Targeted Infusion Project: Developing the Biotechnology Certificate Program at Harris-Stowe State University

历史黑人学院和大学本科项目(HBCU-UP)通过有针对性的灌输项目，支持基于证据的创新模式和方法的开发、实施和研究，以改善HBCU本科生的准备和成功，使他们能够攻读STEM研究生课程和/或职业。哈里斯-斯托州立大学的这个项目将为STEM学生开发一个生物技术证书，该证书将为他们提供一套技能，他们可以用来在圣路易斯生物技术环境中就业。这项拟议的工作旨在利用CURES(课堂本科生研究经验)来实现三个目标。第一个目标是开发高级实验室课程，以支持生物技术证书计划。第二个目标是在哈里斯-斯托州立大学建立生物技术证书。第三个目标是提供治疗方法，为学生提供工作场所准备和机会安置。CURES的实施将帮助学生培养批判性思维能力、项目管理和对歧义的容忍度。哈里斯-斯托州立大学的拟议实施将扩大STEM劳动力中代表性不足的少数族裔的参与。成功完成该计划的学生将获得生物技术证书，该证书将为他们在寻求STEM机会(如研究生院就业和实习)方面提供竞争优势。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势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. This project at Harris-Stowe State University will develop a Biotechnology Certificate for STEM students that will provide a skill set which they may use to gain employment in the St. Louis Biotechnology environment. The proposed work intends to use CURES (Classroom Undergraduate Research Experiences) to achieve three aims. The first aim is to develop advanced laboratory courses to support a biotechnology certificate program. The second aim is to establish the biotechnology certificate at Harris-Stowe State University. The third aim is to provide CURES that will increase workplace readiness and opportunity placement for students. The implementation of CURES will assist students in developing critical thinking skills, project management and tolerance for ambiguity. The proposed implementation at Harris-Stowe State University will broaden the participation of underrepresented minorities in the STEM workforce. Students who successfully complete the program will be granted a biotechnology certificate that will provide them with a competitive advantage in pursuing STEM opportunities such as graduate school employment and internships.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.