MARC at the University of California, Irvine

项目总结/摘要 加州大学欧文分校的MARC项目是该学院的一个重要组成部分， 生物科学少数民族科学计划（MSP），以增加数量和学术卓越 在攻读博士学位的本科生中，生物医学研究的学位和职业。的 MARC计划通过准备前所未有的数量， 获得生物医学研究博士学位的本科生人数不足。 MARC活动旨在向参与者介绍生物医学研究，提高学术水平， 参与者对生物医学研究的准备和兴趣。MARC学者介绍了 在培育环境中产生新的生物医学知识的兴奋， 批判性思维能力，自信心，并增加学生作为科学家的自我认同。独立 在UCI教师导师的指导下进行的研究和合作伙伴校外网站作为 一个核心要素，促使MARC学者追求研究生院和研究为重点的职业生涯。超过 70名教师具有培训代表性不足的本科生和资助的研究项目的经验 作为MARC学者的导师。机读目录研究培训要素与 本科课程，包括，1）个人职业和学术咨询，2）研究教师 研讨会系列，3）一个期刊俱乐部，介绍学者对当前生物医学文献的批判性阅读，4） 基因组学、计算生物学、统计学和提高再现性的方法方面的培训，5）培训 在负责任的研究行为，6）由教师导师指导的独立研究，7）准备， 在地方和国家会议上提出口头报告和海报，8）科学培训 交流，9）研究生院申请讲习班，10）在研究生院期间提供个人咨询。 研究生院申请流程

Project Summary/Abstract The MARC program at the University of California, Irvine UCI) is a critical component of the School of Biological Sciences Minority Science Programs (MSP) to increase the number and academic excellence of underrepresented undergraduates pursuing Ph.D. degrees and careers in biomedical research. The MARC program has had a transformative institutional impact by preparing an unprecedented number of underrepresented undergraduates that have obtained research doctorate degrees in biomedical sciences. MARC activities are designed to introduce participants to biomedical research, improve the academic preparedness and interest of participants in biomedical research. MARC scholars are introduced to the excitement of generating new biomedical knowledge in a nurturing environment that stimulates their critical thinking skills, self-confidence and increases students’ self-identity as scientists. Independent research conducted under the direction of faculty mentors at UCI and at partner extramural sites serve as a core element to induce MARC scholars to pursue graduate school and research-focused careers. Over 70 faculty with experience training underrepresented undergraduates and with funded research programs serve as preceptors of MARC scholars. The MARC research training elements are integrated with the undergraduate curriculum and include, 1) individual career and academic advising, 2) a research faculty seminar series, 3) a journal club to introduce scholars to critical reading of current biomedical literature, 4) training in genomics, computational biology, statistics and methods to enhance reproducibility, 5) training in responsible conduct of research, 6) independent research directed by faculty mentors, 7) preparation to present oral presentations and posters at local and national conferences, 8) training in scientific communications, 9) workshops on application to graduate school, and 10) individual advice during the graduate school application process.