Summer Program in Computational BiologyProgram Objectives High school students who reside in the Boston/Cambridge area are encouraged to apply to spend the summer of 2018 doing research in the Computational Biophysics Group, where they will:
Program Description Each student will have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project. By working closely with Dr. Stultz and other members of the group, each student will learn how to apply computational methods to better understand protein structure. In addition, students will learn basic experimental techniques. Each student’s course of study will be tailored to that student’s interests. Students are expected to work full-time in the lab for eight weeks in the summer of 2009. During this period, they will attend weekly group meetings in which they will learn about the research being done by other members of the lab. To culminate the internship, each student will give a 30 minute presentation on their work to the rest of the group. There is no fee to participate in the program. Application requirements Applications will be accepted from high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in learning about how we can use computational and experimental studies to investigate protein structure. In particular, underrepresented minorities and students from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Room and board are not provided, so applicants should live in the Boston/Cambridge area and be able to commute to the lab (which is located near the Kendall Square T-stop). Applicants should have demonstrated a passion for science by taking the most challenging science courses available to them, but previous research experience is not required. (We will teach you everything you need to know to work on your own independent project!) How to apply To apply to work in the Stultz Lab during the summer of 2009, please send the following items to veenav@mit.edu by April 31, 2009:
We will review each application soon after receiving it, and selected students will be invited to meet with Dr. Stultz to learn more about the program. Because students will be invited to participate in the program on a rolling basis, it is beneficial to apply early. For more information, or if you have any questions, please e-mail us at veenav@mit.edu. We look forward to hearing from you! |