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Casper College - Top
Dr. John Chase
jchase@caspercollege.edu
307-268-2898

CC-UW/CC INBRE Website

Casper College Website

Project description:

Casper College and the University of Wyoming/ Casper College Center are continuing the fellowship program initiated under the original BRIN Community College Grant Program under the leadership of Drs. John Chase (Casper College) and Scott Seville (UW/CC). Seville’s group continued investigations on the taxonomy and systematics of intestinal protozoan parasites in wild hosts using traditional microscopy and morphologic approaches. In addition, after receiving training in New Mexico, Seville et al. are now adding molecular methodologies to traditional microscopy approaches. Chase and students have continued their work using ecology based approaches for identifying bacteriophages in various samples (hot springs and fresh water). Identification and characterization are being accomplished through molecular methods including: nucleic acid determination and isolation; PCR; genomic DNA shot gun cloning and sequence analysis. To date, we have generated genomic libraries and will have started sequencing over 20 samples. Further genomic analysis of those sequences is starting to gear-up as well. Chase et al. are also describing the parameters of host virus recombination, using a T4 bacteriophage and E.coli model system. Recombination events are screened using Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) as a marker. E.coli recA mutants have been utilized to show host contribution to recombination. To date, they have been able to show how that recA significantly contributes to recombination events between bacterial plasmids and bacteriophage virus genomes. Last, Chase et al. are utilizing unique T4-like bacteriophages, which have been isolated in my lab, as phage display (protein display) systems. To date a unique T4-like bacteriophage has been developed into a display tool. The parameters of this system are currently being characterized and quantified by displaying GFP.

Central Wyoming College - Top
Tara Womack, MS
Instructor of Biology
twomack@cwc.edu

Central Wyoming College Website

Project description:

Central Wyoming College in Riverton, WY has established a fellowship program whereby undergraduate students submit proposals to participate in biomedical research. The research can be an experiment conducted in the laboratory setting or literature research. The fellows receive a semester stipend while at CWC. Those students continuing on to UW may have their stipend renewed if they continue to participate in biomedical research. Four faculty members are serving as mentors. To support the proposed projects and upgrade the science laboratories, we have purchased new equipment and supplies.

Northwest College - Top
Dr. Elise Kimble
Assistant Professor, Biological Science
Elise.Kimble@northwestcollege.edu

Northwest College

Project description:

The Northwest Community College (NWCC) in Powell, WY INBRE program provides financial support for stipends, equipment, supplies and travel for students and NWCC faculty engaged in biomedically-related research. Students are given the opportunity to gain laboratory experience by working on projects which incorporate techniques and concepts common in biomedical research, such as imaging/microscopy, molecular biology, microbiology, BLAST searches, data organization and analysis, and presentation and discussion of results within a small research group. Students are selected based on academic background and recommendation by faculty members.


Sheridan College - Top
Ardath Lunbeck
alunbeck@sheridan.edu
307-674-6446, ext. 3108

Rob Milne
rmilne@sheridan.edu

Ami Erickson- Gillette Campus
amie@sheridan.edu

307-686-0254, ext. 1112

Sheridan College Website
<br style='FONT-WEIGHT: bold"/>Project description:

Sheridan College (Sheridan and Gillette, WY campuses) has developed a program that provides financial support for stipends, equipment, supplies, and travel for students and Sheridan College faculty engaged in biomedically-related research. Students are given the opportunity to gain laboratory experience by working on one of several projects which incorporate typical biomedical techniques, including procedures such as DNA/protein gel electrophoresis, PCR, microscopy, bioinformatics, chromatograpy, purification and characterization of proteins and proper data analysis. The aim of the program is to build laboratory skills and provide research opportunities for students and faculty, in addition to providing student assistance for outreach activities through the INBRE Community College Undergraduate Fellowships at the University of Wyoming. The overall intent is to increase student awareness of career opportunities for those with science and technology skills, especially in the field of biomedical science.



UW/Casper College Center - Top
Dr. Scott Seville
Associate Professor of Zoology and Physiology
University of Wyoming/Casper College Center
sseville@uwyo.edu
307-268-2543

Seville Lab Website

UW/CC Website
<br style='FONT-WEIGHT: bold"/>Project description:

Casper College and the University of Wyoming/ Casper College Center are continuing the fellowship program initiated under the original BRIN Community College Grant Program under the leadership of Drs. John Chase (Casper College) and Scott Seville (UW/CC). Seville’s group continues investigations on the taxonomy and systematics of intestinal protozoan parasites in wild hosts using traditional microscopy and morphologic approaches. In addition, after receiving training in New Mexico, Seville et al. are now adding molecular methodologies to traditional microscopy approaches. Chase and students have continued their work using ecology based approaches for identifying bacteriophages in various samples (hot springs and fresh water). Identification and characterization are being accomplished through molecular methods including: nucleic acid determination and isolation; PCR; genomic DNA shot gun cloning and sequence analysis. To date, we have generated genomic libraries and will have started sequencing over 20 samples. Further genomic analysis of those sequences is starting to gear-up as well. Chase et al. are also describing the parameters of host virus recombination, using a T4 bacteriophage and E.coli model system. Recombination events are screened using Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) as a marker. E.coli recA mutants have been utilized to show host contribution to recombination. To date, they have been able to show how that recA significantly contributes to recombination events between bacterial plasmids and bacteriophage virus genomes. Last, Chase et al. are utilizing unique T4-like bacteriophages, which have been isolated in my lab, as phage display (protein display) systems. To date a unique T4-like bacteriophage has been developed into a display tool. The parameters of this system are currently being characterized and quantified by displaying GFP.


Western Wyoming College - Top
Dr. Bud Chew
Assistant Professor of Biology
bchew@wwcc.wy.edu
307-382-1855

Western Wyoming College Website

Project description:

Hands on laboratory experiences at Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs have provided a tremendous opportunity for our students. Being at a small, rural community college in southwest Wyoming, many of our students have never had contact with bench scientists, and have no concept of biomedical research. This program has given students that exposure at a time when they are making decisions regarding their career choices. Typically, these choices do not involve critical thought, and are based on careers (and role models) to which they have been exposed: nurse, pharmacist, physician, physical therapist, and veterinarian. Many have never considered a career as a researcher, largely because they have never met one. This program not only lets them meet researchers, but also permits them to get involved an actually carry out a real, publishable quality research projects. It becomes a source of pride for many of them; for others, it’s an enjoyable alternative to a traditional class. At the very least, it gives them an appreciation of the work involved in scientific progress. With only rare exceptions all enjoy and learn extensively from the experience, and several have changed their career goals as a result. For that reason, we feel that our work has been enormously successful.