Targeted Infusion: Strengthening Forensic Science Undergraduates Research and Instruction Program

为了使该机构继续满足生物系学生的需求，福特谷州立大学的目标注入项目的目标是将本科生的研究和教学注入法医学课程。法医学是一门迅速发展的跨学科科学，已经引起了许多STEM专业本科生的关注。该项目的目标是培养这种热情，同时加强现有的nsf资助的HBCU UP STEM项目。将采用一系列策略来实现这一目标。它们包括但不限于：在法医学中纳入基于探究的讲座和实验室，建立法医学核心研究实验室，本科生研究机会，高中教师讲习班和教师发展。最终，所提出的活动不仅将使学生接触到与法医学相关的广泛概念及其在现实世界问题中的应用，而且还将提高他们在主要研究密集型机构竞争备受瞩目的研究生课程的能力。总体而言，FVSU的法医科学项目每年将影响200多名学生和教师，从而为来自不同背景的合格STEM毕业生的潜在人才库做出重大贡献。

In order for the institution to continue to meet the needs of its students in the Biology department, the targeted infusion project of Fort Valley State University has as its goal to infuse undergraduate research and instruction into the forensic science curriculum. Forensic science is a rapidly expanding and interdisciplinary science that has already captured the attention of many undergraduate STEM majors. The goal of this project is to foster that enthusiasm while also strengthening the existing NSF-funded HBCU UP STEM program at FVSU. A collection of strategies will be employed to achieve this goal. They include, but are not limited to: the incorporation of inquiry based lectures and labs in forensic sciences, establishment of a forensic science core research laboratory, undergraduate research opportunities, high school teacher workshops and faculty development. Ultimately, the activities proposed will not only expose students to the breadth of concepts related to forensic science and its application to real world problems, but will also improve their capacities to compete for highly coveted graduate programs at major research intensive institutions. Overall, the forensic science program at FVSU will impact over 200 students and faculty each year, thereby significantly contributing to the potential pool of qualified STEM graduates from diverse backgrounds.