Helping African American community college students earn bachelor's degrees in biomedical research
Bridges to the Baccalaureate at Florida A&M University
This program at Florida A&M University is designed to help African American community college students successfully transfer to and finish their bachelor's degrees in biomedical research, offering workshops and activities that boost their academic skills and career exploration in science fields while celebrating their unique backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896393 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Florida A&M University focuses on supporting African American students from community colleges to successfully transfer and complete their bachelor's degrees in biomedical research fields. It offers structured activities and workshops designed to enhance students' academic skills and career exploration in STEM disciplines. By leveraging students' cultural backgrounds and experiences, the program aims to build self-efficacy and encourage leadership roles in research. The initiative also seeks to address the underrepresentation of African Americans in doctoral programs within the sciences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are African American community college students interested in transferring to a four-year institution to study biomedical research.
Not a fit: Students who are not pursuing a degree in biomedical research or who are not part of the African American community may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of African American students pursuing and completing degrees in biomedical research, leading to greater diversity in the STEM workforce.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives at other HBCUs have shown success in increasing the number of underrepresented students in STEM fields, indicating a promising approach for this program.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Darling-Reed, Selina Faith — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Univ
- Study coordinator: Darling-Reed, Selina Faith
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.