Creating a pipeline for Hispanic students to pursue biomedical science careers
Project ACE -- ACtion for Equity: A BUILDing SCHOLARS Pipeline
Project ACE is helping Hispanic students from low-income high schools in Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico get ready for careers in biomedical science by providing great teaching, tutoring, and support for college entrance exams, while also involving families to boost students' success.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas El Paso NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Paso, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894217 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Project ACE aims to prepare Hispanic students from economically disadvantaged high schools in Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico for careers in biomedical science. The program enhances teachers' research skills and engages families to support students' academic growth. It includes rigorous classroom instruction, tutoring, and preparation for college entrance exams, all designed to foster a culture of high academic achievement. By exposing students to interdisciplinary biomedical research, the project seeks to increase diversity in the field.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are Hispanic high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing biomedical science.
Not a fit: Students who are not interested in biomedical science or who do not meet the economic disadvantage criteria may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of Hispanic students pursuing careers in biomedical sciences, leading to greater diversity in the field.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in increasing diversity in STEM fields by providing targeted support and resources to underrepresented students.
Where this research is happening
El Paso, United States
- University of Texas El Paso — El Paso, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morera, Osvaldo F — University of Texas El Paso
- Study coordinator: Morera, Osvaldo F
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.