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June 2 - August 9, 2025
Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Spend your summer doing research at CSUSM

The Plasticity of Cells, Organisms, and Communities

Use cutting edge tools and techniques to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms of how cells, organisms, and communities adapt to stochastic environmental conditions by coordinating growth with morphological, physiological, and behavioral traits to maximize fitness. Research projects range from probing the genetics of phenotype, to investigating simple sequence repeats and genomic fluidity, microbiota and microbiome-mediated plasticity, to physiological adaptations to climate change.

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Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

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Dr. Betsy Read | Dr. Carlos Luna

Application Details

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Program Participants will Receive:
  • $6,000 Summer Stipend
  • $550 Travel Stipend for out of region participants
  • Free Campus Housing
  • Modest Per Diem
Eligibility Requirements:
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Major in Biological Sciences or Related Field
  • College Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

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Topic ​

Use cutting edge tools and techniques to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms of how cells, organisms, and communities adapt to stochastic environmental conditions 

Stem Cells

Projects​

Research projects range from probing the genetics of phenotype, to investigating simple sequence repeats and genomic fluidity, microbiota and microbiome-mediated plasticity, to physiological adaptations to climate change.