The Research, Advising, and Mentoring Professional: a Unique Approach to Supporting Underrepresented Students in Biomedi
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The Research, Advising, and Mentoring Professional: a Unique Approach to Supporting Underrepresented Students in Biomedical Research Lori Gildehaus, et al. [full author details at the end of the article] # Springer Nature B.V. 2019
Abstract As a pilot intervention strategy to support undergraduate students, especially rural and Alaska Native students who are pursuing biomedical science research and career trajectories, we have developed a unique, mid-level Research, Advising, and Mentoring Professional (RAMP) position. In this article we outline the reasons for creating this position, RAMP qualifications, training, duties, and differences between RAMP and other positions typically found in higher education. Additionally, we discuss the evolution of the position and why it may be of interest to other institutions as they address similar issues involving students from underrepresented groups. Preliminary survey and focus group data from students mentored directly by RAMPs indicated that the holistic advising approach of RAMPs has had a positive impact on student experiences by supporting persistence in degree programs and providing psychosocial support of both personal and professional development. Lori Gildehaus has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an M.S. in Wildlife Biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She is the Lead RAMP for the NIH BUILD funded BLaST grant program. Email: [email protected]. Paul Cotter has a doctorate from Idaho State University and is principal of EvaluLogic, which is a company focused on science education and biomedical training of underserved populations, community wellness initiatives, and drug/suicide/domestic violence prevention programs. Email: [email protected]. Sharon Buck received her Master’s Degree in Biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is Technical Associate with EvaluLogic. She specializes in data management, analysis, and presentation and report and survey development. Email: [email protected]. Marsha Sousa earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysicsfrom Colorado State University. She is the Co-Director of the student training core for the BLaST program. Her special interests are reproductive physiology, equitable access to education, and providing authentic research experiences to undergraduate students. Email: [email protected]. Karsten Hueffer received his veterinary degree from the School of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover, Germany, and the Ph.D. from Cornell University. Following post-doctoral training at Yale Medical School, he joined the faculty at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and currently serves as the Associate Dean for Veterinary Medicine and one of two PIs on the NIH funded BLaST grant. His research interests focus on infectious diseases, with special emphasis on zoonotic diseases in the North. In addition he works on effective mentoring of students in research. Email: [email protected]. Arleigh Reynolds has a B.S. in Biology, a D.V.M. and a Ph.D. in nutrition
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