Biology

Summer 2018 Research Opportunity

Research Minicourse in Cell/Molecular Biology, Physiology,and Advanced Imaging
 

Dates/When:
June 18–29, 2018 • M–F 3:00–6:00pm
 

Criteria:

Open to HS seniors planning to attend CSI for the Fall 2018 semester who meet the following minimum academic standards: 92.00 GPA (unweighted), 600 Math SAT, high school AP Biology or AP Chemistry.
 

Size of Program:

- 24 seats available.
- Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Students who attend a Biology/MDT Infosession and Lab Tour will be given special consideration.
 

What You Will Learn: 

This unique pre-college summer research program provides students with the rare opportunity to learn about pre-medical education and explore different aspects of life as a researcher. Students will learn the newest developments in molecular cell biology, microscopy, human anatomy and medical terminology, as well as physiological mechanisms at the molecular and cellular level. Practical activities include: preparing plasmid DNA, introducing the DNA into eukaryotic cells and analyzing expression via confocal microscopy and immunostaining on the cells. In addition, students will perform frog dissection and use the Biopac Student Lab system to record data from their own bodies, animals and prepared tissue samples. Tutorials will accompany the laboratory activities. Students will be guided and mentored by faculty, students and health care alumni.
 

Credit:

Students will receive a Certificate of Completion and 30 hours of research lab participation.
 

Cost:
Faculty, students and health care alumni are generously volunteering their time in order to offer this course free of charge to selected applicants.
 

How to Apply: 

Please submit the application​ form by May 1.
 

Questions:

For additional information, please email Prof. Grozdena Yilmaz: Grozdena.Yilmaz@csi.cuny.edu.