Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC) for Underrepresented Minority Students

项目摘要 国家统计数据还显示，招募代表人数不足的少数族裔(URM)进入 以科学为中心的职业。这项新的R25资助提案将培训URM学生的多样性和 临床癌症研究中的文化响应性关怀。我们的总体目标是与8个社区协作 合作伙伴积极识别和教育不同的学生群体和寻求第二职业的个人 希望从事临床研究专业人员和/或获得癌症高级学位的人 研究。 该机制将是一个为期8周的暑期培训计划，以学生为中心推进研究 癌症职业生涯(SPARCC)。我们设计这个项目的基础是体验式学习，从文化上讲 响应式教学法和成人学习原则。在第一年，10名代表不足的少数族裔学生 将被招募，然后接受培训，成为复杂的多学科领域的癌症临床研究专业人员 团队。学生将获得强调构建新知识的学习机会 因为他们在现实世界中与不同的患者群体一起工作。该计划包括一种癌症 网络和研究峰会上，学生们展示了他们在 社区。SPARCC将缓解任何潜在的挑战，如旅行、餐饮、生活津贴和 辅导以确保安全的学习环境。额外的职业和教育咨询机会 将确保他们在学术和职业上不断取得成功，多项战略将是 雇佣学生积极参与，确保个人成功，减少压力源。 培训计划的具体目标是：(1)招收来自不同种族和民族的学生 参加为期8周的夏季癌症临床研究项目的背景；(2)制定、实施、 并对为期8周的课程进行评估；(3)帮助学生在当地和地区进行临床试验就业 癌症研究方面的机会和高级学位课程，以促进健康的职业道路。

Project Summary National statistics also show sluggish growth in the recruitment of underrepresented minorities (URM) into science-centered occupations. This new R25 funding proposal will train URM students in diversity and culturally responsive care in clinical cancer research. Our overarching goal is to collaborate with 8 community partners to actively identify and educate a diverse group of students and second career seeking individuals who wish to pursue careers as clinical research professionals and/or obtain advanced degrees in cancer research. The mechanism will be an 8-week summer training program, Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC). We designed this program on a foundation of experiential learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, and principles of adult learning. In the first year, 10 underrepresented minority students will be recruited and then trained to work as cancer clinical research professionals in complex multidisciplinary teams. The students will engage in learning opportunities that emphasize the construction of new knowledge as they work in real-world settings with diverse patient populations. The program includes a Cancer Networking and Research Summit where students present a poster from their research/education work in the community. SPARCC will alleviate any potential challenges, such as travel, meals, living stipend, and mentoring to assure for a safe learning environment. Additional career and education counseling opportunities will ensure their ongoing success, both academically and professionally, and multiple strategies will be employed to actively engage each student to ensure personal success and decrease sources of stress. The specific aims of the training program are: (1) Recruit students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds to participate in an 8-week summer clinical cancer research program; (2) Develop, implement, and evaluate the 8-week course; (3) Assist students with local and regional clinical trial employment opportunities and advanced degree programs in cancer research to promote a robust career pathway.