Welcome to RUMBA's Web site

The REU program at San José State University, called Research by Undergraduates using Molecular Biology Applications (RUMBA), will engage eight undergraduate students each summer in a ten-week research program focused on molecular biology applications.  Faculty members with expertise in the areas of genetics, molecular evolution, molecular environmental microbiology, cell & molecular developmental biology, and forensics will mentor students.

Description of RUMBA's Summer Program Learn more about RUMBA's summer activities.	Faculty Participants and Projects A description of research interests of RUMBA faculty participants is included.   Former RUMBA Participants and Activities Our 2004 and 2005 participants, social activities and SACNAS National Conference participation.
Schedule of Summer RUMBA Events Our summer program begins on June 4 and ends on August 10. Learn more about the type of activities that RUMBA participants will be engaged with during the summer.
Research Facilities	Application Process and Forms
Several of the shared research facilities to be used for RUMBA participants are shown.	RUMBA is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. For more information contact Dr. Julio Soto, PI of RUMBA, at jsoto3@email.sjsu.edu.