Research Experiences and Training Coordination Core

项目摘要 自2010年成立以来，联合国贸易和发展会议研究经验和培训协调核心（RETCC- 以前的培训核心）已准备我们的学员在环境卫生领域的成功职业生涯， 我们的学员在工业、政府实验室和机构中的后续职位令人印象深刻， 和学术界。我们提供创新的学习机会，强调多学科和团队为基础的 方法，应用领导力，沟通和社区方法，以及其他 专业技能。RETCC的具体目标是：1）提供高质量的跨学科 培训、教育、专业发展和指导经验，以不同的学员在机构 参与可持续发展技术计划; 2）与其他SRP中心合作并分享最佳实践， 联合开发和提供专业发展，培训和网络的机会，为学员在 多个SRP中心; 3）促进学员与社区参与核心，人类 主题和抽样核心，以及行政核心的研究翻译部分，以促进 学员参与与我们合作机构相关的文化和社区， 基于经验的环境健康和正义教育;以及4）提供与 数据管理和分析核心，通过各种培训模式和辅导，介绍数据的使用 分析作为一种研究工具，以及精心设计和实施的数据管理作为一种 环境卫生实践。核心小组方法的基本原理是， 专业人员必须具有学科深度，并明智地考虑合作的广度 学科RETCC在其设计中使用了一个逻辑模型，该模型确定了实施 计划、计划的活动和产出，以及随着时间的推移预期的结果。模型是精炼的 通过定期评估计划。计划开展的主要活动是在4个国家创造有针对性的培训经验。 领域：1）招聘/指导，2）教育和培训，3）社区建设，网络和指导， （4）专业发展。样本活动包括个人发展计划和完成 奖项;技术和专业发展网络研讨会; CITT研究相关课程;面对面 东北和SRP年度会议的受训人员计划;参与SRP SPAN;支持奖学金 以及与环境卫生和社会正义有关的社区倡议。 RETCC每年有35至40名学员参加，他们具有广泛的经验、学科和 教育水平。我们的实习生主要是硕士和博士生，以及博士后研究人员， 在环境工程、地质学、流行病学和生物统计学等学科工作， 社会学、公共卫生、毒理学和数据科学。我们的学员参加RETCC活动， 通常为期3年，允许其培训水平的连续性和进步。

PROJECT SUMMARY Since its inception in 2010, the PROTECT Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC – formerly the Training Core) has prepared our trainees for successful careers in the environmental health fields, with results evident in our trainees’ impressive follow-on positions in industry, government labs and agencies, and academia. We provide innovative learning opportunities that emphasize multidisciplinary and team-based approaches, the application of leadership, communication, and community-based methodologies, and other professional skills. The specific aims (objectives) of the RETCC are to: 1) provide high quality transdisciplinary training, education, professional development and mentoring experiences to diverse trainees at the institutions participating in the PROTECT program; 2) collaborate and share best practices with other SRP centers to jointly develop and deliver professional development, training and networking opportunities for trainees across multiple SRP centers; 3) facilitate trainee interactions with the Community Engagement Core, the Human Subjects and Sampling Core, and the research translation component of the Administrative Core to promote trainee engagement with cultures and communities connected to our collaborating institutions to provide place- based, experiential environmental health and justice education; and 4) provide ongoing interaction with the Data Management and Analysis Core, through various training modalities and mentorship, on the use of data analytics as a research tool and the importance of well-designed and implemented data management as an environmental health practice. The rationale for the Core’s approach is that environmental health professionals must have disciplinary depth, and also knowledgably consider the breadth of collaborating disciplines. The RETCC uses a logic model in its design that identifies the resources required to implement the program, planned activities and outputs, and outcomes that are expected over time. The model is refined through a regular evaluation program. Key activities are planned to create tailored training experiences in 4 areas: 1) recruitment/orientation, 2) education and training, 3) community building, networking, and mentoring, and 4) professional development. Sample activities include Individual Development Plans and completion awards; technical and professional development webinars; PROTECT research-related coursework; in-person trainee programs at Northeast and SRP annual meetings; participation in SRP SPAN; support for fellowships and award applications; and, community-based initiatives related to environmental health and social justice. The RETCC involves 35 to 40 trainees per year across a wide spectrum of experience, discipline and educational levels. Our trainee levels are mostly MS and PhD students, and post-doctoral researchers, working in disciplines that include environmental engineering, geology, epidemiology and biostatistics, sociology, public health, toxicology, and data science. Our trainees are engaged in RETCC activities with a typical duration of 3 years, allowing for continuity and progression in their level of training.