UNTHSC Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training Program "SMART"

描述（由申请人提供）：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项目自1993年以来一直存在，作为其“增加生物医学科学多样性协调计划”的一部分。该项目为未被充分代表的少数民族和来自弱势背景和残疾的个人提供为期10周的暑期研究经历。SMART项目的学员从我们现有的URM合作机构中招募，并通过参加本科生科学会议来招募。进入大二或大三的本科申请者将根据GPA达到3.0或更高，以及他们对攻读生物医学科学博士学位的兴趣来选择。“SMART学员”参加由联合国环境科学委员会教师提供的指导研究，进行资助研究。受训者还参加学术课程、学习技能和生存讲习班，为他们进入研究生院和入学做准备。通过这一资助机制向学员提供津贴和食宿。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成果，随后是榜样奖宴会。此外，SMART学者被鼓励提交他们的研究摘要，以在国家会议（SACNAS或ABCRMS）上发表。SMART学员也被鼓励通过UNTHSC McNAIR后学士学位项目申请另一年的暑期研究，作为即将到来的大三或大四学生。总的来说，这个项目的期望是100%的学生将完成他们的本科学位，80%的学生将继续攻读博士学位。因此，增加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)