"Targeted Infusion - Academic Enhancement of Biology Degree Program at Saint Augustine's College"

“定向输注 - 圣奥古斯丁学院生物学学位课程的学术提升”

• 批准号: 1238848
• 负责人: Mark Melton
• 金额: $ 30万
• 依托单位: Saint Augustine's College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2012-09-15 至 2016-01-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1238848&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Targeted; Infusion; Academic; Enhancement; Biology

The goal of the targeted infusion project at Saint Augustine's College is to increase the number of STEM majors that complete the baccalaureate degree and matriculate into graduate degree programs in these fields. There is a special emphasis on plant biology and environmental science, two disciplines where diverse students are grossly underrepresented. By exposing Biology undergraduate majors to courses and career opportunities in plant biotechnology and environmental science, as well as strengthening student preparation for the rigor of graduate study, the institution expects to contribute to diversifying the US STEM workforce in a meaningful way. Specifically, the project will provide for curriculum additions and revisions beyond the traditional emphasis on biological processes. The project will also support modernization of laboratory equipment and research internships for students at partnering research intensive institutions. Collectively, these interventions have the potential to yield significant outcomes that can be easily transferable to similar institution types.

圣奥古斯丁学院定向注入项目的目标是增加完成学士学位并进入这些领域的研究生学位课程的 STEM 专业学生的数量。 特别强调植物生物学和环境科学，这两个学科的多元化学生比例严重不足。 通过向生物学本科生提供植物生物技术和环境科学方面的课程和就业机会，以及加强学生为严格的研究生学习做准备，该机构希望以有意义的方式为美国 STEM 劳动力的多元化做出贡献。 具体来说，该项目将提供超出传统强调生物过程的课程补充和修订。 该项目还将支持实验室设备的现代化以及合作研究密集型机构的学生的研究实习。 总的来说，这些干预措施有可能产生重大成果，并且可以轻松转移到类似的机构类型。