Promoting Diversity of Future Scientists

促进未来科学家的多样性

• 批准号: 8278434
• 负责人: JIMO BORJIGIN
• 金额: $ 8.84万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2011-06-15 至 2016-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/8278434
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this proposal is to provide opportunities for undergraduate students from minority or disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue short-term summer research training in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School. The long-term goal is to increase diversity of future scientists with a special emphasis on preparing students to pursue research careers related to the NHLBI mission. Our specific aims are to: (i) Recruit 10 underrepresented undergraduate students from colleges around the country to the University of Michigan for a summer research experience; (ii) Engage student trainees in hands-on research in our well-equipped laboratories focused on mechanisms of cardiovascular, respiratory, and sleep disorders; (iii) Provide an academic program that includes didactic and interactive sessions to complement the students research experiences; (iv) Foster an environment of excitement that highlights the rewards of being a scientist; and (v) Establish evaluation plans which will monitor and improve the program's effectiveness. The 10 students will participate in a 3-month research project mentored by 1 of 16 Program Training Faculty. All Program Faculty are funded by the NIH and have an excellent mentoring track record, with 8 of the 16 Program Faculty being supported by NHLBI. Oversight of the program will be provided by a highly qualified Internal Advisory Committee, and student selection and progress monitoring will be provided by a Student Selection and Mentoring Committee. Participating students will be required to carry out a research project that is culminated by a 1/2 day symposium that includes oral presentations given by the students which summarizes their research project. Students will also attend a seminar program that will introduce them to different aspects of physiology-related research including the use of different model organisms, ethical issues in laboratory research and career opportunities in biomedical sciences. The Program will recruit students from a large pool of candidates within and outside the University of Michigan. Anticipated outcomes for the students include: (1) Develop an increased understanding of the principles and importance of cardiovascular, pulmonary and sleep research; (2) Improving critical problem-solving skills; (3) Begin to establish the credentials necessary to advance into a competitive PhD or MD program; and (4) Consider a research career which will diversify our limited pipeline of future research investigators and role models.

抽象的 该提案的目的是为少数民族或少数民族的本科生提供机会 弱势背景在该系进行短期暑期研究培训 密歇根大学医学院的分子与综合生理学。长期目标 是增加未来科学家的多样性，特别强调让学生做好追求的准备 与 NHLBI 使命相关的研究职业。我们的具体目标是： (i) 招募 10 名 来自全国各地大学的本科生人数不足 密歇根州暑期研究经历； (ii) 让学生学员参与我们的实践研究 设备齐全的实验室专注于心血管、呼吸和睡眠机制 疾病； (iii) 提供学术课程，包括教学和互动课程 补充学生的研究经验； (iv) 营造一个令人兴奋的环境 强调成为科学家的回报； (v) 制定评估计划，以监测和 提高计划的有效性。这10名学生将参加为期3个月的研究项目 由 16 名项目培训教师中的 1 名指导。所有项目教师均由 NIH 资助，并拥有 出色的指导记录，16 名项目教师中有 8 名得到了 NHLBI 的支持。 该计划的监督将由高素质的内部咨询委员会提供，并且 学生选拔和进度监控将由学生选拔和指导部门提供 委员会。参与的学生将被要求进行一个最终的研究项目 通过为期 1/2 天的研讨会，其中包括学生的口头报告，总结了他们的 研究项目。学生还将参加研讨会计划，向他们介绍不同的知识 生理学相关研究的各个方面，包括不同模式生物的使用、伦理问题 生物医学科学的实验室研究和职业机会。该计划将招募 来自密歇根大学内外的大量候选人的学生。预期的 学生的成果包括： (1) 加深对原理和知识的理解。 心血管、肺和睡眠研究的重要性； (2) 提高关键问题的解决能力 技能； (3) 开始建立晋升为有竞争力的博士或医学博士所需的证书 程序; (4) 考虑从事研究事业，这将使我们有限的未来管道多样化 研究人员和榜样。