- The School of Biological Sciences at UCI is recognized as one of the
national leaders in the development of programs to increase the participation of
underrepresented minorities in biomedical sciences. The Minority Science
Programs (MSP) is an orchestrated effort by the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and the School to increase the number of US underrepresented groups
in biomedical research careers. MSP students have received top
national awards.
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- MSP won the
2005
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Mentoring (PAESMEM). MSP participants benefit from early exposure, continuous research training
and faculty mentoring. Support is also provided through paid summer and
year-round research internships, access to the latest computer technology,
tutoring, academic advising, scientific writing and participation at national
conferences.
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- Furthermore, MSP has established a campuswide, regional and national network
of committed faculty and resource programs to facilitate the transition from
high school through community college, baccalaureate and master's degrees to
Ph.D. careers in biomedical research. MSP include,
The objective of the
Outreach Programs in
the School of Biological Sciences is to build on existing relationships with
K-12 schools and other institutions of higher education, to prepare prospective
students for the educational opportunities offered by the School. The Outreach
Programs include,
- For additional information about MSP, please contact,
Dr. Luis Mota-Bravo
Director
Outreach, Research Training
and Minority Science Programs
Office of the Dean
School of Biological
Sciences
265 Steinhaus Hall
University of
California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-2527
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