NEIU MARC Administrative Supplement to Enhance Undergraduate Biomedical Research Training

NIH RePORTER · NIH · T34 · $68,039 · view on reporter.nih.gov ↗

Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract Summary/Abstract of Proposed Project Long-term objectives: To enhance undergraduate biomedical research training with training/curriculum modules that improve skills in ethics related to the use of technology, quantitative/computational skills, and molecular visualization skills to improve MARC scholars' competitiveness in admission to Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. programs. Specific Aims: 1) To provide ethics training that addresses researchers' growing data and technology capabilities; and 2) Provide trainees with quantitative/computational tools and instruction, and molecular visualization tools and instruction. Design, Methods, Key Focus: Aligned with the Parent Award, profoundly transformative curricular enhancement is the key focus: 1) Ethics training enhancement with a focus on the use of high level technology and sharing this technology globally. We will use current and emerging research on practice with strategies for techno-ethical decision making; 2) Hands-on use of up-to-date computational and molecular visualization software that improves teaching and learning in key advanced level courses – Mathematical Modeling and Laboratory Skills. PIs will develop curriculum and learning assessment protocols, to implement in the existing MARC curriculum. The project will have a synergistic impact on other STEM programs at the University through dissemination of activities and outcomes.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10145308
Project number
3T34GM105549-07S1
Recipient
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Principal Investigator
RUTH B CHURCH
Activity code
T34
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2020
Award amount
$68,039
Award type
3
Project period
2014-06-01 → 2024-05-31