Research how gut bacteria shift risk-taking behaviors in a model organism.
Prerequisite:
Basic coursework and interest in biology, ability to stand for ~30 minutes at a time, ability to use hands to manipulate small objects, ability to use eyes to look through a microscope for ~30 minutes at a time, interest in developing public speaking skills, desire to work on a team with smart & empowered women in stem!
The selected intern must wear lab-appropriate clothing (closed-toed shoes, long pants/skirts for full coverage).
• Excitement to work independently & collaboratively with members of the lab.
• A desire to gain confidence in public speaking and competency in the English language
• Interest in biology and a growth mindset for difficult concepts (including reading scientific literature)
• Ability to physically maneuver a lab space: use two eyes in a microscope, stand for at least 30 minutes, manipulate small objects with two hands, ability to lift ~15 pounds.