Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Molecular and Cellular Biology

分子和细胞生物学研究的多学科方法

• 批准号: 0511357
• 负责人: Karen Gonzalez
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: Universidad Metropolitana
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-08-15 至 2009-07-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0511357&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Multidisciplinary; Approach; Study; Molecular; Cellular

Biological Sciences (61)The Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB) B.S. degree offered by Universidad Metropolitana (UMET) is changing from a traditional to a multidisciplinary program to better prepare students for graduate and professional careers as well as for positions in industry. Best practices are being adapted from a variety of sources (see NSF # 0087570 and 0088653, the National Research Council's guide to BIO 2010) and implemented in existing and new CMB courses. The curriculum is being expanded to include the following elements: (a) mathematical and computational modules applicable to biology, (b) a strong emphasis on verbal and written communication skills, and (c) laboratory experiences that lead to discovery-based learning. A biotechnology track is being created within the CMB program that offers a multidisciplinary approach to biological courses with an emphasis on skills required by the biotechnology industry. This track also features the following in an effort to prepare students for employment in the biotechnology industry: (a) hands-on experiences based on widely practiced techniques within this industry, (b) a course in entrepreneurship designed to provide a basic understanding of the business aspects of biotechnology, and (c) a course on bioengineering processes, which prepares students to successfully interact with engineers as part of an industrial team. Advice concerning these changes is being given by faculty from Penn State University, University of Wisconsin - Madison, University of Alabama - Huntsville, University of Michigan, and West Chester University, each of whom has implemented similar projects at their institutions. Additional advice regarding assessment is being provided by the Puerto Rico Industry - Academia Association (INDUNIV).The expected outcomes of this project are: (a) the creation of a unique CMB program that meets the demands of current scientific developments for the global and Puerto Rican markets; (b) the implementation of modules and courses that lead to the training of scientists with improved communication and mathematical skills; (c) an increased capacity of UMET's science faculty to prepare professionals capable of succeeding in multidisciplinary technical environments; and (d) manuals, a web site and other materials in both English and Spanish for the dissemination of this project's accomplishments among the scientific community.Intellectual Merit of Proposed Activity: These course are providing underrepresented, socioeconomically disadvantaged Hispanic students with inquiry-based, multidisciplinary courses that will better prepare them for graduate studies in CMB or for a successful career in the biotechnology industry. Students are being challenged to think critically and communicate clearly, forging free-thinking individuals capable of becoming leaders in their fields.Broader impacts from the proposed activity: Participating faculty are broadening their understanding of CMB and how it interrelates with other fields, and are becoming more adept at including inquiry-based, multidisciplinary activities in their courses. Finally, dissemination of this project's results coupled to an elevated number of graduates succeeding in their careers will help UMET to attract talented students and ensure the continued success of the CMB program.

生物科学（61）细胞和分子生物学（CMB）B.S.大都会大学（UMET）提供的学位正在从传统课程转变为多学科课程，以更好地为学生的研究生和职业生涯以及行业职位做好准备。 最佳做法正在从各种来源（见NSF # 0087570和0088653，国家研究理事会的BIO 2010指南）改编，并在现有和新的CMB课程中实施。课程正在扩大，以包括以下内容：（a）适用于生物学的数学和计算模块;（B）大力强调口头和书面沟通技能;（c）导致以发现为基础的学习的实验室经验。 CMB计划正在创建一个生物技术轨道，该计划提供生物课程的多学科方法，重点是生物技术行业所需的技能。这条赛道还具有以下特点，努力为学生在生物技术行业就业做好准备：（a）基于本行业广泛实践技术的实践经验，（B）旨在提供对生物技术商业方面基本了解的创业课程，以及（c）关于生物工程过程的课程，这使学生能够成功地与工程师互动，作为工业团队的一部分。 来自宾夕法尼亚州立大学、威斯康星州-麦迪逊大学、亚拉巴马-亨茨维尔大学、密歇根大学和西切斯特大学的教师正在就这些变化提出建议，他们中的每一个都在自己的机构实施了类似的项目。 波多黎各工业-学术界协会（INDUNIV）正在提供关于评估的其他咨询意见，该项目的预期成果是：（a）创建一个独特的CMB方案，以满足全球和波多黎各市场当前科学发展的需求;（B）实施模块和课程，以培训具有更好的沟通和数学技能的科学家;（c）提高UMET科学系的能力，培养能够在多学科技术环境中取得成功的专业人员;（d）用英文和西班牙文编写手册、网站和其他材料，以便在科学界传播本项目的成就。这些课程为代表性不足，社会经济上处于不利地位的西班牙裔学生提供基于调查的，多学科课程，这将更好地为他们准备在CMB的研究生学习或在生物技术行业的成功职业生涯。 学生们受到批判性思考和清晰沟通的挑战，锻造能够成为各自领域领导者的自由思考的个人。拟议活动的更广泛影响：参与教师正在扩大他们对CMB及其与其他领域相互关系的理解，并越来越善于在课程中包括基于探究的多学科活动。最后，传播这个项目的结果，再加上在他们的职业生涯中取得成功的毕业生人数的增加，将有助于UMET吸引有才华的学生，并确保CMB计划的持续成功。