Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement Option 3

描述(由申请人提供)：加州州立大学洛杉矶分校(加州州立大学洛杉矶分校)MBRS Rise项目非常成功地发展了继续攻读博士学位的有才华的少数族裔学生的职业生涯。在上一个资助阶段，39名瑞星博士和18名瑞星本科生开始攻读博士学位。自上次审查以来，加州州立大学洛杉矶分校的33名校友完成了博士学位。我们建议为30名MS学生和20名本科生开发一个培训项目，以继续这一非常成功的努力，这一努力正在对少数群体成员进入生物医学和行为研究职业生涯产生重大影响。我们提出了一个面向本科生和理科硕士研究生的发展活动计划。目标是至少70%的RISE本科生和80%的从硕士到博士的研究生将进入强大的博士项目。此外，至少有80%的人将完成博士学位。该计划每年将有20名本科生和30名硕士学生参加适合他们水平的活动，包括：通过深思熟虑的联合课程活动来加强坚实的科学课程，包括：在加州州立大学洛杉矶分校和其他机构参与研究的强大机会；参加特别的研讨会和课程；仔细的学术和职业建议；通过Rise学生与科学教师和其他加州州立大学洛杉矶分校科学成功学生的刻意互动建立网络；以及参加生物医学系列研讨会。该计划旨在培养学生在科学和英语语言方面的扎实技能，以支持要求苛刻的本科生和硕士课程以及进入博士学位的高学术成就。学生发展活动涉及加州州立大学洛杉矶分校、加州大学洛杉矶分校、加州大学欧文分校、加州大学河滨分校、加州大学圣地亚哥分校、加州大学圣巴巴拉分校、加州理工大学希望之城和南加州大学之间的合作。RISE学者将通过与学术和工业生物医学科学家的互动和参与扎实的研究经验，切实地推动他们在生物医学科学领域追求职业生涯；他们将为竞争顶级研究型博士课程的职位做好准备；他们将为从本科生和硕士学生向成功的博士生过渡做好充分准备。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) MBRS RISE project has been very successful in developing the careers of talented minority students who have continued into PhD. In the last funding period 39 RISE MS-to-PhD and 18 RISE Undergraduate Scholars began PhD studies. During the period since last review 33 Cal State LA RISE alumni completed the PhD. We propose to develop a training project for 30 MS students and 20 undergraduates to continue this very successful effort that is making a significant impact on the entry of minority group members into biomedical and behavioral research careers. We propose a program of developmental activities for undergraduates and for masters of science graduate students. Objectives are that at least 70% of the participating RISE Undergraduate Scholars and 80% of the MS-to-PhD graduate students will enroll in strong PhD programs. Furthermore at least 80% will complete the PhD. The Program will involve 20 undergraduates and 30 master students each year in activities appropriate to their level and includes: a solid science curriculum enhanced by a program of deliberate co-curricular activities, including: strong opportunities for research participation at Cal State LA and other institutions; participation in special workshops and courses; careful academic and career advisement; networking through the deliberate interaction of the RISE students with science faculty and other successful Cal State LA science students; and participation in a biomedical sciences seminar series. The program is designed for students to develop solid skills in the sciences and the English language to support high academic achievement in demanding undergraduate and masters programs and into the PhD. Student development activities involve collaboration between Cal State LA, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, the City of Hope, Caltech and the University of Southern California. RISE Scholars will be realistically motivated to pursue careers in the biomedical sciences through interaction with academic and industrial biomedical scientists and participation in solid research experiences; they will be prepared for competitive for positions in top research doctoral programs; and that they are well- prepared for the transition from undergraduates and masters students to successful PhD students.