IRACDA at the University of Chicago

摘要 芝加哥大学IRACDA项目的目标是提供博士后学者 芝加哥大学(特别是那些在STEM中代表性不足的团体)拥有高质量的 有指导的研究经验，以及有机会获得深入的教学经验和培训 我们的合作机构，芝加哥州立大学和东北伊利诺伊大学。一年两名学者 将通过正式的申请程序，基于对科学的承诺而被选中 调查，对教学经验的需求和对学术事业的渴望。纳入IRACDA和 教书的机会将为他们建立学术生涯提供关键的动力，通过增加 提高教师职位的竞争力，培养更多促进多样性的意识。反过来, 合作机构的学生将获得更好的指导和职业建议，研究机会， 以及改进和扩大课程设置，所有这些都将使他们更好地准备和更多 竞争研究生院。来自芝加哥大学的教师导师将监督这项研究 经验，合作学校的教学导师将指导他们深入的教学经验和 在伙伴机构接受培训。预计由学者中介的导师互动将会产生 教职员工的合作也是如此。此外，以未来学术研究所为基础的正式课程在 将提供诸如撰写补助金、沟通、实验室管理等促进职业发展的技能。这个 对计划及其组成部分进行定性和定量的评估 间隔时间。最终的目标是培养一支多样化的生物医学和行为科学家队伍 研究和教学技能足以胜任学术职位。

Abstract The objective of the University of Chicago IRACDA Program is to provide Postdoctoral Scholars recruited to the University of Chicago (especially those from groups under-represented in STEM) with a high-quality mentored research experience, as well as the opportunity to gain in-depth teaching experience and training at our partner institutions, Chicago State University and Northeastern Illinois University. Two Scholars per year will be selected, through a formal application process, based on demonstrated commitment to scientific investigation, need for teaching experience and desire for an academic career. Inclusion in the IRACDA and the opportunity to teach will provide a critical impetus in establishing their academic careers by increasing competitiveness for teaching positions and fostering greater awareness for promoting diversity. In turn, students at the partner institutions will receive enhanced mentorship and career advice, research opportunities, and improved and expanded curricular offerings, all of which will make them better prepared and more competitive for graduate school. Faculty mentors from the University of Chicago will supervise the research experience, and Teaching mentors from the partner schools will direct their in-depth teaching experience and training at the partner institution. It is anticipated that mentor interactions mediated by Scholars will spawn faculty collaborations as well. In addition, a formal curriculum, based in the Institute for Future Academics, in career-enhancing skills such as grant-writing, communication, lab management, etc., will be provided. The Program and its components will be evaluated with both qualitative and quantitative measures at specific intervals. The ultimate goal is to train a diverse cadre of biomedical and behavioral scientists with both research and teaching skills sufficient to be competitive for academic positions.