A program to help community college students transition to four-year colleges through research training
"Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at LaGuardia Community College"
This study is helping underrepresented college students gain valuable hands-on research experience in health-related fields by providing them with support and mentorship as they work on projects at both their community college and partner universities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Laguardia Community College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Long Island City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894944 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at LaGuardia Community College aims to support underrepresented college students by providing them with hands-on research experiences in biomedical and behavioral sciences. Students will engage in preparatory research at LaGuardia and then participate in more intensive research at partnering four-year colleges and research institutions. The program includes mentorship, seminars, tutoring, and opportunities to present research at conferences, fostering both academic and professional growth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are underrepresented college students, including women, minorities, and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not a fit: Students who are already enrolled in four-year colleges or those not pursuing a career in the biomedical or behavioral sciences may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve graduation and transfer rates for underrepresented students in the sciences.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in improving educational outcomes for community college students, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Long Island City, United States
- Laguardia Community College — Long Island City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsai, Midas — Laguardia Community College
- Study coordinator: Tsai, Midas
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.