Targeted Infusion Project: Infusing Quantitative Biology Methods into Cognate and Upper Division Courses: Enhancement of the Life Sciences Curriculum at Fisk University

有针对性的注入项目：将定量生物学方法注入同源和高年级课程：菲斯克大学生命科学课程的加强

• 批准号: 1623280
• 负责人: Steven Morgan
• 金额: $ 37.68万
• 依托单位: Fisk University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2016
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2016-09-01 至 2020-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1623280&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Targeted; Infusion; Project; Infusing; Quantitative

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. The project at Fisk University seeks to incorporate quantitative biology methods and embed authentic research into lecture and laboratory components of cognate and upper division life science courses. Fisk University, an HBCU, has over 98% students of color, and more than 90% of these students are African-Americans, resulting in a direct impact on this population. The proposed project will provide students with a strong foundation in core scientific skills, particularly quantitative skills such as computation, modeling, problem solving, and data analysis. The proposed activities are expected to increase students' interest in STEM related fields, increase retention and progression in STEM disciplines, and will serve as a possible replicable model for other institutions that share a similar mission. The overall goal of the project is to innovate the curriculum and pedagogies employed in order to better prepare students in the life sciences for an increasingly multidisciplinary research landscape. This goal will be accomplished through the following specific objectives: 1) develop an introductory physics for life sciences course which strikes an appropriate balance between physics core concepts and life science applications; 2) create a biophysical chemistry course that focuses on the structure, thermodynamics, and kinetics of biological macromolecules; and 3) develop modules for upper level biology courses that reinforce the connections between life and physical sciences. This interdisciplinary approach will synergize with several ongoing initiatives at Fisk University and have a transformative effect on student training for careers in STEM disciplines.

历史上的黑人学院和大学本科项目（HBCU- up）通过有针对性的输液项目支持基于证据的创新模式和方法的开发、实施和研究，以提高HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们可以攻读STEM研究生课程和/或职业。菲斯克大学（Fisk University）的这个项目旨在将定量生物学方法和真实的研究纳入同类和高级生命科学课程的讲座和实验室组成部分。菲斯克大学是一所HBCU， 98%以上的学生是有色人种，其中90%以上是非洲裔美国人，这对这一群体产生了直接影响。该项目将为学生提供核心科学技能的坚实基础，特别是计算、建模、解决问题和数据分析等定量技能。拟议的活动预计将增加学生对STEM相关领域的兴趣，增加STEM学科的保留和进步，并将为其他具有类似使命的机构提供可能的可复制模式。该项目的总体目标是创新所采用的课程和教学方法，以便更好地为生命科学领域的学生做好准备，以适应日益多学科的研究前景。这一目标将通过以下具体目标来实现：1)发展生命科学课程的入门物理，在物理核心概念和生命科学应用之间取得适当的平衡；2)开设生物物理化学课程，重点关注生物大分子的结构、热力学和动力学；3)为高级生物学课程开发模块，加强生命科学和物理科学之间的联系。这种跨学科的方法将与菲斯克大学正在进行的几项计划协同作用，并对STEM学科的学生职业培训产生变革性影响。