U-RISE at University of Maryland Baltimore County

摘要 这项申请的目的是获得为期五年的资金，以支持35 本科生升学研究计划(U-RISE)每年的受训人数 在密歇根州立大学。U-Rise的目标是培养一批完成学业的本科生 学士学位，过渡到完整的生物医学，专注于研究的更高学位 课程(例如，博士或医学博士/博士)并从事生物医学研究事业。U-Rise实习生池 将包括在科学、技术、工程和数学(STEM)领域任职人数不足的学生； 具体地说，种族和少数民族、社会经济地位较低的学生和有 残疾人士。该计划将提供一系列活动，以确保：(I)在学术上取得优异成绩 科学，(2)理解和适应当代科学研究的强度和严谨性， (Iii)学生对攻读博士学位和从事生物医学研究的兴趣 理科，以及(Iv)选择研究生院，并培养成功录取 (V)强调学生的心理健康和健康。UMBC的U-Rise将提供 全面的资金支持，确保学员能够集中精力准备顺利和 成功地从密歇根大学过渡到排名靠前的有竞争力的研究生项目。 第二届期间将从密歇根大学和社区学院招收相关专业的学生 在他们二年级的学期，成功的申请者将被任命为U-Rise在 第二年夏天的开始。录取资格要求累积GPA至少为3.2 60个大学学分，并致力于生物医学研究的研究事业。实习生 参与将从暑期研究实习开始，并在初中和高中继续进行 学年，有学术上有挑战性的课程，加上每周8-10个小时的研究 密歇根州立大学或附近机构的教师导师。学员还必须注册必修课程 专门为U-Rise设计的课程(即科学写作和研究伦理与政策) 参与者。受训人员必须遵守计划要求才能保持良好的地位。计划 设计和参与者选择将由U-Rise咨询委员会指导，并由 U-Rise项目主任(她已经在实验室培训了50多名本科生) 全职U-Rise副主任的协助。该计划的效果将受到监测 定期通过绩效分析和学生和校友调查。

ABSTRACT The purpose of this application is to obtain funding for five years to support research training of 35 trainees per year in the Undergraduate Research Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE) program at UMBC. The aim of U-RISE is to develop a diverse pool of undergraduates who complete their baccalaureate degree, and transition into and complete biomedical, research-focused higher degree programs (e.g., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) and pursue biomedical research careers. The U-RISE trainee pool will include students underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); specifically, racial and ethnic minorities, students of low socioeconomic status, and students with disabilities. The program will provide a combination of activities to assure: (i) excellence in academic science, (ii) understanding and adapting to the intensity and rigor of contemporary scientific research, (iii) student interest in pursuing a Ph.D. degree and a career as a researcher in the biomedical sciences, as well as (iv) selection of graduate school, and developing successful admission applications, and (v) an emphasis on student mental health and wellness. U-RISE at UMBC will provide comprehensive financial support to ensure that trainees can focus on preparing for a smooth and successful transition from UMBC to competitive graduate programs at highly ranked institutions. Students with relevant majors will be recruited from UMBC and community colleges during the second semester of their sophomore year, and successful applicants will be appointed to U-RISE at the beginning of the following summer. Admission eligibility will require a 3.2 cumulative GPA, a minimum of 60 college-credits, and commitment to a research career in biomedical research. Trainee participation will begin with a summer research internship and continue in the junior and senior academic years with academically challenging courses, plus 8-10 hours per week in research with a faculty mentor at UMBC or a nearby institution. Trainees must also enroll in required development courses (i.e., scientific writing, and research ethics and policy), designed specifically for U-RISE participants. Trainees must comply with program requirements to remain in good standing. Program design and participant selection will be guided by the U-RISE Advisory Committee and administered by the U-RISE Program Director (who has trained more than 50 undergraduate students in her lab) with the assistance of the full-time U-RISE Associate Director. The efficacy of the program will be monitored regularly by analysis of performance and student and alumni surveys.