MARC at UAlbany

项目总结 Marc在UAlbany的使命是将来自不同背景的训练有素的科学家添加到 生物医学研究队伍。我们将培养传统上代表不足(UR)的本科生 为了成功地过渡到以研究为重点的研究生课程，并最终过渡到生物医学研究 职业，通过循证的教学、研究和专业技能培训。该计划利用 奥尔巴尼大学的两个主要优势，即其高度多元化的本科生群体和 被评为R1“非常活跃的研究”大学。它与现有的校园计划相结合，以促进 多样性、公平性和包容性研究的卓越。具体的计划目标是：(1)招聘和留住 六名合格的后起之秀，来自传统上在生物医学研究职业生涯中代表性较低的群体 年，(2)实施循证战略，协同促进和促进MARC学者的 学术准备，负责任地参与指导研究，专业技能和身份认同，以及 社会和文化资本，(3)为MARC学者成功过渡到并完成 以研究为重点的研究生学位课程，以及(4)采用严格的监督和评估战略来 监控计划的性能和结果。循证培训活动的基础是 为促进UR学生在生物医学科学和传授技能方面建立理论框架 在研究型研究生培训计划中取得成功的基础。课程作业为Marc做好准备 让学者从事负责任和严谨的研究，并指导他们完成这一过程 申请研究生课程。真实的有指导的研究经验，受到文化的密切监督 具有卓越研究记录和外部资助的称职教员，为 独立的顶石研究项目和会议报告和手稿的合著者。 加州大学奥尔巴尼分校的Marc整合了现有的校园计划和资源，以促进学生在 为最大限度地使UR学员受益而量身定做的结构化计划的学术和研究。重要的是，我们 通过专门设计的计划活动来加强持续的努力，以提高受训人员的自我效能感、 归属感和科学认同感，并培养对成功保留至关重要的文化和社会资本 UR学生在生物医学研究培训和职业生涯中的地位。学者及其导师的成功实现 计划目标将通过个人发展计划、年度评估、学生 离职面试，以及每年从项目毕业生那里收集的信息。一个内部咨询委员会将 定期监督计划的实施。目标可衡量的受训人员成果包括：(1) 90%以上的MARC学者在加入MARC后三年内以优异的成绩毕业于学士学位 计划，(2)70%以上参加竞争激烈的、以研究为重点的生物医学研究生计划，以及(3)80%以上 那些进入研究生课程的人完成学位并进入生物医学研究大军。

PROJECT SUMMARY The mission of MARC at UAlbany is to add well-trained scientists from diverse backgrounds to the biomedical research workforce. We will prepare traditionally underrepresented (UR) undergraduate students for a successful transition into research-focused graduate programs and, ultimately, biomedical research careers, through evidence-based didactic, research, and professional skills training. The program leverages two key strengths of the University at Albany, namely its highly diverse undergraduate student body and its status as an R1 “very highly research active” university. It synergizes with existing campus initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusive research excellence. Specific program objectives are to (1) recruit and retain six well-qualified rising juniors from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research careers each year, (2) implement evidence-based strategies that synergistically promote and facilitate MARC scholars’ academic preparedness, responsible participation in mentored research, professional skills and identity, and social and cultural capital, (3) prepare MARC scholars for the successful transition into and completion of research-focused graduate degree programs, and (4) employ rigorous oversight and assessment strategies to monitor program performance and outcomes. Evidence-based training activities are grounded in an established theoretical framework for advancing UR students in biomedical sciences and impart skills fundamental for success in research-focused graduate training programs. Coursework prepares MARC scholars to engage in the responsible and rigorous conduct of research and guides them through the process of applying to graduate programs. Authentic mentored research experiences, closely supervised by culturally competent faculty with track records of research excellence and external funding, provide the basis for the independent capstone research project and co-authorship on conference presentations and manuscripts. MARC at UAlbany integrates existing campus initiatives and resources promoting student success in academics and research into a structured program tailored to maximally benefit UR trainees. Importantly, we augment ongoing efforts with program activities specifically designed to enhance trainee self-efficacy, sense of belonging, and science identity, and to foster the cultural and social capital crucial for the successful retention of UR students in biomedical research training and careers. Scholars’ and their mentors’ success in achieving program objectives will be closely monitored via individual development plans, annual assessments, student exit interviews, and yearly information gathered from program graduates. An internal advisory committee will provide regular oversight of program implementation. Targeted measurable trainee outcomes include: (1) 90%+ of MARC scholars graduate with a bachelor’s degree with honors within three years of joining the program, (2) 70%+ enroll in competitive, research-focused biomedical graduate programs, and (3) 80%+ of those entering graduate programs complete the degree and enter the biomedical research workforce.