Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC)

总结/摘要 研究经验和培训协调核心（RETCC）围绕以下原则组织： 在环境科学的生产性职业生涯所需的技能包括创造性地思考在一个交叉的能力， 学科背景，与一系列受众有效沟通，并欣赏 社区和他们的关注既是环境研究的推动者，也是环境研究的受益者。我们的金属 和金属混合物：认知老化，补救和暴露来源（MEMCARE）超级基金研究 中心（SRC）正在研究金属混合物在多个相互关联的背景下：（a）他们对认知老化的影响 (as以及关联机制）;（B）识别关键的 晚年认知能力下降的暴露窗口;（c）暴露可变性的表征;以及（d） 开发接触补救的创新技术。在此背景下，RETCC将开发 资源，以补充受训人员的研究活动，超越个别项目，以促进：1）跨学科 环境科学经验;（2）加强沟通和领导技能的发展;以及 (3)理解超级基金研究的广泛影响以及这一背景对 专业和智力发展。由RETCC开发的关键资源（与 我们的SRC研究项目）是一系列跨学科的实验室交流（实习）和实习。 该核心开发的其他资源包括一个新的研讨会系列、讲习班，并与 社区参与核心（CEC）和研究翻译协调员（RT），社区参与， 和研究翻译机会，以补充研究活动。CEC和RT活动旨在 提高受训人员的沟通技能，不仅在科学同行之间，而且在支持者之间， 哪些SRC活动引起共鸣-例如，受污染物影响的社区和政府 负责污染物修复和监管的机构。与数据管理和 分析核心（DMAC），RETCC还将促进数据科学培训的机会，包括参与 在一门关于可再生科学的课程中。核心将促进受训者参与赠款和专业 会议和相关的领导和专业网络的机会。最后，RETCC将 促进受训者获得专业发展资源，并为NIEHS提名合格的受训者 SRP赞助的荣誉。我们预计将有超过20名学员参加我们的SRC（约2/3的前， 博士和1/3的博士后），每人从事SRC研究2-4年。RETCC是一个核心组成部分， 这个SRC，团结所有学员和他们的导师有共同的目标和共同的活动，无论是内部和 在教室和实验室之外。每个项目都将有学员，每个学员都将与 区域技术合作中心每年多次赞助培训机会。在此背景下，RETCC将促进 培养具备从事未来有影响力的环境科学研究所需技能的科学家。

SUMMARY/ ABSTRACT The Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC) is organized around the principle that the skills needed for productive careers in environmental science include the ability to think creatively in a cross- disciplinary context, communicate effectively with a range of audiences, and appreciate the role of communities and their concerns as both motivators and beneficiaries of environmental research. Our Metals and Metal Mixtures: Cognitive Aging, Remediation and Exposure Sources (MEMCARE) Superfund Research Center (SRC) is studying metal mixtures in multiple inter-related contexts: (a) their impact on cognitive aging (as well as mechanisms of association) in both human and experimental models; (b) identification of critical exposure windows for later life cognitive decline; (c) characterization of exposure variability; and (d) development of innovative technologies for exposure remediation. In this context, RETCC will develop resources to supplement trainee research activities beyond individual projects to promote: 1) cross-disciplinary experience in environmental science; (2) enhanced development of communication and leadership skills; and (3) understanding of the wide-ranging impact of Superfund research and the implications of this context on professional and intellectual development. The key resource developed by the RETCC (in collaboration with our SRC Research Projects) is a series of cross-disciplinary lab exchanges (externships) and practicums. Other resources developed by this Core include a new seminar series, workshop, and, in conjunction with the Community Engagement Core (CEC) and Research Translation Coordinator (RT), community engagement, and research translation opportunities to complement research activities. CEC and RT activities are designed to enhance trainee communication skills, not only among scientific peers, but also among constituencies for which SRC activities resonate—for example, communities impacted by contaminants and government agencies tasked with contaminant remediation and regulation. In collaboration with the Data Management and Analysis Core (DMAC), RETCC will also facilitate opportunities for data science training, including participation in a course in reproducible science. The Core will facilitate trainee participation in grantee and professional meetings and associated leadership and professional networking opportunities. Finally, the RETCC will facilitate trainee access to professional development resources and nominate qualified trainees for NIEHS SRP-sponsored honors. We anticipate that more than 20 trainees will participate in our SRC (about 2/3 pre- doctoral and 1/3 postdoctoral), each working on SRC research for 2-4 years. RETCC is a central component of this SRC, uniting all trainees and their mentors with common goals and shared activities, both inside and outside of the classroom and laboratory. Every Project will have trainees, and every trainee will interface with RETCC-sponsored training opportunities multiple times each year. In this context, RETCC will foster development of scientists with the skills needed to engage in impactful future environmental science research.