Evolution and Evaluation of a Biology Enrichment Program for Minorities

Villarejo, Merna; Barlow, Amy

doi:10.1615/jwomenminorscieneng.v13.i2.20

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“…Villarejo and Barlow (2007) found a correlation between later research participation and persistence to biology degree for the cohort of 1988–1994 BUSP students. However, after researchers increased their sample to cohorts 1988–1999 and excluded college dropouts, the results indicated that research participation at any time during college is correlated with obtaining the biology degree.…”

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“…An important part of this problem is the lower rate of persistence for minority undergraduate students in STEM majors. Many factors contribute to these lower persistence rates, including financial concerns and relatively poor pre-college academic preparation (Schneider, 2000; Vetter, 1994; Elliot, Strenta, Adair, Matier, & Scott, 1995; Villarejo & Barlow, 2007; Tyson, Lee, Borman, & Hanson, 2007). Villarejo and Barlow (2007) argued that inadequate academic preparation in foundation science courses leads to poor performance in college science classes which often results in attrition of underrepresented minority students from science fields or college in general.…”

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“…Many factors contribute to these lower persistence rates, including financial concerns and relatively poor pre-college academic preparation (Schneider, 2000; Vetter, 1994; Elliot, Strenta, Adair, Matier, & Scott, 1995; Villarejo & Barlow, 2007; Tyson, Lee, Borman, & Hanson, 2007). Villarejo and Barlow (2007) argued that inadequate academic preparation in foundation science courses leads to poor performance in college science classes which often results in attrition of underrepresented minority students from science fields or college in general. Similarly, Tyson et al (2007) claimed that racial disparities in college attainment in STEM fields persist because underrepresented minority students take less rigorous science and mathematics courses during high school.…”

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“…The logic of providing academic and financial support is obvious. The solid academic preparation and financial support during early college years improve academic outcomes of underrepresented minority students in STEM fields (Villarejo & Barlow, 2007; Tyson et al, 2007). The purpose of integrating students into research is to enhance students’ learning experiences and increase persistence during college, boost interest in STEM careers, and encourage pursuit of graduate education in STEM disciplines.…”

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The STEM Pipeline: The Role of Summer Research Experience in Minority Students' Graduate Aspirations

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Practical research experience has been seen as an important tool to enhance learning in STEM fields and shape commitment to science careers. Indeed, this was a prominent recommendation of the Boyer Commission. Further, there is evidence this is especially important for minority students. In this paper, we examine the role of practical research experience during the summer for talented minority undergraduates in STEM fields. We focus on the link between summer research and STEM Ph.D. program matriculation. We examine evidence on this question using detailed data on students participating in the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program over a 14 year period at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Our results provide evidence of strong positive effects of summer research on participation in STEM Ph.D. programs. Further, we show that the effects of summer research vary with the frequency and timing of these experiences. The evidence that educational strategies such as summer research experiences improve academic outcomes of minorities is vital, given concern about the science pipeline in the U.S. and the continuing growth in the racial/ethnic diversity of the college-age population.

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“…BUSP is an undergraduate intervention program with demonstrated success in increasing minority retention and achievement in the life sciences, as well as in helping such students acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for success in scientific and biomedical careers (Barlow and Villarejo 2004; Villarejo and Barlow 2007; Villarejo et al . 2008).…”

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More Than “Getting Us Through:” A Case Study in Cultural Capital Enrichment of Underrepresented Minority Undergraduates

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Minority students continue to be underrepresented among those who seek graduate and professional degrees in the sciences. Much previous research has focused on academic preparation. Equally important, however, are the psychological–social barriers and lack of institutional support encountered by many minority students. We present a case study of a university-sponsored intervention program for minority science majors that addresses not only academics, but also socialization into the academic community, networking, and the ability to practice newfound skills and dispositions through undergraduate research. In examining this case, we suggest that concerted, formal efforts toward expanding habitus and thereby augmenting cultural and social capital may have positive effects for underrepresented minority (URM) college students’ academic and career prospects. Moreover, we argue that these differences complement the gains program participants make in academic preparedness, showing that attention to academics alone may be insufficient for addressing longstanding inequities in science career attainment among URM students.

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Strategies for Diversifying the Pool of Graduate Students in Biomedical Sciences

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As part of our National Cancer Institute–sponsored partnership between New Mexico State University and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, we implemented the Cancer Research Internship for Undergraduate Students to expand the pipeline of underrepresented students who can conduct cancer-related research. A total of 21 students participated in the program from 2008 to 2011. Students were generally of senior standing (47%), female (90%), and Hispanic (85%). We present a logic model to describe the short-term, medium-term, and long-term outputs of the program. Comparisons of pre- and post-internship surveys showed significant improvements in short-term outputs including interest (p<0.001) and motivation (p<0.001) to attend graduate school, as well as preparedness to conduct research (p=0.01) and write a personal statement (p=0.04). Thirteen students were successfully tracked, and of the 9 who had earned a bachelor’s degree, 6 were admitted into a graduate program (67%), and 4 of these programs were in the biomedical sciences.

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Evolution and Evaluation of a Biology Enrichment Program for Minorities

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The STEM Pipeline: The Role of Summer Research Experience in Minority Students' Graduate Aspirations

The STEM Pipeline: The Role of Summer Research Experience in Minority Students' Graduate Aspirations

More Than “Getting Us Through:” A Case Study in Cultural Capital Enrichment of Underrepresented Minority Undergraduates

Strategies for Diversifying the Pool of Graduate Students in Biomedical Sciences

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