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… Originally conceived as a UC Merced graduate student summer research experience at the JGI, the Genomics Internship Program soon expanded to … than 90 UC Merced students have contributed to the research of numerous JGI scientists. Interns say their experiences …

… 2024 was a year of firsts, including the flagship internship program between … with their mentors and fellow interns. Inspired by the success of the UC Merced internship program, they left the JGI more confident and ready to tackle real-world scientific …   Want to see past projects? Read more below         …

… The JGI’s Science Programs offer support to users and their … Deputy of Science Programs …

… Outreach at JGI takes many forms: We offer internship opportunities through working directly with specific universities, … The JGI and UC Merced have had a long-standing internship partnership that started in the summer of 2014. … Modeled on the JGI-UC Merced internship program, a similar collaboration with AAMU was launched in 2024.  …

… Celebrating 25 years of genomics research 2022 marked the JGI’s 25th anniversary. … our collaborations and capabilities to enable great science that will help solve energy and environmental … Notable Stories …

… The Community Science Program (CSP) provides the scientific community at … synthesis, and metabolomics at the JGI for projects of relevance to Department of Energy (DOE)  Mission Areas . … All proposals first undergo technical review by JGI staff, … proposing team. The work plan is formalized in a Statement of Work document. At the completion of a project, the JGI …

… The Metagenome Program uses advanced sequencing technologies to decode the genomes of microbes in their natural environments. This work … and metabolic potential, with implications for energy production, environmental sustainability, and many other … The Metagenome Program focuses on the high-throughput sequencing of …

… With collaborative user projects, the JGI’s Plant Program delves into the natural world’s … to current problems facing humanity. A major focus are biofuel feedstock species and plant-microbe interactions, … The Plant Program advances our understanding of plants’ biological …

… The JGI’s DNA Synthesis Program supports a wide range of projects, from single-gene synthesis to the synthesis of … on addressing critical energy and environmental challenges. Through innovative research in synthetic biology, the … The DNA Synthesis Program plays a central role in advancing …

… The JGI’s Metabolomics Program works to uncover the roles of small molecules in biological systems, linking them with genomic data to enhance our understanding of genome science, organisms, and ecosystems at the molecular level. … The Metabolomics Program is focused on understanding the critical …

… The Fungal & Algal Program explores the vast diversity of fungi and algae to unlock their potential for bioenergy, environmental sustainability, and bioproducts. By sequencing and analyzing the genomes of these … The Fungal & Algal Program harnesses cutting-edge sequencing …

… As a National User Facility, the JGI serves more than 2,500 … joined the JGI in 2017, he brought with him 20 years of industry experience — and an opportunity to expand the … Labs and industry, including User Facilities like the JGI, through its Genesis Mission. Launched in 2025, the …