Table 1 Outline of the mentoring and training program for BTP Trainees

1

SR 15

Build a Bridge to Success (BBS)

Math Preparation

SURF – Attendance

Establishing a strong foundation

Math 106 – Algebra (if needed)

BBS – Career engagement and exploration, the Scientific Method, Group Research Experience

FA 15

Quantitative Reasoning Laboratory

Intro to a Research University (IRU)

STEM LLC, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

UGRS/posters (Microbiome Project)

IRU – study skills, time management, academic integrity, communication skills, diversity

Pre-Calculus and English 100/110

Standard Classes^a

SP 16

STEM LLC, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

Standard Classes^a

2

SR 16

Bioanalytical Research Training (BRT)

EHS 115 – Medical Terminology^b

SURF, (Bridge Repeat)^d

 Developing technical laboratory skills in context of authentic question

FA 16

Intro to Discovery (ID)

UGRS/Posters (BRT)

STEM LLC^c, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

ID – Finding research opportunities, Applications/Resumes/Elevator Pitches

Standard Classes^a

SP 17

STEM LLC^c, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

Standard Classes^a

3

SR 17

Phage Hunters, REU, Internships, BGR

GRE Preparation, SURF, (Bridge Repeat)^d

 Engaging in authentic research and developing laboratory, scientific communication, and research skills

FA 17

Intro to Post-Bac (IPB)

UGRS/Posters (Phage Hunters)

STEM LLC^c, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

IPB – Careers/Proposal Writing

Standard Classes^a

SP 18

Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research

URCAD/Oral Presentations

STEM LLC^c, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

Standard Classes^a

4

SR 18

REU, Internships, BGR

GRE Preparation Course

Biomedical Case Studies Course

(Bridge Repeat)^d

Implementation of Skills and Competencies

FA 18

UGRS/Posters

STEM LLC^c, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

Standard Classes^a

SP 19

URCAD/Oral Presentations

STEM LLC^c, BUILD UP, Leadership Series

Standard Classes^a