UNTHSC Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training Program "SMART"

UNTHSC 夏季多元文化高级研究培训项目“SMART”

• 批准号: 8656722
• 负责人: Thomas Yorio
• 金额: $ 13.74万
• 依托单位: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2008
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2008-05-10 至 2018-01-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/8656722
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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The "Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training" or SMART program at The University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) has existed since 1993 as part of its "Coordinated Plan to Increase Diversity in the Biomedical Sciences". The program provides underrepresented minorities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities a 10-week summer research experience. SMART program trainees are recruited from our existing URM partner institutions as well as through attendance at undergraduate student science conferences. Prospective undergraduate applicants entering their sophomore or junior year are selected based on a GPA of 3.0 or greater and their indication of interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences. "SMART trainees" participate in mentored research provided by UNTHSC faculty conducting funded research. Trainees also attend academic courses, study skill and survival workshops that expose and prepare them for entry and matriculation in graduate school. Trainees are provided stipend and room and board through this funding mechanism. To culminate the completion of their summer program, SMART trainees present their research in the form of a research poster competition followed by a Role Model Awards Banquet. In addition, SMART scholars are encouraged to submit an abstract of their research to be presented at a national on conference (SACNAS or ABCRMS). SMART trainees are also encouraged to apply for another year of summer research through the UNTHSC McNAIR Post-baccalaureate program as incoming juniors or seniors. In total, the expectation of this program is that 100% will complete their undergraduate degree and 80% will continue in doctoral degree programs. Thus, increasing the number and diversity of biomedical scientists. (End of Abstract)

描述（由申请人提供）： 北德克萨斯大学健康科学中心 (UNTHSC) 的“夏季多元文化高级研究培训”或 SMART 计划自 1993 年以来一直存在，作为其“增加生物医学多样性协调计划”的一部分。该计划为代表性不足的少数群体以及来自弱势背景和残疾人的个人提供为期 10 周的夏季研究经历。 SMART 计划学员是从我们现有的 URM 合作机构以及通过参加本科生科学会议招募的。进入大二或大三的潜在本科申请者的选择是基于 GPA 3.0 或更高以及他们对攻读生物医学博士学位的兴趣。 “SMART 学员”参与 UNTHSC 教师提供的指导性研究，开展资助研究。学员还参加学术课程、学习技能和生存研讨会，为他们进入研究生院和入学做好准备。通过这一资助机制向学员提供津贴和食宿。为了完成夏季课程，SMART 学员以研究海报竞赛的形式展示他们的研究成果，随后举行榜样颁奖晚宴。此外，鼓励 SMART 学者提交他们的研究摘要，以在全国会议（SACNAS 或 ABCRMS）上展示。还鼓励 SMART 学员作为即将入学的大三或大四学生通过 UNTHSC McNAIR 学士后项目申请另一年的夏季研究。总的来说，该项目的期望是 100% 将完成本科学位，80% 将继续攻读博士学位课程。因此，增加了生物医学科学家的数量和多样性。 （摘要完）