A Multidimensional Aging Science Program: MSTEM Scholars Trained in Aging Research (MSTEM STAR)

项目总结/摘要 在医学、科学、技术、工程和数学（MSTEM）领域，缺乏 代表性不足的学生（即，少数民族，妇女，LGBTQ+，残疾人，第一- 一代学生，以及那些来自低收入或其他弱势背景的人）， 影响人口老龄化的问题。加州州立大学富勒顿分校（CSUF），西班牙裔- 服务机构，建议实施一项名为 MSTEM学者在老化研究（MSTEM星星）培训。MSTEM星星计划的目标是 通过招募代表性不足的MSTEM专业人员，增加MSTEM老龄化研究队伍的多样性 对老龄化感兴趣，并帮助他们发展必要的技能，以追求最高水平的教育 在各自领域取得成就。该方案有三个具体目标。首先，学生将参与 通过一对一的教师研究指导和密集的夏季结构化的研究经验 在当地研究密集型（R1）大学的研究经验（即，UC Irvine，UCLA）。第二，一个学生- 将开发以衰老科学为中心的课程，导致未成年人在衰老研究，这将提供一个 在衰老科学的基础，培养研究技能，并促进如何衰老科学的理解 关系到学生的生活。最后，将通过指导和 指导学生通过课外活动，旨在提高专业技能和研究生院 做好准备MSTEM星星计划将包括三个为期两年的队列，每个队列六名学生。学生 将被招募为教师，参加他们的初级和高级年。除了加入老龄化- 科学相关的课程，学生将在CSUF与MSTEM教师研究导师配对，然后 与R1研究团队在大三之后进行密集的夏季研究体验。单独的 支持导师将通过技能建设活动和与老年人接触机会， 成年人了正式的计划评估工作将被用来跟踪学生的成功，并提供数据， 未来对教学最佳做法的贡献。成功实施和完成本计划 将增加来自不同背景的学生谁是准备和成功的数量 承担MSTEM领域与老龄化相关的高级学位课程。研究和教育部分 MSTEM星星计划旨在超越生命， 补助金，目的是不断准备代表性不足的学生在老龄化的研究生教育- 相关的MSTEM字段。

PROJECT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT In Medicine, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (MSTEM), there is a shortage of underrepresented students (i.e., ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, first- generation students, and those from low-income or otherwise disadvantaged backgrounds) who devote their careers to issues that affect an aging population. California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), a Hispanic- serving institution, proposes to implement a multidimensional aging science research education program titled MSTEM Scholars Trained in Aging Research (MSTEM STAR). The goal of the MSTEM STAR program is to increase diversity in the MSTEM aging research workforce by recruiting underrepresented MSTEM majors interested in aging and helping them to develop the skills necessary to pursue the highest level of educational attainment in their respective fields. The program has three specific aims. First, students will participate in structured research experiences through one-on-one faculty research mentoring and an intensive summer research experience at a local research-intensive (R1) university (i.e., UC Irvine, UCLA). Second, a student- centered aging science curriculum will be developed, leading to a minor in Aging Studies, which will provide a foundation in aging science, foster research skills, and promote an understanding of how the science of aging relates to students’ lives. Finally, strong student support and engagement will be fostered by mentoring and guiding students through extracurricular activities designed to improve professional skills and graduate school preparedness. The MSTEM STAR program will include three two-year cohorts of six students each. Students will be recruited as sophomores to participate in their junior and senior years. In addition to enrolling in aging- science related coursework, students will be paired with MSTEM faculty research mentors at CSUF, and then with an R1 research team for an intensive summer research experience following their junior year. A separate support mentor will guide each cohort through skill-building activities and engagement opportunities with older adults. Formal program evaluation efforts will be employed to track student success and to provide data for future contributions to pedagogical best practices. Successful implementation and completion of this program will increase the number of students from diverse backgrounds who are prepared for and successfully undertake advanced degree programs in MSTEM fields related to aging. Research and education components will be created with a focus on sustainability: The MSTEM STAR program is designed to endure beyond the life of the grant, with the intent to continually prepare underrepresented students for graduate education in aging- related MSTEM fields.