University of Washington College of Engineering
GenOM Genomics Outreach for Minorities Project

   
 

Campus Programs for Undergraduates

The GenOM Project recognizes the rigors of preparing for a career in genomics research. For this reason, we have developed several campus programs for undergraduate students that foster academic development. Currently, we offer the following opportunities:

Advising, Course Clustering, and Course Add Codes

Undergraduate students receive academic advising for choosing suitable classes and professors. We can also ensure that you take classes with other underrepresented minority students involved in genomics. For some classes, we may be able to provide add codes for key courses. Please contact Lisa Peterson for more information.

Freshman Seminars

Offered in conjunction with the New Student Programs office, the freshman seminars encompass exciting and relevant topics in genomics. Previous seminars have included: Learning through Research and Biotechnology: Science and Ethics and Genes, Biology, and Society. These courses are open to all UW freshmen.

New seminars are currently being developed for the 2003-2004 academic year. Please revisit our web site for more information in fall 2003.

Tutoring for Life Science Courses

In co-sponsorship with the UW Biology Department's Howard Hughes Program and the Office of Minority Affairs (OMA), the GenOM Project funds a full-time life sciences tutor at the Instructional Center (IC). The tutor can offer help in biology, genetics, mircobiology, and zoology.

Brown Bag Research Seminars

The brown bag research seminars are offered bi-weekly and comprise science-based topics in genomics and life sciences. They also include professional development topics such as developing a research paper, submitting an abstract, designing a poster, and honing oral communication techniques. For further information, please see the seminar schedule.

Graduate Student Mentors

In fall 2003, we will launch our mentoring program for UW undergraduate students. Each student will be paired with a graduate student mentor, who will assist the student in weaving through the issues an undergraduate typically encounters.

Graduate School Applications

Through intensive one-on-one advising, students can receive assistance with identifying potential graduate schools, preparing their applications, obtaining advice on letters of reference, and editing their graduate school statements. We also can connect students with post-baccalaureate programs, such as the NIH Academy, which Ursula Lang will be participating in for the 2003-2004 academic year.