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Welcome Summer Undergraduate Research Community,
Thank you for taking time to share information with us. We hope to see you at events throughout the summer sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Biology's Summer Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) . Spread the word to your friends also here this summer doing research or interested in life sciences research.
Happy summer!
Office of Undergraduate Biology
Q1.
First name
Q2.
Last name
Q3.
Full email address (netid@cornell.edu or other email address)
Q4.
Would you like to be added to the SILS 2018 mailing list?
Yes, I want to be notified of SILS events
No
Q5.
Do you have research experience?
Yes. If so, how many semesters?
No
Q15.
Tell us about your research this summer.
Which lab are you in?
Which department?
Are you part of a REU (LSAMP, MFF, MBG, etc) or other program (McNair, etc)?
Q6.
Have you completed Environmental Health and Safety lab safety training yet?
It is OK if you have not. You can do it online. Go to the EH&S website for more information.
Yes
No
Q13.
We try to accommodate a regular work schedule by offering our programs at the end of the day. Is this a convenient time for you? If not, please let us know what time would be better.
Yes
No
Other
Q7.
In years past, we have had a SILS Skills Night in which we demonstrate cutting edge lab techniques in a variety of fields (molecular, neurobiology, and others). Which skills are you interested in learning about this summer?
Software (e.g. R Stats )
Sequencing analysis
Creating research posters
Western blots
Electronic notebook
Software to track publications (RefWorks, Mendeley)
CRISPR technology
Other
Q8.
Select any of the scientific electronic databases you have used?
PubMed
Web of Science
Other. Please list below.
Q9.
What is your level of expertise in searching scientific databases?
Beginner
I feel I would like more experience.
I feel comfortable using scientific databases.
Q10.
What is your level of expertise in citation management software such as Refworks, Endnote or others?
Beginner
I would like more experience.
I feel comfortable using citation management software.
Q11.
In August, we will host the SILS VIII Undergraduate Research Symposium on campus. In previous years, we have had up to 70 students presenters! This is a great item for your resume or C.V and good experience for graduate or medical school. Would you like to present your summer research in a 10 minute talk? Look for a Call for Abstracts in mid-July.
Yes
Maybe
No
Q12.
Here is a list of past events sponsored by SILS in previous summers. Please check the ones you might be interested in attending this summer. We will ask you to pre-register as we get closer to events.
Ice Cream Social on on the Ag Quad at the end of the day to meet other undergraduate researchers
Ethics Symposium-June 12th, 9 am-12:15 pm (Certificate of Completion)
SILS Skills night
SILS Ted Talks/Movie night
Climate Change Night with presentation by leading Cornell faculty
MCAT/GRE question/answer session with Cornell alumni
Science Communication-How to get your point across effectively
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