Excellence and Synergy: MBRS-RISE at UVI

描述（由申请人提供）：维尔京群岛大学的MBRS-RISE计划建议在成功的基础上加强该机构为独特的少数民族群体服务的生物医学研究环境。有两个总体目标：(1)产生与其他项目的协同作用，以科学和数学的入学和保留来衡量机构的转型；看门人课程成绩；从事研究的学生人数；接受学生参加有竞争力的暑期研究项目、学士后项目和研究生项目；(2)提供机会、指导和建议，使mbr - rise学生100%毕业；至少65%的学生申请“管道”课程（博士、硕士或学士后课程），在毕业后的四年内，45%的学生将报名攻读博士学位。可衡量的目标是，该课程将提供：(1)通过补充教学，为学生提供必要的支持，使他们在有机化学、普通生物学、遗传学、微积分和计算机科学等看门人课程中脱颖而出；(2)谨慎的建议和支持网络，以提高学位课程的保留率；(3)激发对生物医学研究职业多样性的更大兴趣和认识的经验，例如与访问科学家的互动和参加科学会议；(4)科研训练和机会，使学生做出被同行评价的高质量的科研成果；(5)将GRE考试的技能发展作为综合计划的一部分，使学生更具竞争力；(6)为学生提供发展应用程序知识的机会；(7)学生发展项目，培养对MARC项目等荣誉项目感兴趣、有动力、有学术资格的RISE学生。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The MBRS-RISE program at the University of the Virgin Islands proposes to build on a foundation of success to enhance the biomedical research environment at this institution serving a unique minority population. There are two overall goals: (1) to produce a synergy with other programs to transform the institution as measured by enrollment and retention in science and mathematics; grades in gatekeeper courses; numbers of students engaged in research; and acceptance of students into competitive summer research programs, post-baccalaureate programs, and graduate programs; (2) to provide the opportunities, mentoring, and advising such that 100% of MBRS-RISE students graduate; at least 65% apply to "pipeline" programs (Ph.D., M.S., or post-baccalaureate programs), and within four years of graduation 45% will enroll in programs leading to the Ph.D. The measurable objectives are that the program will provide: (1) the support necessary for students to excel in gatekeeper courses such as organic chemistry, general biology, genetics, calculus, and computer science through supplemental instruction; (2) careful advising and a network of support to increase retention in degree programs; (3) the experiences that stimulate a greater interest in and awareness of the diversity of biomedical research careers, e.g., interaction with visiting scientists and participation in scientific meetings; (4) the research training and opportunities such that the students produce scientific research of high quality as judged by scientific peers; (5) development of the skills that are tested by the GRE as part of an integrated plan such that students become more competitive; (6) opportunities for students to develop knowledge of the application process; (7) student development programs producing RISE students who are interested, motivated, and academically qualified for honors programs such as the MARC Program. To measure effectiveness and improve the program, an external evaluator will compare outcomes with baseline data and comparison groups. The components of the proposed program have been developed through careful analysis and evaluation of the previous grant cycle and comparison to the MARC program and the traditional MBRS program. The MBRS-RISE Program has produced students in doctoral programs at Emory University, the University of Texas-Houston, and NYU. Twelve UVI alumni of the traditional MBRS program have completed the Ph.D.