REU Site: Mellon College Science Summer Scholars Program at Carnegie Mellon University

该REU Site奖授予位于宾夕法尼亚州匹兹堡的卡耐基梅隆大学梅隆科学学院，将在2023-2026年夏季期间支持培训4名参与数学科学或物理项目的学者，为期8周，以及6名从事生物、化学或计算项目的学者，为期10周。预计总共将有30名学生接受该项目的培训，这些学生主要来自研究机会有限的学校或代表性不足的群体。除了承担一个独立的研究项目外，学者们还参加由部门和梅隆科学学院多样性、公平和包容办公室组织的专业发展和社区建设活动。由于学生们住在一起，他们还可以在日常编程之外扩展他们的网络。其目标是让学者们培养能够跟上技术发展步伐的当代技能。通过促进跨学科合作来研究科学问题，该项目的校友不仅能够处理现实世界的问题，而且还能解决问题。该计划的目标是：a)增加学者获得有关STEM研究的研究生院，科学研究，会议和其他职业机会的信息；b)帮助学者建立专业网络，培养STEM研究空间内的社区意识；c)提高学者创造性思考研究的能力，以及跨学科和协作模式的工作能力。学生在全国范围内通过ABRCMS/ SACNAS会议，外展访问，以及通过前项目参与者和教师关系的口口相传的方式招募。每个系负责自己的申请和选择过程，并听取梅隆科学学院多样性、公平和包容办公室的意见。对申请人进行全面评估，包括他们的个人和专业成就，以及减轻情况。该计划的核心是跨学科的经验。而学者们在他们所选择的学科中有着丰富的经验。在我们的课程中，学者们有机会扩展他们的个人和专业网络。学者们在他们的学科之外合作解决问题，提高他们对所选领域的理解。当今跨学科的科学世界需要一系列的技能和多样化的思想才能在任何努力中取得成功。多学科的纳入使学者有更多的机会建立网络，并接触到反映日益增长的劳动力多样性的社区。该站点由国防部与NSF REU项目合作提供支持。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。

This REU Site award to Carnegie Mellon University, Mellon College of Science, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will support the training of four scholars participating in mathematical science or physics projects for eight weeks and six scholars working on biology, chemistry, or computational projects for 10 weeks during the summers of 2023-2026. It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from under-represented groups, will be trained in the program. In addition to undertaking an independent research project, scholars participate in professional development and community building activities organized by departments and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office of Mellon College of Science. Scholars are also able to expand their networking outside of the daily programming as they reside together. The goal is for scholars to develop contemporary skillsets that can keep pace with developing technologies. By promoting interdisciplinary collaborations to investigate scientific questions, the program alumni will not only be able to handle real world problems but also be the solutions.The objectives of this program are to: a) increase scholars access to information about graduate school, scientific research, conference meetings, and other career opportunities with respect to STEM research; b) help scholars build professional networks and foster a sense of community within STEM research spaces; and c) improve scholars’ ability to think creatively about research, and to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative modes. Students are recruited nationally at ABRCMS/ SACNAS meetings, via outreach visits, and by word of-mouth via former program participants and faculty connections. Each department is responsible for their own application and selection process with input from the Mellon College of Science Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office. Applicants are holistically evaluated including their personal and professional accomplishments, and extenuating circumstances. The centerpiece of the program is the interdisciplinary experience. While scholars have deep experiences in their chosen discipline. Engrained in our curriculum are opportunities for scholars to expand their personal and professional networks. Scholars collaborate outside of their discipline to solve problems and improve their understanding of their chosen field. The current interdisciplinary world of today’s science requires a range of skills and diversity of ideas to succeed in any endeavor. The inclusion of multiple disciplines allows scholars to have more opportunities to network and gain exposure to a community reflective of the growing workforce diversity.This site is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program.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.