Promoting Diversity of Future Scientists

摘要 这项建议的目的是为少数民族或少数族裔的本科生提供机会， 弱势背景，以追求短期的夏季研究培训部 密歇根大学医学院分子与综合生理学。远景目标 增加未来科学家的多样性，特别强调培养学生追求 与NHLBI使命相关的研究职业。我们的具体目标是：（一）征聘10名 来自全国各地的大学的代表性不足的本科生， 密歇根州的夏季研究经验;（二）在我们的实践研究中， 设备齐全的实验室专注于心血管，呼吸和睡眠的机制 （三）提供学术课程，包括教学和互动会议， 补充学生的研究经验;（四）培养一个兴奋的环境， 强调作为一名科学家的回报;以及（v）制定评价计划， 提高方案的有效性。这10名学生将参加为期3个月的研究项目 由16个项目培训学院之一指导。所有的课程都由NIH资助， 一个优秀的辅导记录，与16个程序教师8被NHLBI支持。 该计划的监督将由一个高素质的内部咨询委员会提供， 学生选拔和进度监控将由学生选拔和指导小组提供 以马克思参与的学生将被要求进行一个研究项目， 通过为期1/2天的研讨会，包括学生的口头报告，总结他们的 研究项目。学生们还将参加一个研讨会计划，将介绍他们不同的 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 实验室研究和生物医学科学的职业机会。该计划将招募 学生从密歇根大学内外的候选人的大池。预期 学生的成果包括：（1）发展对原则的理解， 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）开始建立必要的证书，以推进到一个有竞争力的博士或博士 计划;（4）考虑一个研究生涯，这将使我们有限的未来管道多样化 研究人员和榜样。

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.