Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC)

项目摘要/研究经验和培训协调核心摘要（RETCC） 路易斯安那州立大学超级基金研究中心（LSU SRP）的总体目标是了解氧化还原活性金属 与颗粒物（PM）相关的氧化物和有机污染物反应形成环境持久性 自由基（EPFR）和二次污染物（例如，二恶英）; EPFR如何稳定和衰变;以及 EPFR诱导心血管和肺功能障碍。为了解决这些复杂的研究问题， LSU SRP汇集了来自不同领域的科学家，包括化学，物理，环境科学， 和毒理学到目前为止，路易斯安那州立大学SRP已经培训了30多名研究生和博士后研究员， 这些不同的研究学科。LSU SRP学员通过以下工作接受研究培训： 个人研究项目，但通过研究管理的计划接受额外的培训 经验和培训协调核心（RETCC）。核心方案加强了受训人员的培训， 通过独特的方案，旨在提高他们的跨学科的欣赏专业发展 协作;用于与包括教师、K-12学生和社区在内的不同受众进行沟通 团体;和研究的道德行为。该中心将继续为专业人士提供便利， 通过三个具体目标，发展和培训所有路易斯安那州立大学SRP学员。在目标1中，跨学科 将通过创新方案加强环境和生物医学科学教育。为 例如，RETCC将继续提供基于网络研讨会的跨学科双周会议 讨论和传播研究成果。它还将使用网络研讨会程序， 发展活动，例如，教育受训人员进行研究的道德行为。而且 核心方案每年将资助两次见习，受训人员访问其他机构学习技术， 在我们的校园里。在目标2中，培训协调中心将通过以下方式支持学员的专业发展： 提供写作、演讲技巧、面试和领导力方面的教育课程。以创新的 采用这种方法，学员们现在已经组织成一个领导咨询委员会，其愿景是， 学员将通过指导其他学员的活动来学习领导技能。在目标3中，学员将指导 在当地一所历史悠久的黑人大学完成服务学习课程的本科生。统称 学员及其学员将在促进SRP之间的双向沟通方面发挥关键作用 研究人员和北巴吞鲁日社区（阿尔森）受超级基金相关问题的影响，确保 受训者能够熟练地向不同的受众传播科学。最后，为了提高影响力， 在目标4中，核心计划将与其他机构计划合作， 多样化的高素质受训者群体。

Project Summary/Abstract Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC) The overall goal of the LSU Superfund Research Center (LSU SRP) is to understand how redox-active metal oxides and organic pollutants associated with particulate matter (PM) react to form environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) and secondary pollutants (e.g., dioxins); how EPFRs are stabilized and decay; and how EPFRs induce cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction. To solve these complex research questions, the LSU SRP brings together scientists from diverse areas, including chemistry, physics, environmental sciences, and toxicology. To date, the LSU SRP has trained more than 30 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in these diverse research disciplines. LSU SRP trainees receive their research training through work defined by the individual research projects but receive additional training through programs administered by the Research Experience and Training Coordination Core (RETCC). The Core has enhanced trainees’ training and professional development through unique programs meant to increase their appreciation of transdisciplinary collaboration; for communicating to diverse audiences, including teachers, K–12 students, and community groups; and for the ethical conduct of research. The RETCC will continue to facilitate the professional development and training of all LSU SRP trainees through three Specific Aims. In Aim 1, cross-disciplinary education in the environmental and biomedical sciences will be enhanced through innovative programs. For example, the RETCC will continue to provide webinar-based biweekly meetings for cross-disciplinary discussion and dissemination of research findings. It will also use the webinar program for professional development activities, for example, for educating trainees in the ethical conduct of research. Moreover, the Core will fund two externships per year, in which the trainees visit other institutions to learn techniques not available on our campuses. In Aim 2, the RETCC will support the professional development of trainees by providing education programs in writing, presentation skills, interviewing, and leadership. In an innovative approach, trainees have now organized themselves into a Leadership Advisory Board with the vision that trainees will learn leadership skills by directing the activities of other trainees. In Aim 3, trainees will mentor undergraduates completing a service-learning course at a local historically black university. Together, the trainees and their mentees will play a key role in facilitating bidirectional communication between SRP researchers and a North Baton Rouge community (Alsen) affected by Superfund-related issues, ensuring that trainees become adept at communicating science to diverse audiences. Finally, to enhance the impact and overall well-being of our program, in Aim 4, the Core will work together with other institutional programs to recruit a diverse population of high-quality trainees.