Integration of Research, Mentoring and Professional Skill Building for Master's Students to Bridge to a PhD Program in Biomedical Science

加州州立理工大学波莫纳分校（CPP）是这项赠款的牵头机构，正在与 加州大学滨江（UCR），RO 1机构，在桥梁科学硕士（MS），以 博士课程（2021-2025）。总体计划的目标是增加MS学生的数量， 代表性不足的少数民族种族和族裔群体、社会经济背景低的人以及 残疾人成功过渡到生物医学研究博士课程。将有4个队列，每组6名MS 学生人数（共24人）。每个学生将有一个CPP教师研究导师（FRM），一个UCR FRM，CPP教师顾问（FA）和UCR FA。桥梁学生将有2年的时间来完成他们的MS 在CPP的研究项目，在这两个机构参与研究相关的技能，采取UCR课程，并进行 在加州大学河滨分校进行为期10周的暑期研究实习赠款目标将是：a）学生完成MS课程， 被接受并成功过渡到博士课程; B）学生增加研究知识， 成为生物医学独立研究人员所需的技能; c）学生增加准备的信心 博士课程; d）学生加深对生物医学职业的认识; e）CPP-UCR伙伴关系创建了一个 综合支持系统，教师发展，并为学生在博士课程取得成功的网络。短 学期成果将是：1）在5年内完成博士课程; 2）介绍和出版他们的 3）CPP扩大与UCR，其他RO 1机构和STEM行业的STEM研究合作; 4)通过研究机会和博士后职位增加CPP和UCR对URM学生的支持。 长期成果将是：1）CPP和UCR的桥梁支撑系统得到整合和维持; 2）STEM 职业生涯得到学生家庭的支持; 3）在准备和专业代表性方面缩小了差距， STEM研究中的不同群体; 4）消除差异障碍，创建包容性STEM社区。 每个学生将被匹配并整合到CPP FRM和UCR FRM实验室，目前的研究结果， 参加这两个机构的研讨会、期刊俱乐部、讲习班和科学会议。为了提高教师 指导，CPP和UCR教师将参加专业发展研讨会，因为大多数 教师有有限的行业经验，而大多数新的博士进入工业职位，教师将 鼓励在工业中进行4-6周的居住。除了学生小组讨论，桥梁学生 将与CPP MS校友或UCR博士预科生配对，提供近同行的指导。 利用这些活动将建立学生的信心，沟通技巧，科学道德行为，STEM 网络和对未来职业机会的认识。社区意识将通过邀请进一步扩大 学生的家庭在节目的开始，中间和结束时安排社交活动，以吸引家庭。通过 培养桥梁学生，他们的导师和他们的家庭之间的社区意识，学生将 拥有强大的支持网络，帮助他们完成博士学位并拥有成功的STEM职业生涯。

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CPP), the lead institution for this grant, is partnering with the University of California, Riverside (UCR), the RO1 institution, in a Bridges Master’s of Science (MS) to the Doctorate Program (2021-2025). The overall program goal is to increase the number of MS students from underrepresented minority (URM) racial and ethnic groups, low socio-economic backgrounds and those with disabilities successfully transitioning to PhD programs in biomedical research. There will be 4 Cohorts of 6 MS students per year (24 students total). Each student will have a CPP Faculty Research Mentor (FRM), a UCR FRM, a CPP Faculty Advisor (FA) and a UCR FA. Bridges students will have 2 years to complete their MS research project at CPP, participate in research-related skills at both institutions, take a UCR course and conduct a 10-week summer research internship at UCR. The grant objectives will be: a) students complete MS programs, are accepted and make a successful transition to a PhD program; b) students increase research knowledge and skills needed to become biomedical independent researchers; c) students increase confidence in preparedness for PhD programs; d) students deepen awareness of biomedical careers; e) CPP-UCR partnership creates an integrated support system, faculty development, and networking for students to succeed in PhD programs. Short term outcomes will be: 1) completion of doctoral program within 5 years; 2) presentation and publication of their research; 3) CPP expands STEM research collaborations with UCR, other RO1 institutions and STEM industries; 4) increase CPP and UCR support of URM students through research opportunities, and post-doctoral positions. Long term outcomes will be: 1) Bridges support system is integrated and sustained at CPP and UCR; 2) STEM careers are supported by students’ families; 3) gaps closed in preparation and professional representation of diverse groups in STEM research; 4) barriers of difference removed to create an inclusive STEM community. Each student will be matched and integrated into CPP FRM and UCR FRM labs, present research findings, attend seminars, journal clubs, workshops and scientific conferences at both institutions. To enhance faculty mentoring, the CPP and UCR faculty will participate in professional development workshops and, since most faculty have limited industry experience while a majority of the new PhDs enter industrial positions, faculty will be encouraged to do a 4-6 week residency in industry. In addition to student panel discussions, Bridges students will be paired with CPP MS alumni or UCR PhD predoctoral candidates to provide near-peer mentoring. Leveraging these activities will build student confidence, communication skills, scientific ethical behavior, STEM networking and awareness of future career opportunities. Sense of community will expand further by inviting students’ families to program socials at the beginning, middle and end of the program to engage family. By nurturing a sense of community amongst the Bridges students, their mentors, and their families, the students will have a strong support network to help them complete a PhD and have a successful STEM career.