About this opportunity

In this nine-week program, students will be matched with a faculty mentor in the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia and be integrated into a lab research team. Research in UGA's Genetics Department is vibrant and diverse - students can choose to work with a faculty mentor in areas related to molecular biology, functional genomics, biotechnology, developmental genetics, ecology, and/or evolution.Students will engage in an authentic research experience, from project design to data analysis and presentation. Our program also provides mentoring in professional development. The Genetics Department is committed cultivating a supportive environment to promote the success of all scholars and fostering the careers of developing scientists.