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Strides Toward Encouraging Professions in Science (STEPS)

Award Number: R25GM058381
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/1998
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2015

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Strides Toward Encouraging Professions in Science (STEPS) - 6. Project Summary/Abstract: Since 1998, the STEPS program has been a collaboration among the following institutions: Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State); the Community College of Denver (CCD); and the Community College of Aurora (CCA). The project identifies and selects underrepresented minority students expressing interest in science at the participating community colleges (CCD and CCA) to be involved in extracurricular experiences and research that will lead them to: 1) pursue careers in biomedical research; and 2) matriculate to Metro State. This five-year grant is supervised by Dr. Rosemarie DePoy-Walker, with input and insights from an Advisory Committee, including faculty involved in the grant, deans from Metro State and CCD, Sponsored Program participation, and involvement by the Grants and Contracts Accounting Manager. Two significant project goals are to: 1) escalate the numbers of minority students entering the sciences, who might not have otherwise considered a biomedical research career; and, 2) increase minority student success as they pursue biomedical research careers. Through this institutional partnership, the STEPS program supports all students at the partner community colleges involved in specific gateway courses by the introduction of Supplemental Instruction, access to tutors, helping modify the curriculum at the community colleges to more closely match the lower division courses at Metro State and other 4-yr colleges and by providing opportunities for the community college faculty to engage in activities which will help them enhance their courses. Additionally, the STEPS program identifies and selects cohorts of underrepresented minority students at the participating community colleges who express an interest in science and whose instructors believe have potential. These students are exposed to extracurricular activities and experiences that hopefully will lead them to pursue careers in biomedical research. Participation in STEPS encourages the matriculation to the baccalaureate institution, Metro State, in many ways. Selected STEPS participants participate in a seminar, which serves to introduce these students to the special skills they will need to participate in undergraduate research. This seminar, entitled "Introduction to Biomedical Research" (IBR), provides: 1) an orientation to Metro State and the biotechnology laboratory facilities on the Lowry campus; 2) educates students in library, computer, laboratory and biotechnology techniques; and 3) informs STEPS participants of career opportunities and the necessary educational pathways to achieve them. Through this collaborative design involving multiple higher education institutions, underrepresented minority students have an easier transition to baccalaureate programs and are supported and encouraged in their exploration of biomedical research careers. 7.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2015	2013	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	10	12/15/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $173,796 )
2013	2013	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	10	6/25/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$17,841
2013	2013	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	10	3/12/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$155,955
														Subtotal = $173,796

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $267,978 )
2012	2012	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	9	5/18/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$267,978
														Subtotal = $267,978

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $271,391 )
2011	2011	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	8	3/24/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$271,391
														Subtotal = $271,391

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $408,076 )
2010	2010	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	7	4/5/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$265,232
2010	2010	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support	001	7	4/6/2010	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$142,844
														Subtotal = $408,076

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $298,637 )
2009	2009	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	6	3/23/2009	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$298,637
														Subtotal = $298,637

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $150,219 )
2008	2008	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	3/14/2008	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$150,219
														Subtotal = $150,219

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $187,605 )
2007	2007	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	3/30/2007	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$187,605
														Subtotal = $187,605

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $187,580 )
2006	2006	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Minority Biomedical Research Support	000	3	3/17/2006	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$187,580
														Subtotal = $187,580

Issue Date FY: 2001 ( Subtotal = $400,785 )
2001	2001	METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Awards not funded from a program listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance	000	2	6/4/2001	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$400,785
														Subtotal = $400,785

Issue Date FY: 1999 ( Subtotal = $2,743 )
1999	1999	METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Special Minority Initiatives	001	1	12/17/1998	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$2,743
														Subtotal = $2,743

Issue Date FY: 1998 ( Subtotal = $290,042 )
1998	1998	METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER	PO BOX 173362, CAMPUS BOX 98	DENVER	CO	80217	DENVER	USA	Special Minority Initiatives	000	1	8/27/1998	NEW	$290,042
														Subtotal = $290,042

Grand Total All Awards = $2,638,852

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Strides Toward Encouraging Professions in Science (STEPS)

Award Number: R25GM058381

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/1998

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2015

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