SACNAS: Initiatives for Equity in Science

描述（由申请人提供）：科学促进奇卡诺斯和美洲原住民协会（SACNAS）是全国公认的有效计划，为代表性不足的少数民族（URM）学生和年轻科学家提供他们需要在生物医学科学和相关领域进行竞争准备的工具。此外，SACNAS与NIGMS/MARC计划建立了强有力的合作伙伴关系，让个人在教育管道的各个阶段参与积极的指导，职业生涯，领导力和教育发展。SACNAS建议利用该计划评估的经验，与其他组织的关系，以及URM学生，博士后研究人员，6-12年级教师，大学教师和研究专业人员的SACNAS社区：1）加强URM学生在基础生物医学科学方面的教育渠道，2）对所有活动进行持续分析，以确保持续改进和交付最佳成果。如果在教育管道的每个阶段都采取结构化干预的综合办法，科学职业“管道”将有效运作。因此，我们提出了一个多方面的方法来增加URM学生的参与和保留在生物医学科学。首先，SACNAS将组织一次年度会议，为学生提供机会：1）与国家认可的科学榜样接触，2）获得科学进步所必需的专业技能，3）参与结构化的指导机会，以及4）发展和加强个人和专业网络。拟议周期活动的重点将是加强辅导方案和基本的领导能力培训。其次，SACNAS将扩大会议范围，包括全年活动，扩大其影响，包括校园学生分会和领导力发展计划。第三，SACNAS将加强其出版物，促进科学事业，突出领先的URM科学家，展示学生的研究，并为学术和专业发展提供资源。最后，我们将对每一项提议的活动进行严格的形成性和总结性评估。SACNAS是唯一有资格成功完成拟议的活动，并通过这些活动，协助美国在提高科学多样性，使新的科学发现。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is nationally recognized for effective programs that provide underrepresented minority (URM) students and young scientists with the tools they need to be competitively prepared in the biomedical sciences and related fields. Furthermore, SACNAS has worked in strong partnership with the NIGMS/MARC program by engaging individuals at all stages of the educational pipeline in active mentoring, career, leadership, and educational development. SACNAS proposes to leverage this experience of program assessment, relationships with other organizations, and the SACNAS community of URM students, postdoctoral researchers, 6-12 grade teachers, university faculty, and research professionals to: 1) strengthen the educational pipeline of URM students in the basic biomedical sciences and 2) maintain an ongoing analysis of all activities to assure continued improvement and delivery of the best outcomes. The scientific career "pipeline" will work effectively when an integrated approach to structured interventions is in place at each stage of the educational pipeline. Thus, we propose a multi-faceted approach to increasing URM students' involvement and retention in the biomedical sciences. First, SACNAS will organize an annual conference that will provide students with opportunities to 1) engage with nationally recognized scientific role models, 2) gain professional skills essential for advancement in the sciences, 3) participate in structured mentoring opportunities, and 4) develop and strengthen personal and professional networks. Key highlights of the activities in the proposed cycle will be an enhanced mentoring program and essential leadership training. Second, SACNAS will expand upon the conference to include year-around activities that will broaden its impact, including campus-based student chapters and leadership development initiatives. Third, SACNAS will strengthen its publications that promote science careers, highlight leading URM scientists, showcase student research, and provide resources for academic and professional development. Lastly, we will conduct a rigorous formative and summative evaluation for each proposed activity. SACNAS is uniquely qualified to successfully complete the proposed activities, and through these activities, assist the U.S. in enhancing science diversity and enabling new science discoveries.