WHARTON- For the third year in a row, Wharton Coun - ty Junior College students will spend part of their summer conducting scientific research through Rice University's Bi - oNetworks Research Experi - ences for Undergrads (REU) program. This summer, Max - well Hartman of Eagle Lake will work in the labs of Rice University professors to learn more about bacteria, viruses and research methodology.
"Max's acceptance into an elite undergraduate research program not only reflects their dedication and accomplish- ments, but also affirms that WCJC's curriculum model is providing the academic rig -
or and preparation that our students - and our commu - nity - expect," said Jennifer Mahlmann, Biology Depart - ment Head for WCJC. "As fac - ulty, this is why we teach - to prepare students academically so they can competitively pur - sue their collegiate and career goals." Hartman is a biology major and attends WCJC's Wharton campus. He plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in neurosci - ence and eventually work in a research lab. Hartman said the summer program will be ben - eficial not only for deepening his understanding of scientific topics but also for expanding his career opportunities down the road.
"I expect it will be an ex - tremely valuable opportunity and is a good way to get your foot in the door," he said. "It's an amazing opportunity." Hartman, along with a fel - low student out of Missouri City, will be housed on the Rice University campus in Houston and earn a stipend during the REU program, which lasts from May 26 to Aug. 1. The program is funded by the National Science Foun - dation Directorate for Biologi cal Sciences.
