HRP SU19-25: Research Opportunity with Dr. Zhao-Wen Wang

Project Mentor

Undergraduate Research Opportunity Description

Project Description	We need to add a dark-field tracking feature to an existing Matlab-based bright-field worm-tracking system so that a moving worm with selected neurons labeled by a red or green fluorescent protein may be tracked. In addition, we need to figure out approaches to quantify fluorescent signal intensity over time.
Project Direction	Imaging calcium transients in neurons of live and moving worms is very useful to interrogating roles of specific neurons in circuit function. During the academic year, the need to address bug issues that have been reported by users.
Mentorship and Supervision	The lab PI will work closely with student to test the new software.
Student Qualifications	We are looking for a highly motivated student with computer programming knowledge
Summer Schedule Options	Research Dates: May 28 to August 2, 2019 Schedule: To be arranged between 9am-6pm, M-F
Project Continuation	Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Academic Year Time Commitment	6 hours/week
Possible Thesis Project	Yes

Application

Submit an online application for this research opportunity at https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/HRP19-25/. The application deadline is Monday, February 4, 2019.

This application requires a resume or CV, an unofficial transcript and a brief statement of research interests.