Cultivating Interest in Research Careers (CIRC)

项目概要/摘要 加州大学洛杉矶分校（UCLA）和查尔斯R。德鲁医学与科学大学 (CDU)与洛杉矶社区学院区合作，提出培养兴趣， 研究职业（CIRC）计划。医疗界代表性不足的社区缺乏参与 科学研究队伍中的科学和技术（UIMS）是影响研究未来的关键问题， 最终是我们国家的健康。获得研究职业所需的高质量科学教育 在很大程度上取决于社会经济阶层、种族/族裔、性别和/或民族血统。有一个 迫切需要激励和装备低收入的UIMS社区大学生的学术技能 批判性地理解，探索和从事科学研究，以及信心和 在科学事业的进步所需的沟通技能。大学生的早期干预 需要制定教育时间轴，以建立一支多样化和包容性的科学工作队伍。该方案的主要 组成部分包括：1）夏季研究经验，学生参加为期一周的靴子营， 熟悉研究基础知识，并在监督下参与实践研究 一个研究导师的专业知识在NHLBI的研究重点领域之一，和2）研究途径 职业连续体，学生参加研讨会，这将提高他们的研究和学术技能。 由于加州社区学院是全国最大的高等教育系统， 数据显示，洛杉矶社区学院地区学校80%的学生来自UIMS 社区，拟议的CIRC计划将为UIMS社区学院提供重要机会 学生接受研究培训以及必要的技能转移到四年制学院/大学。 该计划的首要目标是增加UIMS学生准备在职业生涯中追求的数量。 生物医学和临床健康科学。为此，具体目标如下： 具体目标1：每年让14名UIMS社区大学生参加一个有指导的暑期科学课程， 在NHLBI使命中与CVD相关的基础、临床或转化研究的研究经验。 具体目标2：每年为14名UIMS社区大学学生提供为期一年的教师和“近- 同行”建议计划，继续建设学术技能，以及提供支持，转移到一个四 一年的大学/大学学习数学或科学。 具体目标3：评估UIMS社区学院学生CIRC计划的有效性， 促进学术进步，通过演讲和/或手稿促进科学生产力，完成 本科学位，并成功申请到科学相关领域的研究生课程。

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) in partnership with the Los Angeles Community College District propose the Cultivating Interest in Research Careers (CIRC) Program. Lack of participation from communities underrepresented in medicine and science (UIMS) in the scientific research workforce is a critical issue affecting the future of research, and ultimately our nation’s health. Access to a high-quality science education required for a research career remains largely determined by socioeconomic class, race/ethnicity, gender and/or national origin. There is a critical need to motivate and equip lower-income UIMS community college students with the academic skill set to critically understand, explore and engage in scientific research, as well as the confidence and communication skill set required for advancement in scientific careers. Early interventions in the undergraduate education timeline are needed to build a diverse and inclusive scientific workforce. The Program’s main components include: 1) A Summer Research Experience, where students attend a one-week boot camp to familiarize themselves with research fundamentals and participate in hands-on research under the supervision of a research mentor with expertise in one of NHLBI’s research focus areas, and 2) A Pathway to Research Careers Continuum, where students attend workshops which will enhance their research and academic skills. Since California Community Colleges are the single largest system of higher education in the country, and with data showing that 80% of students enrolled in Los Angeles Community College district schools are from UIMS communities, the proposed CIRC Program will provide important opportunities for UIMS community college students to receive research training as well as skills necessary to transfer to four-year colleges/universities. The Program’s overarching goal is to increase the number of UIMS students prepared to pursue careers in the biomedical and clinical health sciences. To this end, the Specific Aims are as follows: Specific Aim 1: To engage 14 UIMS community college students each year in a mentored, summer scientific research experience in basic, clinical, or translational research related to CVD within the NHLBI mission. Specific Aim 2: To provide 14 UIMS community college students each year with a year-long faculty and “near- peer” advising program to continue building academic skills as well as provide support in transferring to a four year college/university to study math or science. Specific Aim 3: To evaluate the effectiveness of the CIRC program for UIMS community college students in promoting academic advancement, scientific productivity with presentations and/or manuscripts, completion of an undergraduate degree, and successful application to a graduate program in a science-related field.