Cornell University BEST Training Program

描述（由申请人提供）：康奈尔大学的培训计划是通过扩大科学培训经验或BEST计划提出的。现有的和进入的前和博士后科学家将被招募到该计划，并将被分配一个相互同意的最佳导师谁将定期与学生见面，并帮助他们浏览程序。学生将选择四种潜在的科学职业途径，包括科学传播，治理，风险和合规，科学政策，工业，创业和管理。学员将能够选择一个单一的途径（通过研讨会，实习和/或实习）或样品的每一个途径在一个更肤浅的水平（主要是通过讲座）。为了鼓励参与，将分配积分 参加每一项体验，并获得足够积分的学员将获发认证证书。在五是的期间和之后，将对该计划进行广泛的评估，目标是最初提高计划的有效性，并评估对受训人员科学事业的长期和中期影响。该计划受益于康奈尔社区的大力支持，以及政府和工业合作伙伴的热情支持。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): A training program at Cornell University is proposed through the Broadened Experiences in Scientific Training, or BEST program. Existing and entering Pre- and Postdoctoral Scientists will be recruited to the program and will be assigned a mutually agreeable BEST mentor who will meet with students regularly and help them navigate the program. Students will select among four pathways of potential scientific careers that include Science Communication, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Science Policy, and Industry, Entrepreneurship and Management. Trainees will be able to opt for a single pathway (through workshops, externships and/or internships) or sample each of the pathways on a more superficial level (primarily through lectures). To encourage participation, points will be assigned for participation in each experience and an attestation certificate will be awarded to trainees tha obtain sufficient points. Evaluation of the program will be extensive during and after the five yea period, with a goal to increase program effectiveness initially, and to gauge the effect on the scientific careers of the trainees in the long and medium terms. The program benefits from substantial support of the Cornell community with enthusiastic support from Government and Industrial partners.