Cornell University BEST Training Program

描述（由申请人提供）：康奈尔大学的培训项目是通过拓宽科学培训经验（BEST）项目提出的。现有的和即将进入的博士后和博士后科学家将被招募到这个项目中，并将被分配一个双方都同意的导师，他将定期与学生见面，帮助他们了解这个项目。学生们将从科学传播、治理、风险与合规、科学政策、产业、创业与管理等四条潜在的科学职业道路中进行选择。受训者可以选择单一途径（通过研讨会、实习和/或实习），也可以在更肤浅的层面上（主要是通过讲座）尝试每种途径。为了鼓励参与，将会给分数

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): A training program at Cornell University is proposed through the Broadened Experiences in Scientific Training, or BEST program. Existing and entering Pre- and Postdoctoral Scientists will be recruited to the program and will be assigned a mutually agreeable BEST mentor who will meet with students regularly and help them navigate the program. Students will select among four pathways of potential scientific careers that include Science Communication, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Science Policy, and Industry, Entrepreneurship and Management. Trainees will be able to opt for a single pathway (through workshops, externships and/or internships) or sample each of the pathways on a more superficial level (primarily through lectures). To encourage participation, points will be assigned for participation in each experience and an attestation certificate will be awarded to trainees tha obtain sufficient points. Evaluation of the program will be extensive during and after the five yea period, with a goal to increase program effectiveness initially, and to gauge the effect on the scientific careers of the trainees in the long and medium terms. The program benefits from substantial support of the Cornell community with enthusiastic support from Government and Industrial partners.