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Michelle Benson, a chemical engineering senior, works with Marty Pagel, associate professor of biomedical engineering and chemistry, in his research lab at the Arizona Cancer Center. Their research involves finding the molecular composition of cancerous tumors.
Undergrads give labs a hand By Brenna Goth ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT Some undergraduate students analyze DNA, tumors or enzymes to earn their spending money. Students working in labs within the Arizona Health Sciences Center are paid to contribute to research projects. Undergraduate students can be found in labs throughout research centers, the BIO5 Institute and the College of Medicine. “There’s such a wonderful culture here of including undergraduate research,” said Carol Bender, director of the Undergraduate Biomedical Research Program. Research labs focus on a variety of topics including valley fever, chronic pain and cervical cancer. Bender said student lab workers conduct research “on a question that hasn’t yet been answered.
“They actually can contribute to the fund of new knowledge.” Students can find research positions several ways. The Undergraduate Biomedical Research Program matches students with faculty looking for help in their labs. The program has 140 students researching in 43 departments. Students can work in labs for academic credit, an hourly wage or both. Lily Yu, a molecular and cellular biology and business management junior, found her research position through the program. Yu works in the lab of Carol Gregorio, the head of the department of cell biology and anatomy. That lab is focused on assessing the function of healthy muscles and muscles with disease. Yu works 15 to 30 hours per week for an hourly wage.
UA gets Smart By Bethany Barnes ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT Smart cars are now available for rent on the UA campus. About a year ago, the UA partnered with Connect by Hertz to create a campus car-sharing program. The UA has 10 cars available in various locations around campus, the newest being the Smart car parked in the Sixth Street Parking Garage. “The really neat thing about it is anyone 18 or older can rent the cars,” said Bill Davidson, marketing and communications manager at Parking and Transportation Services. “So basically the cars are for if you want to get away for the weekend or go to the grocery store, just rent by the hour.” The rentals run from $8 to $10 an hour, and the rental includes gas, insurance and roadside assistance. “I think everyone is very curious about it,” Davidson said. Some students remain unconvinced that the Smart car is a smart decision. Rachel Kahn, a communications freshman, said that she thought the cars were unsafe. “They’re convenient, but the cons over weigh the pros,” said Al Ruiz, pre-business freshman. In 2008, the Insurance Institute for
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UA Parking and Transportation Services, Hertz provide Smart car for hourly rental program
Highway Safety tested the Smart car for safety. The car received a combination of Good and Acceptable ratings — Good being the highest rating and Acceptable being the second highest. Despite the Smart car’s good crash test ratings, the study did point out that the risk of death is higher in smaller cars than larger ones. The UA also has Priuses and Mini Coopers. Davidson said students enjoy that the program offers different cars. “We even have sometimes people waiting for certain cars,” Davidson said. More than 600 students have memberships with the car-sharing program. Students who sign up for a membership before Oct. 31 will not have to pay the $25 membership fee. To sign up, students need to go to the Connect by Hertz website and enter the promotional code to get the free membership. Within 24-48 hours you will hear from Hertz saying your membership has been approved. All drivers between ages 18 and 21 must have a clean driving record. Once you are approved, you will receive a membership card in the mail that will also allow you to unlock any of the cars. If you lose the card, you can call Hertz immediately to de-activate it.
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“But then it’s more rewarding than just that,” Yu said. Yu also had the opportunity to work on similar research in Germany this summer through the Biomedical Research Abroad: Vistas Open! program. “I’ve seen research from all angles,” she said. Students can also find research opportunities by contacting professors directly. Chemical engineering senior Michelle Benson has worked in the lab of Marty Pagel, associate professor of biomedical engineering and chemistry, for several weeks. The lab is focused on finding the molecular composition of tumors. “I first heard about his research in class,” Benson said. “I wanted to get more into the biomedical imaging.”
The Student Health Advisory Committee is preparing for a year of new policies and longterm projects. “This year is going to be a 180 from last year,” said physiology junior Jaclyn Robinson, codirector of the committee. The committee’s main projects for the year include vaccinating homeless and underserved people against influenza, training resident assistants in CPR and creating a tobacco-free Arizona Health Sciences Center. “This is all new stuff. This has never happened before,” said Emile Gordon, co-director of Student Health Advisory Committee and a junior majoring in microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, and human physiology and anatomy. “We have big ambitions.” Committee members used to stand on the UA Mall and pass out information, their focus is now on projects with tangible results. “We’re becoming a lot more policy-focused and pragmatic,” Gordon said. “It’s completely different now.” The committee has several new initiatives where students receive direct training or education in specific areas. “Last year it was more awareness than prevention,” said biology sophomore and committee member Alex Ghaffari. “(Now) it’s getting (students) more involved in the school and aware of what’s going on.” The committee is funded by the Associated Students of the University of Arizona and partners with various colleges and services on campus. Members are advised by health professionals at Campus Health Service. “We support them in those efforts and actually collaborate with them,” said David Salafsky, director of health promotion and
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A Smart car attracts attention from students on Wednesday, while parked on the UA Mall to advertise Connect by Hertz. Connect is an hourly car rental program available to UA students, which also includes Mini Coopers and Priuses.
“The car-sharing program helps reduce the number of cars on the road, reduce emissions, and also ensures that less air
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