Encouraging diverse students to explore careers in biomedical informatics and data science.
Attracting Talented and Diverse Students to Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Careers Through Short-Term Study at OHSU
This summer internship at Oregon Health & Science University is a great opportunity for undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to learn about biomedical informatics and data science while working on real research projects and getting support from mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914803 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Oregon Health & Science University offers a full-time summer internship for undergraduate students, particularly those from historically underrepresented backgrounds, to gain hands-on experience in biomedical informatics and data science. Participants will engage in skills development using data sets and tools, work on faculty-led research projects, and attend seminars focused on health data ethics and equity. The program also emphasizes mentorship, providing students with guidance from faculty and near-peer mentors to inspire them towards graduate studies and research careers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students, especially those from minority backgrounds, interested in pursuing careers in biomedical informatics and data science.
Not a fit: Students who are not pursuing a career in biomedical informatics or data science may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the diversity and talent pool in the fields of biomedical informatics and data science.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have successfully increased diversity in STEM fields, indicating a positive potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hersh, William R — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Hersh, William R
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.