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）：此续签申请要求继续支持为期一天的化学和生物科学本科生研究研讨会。该研讨会现已进入第六年，已发展成为大西洋中部地区展示这两个关键学科及其交叉领域本科生研究的主要场所。研讨会讨论了影响未来劳动力教育和发展以及与生物医学研究相关的思想共享的三个关键因素：（1）本科生参与研究； (2) 传统上代表性不足的人群大量参与相关学科，(3) 强调跨学科研究。上一期的资助见证了研讨会的大幅增长，目前已达到稳定且临界的规模。在资助的最后一年，该研讨会在为期一天的活动中专门讨论了本科生研究，共有 173 份摘要，超过 350 名注册参与者。来自 49 所学院和大学的学生参加了此次活动，其中非裔美国人和女性的比例很高。正如往常一样，学生们向广大观众和评委团展示他们的贡献。最好的演讲将被授予奖项，从而保持竞争的激烈性和高质量。学生们带着明显的活力和热情离开研讨会。在此请求继续支持这种高度积极的激励和培训体验。