UMBC Undergrad Res. Symp. in the Chem. & Biol. Sciences

UMBC 本科生研究中心。

• 批准号: 7119489
• 负责人: JAMES C FISHBEIN
• 金额: $ 1.91万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2001
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2001-09-01 至 2009-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/7119489
• 关键词: biology; chemistry; health science research potential; interdisciplinary collaboration; meeting /conference /symposium; science education

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This renewal application requests continued support for a one day undergraduate research symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences. This symposium, now in its sixth year, has evolved into a major Mid- Atlantic venue for presentation of undergraduate research in, and at the interface of, these two key disciplines. The Symposium addresses three critical elements impacting education and development of the future workforce and mindshare relevant to biomedical research: (1) the participation of undergraduates in research; (2) the substantial participation of populations traditionally underrepresented in the relevant disciplines, (3) the emphasis on research that is cross-disciplinary in nature. The last period of funding saw substantial growth of the symposium that is now at a stable and critical mass. In the terminal year of funding, the symposium featured 173 abstracts with more than 350 registered participants in a day-long event that focused exclusively on undergraduate research. Students from 49 Colleges and Universities participated with strong representation among African Americans and women. As has been typical, students present their contributions to the general audience as well as a panel of judges. The best presentations are awarded prizes which keeps the competition keen and of high quality. The students depart the symposium with palpable energy and enthusiasm. Continued support for this highly positive motivational and training experience is requested herein.

描述（由申请人提供）：此更新申请要求继续支持化学和生物学科学本科研究研讨会。该研讨会已经进入了第六年，已经演变成一个主要的大西洋中部场地，用于介绍本科研究，并在这两个关键学科的界面中。这些研讨会介绍了影响与生物医学研究有关的未来劳动力和思维的三个关键要素：（1）大学生参与研究； （2）传统上，人口在相关学科中的代表性不足，（3）强调本质上跨学科的研究。资金的最后一个时期看到，该研讨会的大幅增长，该研讨会目前处于稳定且临界的质量状态。在资助的终端年度中，研讨会上有173篇摘要，其中有350多名注册参与者在为期一天的活动中，专门专注于本科研究。来自49所大学的学生在非裔美国人和妇女中表现出色。通常，学生们向普通观众以及法官小组展示了他们的贡献。最好的演示文稿是奖励，使竞争保持敏锐和高质量。学生们以明显的精力和热情离开了研讨会。在此要求继续支持这种高度积极的动机和培训经验。