BIO-BOOST Targeted Infusion Project

历史上的黑人学院和大学本科生计划（HBCU-UP）通过有针对性的输液项目支持开发，实施和基于证据的创新模式和方法的研究，以提高HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们可以追求STEM研究生课程和/或职业。哈里斯斯托州立学院将通过采用使用真实的研究问题来教授基础生物实验室概念的创新学习体验理念，提高进入生物学课程的学生的保留率。该项目将为生物学课程注入生物技术课程，帮助学生为继续教育做好准备，并成为圣路易斯地区生物技术劳动力中心的一部分。BIO-BOOST项目将通过学生和教师之间的互动，专注于早期阶段（一年级和二年级）生物学学生的参与和保留。BIO-BOOST目标注入项目的目标是通过参与以生物技术为重点的以学生为中心的课程和基于真实研究经验的项目，增加进入哈里斯斯托州立学院生物学课程的学生的保留。生物BOOST项目的目标包括：1）实施以研究为基础的生物技术课程; 2）为新生创造校园生物技术研究经验; 3）增加进入生物学课程的本科生的保留和网络。该项目计划还包括用现代生物技术实验室设备更新哈里斯-斯托生物学项目。

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) through Targeted Infusion Projects supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue STEM graduate programs and/or careers. Harris Stowe State College will boost retention of students entering the Biology program by adopting the innovative learning experience idea of using authentic research questions to teach foundational biology laboratory concepts. This project will infuse the Biology program with Biotechnology courses that will help prepare students for continuing education and to become part of the Biotechnology workforce hub in the St. Louis region. The BIO-BOOST project will focus on engagement and retention of early-stage (first and second-year) Biology students by creating interactions among students and faculty.The goal of the BIO-BOOST targeted infusion project is to increase the retention of students entering the Biology program at Harris Stowe State College through engagement in biotechnology focused student-centered curriculum and projects based on authentic research experiences. The objectives of the BIO-BOOST project include: 1) implementation of a research-based Biotechnology curriculum; 2) creation of on-campus Biotechnology research experiences for freshmen; and 3) increased retention and networking of undergraduate students entering the Biology program. The project plans also include updating the Harris-Stowe Biology program with modern Biotechnology lab equipment.