"Targeted Infusion - Academic Enhancement of Biology Degree Program at Saint Augustine's College"

圣奥古斯丁学院定向培养项目的目标是增加STEM专业完成学士学位并进入这些领域的研究生学位课程的人数。特别强调植物生物学和环境科学，这两个学科的不同学生比例严重偏低。通过向生物学本科生提供植物生物技术和环境科学方面的课程和就业机会，以及加强学生为严格的研究生学习做准备，该学院预计将以有意义的方式为美国STEM劳动力多样化做出贡献。具体地说，该项目将增加和修订课程，而不是传统上强调生物过程的课程。该项目还将支持实验室设备的现代化和合作研究密集型机构的学生的研究实习。总体而言，这些干预措施有可能产生重大成果，这些成果可以很容易地转移到类似的机构类型。

The goal of the targeted infusion project at Saint Augustine's College is to increase the number of STEM majors that complete the baccalaureate degree and matriculate into graduate degree programs in these fields. There is a special emphasis on plant biology and environmental science, two disciplines where diverse students are grossly underrepresented. By exposing Biology undergraduate majors to courses and career opportunities in plant biotechnology and environmental science, as well as strengthening student preparation for the rigor of graduate study, the institution expects to contribute to diversifying the US STEM workforce in a meaningful way. Specifically, the project will provide for curriculum additions and revisions beyond the traditional emphasis on biological processes. The project will also support modernization of laboratory equipment and research internships for students at partnering research intensive institutions. Collectively, these interventions have the potential to yield significant outcomes that can be easily transferable to similar institution types.