Helping underrepresented students transition from community colleges to biomedical bachelor’s degrees
Bridges to Baccalaureate Training Program at Portland State University
This study is all about helping students from diverse backgrounds successfully move from community colleges to universities to earn a biomedical degree, by providing them with training, research experience, and mentorship to boost their skills and confidence in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program focuses on recruiting, training, and mentoring students from underrepresented groups to facilitate their transition from community colleges to universities, specifically aiming for a biomedical bachelor's degree. It incorporates evidence-based practices into a structured training program that enhances students' research skills, self-efficacy, and professional development. Participants will engage in didactic learning, research activities, and mentoring to build a strong foundation for their academic and career pursuits in biomedical fields.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are students from underrepresented groups who are currently enrolled in community colleges and are interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences.
Not a fit: Students who are already enrolled in a four-year university or those not pursuing a degree in biomedical fields may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of underrepresented students completing biomedical degrees, thereby enhancing diversity in the biomedical research workforce.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields have shown success in enhancing degree attainment and workforce participation among underrepresented groups.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Portland State University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keller, Thomas E — Portland State University
- Study coordinator: Keller, Thomas E
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.