Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC) for Underrepresented Minority Students

项目摘要 国家统计数据还显示，在招聘代表性不足的少数民族（URM）进入联合国系统方面增长缓慢。 以科学为中心的职业。这项新的R25资助提案将培养URM学生的多样性， 临床癌症研究中的文化响应护理。我们的首要目标是与8个社区合作 合作伙伴积极识别和教育不同群体的学生和第二职业寻求个人 希望从事临床研究专业人员的职业和/或获得癌症高级学位的人 research. 该机制将是一个为期8周的夏季培训计划，以学生为中心的管道，以推进研究 癌症职业（SPARCC）我们设计这个项目的基础是体验式学习， 反应教学法和成人学习原则。第一年，10名代表性不足的少数民族学生 将被招募，然后接受培训，在复杂的多学科癌症临床研究专业人员的工作 团队学生将参与强调新知识构建的学习机会 因为他们在现实世界中的不同患者群体中工作。该计划包括一个癌症 网络和研究峰会上，学生提出了他们的研究/教育工作的海报， 社区SPARCC将减轻任何潜在的挑战，如旅行，膳食，生活津贴， 辅导，以确保一个安全的学习环境。额外的职业和教育咨询机会 将确保他们的持续成功，无论是学术和专业，和多种战略将 雇用积极参与每一个学生，以确保个人的成功和减少压力来源。 培训方案的具体目标是：（1）从不同种族和民族中招收学生 背景参加为期8周的夏季临床癌症研究计划;（2）制定，实施， 并对8周的课程进行评估;（3）协助学生进行当地和区域临床试验就业 机会和癌症研究的高级学位课程，以促进一个强大的职业道路。

Project Summary National statistics also show sluggish growth in the recruitment of underrepresented minorities (URM) into science-centered occupations. This new R25 funding proposal will train URM students in diversity and culturally responsive care in clinical cancer research. Our overarching goal is to collaborate with 8 community partners to actively identify and educate a diverse group of students and second career seeking individuals who wish to pursue careers as clinical research professionals and/or obtain advanced degrees in cancer research. The mechanism will be an 8-week summer training program, Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC). We designed this program on a foundation of experiential learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, and principles of adult learning. In the first year, 10 underrepresented minority students will be recruited and then trained to work as cancer clinical research professionals in complex multidisciplinary teams. The students will engage in learning opportunities that emphasize the construction of new knowledge as they work in real-world settings with diverse patient populations. The program includes a Cancer Networking and Research Summit where students present a poster from their research/education work in the community. SPARCC will alleviate any potential challenges, such as travel, meals, living stipend, and mentoring to assure for a safe learning environment. Additional career and education counseling opportunities will ensure their ongoing success, both academically and professionally, and multiple strategies will be employed to actively engage each student to ensure personal success and decrease sources of stress. The specific aims of the training program are: (1) Recruit students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds to participate in an 8-week summer clinical cancer research program; (2) Develop, implement, and evaluate the 8-week course; (3) Assist students with local and regional clinical trial employment opportunities and advanced degree programs in cancer research to promote a robust career pathway.