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This program provides a unique opportunity for those selected to work closely with researchers in a world-class research institute, gaining hands-on experience with actual, current research projects. The goal of the program is to provide lab experiences to students interested in research to improve human health or the health of the planet. As an interdisciplinary institute, Biodesign includes researchers from the biosciences (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.), engineering, and advanced computing. The program encourages students to become better thinkers and problem solvers. Students must commit to a minimum 20 volunteer hours per week during the 6 week program plus a full day of final project presentations, although actual hours may vary. Every student will receive a minimum of 90 volunteer hours in the Institute. A stipend (pay) for participating may be available, depending on funding, but is unknown at this time. Volunteer hours must be completed on Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Applications will be online in mid-late January. The program dates have not been determined, but will begin sometime in June and will run six weeks.
Arizona State Univeristy scientist N.J. Tao and his colleagues at the Biodesign Institute have hit on a new, versatile method to significantly improve the detection of trace chemicals important in such areas as national security, human health and the environment.
"MicroThermoFluidics for Personal Ultrafine-Particle Exposure Sensor"
“Computer Image Analysis for Medical Applications and for Life Sciences Research”
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