UNTHSC Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training Program "SMART"

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“协调计划，以增加生物医学科学的多样性”的一部分。该计划为代表性不足的少数民族和来自弱势背景和残疾人的个人提供为期10周的夏季研究经验。SMART计划的学员是从我们现有的URM合作机构以及通过参加本科生科学会议招募的。进入大二或大三的潜在本科申请人是根据3.0或更高的GPA以及他们对攻读生物医学博士学位的兴趣来选择的。"高级行政管理和资源培训方案学员"参加由联合国人类住区中心开展资助研究的教员提供的指导研究。受训者还参加学术课程、学习技能和生存讲习班，使他们为进入研究生院和预科做好准备。通过这一供资机制向受训者提供津贴和食宿。为了完成他们的暑期课程，SMART学员以研究海报比赛的形式展示他们的研究，然后是榜样颁奖宴会。此外，鼓励SMART学者提交他们的研究摘要，在全国会议（SACNAS或ABCRMS）上发表。SMART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。总的来说，该计划的期望是100%将完成本科学位，80%将继续攻读博士学位课程。因此，增加生物医学科学家的数量和多样性。(End摘要）

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)