Targeted Infusion Project: Stem: PipeLine for Plant Sciences

历史上的黑人学院和大学本科项目（HBCU- up）通过有针对性的输液项目支持基于证据的创新模式和方法的开发、实施和研究，以提高HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们可以攻读STEM研究生课程和/或职业。伊丽莎白市立大学将加强植物科学课程，将基于课程的本科研究经验（CUREs）纳入所有生物学专业必修的两门课程。少数民族和代表性不足的学生将接触到植物科学和生物信息学应用方面的职业机会。STEM植物科学项目的总体目标是为本科少数民族学生建立一条进入植物科学职业的途径。我们采用了一种全面的方法，让学生和教师参与到以研究为基础的项目和学习策略中来，这些项目和学习策略特别适用于生活在北卡罗来纳州东北部农村和经济劣势地区的学生。这个项目将作为植物科学课程改进的基础。该项目的目标是通过专业发展活动提高教师在植物科学研究和教学技术方面的专业知识，提高学生在植物科学方面的能力和信心，加强课外和研究活动，提高整个ECSU社区对植物科学的认识。项目成果产生了关于cure对HBCU环境中STEM学生表现和心理社会因素影响的知识。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP) through Targeted Infusion Projects supports the development, implementation, and study of evidence-based innovative models and approaches for improving the preparation and success of HBCU undergraduate students so that they may pursue STEM graduate programs and/or careers. Elizabeth City State University will strengthen the plant science curriculum by integrating Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) into two courses required by all biology majors. Minority and underrepresented students will be exposed to career opportunities in plant science and the application of bioinformatics. The overall goal of the STEM Pipeline for Plant Sciences initiative is to establish a pathway for undergraduate minority students to enter plant science careers. A comprehensive approach is used to expose and engage students and faculty in research-based projects and learning strategies that are particularly relatable to students living in a rural and economically disadvantaged region of northeastern North Carolina. This project will serve as a foundation for curricula improvements in plant sciences. The project objectives are to increase faculty expertise in plant science research and pedagogical techniques through professional development activities, improve student competence and confidence in plant science, enhancing co-curricular and research activities and increase awareness of plant science throughout the ECSU community. The project outcomes generate knowledge on the impact of CUREs on STEM student performance and psychosocial factors within the HBCU environment.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.