UNTHSC Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training Program "SMART"

描述(由申请者提供)：北德克萨斯大学健康科学中心(UNTHSC)的“夏季多元文化高级研究培训”或SMART计划自1993年以来一直存在，作为其“增加生物医学科学多样性的协调计划”的一部分。该计划为代表不足的少数群体和来自弱势背景和残疾的个人提供为期10周的夏季研究体验。SMART项目实习生从我们现有的URM合作机构招募，并通过参加本科生科学会议来招募。未来进入二年级或大三年级的本科申请者是根据GPA 3.0或更高以及他们对攻读生物医学博士学位的兴趣来选择的。“聪明的受训者”参加由UNTHSC教员资助的研究提供的指导性研究。受训人员还参加学术课程、学习技能和生存讲习班，为他们进入研究生院和进入研究生院做好准备。学员通过这一资助机制获得津贴和食宿。为了完成他们的暑期项目，聪明的学员以研究海报竞赛的形式展示他们的研究，然后是榜样奖宴会。此外，鼓励聪明的学者提交他们的研究摘要，并在全国会议(SACNAS或ABCRMS)上提交。聪明的学员也被鼓励通过UNTHSC McNair后学士学位课程申请另一年的夏季研究，作为即将到来的大三或大四学生。总体而言，该项目的预期是100%完成本科学位，80%继续攻读博士学位。因此，增加了生物医学科学家的数量和多样性。(摘要结束)

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The "Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training" or SMART program at The University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) has existed since 1993 as part of its "Coordinated Plan to Increase Diversity in the Biomedical Sciences". The program provides underrepresented minorities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities a 10-week summer research experience. SMART program trainees are recruited from our existing URM partner institutions as well as through attendance at undergraduate student science conferences. Prospective undergraduate applicants entering their sophomore or junior year are selected based on a GPA of 3.0 or greater and their indication of interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences. "SMART trainees" participate in mentored research provided by UNTHSC faculty conducting funded research. Trainees also attend academic courses, study skill and survival workshops that expose and prepare them for entry and matriculation in graduate school. Trainees are provided stipend and room and board through this funding mechanism. To culminate the completion of their summer program, SMART trainees present their research in the form of a research poster competition followed by a Role Model Awards Banquet. In addition, SMART scholars are encouraged to submit an abstract of their research to be presented at a national on conference (SACNAS or ABCRMS). SMART trainees are also encouraged to apply for another year of summer research through the UNTHSC McNAIR Post-baccalaureate program as incoming juniors or seniors. In total, the expectation of this program is that 100% will complete their undergraduate degree and 80% will continue in doctoral degree programs. Thus, increasing the number and diversity of biomedical scientists. (End of Abstract)