Program to help American Indian and Hispanic students transition to bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences
Bridge to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at New Mexico State University
This program is designed to help American Indian and Hispanic students from two community colleges in New Mexico get ready to continue their studies in biomedical sciences by offering workshops, training, and hands-on research experiences with faculty mentors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New Mexico State University Las Cruces NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Las Cruces, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896202 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to support American Indian and Hispanic students from two community colleges in New Mexico by providing resources and training to help them transition to baccalaureate degree programs in biomedical sciences. It includes recruitment workshops to introduce students to research opportunities, orientation programs to prepare them for summer research experiences, and hands-on research training with faculty mentors. The initiative focuses on enhancing the educational preparedness and career readiness of these students in the field of biomedicine.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are American Indian and Hispanic students currently enrolled in community colleges who are interested in pursuing a career in biomedical sciences.
Not a fit: Students who are not enrolled in the targeted community colleges or who are not interested in biomedical sciences may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase the number of American Indian and Hispanic students pursuing and completing bachelor's degrees in biomedical sciences.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs aimed at increasing diversity in STEM fields have shown success in enhancing educational outcomes and career opportunities for underrepresented students.
Where this research is happening
Las Cruces, United States
- New Mexico State University Las Cruces — Las Cruces, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lyons, Barbara a — New Mexico State University Las Cruces
- Study coordinator: Lyons, Barbara a
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.