Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) in Beijing, China has hosted fourteen high school interns since 2002.
Established in 1957, the CAAS strives to solve fundamental and strategic technological issues in agriculture and rural economic development.
The CAAS carries out research and development agriculture, natural sciences, engineering, and management science.
Interns at CAAS work alongside renowned international researchers and experts - Dr. Pan Jia Rong, Dr. Long Mao, Professor Fan Yunliu, and Ms. Pang Donfang - in the CAAS's research labs in Beijing.
The students also have the opportunity to travel around China with their host families and colleagues to see the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Palace Museum, Teracotta soldiers, the silk markets, the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, and the Olympic Stadium.
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Travel Information for China
Suggested Travel Link: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/China.html
Visa Required: Tourist Visa Required
Passport: Required
Travelers health & Vaccinations: Visit the CDC website at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Embassies & Consulate Contact:
- U.S. embassy Beijing - No. 55 An Jia Lou Road Chaoyang district, Beijing 100600 China
Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000
Emergencies: +(86)(10) 8531-4000
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The U.S. Consulate General in Wuhan - New World International Trade Tower 1, No. 568, Jianshe Avenue Hankou, Wuhan 430022 China
Telephone: +(86)(027) 8555-7791
Emergencies: +(86)(10) 8531-4000
Geography: Refer back to “International Internship Sites”
Cellular Apps (highly suggested to download prior to departure): US Embassy. Airlines the intern will be traveling through. WeChat. Whatsapp does not work here.
COMMON QUESTIONS SUMMER INTERNS ASKED CAAS
What is the weather usually like during the period June through August?
It is summer, usually hot, sometimes humidly hot and rainy.
Describe the range of attire required during the internship:
Is the dress code business or casual?
The dress mainly is casual, except in some specific situations.
Are shorts allowed on and/or off campus?
Yes
Will there be a need for more formal clothing?
Not necessary. However, one formal outfit is suggested for formal situation.
General description of accommodations:
Dorm-style housing? Home-hosting with a family?
Dorm-style/two beds per room with full-furniture provided.
Will I need an electrical adapter for my small appliances?
It is suggested to bring one. The voltage is 220 V.
Where are meals taken?
Restaurants, student cafeterias on campus or you could prepare your meals by yourself at the kitchen of the International Student’s Dormitory
Will there be other high school or college students living and working there this summer?
There are not any high school and undergraduate students, but about 260 international students carrying out their Master and PhD study on campus.
Computer access/usage and telephone access:
Is it advisable for me to bring a laptop computer with me?
Yes, it should be helpful and convenient.
Will I have access to a work computer?
Yes, you will have access to a work computer in the lab.
Will I have a telephone in my room?
No
Will I receive an orientation to local customs, where I should and should not go, wise safety practice for the area, etc.? Would such guidance/mentoring throughout the summer come from a person other than my direct project supervisor? If so, who is the person and how do I contact her/him?
A member of the Graduate School of CAAS will provide you a comprehensive safety notice when you come. Graduate students will give you an orientation around the campus and the city.
Is the workweek Monday through Friday? The typical workday consists of how many hours?
Yes. Monday to Friday
Work hours: 8:00-11:30, 13:30-17:30.
What churches are available in the area of the research center?
Christian church.
How can I access currency? (Is there a bank near the center?
There are several banks near the campus.
In case of a medical need or emergency, is there a clinic or medical facility near the place I will be working?
GSCAAS clinic is located inside the campus.
Student Research Projects
Identifying the Genomic Location of Mechanisms behind Successful Rice Emergences (2019)
Locating Tiller Development Genes in Rice (2018)
Using Gene Mapping to Location Mutations Responsible for Reduced Tiller Numbers in Rice (2015)
Evaluating the Potential to Develop Cotton Resistance to Verticillium spp (2014)
An Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability in China (2013)
Profiling Food Consumption: A Comparison Between China and America (2012)
Effects of Different Levels of Pyrroloquinoline Quinone in Broiler Roosters (2012)
Improving the Nutritional Quality of Soy Products (2011)
Developing a High Protein and Allergy Resistant Peanut Plant (2010)
The Effects of the JOINTLESS gene in Relation to Food Security (2009)
The Effects of the AGAMOUS Gene in Plant Development (2008)
Promoting Seed Germination in Tobacco (2007)
Investigating the Effects of the Rhamnose Gene in Plants (2006)
Investigating How the Arabidopsis Plant Reacts to Reactive Oxygen Species (2005)