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GenOM ALVA Summer Research

Congratulations to the twelve incoming freshmen chosen for GenOM ALVA 2013:

Ruweida Ahmed, Kentridge High School
Pelle Arthur, Juneau-Douglas High School
Esmeralda Bailon, Foster High School
Charles Crook, Emerald Ridge High School
Jerusalem Kifelew, Mountlake Terrace High School
Myesa Legendre-Fixx, Kamiak High School
Rafael Padilla, Ingraham High School
Jesus Peraza, Royal High School
Ruben Reyes, Quincy High School
Eduardo Rojas, Foster High School
Astrid Salgado, Mossyrock High School
Betelhem Yohannes, Shorecrest High School

Alliances for Learning and Vision for Underrepresented Americans (ALVA), is a program that targets underrepresented students in a variety of disciplines for summer internships. The GenOM ALVA program is for incoming freshmen who will be attending the University of Washington Seattle campus and are interested in science research, especially research in genetics and genomics.

This summer research program for incoming freshmen is a rare and wonderful opportunity for students to attain research experience at the University of Washington. Not only will this give you a head start in genomics studies, but you will also receive valuable research experience in an academic setting, where you will learn about the impact of this field in science and society.

During the first two weeks of the program, students participate in intensive lab and bioethics training. Through interactive learning, students learn pipette skills, DNA sequencing, biological processes, and a variety of other lab techniques as well as the fundamentals of bioethics. For the remainder of the program, students are paired with a mentor and conduct research. Students will also participate in a daily math course which extends the full length of the program, and a chemistry course which takes place during the last five weeks of the program. The purpose of these courses is to prepare students for their future academic careers in the STEM fields. Every other weekend will be free for students to visit home should they choose to.

Through the program, students obtain the following benefits:

• Having an undergraduate mentor
• Gaining first-hand, quality experiences in laboratories of established researchers
• Learning about the academic research setting
• Connecting with other students who are interested in the same subjects
• Establishing relationships that will be beneficial for your college experience
• Networking with faculty on the cutting edge of genomics
• Learning about the impact of this field on science and society
• Receiving academic training in both math and the life sciences
• Exploring the rapidly expanding field of genomics
• Gaining confidence and academic exposure which will allow for a successful transition into college

Here is an example of what a week in the life of a GenOM ALVA student looks like:

 

The application period for GenOM ALVA Summer 2013 is now closed.

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