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The Department of Computer Science &
Engineering at the University of Connecticut will host an
NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
program in Bio-Grid Computing. The initiatives aim at
advancing the application of modern computing infrastructure
and information technology to research and practice in various
life-science disciplines.
PROGRAM DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
| Dates: |
June 9 - August 1, 2008 |
| Stipend: |
$3,600 plus subsistence and travel
expenses |
| # Students: |
10 undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: |
Background in computing or biological
science and interest in both
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 16, 2008
PROJECTS INCLUDE
- Modern Information Infrastructure
- Protein Function Studies
- Genomic Knowledge Inference
- Study of Ethical and Legal Issues
- Case Studies: caBIG cabig.nci.nih.gov
and BIRN www.nbirn.net
- Bio-Grid Workshop Participation
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