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Undergraduate Research Education and Training (URGREAT) Program

Award Number: R25GM066250
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: 06/01/2004
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2019

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Undergraduate Research Education and Training (URGREAT) Program - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This program is developed under the paradigm of inclusive excellence, based on a talent development rather than a talent selection model, with activities and processes addressing the factors that promote the participation of a diverse Latino population in research careers. The overall goal of this Undergraduate Research Education and Training (URGREAT) Program is that: 55% of graduating participants will enter a PhD program in biomedical sciences. We have 2 specific aims, each with measurable objectives. Specific aim 1: To improve institutional research and educational capabilities in 4 STEM gatekeeper courses enhancing by 10% critical thinking and research skills, and retention of UNE students enrolled to broaden and enhance the pathway for student recruitment for URGREAT. Specific aim 2: To increase scientific proficiency, scientific identity, and academic and psychosocial skills to overcome barriers to success of URGREAT-MBRS-RISE students. The goal and specific aims will be achieved by the following activities: Activity 1: Curricular and infrastructure development where URGREAT-MBRS-RISE will influence the institutional research and associated educational capabilities at UNE by: (a) assisting in the transformation of 4 gatekeeper courses: General Biology I and II and General Chemistry I and II including understanding of macro-concepts, 2 inquiry- based teaching laboratory exercise modules (IBTLEM) based on ongoing research on-campus, and Peer-led learning teams (PLTL) linked to these courses, and (b) remodeling and expansion of the UrSuccess center. Activity 2: Two-level training for URGREAT-Participating Students, where apprentice and experienced undergraduate students participate in Research Related Training (PBRRT) experiences or in a research project with a mentor, and, simultaneously, in enrichment activities for career advice, professional development, critical thinking, psychosocial skills development (coping skills, scientific efficacy scientific identity and self-reflection) and improved performance in standardized tests, scientific products and GPA. Activity 3: Team teaching a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course to address ethical and integrity issues affecting scientific research and offering every participant the opportunity to read, discuss, and analyze these issues in a formal course including case studies. The evaluation uses a mixed method approach, including quantitative and qualitative methods which allows us to collect information required to perform evaluation and assure dependable feedback, providing important cross-checks on the evaluation findings. As a result, the evaluation will be able to determine the value of the URGREAT Program in a comprehensive way and provide appropriate direction for its improvement. Diverse dissemination strategies including URGREAT's Web page and use of 2 "social media" as research/academic media and outreach activities at schools and with significant others will be carried out. The institution is committed to maintaining the teaching/learning strategies to be developed beyond this grant and retaining the UrSuccess Director and new faculty members' positions.


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: 2020 ( Subtotal = -$13,104 )
2020	2017	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G. MENDEZ, INCORPORADO	AVE PRINCIPAL SABANA RD 190 BARRIO SABANA ABAJO	CAROLINA	PR	00984	CAROLINA	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	13	11/21/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$13,104
														Subtotal = -$13,104

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $392,093 )
2017	2017	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G. MENDEZ, INC.	AVE PRINCIPAL SABANA RD 190 BARRIO SABANA ABAJO	CAROLINA	PR	00984	CAROLINA	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	13	5/30/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$392,093
2017	2016	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G. MENDEZ, INC.	AVE PRINCIPAL SABANA RD 190 BARRIO SABANA ABAJO	CAROLINA	PR	00984	CAROLINA	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	12	5/24/2017	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$73,680
2017	2015	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G. MENDEZ, INC.	AVE PRINCIPAL SABANA RD 190 BARRIO SABANA ABAJO	CAROLINA	PR	00984	CAROLINA	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	11	5/24/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$73,680
														Subtotal = $392,093

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $415,019 )
2016	2016	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	12	5/23/2016	EXTENSION WITH OR WITHOUT FUNDS	$415,019
														Subtotal = $415,019

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $456,025 )
2015	2015	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	11	5/16/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$456,025
														Subtotal = $456,025

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $482,235 )
2014	2014	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	10	5/28/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$482,235
														Subtotal = $482,235

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $482,501 )
2013	2013	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	9	9/2/2013	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$482,501
														Subtotal = $482,501

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $465,037 )
2012	2012	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	8	5/21/2012	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$465,037
														Subtotal = $465,037

Issue Date FY: 2011 ( Subtotal = $435,614 )
2011	2011	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	7	5/31/2011	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$435,614
														Subtotal = $435,614

Issue Date FY: 2010 ( Subtotal = $415,480 )
2010	2010	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	6	5/28/2010	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$415,480
														Subtotal = $415,480

Issue Date FY: 2009 ( Subtotal = $493,149 )
2009	2009	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	P.O. BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	005	5	6/8/2009	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$493,149
2009	2008	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	004	4	4/16/2009	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$0
2009	2007	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	4	4/16/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2009	2006	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	3	4/16/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2009	2005	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	2	4/16/2009	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2009	2004	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	4/16/2009	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $493,149

Issue Date FY: 2008 ( Subtotal = $89,049 )
2008	2008	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	4	8/19/2008	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$89,049
														Subtotal = $89,049

Issue Date FY: 2007 ( Subtotal = $345,464 )
2007	2007	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	5/24/2007	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$345,464
														Subtotal = $345,464

Issue Date FY: 2006 ( Subtotal = $358,016 )
2006	2006	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	6/23/2006	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$358,016
														Subtotal = $358,016

Issue Date FY: 2005 ( Subtotal = $321,312 )
2005	2005	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	7/20/2005	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$321,312
														Subtotal = $321,312

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $337,864 )
2004	2004	SISTEMA UNIVERSITARIO ANA G MENDEZ	PO BOX 21345	SAN JUAN	PR	00928	SAN JUAN	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	5/20/2004	NEW	$337,864
														Subtotal = $337,864

Grand Total All Awards = $5,475,754

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Undergraduate Research Education and Training (URGREAT) Program

Award Number: R25GM066250

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: 06/01/2004

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2019

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