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计划建议建立在成功的基础上，以加强该机构为独特的少数民族人口服务的生物医学研究环境。有两个总体目标：（1）与其他计划产生协同作用，以改变机构，通过科学和数学的入学和保留来衡量;看门人课程的成绩;从事研究的学生人数;以及接受学生参加竞争性夏季研究计划，学士后课程和研究生课程;（2）提供机会，指导和建议，使100%的MBRS-RISE学生毕业;至少65%申请“管道”计划（博士，医学硕士，或学士后课程），并在毕业后四年内，45%的人将参加博士课程。可衡量的目标是，该计划将提供：（1）必要的支持，让学生在看门人课程，如有机化学，普通生物学，遗传学，微积分和计算机科学通过补充说明出类拔萃;（2）仔细的建议和支持网络，以增加保留学位课程;（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历，例如，与访问科学家的互动和参加科学会议;（4）研究培训和机会，使学生产生高质量的科学研究，由科学同行评判;（5）通过GRE测试的技能发展，作为综合计划的一部分，使学生更具竞争力;（6）学生有机会发展应用程序的知识;（7）学生发展计划产生RISE学生谁是感兴趣，积极性和学术资格的荣誉计划，如MARC计划。 为了衡量有效性和改进计划，外部评估人员将把结果与基线数据和对照组进行比较。拟议计划的组成部分已经通过仔细分析和评估以前的赠款周期和比较MARC计划和传统的MBRS计划。MBRS-RISE计划培养了埃默里大学、德克萨斯大学休斯顿分校和纽约大学的博士生。十二UVI校友的传统MBRS计划已经完成了博士学位。

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.