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UCLA B.I.G Summer
UCLA B.I.G Summer

CSE students are invited to UCLA Bruins-In-Genomics Summer Undergraduate Research Program by Feb. 4.

B.I.G. Summer is an 8-week full-time immersion program for undergraduates interested in learning how to read and analyze genes and genomes. Through this program students will have the opportunity to experience graduate-level coursework, and learn the latest cutting-edge research, tools and methods used by leading scientists to solve real-world problems.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING
· Skills-building workshops
· Research lunch talks
· Faculty-led journal clubs

HANDS-ON TRAINING
· Original research projects
· Weekly lab meetings
· Scientific poster session

CAREER BUILDING
· Individual Development
· Plans GRE prep courses
· Social activities with faculty

B.I.G. Summer experiences show students what a science career can look like. Students apply what they’ve learned to an original research project in a laboratory, guided by UCLA faculty mentors. Students learn how to be a scientist in lab meetings, journal clubs, and our final poster and award session.

Areas of research include:
• Biomedical Genetics and Genomics
• Neurogenetics
• Cancer genetics
• Population Genetics
• Microbiome analysis
• Immunology
• Host pathogen interactions
• Ecosystem modeling

UCLA QCB seeks exceptional students who will contribute to campus diversity. Women,
minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Also available:
· $1000-$4000 stipend and support for select students
· On-campus housing including breakfast
· Ample opportunities to meet UCLA faculty, postdocs, and grad students

https://qcb.ucla.edu/big-summer/