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Project Strengthen: An STEMM-focused career development workshop to prepare underrepresented minority students for graduate school.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Barongan T; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Neikirk K; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Shao B; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Vue N; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Spencer EC; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Teachers College, Columbia University; New York, NY, USA.; Kabugi K; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Conley Z; Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach, Department of Teaching and Learning, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.; Vang L; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Vue M; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Vang N; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Garza-Lopez E; Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.; Crabtree A; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Alexander S; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Dal A; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Beasley HK; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Marshall AG; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Killion M; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Stephens DC; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Department of Life and Physical Sciences, Fisk University, Nashville, TN, USA.; Martinez D; Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA.; Palavicino-Maggio CB; McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.; Jenkins F; Department of Basic Sciences, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.; Davis J; Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA.; Damo SM; Department of Life and Physical Sciences, Fisk University, Nashville, TN, USA.; Morra CN; Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.; Murray SA; Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA, USA.; Vang C; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Counseling Department, New Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM, USA.; Morton DJ; Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Science, Pasadena, CA, USA.; Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.; Vue Z; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.; Shuler H; Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University; Winston-Salem, NC, USA.; Hinton A Jr; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, USA.
Source
Publisher: Cell Press Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101724038 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2589-0042 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 25890042 NLM ISO Abbreviation: iScience Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) programs are aimed to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) fields. However, limited programs and eligibility requirements limit the students who may apply to similar programs. At Winston-Salem State University, we piloted a series of workshops, collectively termed Project Strengthen, to emulate some of the key aspects of MARC programs. Following the workshop, Project Strengthen students showed a significant increase in their understanding of essential educational development skills, such as writing personal statements, applying to graduate school, studying for the GRE, and seeking summer internships. This suggests Project Strengthen may be a potential lower cost comparable option than MARC to make up for current deficiencies in preparedness for graduate school. We also provide educational materials from Project Strengthen, including a clear framework for this seminar series, six ready-made PowerPoints to share with trainees that have been demonstrated to be effective.
Competing Interests: Authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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