SUPPORT FOR THE ANNUAL MARC/MBRS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SYM

美国微生物学会 (ASM) 提议与国家普通医学科学研究所 (NIGMS) 共同主办从 2001 年秋季开始的年度 MARC/MBRS 生物医学研究研讨会。ASM 认识到，引导代表性不足的学生参与研究和科学教育对于培养一支能够应对未来许多社会、环境和医疗保健挑战的有能力的美国劳动力队伍绝对至关重要。 ASM 提议召开一次全国研讨会，以 1) 鼓励本科生在生物医学科学领域追求高级培训和职业生涯，2) 为教师导师和顾问以及其他项目负责人提供促进学生成功的资源。 研讨会的具体目标是为以下人员提供机会： 本科生分享他们的研究项目数据并展示科学专业知识；本科生和教师顾问能够接触到生物医学领域高质量、重要的科学研究以及优秀的榜样和导师；本科生、教师和研究生项目主任，作为生物医学科学家、顾问、教育工作者和领导者进行专业发展；和本科生了解生物医学领域的研究生课程和研究奖学金。年度研讨会将包括各种论坛，包括海报会议和展示最佳学生海报的口头报告研讨会；与国内外知名科学家举行的全体会议和科学会议；专业发展研讨会；以及研究生课程和奖学金机会的展览。 研究生院院长、专业组织代表和基金会领导人将分别被邀请参加从 2002 年和 2003 年开始赞助的卫星会议和毕业生安置服务。

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) proposes to co- sponsor with the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) the annual MARC/MBRS Biomedical Research Symposium beginning in the fall of 2001. ASM recognizes that channeling underrepresented students in research and science education is absolutely essential for developing a competent United States workforce capable of addressing the many societal, environmental, and health-care challenges of the future. ASM proposes a national symposium to 1) encourage undergraduate students to pursue advanced training and careers in the biomedical sciences, and 2) provide faculty mentors and advisors as well as other program leaders with resources for facilitating students' success. The specific aims of the symposium are to provide opportunities for: undergraduate students to share their research project data and demonstrate scientific expertise; undergraduate students and faculty advisers to be exposed to high quality, significant scientific research in the biomedical sciences as well as excellent role models and mentors; undergraduate students, faculty, and graduate program directors to develop professionally as biomedical scientists, advisers, educators, and leaders; and undergraduate students to learn about graduate programs and research fellowships in the biomedical sciences. The annual symposium will include a variety of forums including a poster session and oral presentation colloquium showcasing the best student posters; plenary and scientific sessions with nationally and internationally renowned scientists; professional development workshops; and an exhibition of graduate programs and fellowship opportunities. Graduate school deans, professional organization representatives, and foundation leaders will be invited to participate in sponsored satellite sessions and a graduate placement service beginning in years 2002 and 2003, respectively.