Integration of Research, Mentoring and Professional Skill Building for Master's Students to Bridge to a PhD Program in Biomedical Science

加州州立理工大学波莫纳分校(CPP)是这笔赠款的牵头机构，它正在与 加州大学河滨分校(UCR)，RO1院校，在桥梁理科硕士(MS)到 博士学位计划(2021-2025年)。该计划的总体目标是增加MS学生的数量 代表不足的少数族裔群体、社会经济背景较低的群体和 残疾人成功地过渡到生物医学研究的博士课程。将有4个6名MS的队列 每年招生(共24人)。每个学生将有一名CPP学院研究导师(FRM)，一名UCR FRM、一名CPP学院顾问(FA)和一名UCR FA。剑桥大学的学生将有两年的时间来完成他们的硕士学位 CPP的研究项目，参加两个机构的研究相关技能，参加UCR课程并进行 在UCR进行为期10周的暑期研究实习。资助目标将是：a)学生完成MS课程， 被录取并成功过渡到博士课程；b)学生增加研究知识和 成为生物医学独立研究人员所需的技能；c)学生增强准备的信心 对于博士项目；d)学生加深对生物医学职业的认识；e)CPP-UCR伙伴关系创建 为学生在博士项目中取得成功提供综合支持系统、教师发展和网络。短的 学期成果将是：1)在5年内完成博士课程；2)介绍和出版他们的 研究；3)CPP扩大与UCR、其他RO1机构和STEM行业的STEM研究合作； 4)通过研究机会和博士后职位，增加对URM学生的CPP和UCR支持。 长期结果将是：1)桥梁支持系统在CPP和UCR得到整合和维持；2)STEM 职业生涯得到学生家庭的支持；3)在准备和专业代表方面缩小差距 STEM研究中的不同群体；4)消除差异障碍，创建一个包容性的STEM社区。 每个学生都将被匹配并整合到CPP FRM和UCR FRM实验室，介绍研究结果， 参加这两个机构的研讨会、期刊俱乐部、研讨会和科学会议。加强师资队伍建设 指导，CPP和UCR教职员工将参加专业发展研讨会，因为大多数 教师的行业经验有限，而大多数新博士进入行业岗位，教师将 鼓励参加为期4-6周的实习期。除了学生小组讨论，布里奇斯还为学生们 将与CPP硕士校友或UCR博士后候选人配对，提供近乎同行的指导。 利用这些活动将建立学生的信心、沟通技能、科学道德行为、STEM 建立关系网，并意识到未来的职业机会。社区意识将通过邀请 学生家庭在项目的开始、中期和结束时安排社交活动，以吸引家庭参与。通过 培养布里奇斯的学生、他们的导师和他们的家庭之间的社区意识，学生们将 拥有强大的支持网络，帮助他们完成博士学位并在STEM职业生涯中取得成功。

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP), the lead institution for this grant, is partnering with the University of California, Riverside (UCR), the RO1 institution, in a Bridges Master’s of Science (MS) to the Doctorate Program (2021-2025). The overall program goal is to increase the number of MS students from underrepresented minority (URM) racial and ethnic groups, low socio-economic backgrounds and those with disabilities successfully transitioning to PhD programs in biomedical research. There will be 4 Cohorts of 6 MS students per year (24 students total). Each student will have a CPP Faculty Research Mentor (FRM), a UCR FRM, a CPP Faculty Advisor (FA) and a UCR FA. Bridges students will have 2 years to complete their MS research project at CPP, participate in research-related skills at both institutions, take a UCR course and conduct a 10-week summer research internship at UCR. The grant objectives will be: a) students complete MS programs, are accepted and make a successful transition to a PhD program; b) students increase research knowledge and skills needed to become biomedical independent researchers; c) students increase confidence in preparedness for PhD programs; d) students deepen awareness of biomedical careers; e) CPP-UCR partnership creates an integrated support system, faculty development, and networking for students to succeed in PhD programs. Short term outcomes will be: 1) completion of doctoral program within 5 years; 2) presentation and publication of their research; 3) CPP expands STEM research collaborations with UCR, other RO1 institutions and STEM industries; 4) increase CPP and UCR support of URM students through research opportunities, and post-doctoral positions. Long term outcomes will be: 1) Bridges support system is integrated and sustained at CPP and UCR; 2) STEM careers are supported by students’ families; 3) gaps closed in preparation and professional representation of diverse groups in STEM research; 4) barriers of difference removed to create an inclusive STEM community. Each student will be matched and integrated into CPP FRM and UCR FRM labs, present research findings, attend seminars, journal clubs, workshops and scientific conferences at both institutions. To enhance faculty mentoring, the CPP and UCR faculty will participate in professional development workshops and, since most faculty have limited industry experience while a majority of the new PhDs enter industrial positions, faculty will be encouraged to do a 4-6 week residency in industry. In addition to student panel discussions, Bridges students will be paired with CPP MS alumni or UCR PhD predoctoral candidates to provide near-peer mentoring. Leveraging these activities will build student confidence, communication skills, scientific ethical behavior, STEM networking and awareness of future career opportunities. Sense of community will expand further by inviting students’ families to program socials at the beginning, middle and end of the program to engage family. By nurturing a sense of community amongst the Bridges students, their mentors, and their families, the students will have a strong support network to help them complete a PhD and have a successful STEM career.