The NSF-CREST Center for Cellular and Biomolecular Machines (CCBM) at the University of California, Merced will again host and lead summer modules related to center research areas.
http://ccbm.ucmerced.eduThese modules are sponsored by the center with no cost to UC Merced students and CCBM affiliates. Space is limited.
CCBM Scholars/Fellows: Please register by May 15, 2019 for first priority placement; applications will remain open after this date on a rolling basis for UC Merced students and CCBM affiliates as space permits.
Scientific Computing, led by Prof. Michael Colvin and Dr. David Quint
June 10-14 & June 17-21
9:00 am-12:30 pm, M-F
Location: SE1, 138
The computation and scientific modeling summer module (4 hrs/day) is geared toward students (up to 20) who have relatively little programming experience or students/researchers that need a refresher. The focus of this module will be to expose research students to several languages and tools widely used in today's computational science fields, including Python (jupyter/anaconda), R, Linux, Bash, Sublime text, and Git. We will present both basic and advanced topics in these languages and environments, which should assist students to start programming with their own research in mind. The workshop will be organized around several team-based projects related to simulation, statistical modeling and data/image analysis. No personal computer or prerequisites needed.
Imaging/Spectroscopy, led by Dr. Mourad Sadqi
July 1-5 (no class on July 4/University Holiday) & July 8-12
10:00 am-5:00 pm (lunch will be 11:30 am-12:30 pm), M-F
The Imaging/Spectroscopy summer module (6 hours/day) aims to introduce students (up to 8) to the required knowledge and practical hands-on skills necessary for preparatory and analytical research with biomolecular techniques in a laboratory setting. Students will perform recombinant protein expression, protein purification and analysis of proteins with modern spectroscopic methods in biophysics. The theory and application of the following techniques will be covered: UV-visible absorbance spectroscopy, circular dichroism, fluorescence, optical tweezers, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy. At the conclusion of the module, students will have a good understanding of how these methods are used to study the structure of biomolecules. Participants are required to attend the full duration of the summer module. No prerequisites required.
Nanofabrication, led by Dr. Anand Gadre
July 15-19 & July 22-26
10:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (lunch will be 12:00-1:00 pm), M-F
During the 2 weeks SCIF lab session/workshop (4 hrs/day), selected (up to 8) graduate students will acquire skills and hands on training focused on micro/nanofabrication processing as well as cell/tissue culture techniques. In particular, students will be assigned to work and trainings on a set of equipment related to soft photolithography, microfluidics, electrospinning, imaging techniques as well as will work in a BioSafety Level 1 & 2 certified areas for cell culture experiments. During the first two days, equipment specific training will be completed and the students will then be (until the end of second training week) supplemented with various trial experiments and virtual demonstrations to introduce the concepts of nanotechnology and cell/tissue culture work. In addition, these students will independently follow their respective experiment timelines under the supervision of SCIF staff. No prerequisites needed.
The CCBM Executive Committee and summer modules instructors will consider center role and affiliation, relevance to CCBM research or related research, potential for benefit from the training, and equity when making offers for the spots in the summer modules. Note that spots will be awarded on a competitive basis, and we cannot guarantee placement. By registering for a module, you confirm that you are prepared to participate in the entire duration of the module if accepted.
Contact Carrie Kouadio, CCBM Executive Director, (
ckouadio@ucmerced.edu) or the module instructors if you have questions. Please note that you will receive a copy of the form results after you submit.
http://ccbm.ucmerced.edu