-building, ethics, mentoring, and career skills; and (iv) promotion of relationships between REU and graduate students through interactions with the ICE IGERT and CBI programs. To date, 21 students have participated, including 12 from underrepresented groups (57%): 9 women (43%), 4 minorities (19%) and one disabled student (4.8%). Nine participants were eligible to enter graduate school in Fall 2008, and of these seven (77%) are in PhD programs related to cellular engineering, including two women and one disabled student.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/70349155539
U2 - 10.1109/NEBC.2009.4967684
DO - 10.1109/NEBC.2009.4967684
M3 - Conference contribution
SN - 9781424443628
T3 - Proceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
BT - NEBEC 2009 - Proceedings of the IEEE 35th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Y2 - 3 April 2009 through 5 April 2009
ER -