Introductory presentation of the Biomedical Learning and Student - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Introductory presentation of the Biomedical Learning and Student Training BLaST program

What is BLaST? • Student-focused program to – Enhance integration of research and teaching in biomedicine in Alaska – Enhance integration of rural locations into the biomedical research training environment – Increase diversity (with a focus on rural students) of undergraduate students interested in biomedical research – Ultimately, increase diversity of the biomedical workforce

Who is BLaST? • BLaST is a TEAM, • You are BLaST if you are interested in student mentoring in biomedical sciences

Who is BLaST? • Leadership team: • Administrative and Student Training Cores – Barbara Taylor • Research Enrichment Core – Karsten Hueffer • Institutional Development Core – Arleigh Reynolds

Who is BLaST? Administrative team: • BLaST Program Administrator • BLaST Program Coordinator • BLaST Fiscal Technician

Who is BLaST? • Teaching/Research team: – BLaST Scholars – Graduate Mentoring Assistants – Laboratory Research and Teaching Technicians – Biology faculty at partner campuses Ilisagvik College in Barrow; UAS in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan; UAF Fairbanks and CRCD campuses in Bethel, Dillingham, Interior-Aleutians, Kotzebue, and Nome

Where is BLaST • BLaST administrative staff will be housed in the Department of Veterinary Medicine • But all of Alaska is in the BLaST zone.... Ilisagvik; UAF (Bristol Bay, Chukchi, Community and Technical College, Fairbanks, Interior-Aleutians, Kuskowim, Northwest); UAS (Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka) UAA in future years?

What are BLaST opportunities for me • All team members: – Mentoring support – Travel to workshops and meetings – Curriculum development – Scholarships and fellowships – Comprehensive advising – Research support – Integration of research and teaching – Building of research infrastructure equipment and renovation

What are BLaST opportunities for me • Undergraduate students – Scholarships – Research opportunities – Mentoring and advising – Integrated curriculum through Connections courses

What are BLaST opportunities for me • Graduate students – Mentoring fellowships – Training in mentoring – Travel

What are BLaST opportunities for me • Faculty – Training in mentoring – Pilot project research support – Travel – Faculty development (ACE initiative) – Equipment

What are BLaST opportunities for me • Rural campuses – Faculty development – Scholarships and fellowships – Renovation and equipment – Boot camps and workshops on site – Travel – Pilot project research support

Leadership Philosophy • Teamwork • Efficiency • Transparency • Adherence to Best Practices • Having a BLaST!

Central Themes • Active Experiential Learning • Tiered Mentoring • Comprehensive Advising • Integration of Teaching and Research

Central Themes • Diversification of the NIH-funded workforce • Education pipeline – with multiple entry and exit points • One Health – Subsistence Health

buckle up, come along for the ride, it will be a BLaST