California Lutheran University, Bioengineering, Senior

Scripps College, Electric Engineering, Sophomore

Improving the Sensitivity of EXPAR based DNA Amplification

University of Tennessee at Martin, Electrical Engineering, Junior

Electronic DNA Detection on Semiconductors

Advisor: Professor Angelika Niemz

SoCal is great.  The weather is perfect even though they complain about it being to cold/hot.  I was able to see San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Mexico.  That's not bad for one trip.

Linfield College, Physics & Business Management, Junior

How do biotechnology clusters emerge and become sustainable? A sociometric theory of California biotechnology clusters

Advisor: Professor Stephen Casper

My research project was very interesting. I was able to study something that related to my studies at school, but took them beyond the classroom. Throughout this entire program, KGI has done an amazing job of helping us feel at home and a part of the KGI family.

University of Southern California, Biochemistry, Sophomore,

FIBR: Structure and Origins of Functional Modules

University of California Berkeley, Chemical Biology, Junior

Biochemical Pathway Evolution Using Artificial Organisms with Binary Genomes

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Chemical and Bimolecular, Junior

DNA Analysis Using Microfluidics and Electrowetting Techniques

Stanford University, Freshman

The Isolation and Differentiation of Cardiac Stem Cells

Advisor: Professor M. Ian Phillips

I was a little nervous at first because I've never worked in a lab setting before doing research. The people in my lab made it really easy by easing me in and helping me out, then gradually giving me the skills to work independently without their constant guidance. My advisor was a great resource and made me feel like I was an asset to the lab, and that my ideas were valuable.

Indiana University, cognitive Science, Junior

How to Make an Evolving Worm

University of Texas, Biomedical Engineering, Senior

Mutations, Parasites and Epistasis: Evolution of Sex in Digitals

University of Iowa, Biomedical Engineering, Freshman

Structural Determination of START in Arabidopsis Homeodomain Transcription Factors

Advisor: Professor Kathrin Schrick

My advisor was wonderful. She gave me encouragement, guidance, and patience while still allowing me to have independence in conducting this research. Everyone in the KGI family was very welcoming.

Grambling State University, Biology, Senior

Genomic Analysis of Yeast Meiosis-Sporulation

Advisor: Professor Animesh Ray

Coming from a small HBCU I haven't really had a chance to interact with a lot of bioinformatics or business- related courses or research. Through this REU program, I was given the opportunity to view fields outside my major concentration.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology, Applied Math, Junior

To Change or Not to Change: Tradeoffs in the Adaptation to Changing Environments

University of Texas - Austin, Computer Science, Senior

Biochemical Pathway Evolution Using Artificial Organisms with Binary Genomes

Arizona State University, Bioengineering, Sophomore

Analysis of Enzyme Kinetics in Hydrogel Protein Microarrays

Advisor: Professor Angelika Niemz

The entire program was just the most satisfying experiences. I learned how to used different lab equipment, different data analysis software, but most importantly I learned what research is all about. KGI has State-of-the-art lab facilities and the entire faculty and staff are very helpful and friendly.   

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Junior

Advisor: Professor Brian Aufderheide

I feel I got the most education from the company visits because I am looking to work, and possibly do research, directly in industry. It was  nice to get a first hand view of the facilities and working conditions at actual biotech companies that have been successful for the past few years.

Pomona College, Molecular Biology, Junior

Enhancing HIV protease solubility in E. coli

University of Chicago, Economics, Freshman

How do biotechnology clusters emerge and become sustainable? A sociometric theory of California biotechnology clusters

Advisor: Professor Stephen Casper

The advisors here really made an effort to make sure that our stay here was fun, as well as rewarding in terms of our academics and our future careers.  The parties were all fun and had good food--something any undergraduate definitely appreciates.

NC State University, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Senior

Functional Analysis of a Lipid/Sterol-Binding Domain in a Yeast Bioassay

Advisor: Professor Kathrin Schrick

I really liked working at KGI because the environment is so friendly.  It's so easy to approach your advisor to ask questions, and if they are unavailable or can't help, anybody you ask is willing to give their input.   

University of Georgia, Genetics and Political Sciences, Freshman

How do biotechnology clusters emerge and become sustainable? A sociometric theory of California biotechnology clusters

Kalamazoo College, Biology, Sophomore

Expression and secretion of phytase in Pichia pastoris: Approaches for increasing production and secretion