MARC at UAlbany

项目摘要 MARC在UAlbany的使命是将来自不同背景的训练有素的科学家加入到 生物医学研究人员。我们将准备传统上代表性不足（UR）的本科生 成功过渡到以研究为重点的研究生课程，并最终，生物医学研究 职业生涯，通过循证教学，研究和专业技能培训。该计划利用 奥尔巴尼大学的两个主要优势，即其高度多样化的本科生群体和 作为R1“非常高度研究活跃”的大学。它与现有的校园倡议协同促进 多样性，公平性和包容性的研究卓越。具体的计划目标是（1）招募和留住 六名来自传统上在生物医学研究职业中代表性不足的群体的合格的大三学生， 年，（2）实施以证据为基础的战略，协同促进和促进MARC学者的 学术准备，负责任地参与指导研究，专业技能和身份，以及 社会和文化资本，（3）准备MARC学者成功过渡到和完成 以研究为重点的研究生学位课程，以及（4）采用严格的监督和评估策略， 监测方案的执行情况和成果。循证培训活动立足于 建立理论框架，促进UR学生在生物医学科学和传授技能 在以研究为重点的研究生培训计划取得成功的基础。课程准备MARC 鼓励学者从事负责任和严格的研究，并指导他们完成这一过程 申请研究生课程真实的指导研究经验，由文化密切监督 有能力的教师与卓越的研究和外部资金的跟踪记录，提供了基础， 独立的顶点研究项目和会议演讲和手稿的合著者。 MARC在UAlbany整合了现有的校园计划和资源，促进学生在以下方面的成功： 学术和研究，以最大限度地受益UR学员量身定制的结构化计划。重要的是我们 通过专门设计的项目活动来加强正在进行的努力，以提高受训者的自我效能感、 归属感和科学身份，并培养对成功留住人才至关重要的文化和社会资本。 UR学生在生物医学研究培训和职业生涯。学者和他们的导师在实现 计划目标将通过个人发展计划，年度评估，学生 离职面谈，以及每年从项目毕业生那里收集的信息。内部咨询委员会将 定期监督项目实施情况。有针对性的可衡量的受训者成果包括：（1） 90%以上的MARC学者毕业于学士学位的荣誉在三年内加入 计划，（2）70%+报名参加竞争激烈，以研究为重点的生物医学研究生课程，和（3）80%+的 那些进入研究生课程的人完成学位并进入生物医学研究队伍。

PROJECT SUMMARY The mission of MARC at UAlbany is to add well-trained scientists from diverse backgrounds to the biomedical research workforce. We will prepare traditionally underrepresented (UR) undergraduate students for a successful transition into research-focused graduate programs and, ultimately, biomedical research careers, through evidence-based didactic, research, and professional skills training. The program leverages two key strengths of the University at Albany, namely its highly diverse undergraduate student body and its status as an R1 “very highly research active” university. It synergizes with existing campus initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusive research excellence. Specific program objectives are to (1) recruit and retain six well-qualified rising juniors from groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical research careers each year, (2) implement evidence-based strategies that synergistically promote and facilitate MARC scholars’ academic preparedness, responsible participation in mentored research, professional skills and identity, and social and cultural capital, (3) prepare MARC scholars for the successful transition into and completion of research-focused graduate degree programs, and (4) employ rigorous oversight and assessment strategies to monitor program performance and outcomes. Evidence-based training activities are grounded in an established theoretical framework for advancing UR students in biomedical sciences and impart skills fundamental for success in research-focused graduate training programs. Coursework prepares MARC scholars to engage in the responsible and rigorous conduct of research and guides them through the process of applying to graduate programs. Authentic mentored research experiences, closely supervised by culturally competent faculty with track records of research excellence and external funding, provide the basis for the independent capstone research project and co-authorship on conference presentations and manuscripts. MARC at UAlbany integrates existing campus initiatives and resources promoting student success in academics and research into a structured program tailored to maximally benefit UR trainees. Importantly, we augment ongoing efforts with program activities specifically designed to enhance trainee self-efficacy, sense of belonging, and science identity, and to foster the cultural and social capital crucial for the successful retention of UR students in biomedical research training and careers. Scholars’ and their mentors’ success in achieving program objectives will be closely monitored via individual development plans, annual assessments, student exit interviews, and yearly information gathered from program graduates. An internal advisory committee will provide regular oversight of program implementation. Targeted measurable trainee outcomes include: (1) 90%+ of MARC scholars graduate with a bachelor’s degree with honors within three years of joining the program, (2) 70%+ enroll in competitive, research-focused biomedical graduate programs, and (3) 80%+ of those entering graduate programs complete the degree and enter the biomedical research workforce.