Catalyst Project: Biological Experiences Strengthen Talent through Interdisciplinary (BEST IN) Forensic and Investigative Genomics

历史黑人学院和大学本科项目(HBCU-UP)支持基于证据的创新模式和方法的开发、实施和研究，以改善HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们能够攻读STEM研究生课程和/或职业。通过这个CATALYER项目，Prairie View A&amp；M大学将启动一个全面和协同的法医基因组学项目，通过让学生参与创新的跨学科教育活动，扩大对STEM工作人员的认识和接触。该计划将通过增加少数群体在法医工作中的代表性和进步来影响社会。拟议的活动将促进法医领域以及跨多个学科的知识和理解，包括PVAMU的STEM和非STEM以及周围的教育社区。通过加强学生的科学接触，他们将获得更全面的培训，以提高在STEM工作中的竞争力。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) 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. Through this catalyst project, Prairie View A&M University will initiate a comprehensive and synergetic forensic genomics program which will broaden awareness and access to the STEM workforce by engaging students in innovative interdisciplinary educational activities. The program will impact society by increasing minority representation and advancement in the forensic science workforce.The proposed activities will advance knowledge and understanding within the field of Forensic Science as well as across multiple disciplines, both STEM and non-STEM at PVAMU and the surrounding educational communities. By enhancing the scientific exposure of students, they will graduate with a more well-rounded training that can improve competitiveness in the STEM workforce.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.