Chapter 11: An Interdisciplinary Stem Nih Grant

Achieving Diversity Through Integrative Scientific Research Experience (ADISRE) is about “creating a desire” for learning and the ethical application of scientific information. This is a 5 year (2018–2023) National Institutes of Health NIBIB-ESTEEMED student-centered research education program. The purpose of ADISRE is to expand, leverage, and improve upon a previously successful research education model (NIBIB-EDEPS) conducted at an HBCU by accomplishing the following objectives: (a) expanding the number of high-achieving student participants; (b) increasing the emphasis on doctoral careers in the biomedical sciences through the nature of our training activities, including a holistic summer bridge program; (c) enhancing the ability of ADISRE scholars to gain entrance into competitive doctoral programs through rigorous and interactive training, negating the need for them to garner post baccalaureate experience; and (d) creating a broad, long-term institutional impact of integrative teaching and learning through laboratory courses for freshmen and sophomores.