Danforth Center
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center·Saint Louis, MO
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For ten weeks each summer, students in our Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) summer internship program are immersed in a rich research environment that lays the foundation for a career in plant science. Our REU program gives students experience with all aspects of modern scientific research, from design to experimentation to reporting. Faculty mentors and staff provide insight into the personal qualities that make a good researcher, the process and training involved in becoming a scientist, and the broader impact of scientific discovery. Throughout the internship, students will: Gain hands-on experience in the lab and learn the use of a variety of technologies for research. Work on a research project with their mentor. Attend workshops in the Center’s state-of-the-art core facilities, including Advanced Bioimaging Laboratory, Bellwether Phenotyping Facility, Data Science, Plant Growth Facility, Bioanalytical Chemistry Facility, and Plant Transformation Facility. Participate in career pathway discussions with experienced researchers and take field trips to local universities and industries with plant or life science focuses. Attend weekly seminars on issues related to biotechnology. These discussions are structured to give students insight into the social, political, and economic implications of current research—and to allow them to share their opinions, as well. At the end of the summer session, each intern will present a summary of his/her research before an audience of scientific peers. A brief written report is also required and students will be carefully guided through the process of preparation of the written report and oral presentation. The presentation and report are a vital part of the education of young scientists.
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Candidates for the program: Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate's degree. Students who are transferring from one institution to another (and have been accepted at the second institution) may participate. High school graduates who have not yet enrolled are not eligible. Students who have received their undergraduate degree (or will receive a degree before the program dates) and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible for the REU program. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.** NOTE: Due to grant restrictions, we are unable to fund interns who are not citizens or permanent residents. Should be majoring in a plant science, a life science field, or a related field and have relevant coursework. Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week for the entire ten-week term. Students who have already participated in the program are not eligible.
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