LI-COR Biosciences Announces Student Award Program for Undergraduate Programs Using Its DNA Analysis Systems

Lincoln, Nebraska: LI-COR Biosciences is introducing a Genomics Education Poster Scholarship (GEPS) program for undergraduate students who are using a LI-COR DNA Analyzer as part of their college’s curriculum. “LI-COR has an ongoing commitment to support undergraduate training in molecular biology that emphasizes inquiry based learning,” says LI-COR Product Manager Jeff Harford. He adds that the program includes awards for both students and their academic institution. “Either an individual or team of students may submit a poster,” says Harford. “The poster must show how the LI-COR analysis system was used as part of the student’s work.”

LI-COR has an established history as an active partner working with colleges to help train and prepare undergraduate students for careers in science. This new program is in addition to the company’s Genomics Education Matching Funds program (GEMF), which is designed to help undergraduate colleges and high schools establish or enhance their programs in genomic studies by providing matching funds for acquisition of the company’s Model 4300 DNA Analysis System.

“We are constantly seeking innovative methods for teaching undergraduate molecular biology and related courses,” says Harford. “This new GEPS program is designed to encourage undergraduate students to communicate the results of their coursework.” Harford explains that poster presentations are an important element in the research process, especially as students’ progress to graduate work.

Plans for 2009 are pending, please contact:
Jackie Potts
GEPS Program Coordinator
LI-COR Biosciences
4647 Superior
Lincoln, NE 68504
877-564-4094
402-256-9422
jackie.potts@licor.com

Email Jackie for a complete GEPS information package.

Download a PowerPoint Template for GEPS posters.