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Computational and Systems Biology Summer Institute (CSBSI) at Iowa State University is jointly supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The purpose of this program is to provide undergraduate and graduate students majoring in sciences and engineering with an introduction to integrated biology and Systems Biology. No prior experience in these fields is required.

The CSBSI program consists of two parts: a 2-week Short Course in Computational and Systems Biology and a 6-week Summer Internship.

1. Short Course in Computational and Systems Biology, June 8 - June 20, 2008
This intensive instructional course will review fundamental methods in computational and systems biology, describe applications to prominent research problems, and discuss recent accomplishments in genomics, genome informatics and systems biology. The course will consist of lectures by internationally renowned faculty, instruction in computer programming for bioinformatics, and computer laboratory sessions devoted to practical applications of the lecture materials. The Short Course will be attended by the CSBSI Fellows, and will have open enrollment for additional participants of all ranks from academia and industry on a fee basis until the course is full.

2. Summer Internship, June 23 - August 1, 2008
The CSBSI Fellows will work on individual research projects with ISU faculty and their groups. During this period, the students will also attend seminars by invited speakers and prepare their own final project presentations. Added sessions on professional development will include: "how to apply to a graduate school", "how to prepare a CV", bioethics, and other career considerations.

The ISU-CSBSI will award up to 12 studentships to CSBSI Fellows. Each studentship will cover a $4,000 stipend over the entire 8 weeks as well as costs of travel and living. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergraduate students must have completed their sophomore year and graduate students must be within the first two year of entry into their graduate education program. An undergraduate student is a student enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate degree.  Students who have received associates degree and are transferring from one institution to another but are enrolled at either institution during the intervening summer are eligible to participate. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Successful applicants need to demonstrate a strong interest in a career path in bioinformatics at the graduate level and beyond. To guarantee consideration, applications must be received by April 7, 2008.

E-mail: mjmccunn@iastate.edu
URL: http://www.bioinformatics.iastate.edu/BBSI/

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