Undergraduate Research Enrichment Program
Summer 2001 
Thursdays 
12 noon to 1 PM
HHMI Scholars, Peter White Fellows, and Science and Engineering Scholars
Wolf Hall 316C
(Bring your lunch)
 DATE
PROGRAM
June 7 Introduction to Research
Panel Discussion
Moderated by: Dr. David Usher, Dr. Cherie Dotson (NUCLEUS Coordinator), Dr. Donna Maslak (Post doctoral fellow), and Dr. Peter Gillies (duPont)
With HHMI Students: Suzanne Biehn, Justin DiAngelo, Jennifer Rutan, 
Michael Usher, and Laura Vella.
June 14 Lab Safety Session
Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety
Dr. David Usher (Department of Biological Sciences)
Dr. Harold White (Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry) 
[Mandatory for all new undergraduate researchers]
If you have questions about safety, contact Occupational Health and Safety
June 21 Interactive Demonstration:
"What Color is Egg White? An Introduction to Scientific Inquiry"
Dr. Harold White (Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry) 
June 28 Panel Discussion: 
"Preparing for Graduate and/or Professional School"
"Dealing with Gender Issues in Science Careers"
Dr. Cindy Farach-Carson (Dept. Biological Sciences) and
Dr. Roberta Colman (Dept. Chemistry and Biochemistry)
July 5 Group Discussion:
"When to say No - Ethical Issues in Research."
Dr. Harold White (Dept. Chemistry & Biochemistry) 
July 12 Group Discussion:
"Communication in Science - Conferences (Talks & Posters)"
Dr. David Usher (Department of Biological Sciences) and
Dr. Melinda Duncan (Dept. Biological Sciences)
July 19 "Publishing in Scientific Journals"
Dr. Daniel Simmons (Dept. Biological Sciences) and
Dr. Melinda Duncan (Dept. Biological Sciences)
July 26 Special Seminar, "Research Careers in Industrial Settings"
Dr. Peter Gillies, Director of Human Health Sciences at
DuPont Nutrition and Health.
August 2 "Paying for Science"
Dr. Daniel Carson (Chair, Dept. Biological Sciences) and 
Eric Kmiec Dept. Biological Sciences)
August 9 Life Science Summer Undergraduate Reseach Program
Student Talks and Posters Presentations
10 minute talks, 12 noon - 2 PM; 
Skylight of McKinly Lab, Food provided
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Program organized by David Usher, Department of Biological Sciences
Page last updated: 3 July 2001 by Hal White, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry