SUPPORT FOR THE ANNUAL MARC/MBRS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SYM

美国微生物学会（ASM）提议与美国国家普通医学科学研究所（NIGMS）共同主办一年一度的MARC/MBRS生物医学研究研讨会，该研讨会将于2001年秋季开始。ASM认识到，引导代表性不足的学生参与研究和科学教育，对于培养一支有能力应对未来许多社会、环境和卫生保健挑战的美国劳动力是绝对必要的。ASM建议举办一次全国研讨会，以鼓励本科生在生物医学科学领域接受高级培训和职业生涯，并为教师导师和顾问以及其他项目负责人提供资源，以促进学生的成功。研讨会的具体目的是为本科生提供机会，分享他们的研究项目数据和展示科学专业知识；本科生和指导教师将接触到高质量的、重要的生物医学科学研究，以及优秀的榜样和导师；本科生、教师和研究生项目主任，培养他们成为专业的生物医学科学家、顾问、教育工作者和领导者；本科生学习生物医学科学的研究生课程和研究奖学金。一年一度的研讨会将包括各种论坛，包括海报会议和口头报告座谈会，展示最好的学生海报；与国内和国际知名科学家举行全体会议和科学会议；专业发展工作坊；还有研究生项目和奖学金机会的展览。从2002年和2003年开始，将邀请研究生院院长、专业团体代表、财团负责人参加赞助的卫星会议和研究生就业服务。

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.