The ASBMB MOSAIC Program: Maximizing success of K99/R00 diversity scholars in academic careers at research intensive institutions

项目摘要 在研究密集型机构中，来自代表性不足的少数群体（URM）的教师人数不足 代表着一个错失的机会，让国家的各种智力资本参与解决 分子生命科学研究前沿的复杂问题。作为一个学术团体， ASBMB（美国生物化学与分子生物学学会）一直处于 通过赞助职业发展和技能建设项目， 少数民族事务委员会。ASBMB内的经验和基础设施将 为K99/R00 MOSAIC学者建立一个支持性的实践社区， 以社会科学理论为基础的辅导方法。拥有约12，000名成员，科学 ASBMB的带宽反映了NIGMS使命本身的带宽，提供了适当的科学 为培养马赛克学者的职业发展的环境。认识到记录在案的 为了强调榜样的重要性，一群杰出的、敬业的URM科学家聚集在一起， 在ASBMB负责人的积极领导下担任教练和项目顾问 行政长官芭芭拉·戈登女士MOSAIC方案的目标将通过以下方式实现： 支持性实践社区，由具有杰出科学和技术记录的导师指导， 资助那些在多样性和文化敏感的辅导做法方面受过培训的成功人士。（二） 提供一系列职业发展机会和赞助，以支持个人和 马赛克学者的专业发展。(iii)加强专业网络， 生物化学杂志编辑委员会的职业评论员计划，并通过 少数民族事务委员会和更广泛的ASBMB社区。(iv)加强问责制， 与MOSAIC学者所在机构的教员举行论坛，交流证据， 基于最佳做法，改进辅导工作，提高征聘和留用工作人员的成功率 URM科学家。(v)评估MOSAIC计划的各个组成部分，以评估它们如何对 成果（如专业进展、出版物和赠款），以及传播经验教训 这些知识可以转移到其他培训工作中。通过成功实现这些目标， ASBMB的计划将有助于提高研究密集型大学教师队伍的多样性 学术机构

PROJECT SUMMARY The paucity of faculty from underrepresented minority (URM) groups at research-intensive institutions represents a missed opportunity for engaging the nation’s diverse intellectual capital in solving complex problems at the frontiers of molecular life sciences research. As a scholarly society, the ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) has been at the forefront of embracing diversity building by sponsoring career development and skills-building programs through its Minority Affairs Committee. The experience and the infrastructure embedded within the ASBMB will be leveraged to build a supportive community of practice for K99/R00 MOSAIC scholars, informed by social science theory-based coaching approaches. With a membership of ~12,000, the scientific bandwidth of the ASBMB mirrors that of the NIGMS mission itself, providing the appropriate scientific environment for nurturing the career development of MOSAIC scholars. Recognizing the documented importance of role models, an outstanding group of dedicated URM scientists has been assembled to serve as coaches and program advisors under the energetic leadership of the ASBMB’s Chief Executive, Ms. Barbara Gordon. The goals of the MOSAIC program will be achieved by: (i) Building a supportive community of practice, guided by mentors with distinguished records of scientific and funding success who have been trained in diversity and cultural-sensitive coaching practices. (ii) Providing a suite of career development opportunities and sponsorship to support the personal and professional development of MOSAIC scholars. (iii) Enhancing professional networks via the early career reviewer program on the Journal of Biological Chemistry editorial board and linkages through the minority affairs committee and the broader ASBMB community. (iv) Enhancing accountability by convening a forum with faculty at host institutions of MOSAIC scholars, for exchanging evidence- based best practices for improving mentoring and increasing success in recruitment and retention of URM scientists. (v) Evaluating components of the MOSAIC program to assess how they contribute to outcomes (e.g. professional progression, publications and grant awards), and disseminating lessons learned that are transferable to other training efforts. By successfully completing these aims, the ASBMB’s program will contribute to enhancing diversity in faculty ranks at research-intensive academic institutions.