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Teams work to complete the three phases of the program: | Teams work to complete the three phases of the program: | ||
==Qualification Phase== | ==Qualification Phase== | ||
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Students review basic concepts of protein structure and are introduced to the use of molecular visualization software (RasMol) to generate virtual images of proteins based on atomic coordinates obtained from the Protein Data Bank. Each Team then demonstrates their knowledge of these topics by designing and building a physical model of a protein that is currently in the news. This phase of the program ends with the Qualification Exam, a friendly yet competitive event in which Teams compete to demonstrate their expertise in all areas related to the physical modeling of molecular structures. | Students review basic concepts of protein structure and are introduced to the use of molecular visualization software (RasMol) to generate virtual images of proteins based on atomic coordinates obtained from the Protein Data Bank. Each Team then demonstrates their knowledge of these topics by designing and building a physical model of a protein that is currently in the news. This phase of the program ends with the Qualification Exam, a friendly yet competitive event in which Teams compete to demonstrate their expertise in all areas related to the physical modeling of molecular structures. | ||
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==Research and Model Design Phase== | ==Research and Model Design Phase== | ||
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Qualified SMART Teams are then matched with a research scientist who is investigating a specific protein in their laboratory. The matching of Teams and mentors is accomplished through a “speed dating” activity in which all the Teams meet all of the potential mentors in a series of intense five-minute conversations. Compatible Teams and mentors are matched following this activity. | Qualified SMART Teams are then matched with a research scientist who is investigating a specific protein in their laboratory. The matching of Teams and mentors is accomplished through a “speed dating” activity in which all the Teams meet all of the potential mentors in a series of intense five-minute conversations. Compatible Teams and mentors are matched following this activity. | ||
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==Presentation Phase== | ==Presentation Phase== | ||
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Following the design and construction of the physical model, the Team continues to work with their mentor and teacher to develop a short oral presentation of their work for a lay audience, and a poster that is presented in a poster session within the scientific community. Some teams also present their posters to their local PTA or school board, or at a scientific research meeting, such as ASBMB or ASM. | Following the design and construction of the physical model, the Team continues to work with their mentor and teacher to develop a short oral presentation of their work for a lay audience, and a poster that is presented in a poster session within the scientific community. Some teams also present their posters to their local PTA or school board, or at a scientific research meeting, such as ASBMB or ASM. | ||
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==<font color = 'blue'>Local SMART Teams</font>== | ==<font color = 'blue'>Local SMART Teams</font>== | ||
===2008-2009=== | ===2008-2009=== | ||
[[Hoelzer Sandbox]] | [[Hoelzer Sandbox|<font color = 'red'>A SMART Team Molecular Story</font><font color = 'black'> - Madison West High School Project of β2-Adrenergic Receptor</font>]] | ||
===2009-2010=== | ===2009-2010=== | ||
==<font color = 'blue'>HHMI SMART Teams</font>== | ==<font color = 'blue'>HHMI SMART Teams</font>== | ||
