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UofM Research Opportunity

Here you will find University of Minnesota research opportunities for College of Biological Sciences undergraduate students.

Undergraduate Research Opportunity in the Sobeck Lab

The Sobeck laboratory aims at analyzing the roles of proteins called "tumor suppressors". These proteins play crucial roles in our cells to prevent cancer susceptibility by protecting our cells' chromosomes from accumulating damage. We are focused on the members of the so-called Fanconi Anemia (FA) pathway that are involved in a number of childhood cancers. Currently we have an exciting project that explores a new role for the FA pathway in telomere maintenance.

Undergraduate Research Opportunity in the Mathematical Ecology

Biological research is increasingly being driven by the need for a mathematical underpinning. In ecology, many questions involve study over large spatial and/or temporal scale, which can be challenging for financial and logistical reasons.

Mathematical and computational models provide a powerful complement to empirical approaches and can both increase understanding of complex ecological phenomena and inform decision-making.

Undergraduate Research Opportunity in the Titus Lab

The Titus Lab studies the structure and function of unconventional myosin motors and how they function in cells during cell migration, cell adhesion, development and filopodia formation. Students will learn a variety of lab techniques during the first semester and have the potential to work on an independent project after the first semester. Volunteer and directed research opportunities available. Undergraduate researchers are expected to work 6-8 hours per week.

Directed​ ​research​ ​opportunities​ ​in plant​ ​evolutionary​ ​ecology fall 2017

Interested in gaining research experience? Need directed research credits to graduate? Apply for a directed research position in the Moeller Lab!

Seeking​ ​directed​ ​research​ ​students​ ​to​ ​work​ ​8-10​ ​hours​ ​per​ ​week​ ​during​ ​Fall​ ​2017. The Moeller Lab seeks motivated undergraduate(s) for directed research position(s) for Fall 2017, potentially extending to Spring 2018. This position will involve training in multiple aspects of plant evolutionary ecology, with potential for independent student-led projects after the first semester.

Cotner Lab Hiring

The Cotner Lab is currently hiring undergraduates to join its research efforts. The lab focuses on bioliteracy from a range of perspectives, including STEM equity, active learning, teaching assistant (TA) training, and course-based research experiences (CUREs). If you're interested in applying, send Dr.

PBio 4994 Directed Research Spring 2017

Plants have an immune system to protect themselves from pathogens. Join in on this directed research opportunity in Dr. Fumi Katagiri's lab to discover plant genes that are important in immunity by exploring natural variation in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.

How does the project work?

This is a team research project. They are hoping to have 10 to 15 students working together.

How will students contribute?

Mayo Clinic Biomedical Ethics Research Program

The Mayo Clinic Biomedical Ethics Research Program is seeking applicants for the 2017 Summer Undergraduate Research Program. This 10-week program places each student with a faculty mentor to work on a novel research project in biomedical ethics.  In addition, students will participate in the biomedical ethics summer curriculum, which includes educational sessions on bioethics research methods and lunch meetings with members of the program faculty.  With appropriate permissions, students may be given the opportunity to shadow physicians or clinical ethics consultations. 

Plant Immunity Gene Discovery Directed Research

Do you want to research in biology, but can't commit to many hours? Consider doing directed research in plant immunity gene discovery with Dr. Fumi Katagiri this semester. In PBio 4994 Directed Research, you can earn two credits. You can help discover plant genes that are important in immunity by exploring natural variation in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. The team hopes to have 10 to 15 students working together.

Undergraduate Research Position in the Department of Pediatrics

Gain experience working in a pediatrics research lab this year! The Division of Blood and Marrow Transplantation has an open Undergraduate Research Assistant position for this fall and is looking for applicants to help with sample acquisition and fatty acid experiments. Students should be prepared to work 12-15 hours per week. Interested applicants should complete the application form.