Students went to several different places today...
- Went to the GRB to discuss cloning with Dr. Shamoo: perceptions, ethics, science behind it
- Next to Ryon computer lab to work on college essays with Dr. Messmer
- GRB again to have lunch with mentors
- Then the Houston Museum of Natural Science and given presentations by the EcoTeens
- Finally ended up at the BRC, Keck, Bio, or Ryon lab to work with mentors in laboratory
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June 23rd - Chromatography-Chemistry-Brain Lab
Students had another full day
- Started off with a chromatography lab both using paper and T-shirts
- Went on to Dr. McHale's Magic Chemistry Show
- Then traveled to Baylor College of Medicine to go to gross anatomy lab to discuss different parts of the brain
- Then returned to Rice for a discussion of robotics at Dr. O'Malley's lab
- Started off with a chromatography lab both using paper and T-shirts
- Went on to Dr. McHale's Magic Chemistry Show
- Then traveled to Baylor College of Medicine to go to gross anatomy lab to discuss different parts of the brain
- Then returned to Rice for a discussion of robotics at Dr. O'Malley's lab
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
June 22nd - Hypothesis, DNA & Microscopy
Another full day
- Students started off the day with formulating and testing hypotheses activity
- Then continued with analysis of college essays with Dr. Messmer
- Finished off the DNA activity with Dr. Beason by running an electrophoresis of their DNA sample in a gel
- After lunch, the students attended a presentation by Dr. West in which she discussed the difference between science and engineering along with the current research in her lab
- Students ended the day in the Rudgers lab where Marcus and Liz discussed their research involving plants.
- Students started off the day with formulating and testing hypotheses activity
- Then continued with analysis of college essays with Dr. Messmer
- Finished off the DNA activity with Dr. Beason by running an electrophoresis of their DNA sample in a gel
- After lunch, the students attended a presentation by Dr. West in which she discussed the difference between science and engineering along with the current research in her lab
- Students ended the day in the Rudgers lab where Marcus and Liz discussed their research involving plants.
Monday, June 21, 2010
June 21st - IBB Summer Camp
1st day of IBB Summer camp started with a breakfast
Lots of activities planned for today
- Students met mentors at the Welcome breakfast and discussed the mentors' path to college and their experiences
- Students attended a Communications workshop with Dr. Messmer to discuss college essays
- Students went through an admissions info session and then went on a campus tour
- Students had lunch with Dr. Forman, Dean of Undergrads, to discuss college life
- Students attended a DNA demo in which they collected plasmid DNA
- Students met with mentors to go to their labs
Thursday, June 17, 2010
June 17th - Physiology, Physics & Presentations
Final day of activities for SAST students
Farewell Dinner and Presentations
- Dropped off USB drives with presentations so their posters could be printed.
- Final communications workshop with Dr. Messmer. Peer reviewing of drafts and discussion activities.
- Physiology demo with Dr. Renata Ramos. Students looked at heart rates and reflexes using sensors and software.
- LOTS of physics demos by Dr. Barry Dunning. Examples of physics concepts covered in freshman physics by way of some great demos.
- Farewell dinner and Poster presentations.
Pictures of students in their labs
Dinner and Poster Presenations
Students in their labs
Farewell Dinner and Presentations
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
June 16th - Communications, DNA & MD Anderson
- Students continued work on their college essays. Will finish up tomorrow with peer review along with a review by Dr. Messmer.
- Students visited with Dr. Beason again but this time they made their own gels with they used on their digested protein to run electrophoresis and examine under UV.
- Students went on a tour of MD Anderson and were given a little history along with presentations on radiation therapy and on confocal microscope used in Oncology lab.
- Students visited with Dr. Beason again but this time they made their own gels with they used on their digested protein to run electrophoresis and examine under UV.
- Students went on a tour of MD Anderson and were given a little history along with presentations on radiation therapy and on confocal microscope used in Oncology lab.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June 15th - Robotics, Microscopy and Lab
- Students attended a presentation by Dr. O'Malley on mechanical engineering and robotics at Keck Hall. The students saw several demos at the Ryon lab.
- Students attended a microscopy demo presented by Dr. Caprette and then used the microscopes on several samples (look at pics and videos)
- Students then went to their mentor's lab. Students gathering final data to work on their posters.
Monday, June 14, 2010
June 14th - Communications, DNA & Museum
- Students went to Ryon lab to work on thesis statement in the computer lab. Students will continue work on Wednesday.
- Students listened to Dr. Beason's discussion of DNA and then went to the lab to perform a plasmid DNA isolation.
- Students went to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and were given a tour by Ecoteen group.
- Students finished up the day at their mentor's lab.
- Students listened to Dr. Beason's discussion of DNA and then went to the lab to perform a plasmid DNA isolation.
- Students went to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and were given a tour by Ecoteen group.
- Students finished up the day at their mentor's lab.
Friday, June 11, 2010
June 11th - Circuits, Hypothesis & Chromatography
- Students started at the engineering kitchen, OEDK, with Dr. Oden. The students made a phone using circuits and were helped along by Matt, Carlos and Michael.
- After lunch, students did a hands on activity for formulating and testing hypotheses. Based on the picture they had quite a bit of fun (a little warning, there are quite a few pics today)
- Students performed two chromatography experiments which were explained by Dr. Amy Vollmer from Swarthmore College.
- Afterwards, students went to their individual labs to work on their research. They will be presenting their results in a poster session next Thursday.
- The day ended with a pool party provided by IBB at the Rice Rec. Center pool. Lots of thanks to IBB for this treat!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
June 10th - Group Picture, Endophytes & Poster
- Students started off the day by taking their group photo for this year's program
- Students had a quick look at the ceiling at Duncan Hall. Something about the nothing and the un-nothing coming to form everything (or something like that)
- Students went to the biological building to discuss endophytes. The presentation was provided by Jeff and Jennifer. Darren also shared his undergraduate work.
- During lunch, the students were able to have a sit down talk with their mentors. Students enjoyed this quite a bit.
- Students walked over to the BRC for a presentation by Dr. Kalovidouris. She showed them different ways to set up their scientific poster and some key elements that should be included.
- Last thing on the agenda... Go meet their mentors and work in the lab :-)
- Students had a quick look at the ceiling at Duncan Hall. Something about the nothing and the un-nothing coming to form everything (or something like that)
- Students went to the biological building to discuss endophytes. The presentation was provided by Jeff and Jennifer. Darren also shared his undergraduate work.
- During lunch, the students were able to have a sit down talk with their mentors. Students enjoyed this quite a bit.
- Students walked over to the BRC for a presentation by Dr. Kalovidouris. She showed them different ways to set up their scientific poster and some key elements that should be included.
- Last thing on the agenda... Go meet their mentors and work in the lab :-)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
June 9th - Communications, Chemistry and Brains
- Students started off the day analyzing some essays with Dr. Messmer in preparation for writing their essays next week
- Students attended Dr. McHale's Chemistry Magic Show. They saw a thermite reaction, magnesium reacting with dry ice, exploding balloons, and had fun with liquid nitrogen.
- Students participated in Dr. Basinger's Brain lab at the gross anatomy lab at Baylor College of Medicine
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
June 8th - Presentations and Safety
Students attended several presentations:
- The day started with the Communications workshop provided by Dr. David Messmer. He discussed the relevant items that should be part of the college essays students will prepare.
- Secondly, the students attended an admissions info session presented by Brandon Mack. He showed the different aspects of Rice University along with the requirements needed to apply and financial aspects for attending Rice.
- Due to inclement weather, the students were taken on a Virtual tour of Rice University. The guides were Allison and Mike and they provided the students with a plethora of information.
- During lunch, Dr. Forman, Dean of Undergrads, provided more information about the requirements for Rice University, the culture of Rice, and the expectations. Dr. Forman answered all types of student questions from financial aspects to types of majors.
- After lunch, students attended a safety training, a requirement since they will be working in the lab.
- Final presentation was by Dr. West. She discussed the differences between science and engineering and discussed the current medical applications of scientific research.
- The day started with the Communications workshop provided by Dr. David Messmer. He discussed the relevant items that should be part of the college essays students will prepare.
- Secondly, the students attended an admissions info session presented by Brandon Mack. He showed the different aspects of Rice University along with the requirements needed to apply and financial aspects for attending Rice.
- Due to inclement weather, the students were taken on a Virtual tour of Rice University. The guides were Allison and Mike and they provided the students with a plethora of information.
- During lunch, Dr. Forman, Dean of Undergrads, provided more information about the requirements for Rice University, the culture of Rice, and the expectations. Dr. Forman answered all types of student questions from financial aspects to types of majors.
- After lunch, students attended a safety training, a requirement since they will be working in the lab.
- Final presentation was by Dr. West. She discussed the differences between science and engineering and discussed the current medical applications of scientific research.
Monday, June 7, 2010
SAST Welcome Dinner
Dr. Yousif Shamoo and Dr. Stacey Kalovidouris welcomed the SAST students to the IBB Summer program. The students were provided with reasons for the program and discussed the upcoming activities for the week. Students were seated with their mentors so they had a chance to interact. The mentors discussed their college experiences with the students during a nice dinner. The students then shared some of those experiences with everyone else in the room.
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