REU Site: Increasing Statistical Preparation in Research Education for Underrepresented Undergraduates

REU 网站：增加代表性不足的本科生研究教育的统计准备

• 批准号: 1852056
• 负责人: Araba Blankson
• 金额: $ 29.27万
• 依托单位: Spelman College
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2019
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2019-09-15 至 2024-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1852056&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Increasing; Statistical; Preparation

This project is funded from the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites program in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE). It has both scientific and societal benefits, and it integrates research and education. The REU Site "Increasing Statistical Preparation in Research Education for Underrepresented Undergraduates" (INSPIRE U2 Program) will recruit and train 24 underrepresented female students in statistical analyses of big data. It is expected that this initiative will: 1) increase student interest in advanced degree programs; 2) provide support and mentorship to students; and 3) serve as a pipeline for entry into advanced degree programs. Each student will have the opportunity to conduct an independent research project, and in doing so, students will develop the skills, confidence, and inspiration to pursue advanced statistics opportunities within the sciences. Key innovations include: 1) the merging of two evidence-based training approaches; 2) training in the flexible application of knowledge; 3) analysis of data in real world contexts; and 4) intensive one-on-one mentoring and support. The project will have significant impact on science, policy, and society by increasing representation of women and ethnic minorities in statistical and data analysis fields and enhancing the rigor with which scientific research is conducted.Women of color and minorities are less likely to pursue careers in statistical fields because of lack of uniquely stimulating opportunities and appropriate support within the college environment. Thus, there is a critical need for diverse perspectives in statistical inquiry because there are educational and societal benefits to such diversity. The primary aim of the REU site is to address this need. Each year, for 3 years, approximately 8 underrepresented undergraduate female students who are rising sophomores will receive training in statistical programs and analytical techniques, including modern techniques not commonly included in the undergraduate curriculum. Students will engage in research in a lab with a faculty mentor and develop their own research question, conduct data analyses to answer their research question, and prepare a poster and oral presentation. Finally, students will participate in activities to promote collaborative behavior such as student mentorship, faculty mentorship, panel discussions, professional development activities, and field trips. The overarching goal is diversification among trained individuals with statistical knowledge and skills, leading to the enhancement of the scientific 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.

该项目由社会，行为和经济科学理事会（SBE）本科生研究经验（REU）站点计划资助。它既具有科学效益，又具有社会效益，它将研究和教育结合在一起。REU网站“为代表性不足的本科生增加研究教育中的统计准备”（INSPIRE U2计划）将招募和培训24名代表性不足的女学生进行大数据统计分析。预计这一举措将：1)提高学生对高级学位课程的兴趣；2)为学生提供支持和指导；3)作为进入高级学位课程的管道。每个学生都将有机会进行一个独立的研究项目，在这样做的过程中，学生将培养技能，信心和灵感，以追求科学领域的高级统计机会。主要创新包括：1)两种循证培训方法的融合；2)知识灵活运用的训练；3)真实世界背景下的数据分析；4)密集的一对一指导和支持。该项目将增加妇女和少数民族在统计和数据分析领域的代表性，并提高进行科学研究的严谨性，从而对科学、政策和社会产生重大影响。有色人种和少数族裔女性不太可能从事统计领域的职业，因为在大学环境中缺乏独特的刺激机会和适当的支持。因此，在统计调查中迫切需要不同的观点，因为这种多样性对教育和社会都有好处。REU站点的主要目的是满足这一需求。在3年的时间里，每年大约有8名未被充分代表的大二女生将接受统计项目和分析技术的培训，包括通常不包括在本科课程中的现代技术。学生将与教师导师一起在实验室进行研究，并开发自己的研究问题，进行数据分析以回答他们的研究问题，并准备海报和口头报告。最后，学生将参与促进合作行为的活动，如学生指导、教师指导、小组讨论、专业发展活动和实地考察。总体目标是在具有统计知识和技能的受过培训的人员中实现多样化，从而加强科学工作队伍。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。