MARC U *STAR at Grambling State University

描述(由申请人提供)：本次修订的续签MARC申请来自HBCU的格拉姆林州立大学(GSU)，目的是为URM学生提供培训，以提高他们进入并完成生物医学博士学位的竞争力，并随后从事研究工作。GSU MARC项目的总体目标与大学的使命和优先事项是一致的，也与NIGMS的目标是一致的。具体地说，格拉斯哥州立大学将在2014年前将MARC博士项目的录取人数从目前的43%增加到65%。格拉姆林州立大学预计，到2014年，完成生物医学博士学位的毕业生将从目前的7人(2000-2004年)增加到18人，增幅为157%。在攻读博士学位的MARC毕业生中，43%的人是非MARC毕业生(14%)的三倍。此外，MARC毕业生攻读医学硕士学位的比例(3%)明显低于非MARC毕业生(11%)。此外，MARC毕业生的比例为96%，而非MARC毕业生的比例为29%。因此，这项申请包括一项重大活动，该活动实施了到2014年将所有STEM学生的毕业率从29%提高到50%的战略。这项更新提案的主要目标反映了非传统的创新方法，包括：1.将数学概念和定量方法应用于生物医学科学。2.以书面和口头形式交流研究成果。3.对STEM学生实施严格的课程设置。活动包括高级课程、咨询、每月有系统地监测进展情况和实施克服弱点的战略。4.扩大现有的校外SRI，将NIH T-32资助机构包括在内。5.支持学生获得并完成博士或医学博士学位课程。实施这些活动是可行的，因为格拉斯哥州立大学有专门的博士教师，而且格拉斯哥州立大学的管理部门已经提供了他们的全力支持，包括在整个项目期间每年提供5万美元。 相关性：研究密集型机构的暑期研究实习(SRI)网站，包括但不限于T-32资助机构。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The purpose of this revised renewal MARC application from Grambling State University (GSU), an HBCU, is to provide training to URM students to improve their competitiveness for admission into, and the completion of Ph.D. degrees in biomedical sciences, and subsequently engage in research careers. The overall goal of the MARC Program at GSU is congruent with the University's mission and priorities, and is also consistent with the goal of the NIGMS. Specifically, GSU will increase the number of MARC graduates admitted to Ph.D. programs from the current baseline of 43% to 65% by 2014. Grambling State University projects an increase of 157% from the current baseline of seven graduates (2000-2004), who completed Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, to eighteen (18) by 2014. The 43% of MARC graduates who are pursuing the Ph.D. degree is triple that of non-MARC graduates (14%). In addition, the percentage of MARC graduates who pursued MD degrees (3%) is significantly lower than the non-MARC graduates (11%). Furthermore, the percentage of MARC graduates is 96% compared to 29% for non-MARC graduates. Therefore, this application includes a major activity that implements strategies to increase the graduation rate of all STEM students from 29% to 50% by 2014. The major objectives of this renewal proposal reflect nontraditional innovative approach and include: 1. Apply mathematical concepts and quantitative methods in biomedical sciences. 2. Communicate research findings in writing and orally. 3. Implement rigorous curricula for STEM students. Activities include advanced courses, advisement, systematic monthly monitoring of progress and implementing strategies to overcome weaknesses. 4. Expand the existing extramural SRI to include NIH T-32 grantee institutions. 5. Support students in securing admission to and the completion of Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. programs. It is feasible to implement these activities because GSU has dedicated Ph.D. faculty and the GSU administration has extended their full support including $50,000 per year for the entire project period. Relevance: Sites for summer research internships (SRI) at research intensive institutions including but not limited to T-32 grantee institutions.