Work One-on-One with a Research Mentor
- Personalized Guidance: Receive tailored advice and support specific to your research goals and challenges.
- Deeper Learning: Gain a more comprehensive understanding of research methodologies through direct interaction and feedback.
- Enhanced Skill Development: Build critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills with focused, hands-on mentoring.
- Each live session will be 75-90 minutes, held virtually via Zoom.
- Open to middle school through college. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn and commit the time necessary.
- Students work with their research mentor to select a research topic of interest.
- Clear deliverables: research publication, poster presentation, and certificate of completion.
- Research publication – Each student will receive a unique URL for their indexed research report. This ensures easy access, enhances visibility, and allows their work to be shared and cited within the academic community.
One-on-One Bioinformatics Research with Dr. Jedy
- Research Topic: The one-on-one nature of this program allows for the customization of a student’s research interest for a particular human disease, microorganism, or plant focus while incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Potential topics include:
○ Microbial AI and ML Bioinformatics
○ Medical AI and ML Bioinformatics
○ Plant Biology AI and ML Bioinformatics
With Dr. Jedy’s one-on-one guidance, students will prepare their research for a science fair or conference, tailoring it to meet the specific requirements. The deliverables for this program include:
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- Published Research Paper: Students will finalize their research for publication. Each student will receive a personalized URL for their indexed research report, ensuring easy sharing, increased visibility, and accessibility within the academic community.
- Poster Presentation: Students will enhance their presentation skills by designing a poster and presenting it at a symposium to their peers.
- Science Fair/Conference Submission: With personalized mentoring, students will refine their projects to meet the specifications of their chosen science fair or conference. Students can either select a science fair of their choosing or collaborate with their mentor to identify a suitable science fair or conference for presenting their work.
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- 15 sessions – meeting 2 – 4x a month, approx. 75-90 mins each
- Dates & Times: Scheduled with your mentor
Sessions Overview
Part I – Sessions 1 – 10:
- Overview of AI and ML applications in Bioinformatics
- Research formats and critical review of Bioinformatics scientific literature
- The Central Dogma and utilizing GEO2R tools and databases in Bioinformatics research
- Data collection and analysis using Bioinformatics tools and databases
- Writing a manuscript and designing a scientific poster
Part II – Sessions 11 – 14:
- Identifying science fairs that match your research background
- Creating clear and compelling content tailored for a science fair or conference
- Designing and formatting posters specifically for your chosen science fair or conference
Part III – Session 15:
- This session will be dedicated to addressing student requests for letters of recommendation from their research mentor.
Why You’ll Love This Research Experience:
Collaborate closely with a research professor to create a tailored research experience, resulting in a publication under your name. You will explore cutting-edge topics in Bioinformatics, focusing on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the field. Through hands-on learning, you’ll engage in data analysis and familiarize yourself with essential Bioinformatics tools such as Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO2R), SR Plot, ShinyGo, and DAVID, as well as databases like KEGG and GO. By the end of this experience, you will have developed a robust skill set in data analysis and bioinformatics.
This course is tailored to accommodate various skill levels and is suitable for beginners. No programming experience is needed, as the focus will be on no-code tools for AI and ML.
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Investment: $7900
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Science Fair Project Collaboration with Dr. Jedy
- Research Topic: This course is designed for students who have previously completed a Rising Researchers camp or conducted their own independent research. It is ideal for those ready to take their research to the next level by preparing it for a science fair or conference presentation. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, students will learn how to identify and select science fairs and conferences that align with their research experience, design a suitable research poster presentation, and effectively communicate their research and findings through poster presentations at science fairs and conferences.
- 6 sessions – approx. 75-90 mins each
- Dates & Times: Scheduled with your mentor
Why You’ll Love This Research Experience:
Working one-on-one with a research professor on a science fair project or conference presentation offers personalized guidance tailored to the student’s specific interests and learning style. It allows for deeper exploration of complex topics, as the mentor can provide targeted feedback and expert advice throughout the process. This close collaboration helps students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a stronger understanding of scientific principles. Additionally, mentorship enhances time management and project organization, ensuring a more successful and well-executed final presentation.
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Investment: $2900
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Meet your Mentor – Dr. Jedy C
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Plant Biology Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst
MSc., Biology, East Tennessee State University
BSc., Microbiology, University of Zambia
BACKGROUND
Dr. Jedy C is a Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst where she received her doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department and Plant Biology Program. Her doctoral research used CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology, Bioinformatics, and Microbiology techniques to understand how beneficial interactions between bacteria and plants contribute to healthy and sustainable food.
Jedy has mentored and taught Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, and laboratory research to undergraduate and pre-college high school students interested in STEM and medical school. Her mentees are from diverse ethnic, cultural, social, and educational backgrounds. She strives to create an open, inclusive, and equal environment in which every student has the opportunity to flourish and succeed.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
- Genetics and Bioinformatics
- Microbiology/bacteria-plant Interactions
- STEM Education
