We are seeking an undergraduate student to assist with filtering river water samples on a monthly basis, DNA extractions, data analyses, and general laboratory duties. This project will continue for 3 years so a freshman or sophomore student would be preferred....
The Summers research lab is always looking for motivated undergraduate students who are interested in performing research at the interface of engineering, microbiology, and biochemistry. Students will work on one of several projects related to genetic engineering of bacteria and yeast, including:
(1) Elucidation of how bacteria recognize and respond to caffeine in their environment
(2) Development of tools to engineer bacteria and yeast
(3) Engineering bacteria to create high-value chemicals
(4) Engineering yeast cells to produce high-value chemicals
Students should expect to spend 6-10 hours per week in the lab. A commitment of at least one academic year is requested, but ideally students will continue to perform research in the l...
