MARC at the University of California, Irvine

项目摘要/摘要 加州大学欧文分校的MARC课程是加州大学欧文分校 生物科学少数民族科学计划(MSP)增加数量和学术成就 在生物医学研究方面攻读博士学位和职业的人数不足的本科生。这个 MARC计划通过准备前所未有的数量的 获得生物医学科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学者被介绍到 在培养环境中产生新的生物医学知识的兴奋之情 批判性思维能力、自信和增加学生作为科学家的自我认同感。独立的 在加州大学学院和合作伙伴校外网站的教师导师的指导下进行的研究包括 一个核心要素，以吸引MARC学者追求研究生院和以研究为重点的职业。完毕 70名有经验的教职员工培训人数不足的本科生，并资助研究项目 担任MARC学者的导师。MARC研究培训要素与 本科课程，包括1)个人职业和学术咨询，2)研究人员 研讨会系列，3)期刊俱乐部，向学者介绍当前生物医学文献的批判性阅读，4) 关于基因组学、计算生物学、统计学和提高重复性的方法的培训，5)培训 负责任地进行研究，6)在教师导师的指导下进行独立研究，7)准备 在地方和国家会议上发表口头报告和海报，8)科学培训 交流，9)申请研究生院的讲习班，以及10)在 研究生院的申请流程。

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.