About this Paid Research Experience
Bellevue College seeks students interested in a paid DNA barcoding research experience. Selected students will gain experience identifying a research problem, assessing and following molecular biology protocols, recording data in a notebook, and analyzing genomics data using bioinformatics tools. Possible sample sources include the terrestrial and aquatic microbial communities found in soil and water, arthropod gut microbiomes, insect and other arthropod samples, and pollen. Students will also create academic research posters to present their work and participate in career exploration and professional development activities.
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Eligibility
- Must be a US Citizen or legal resident.
- Concurrent enrollment at Bellevue College.
- Prior or concurrent college-level biology coursework.
- Available for the entire duration of the program: 2 quarters, 2 hours/week for 7 weeks each quarter [Starting Winter Quarter 2027] in addition to 0.9 hours of professional development with career specialists each quarter. All sessions will be in-person and on campus. Selected students must also attend and present at a Making Learning Visible Symposium held at the end of each quarter.
- Priority will be given to undergraduate students with less than 2 quarters of research experience. Research experience is defined as formal internships, a paid position in an industrial and/or academic lab.
Application Components
- Provide current class schedule and/or transcript showing college-level biology coursework.
- Complete a four item questionnaire about your past research experience and what you hope to learn if you are selected.
Timeline
- Applications Open: October 12
- Applications Close: November 2
- Award decisions announced: End of November
The Application
Contact
Stacy Alvares, Faculty Lead (Life Sciences): stacy.alvares@bellevuecollege.edu OR Jason Fuller, Faculty Lead (Life Sciences): jason.fuller@bellevuecollege.edu for questions about the internship, eligibility, or application.
Alex Berger, Project Managing Lead (RISE Learning Institute): alex.berger@bellevuecollege.edu for technical or logistical questions about the application portal or RISE’s role.