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Preparing Future Faculty: RISEing to the Challenge

Award Number: R25GM110513
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: 09/01/2014
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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Preparing Future Faculty: RISEing to the Challenge - Abstract/Project Summary Although one of the main functions of biomedical researchers at academic institutions is teaching, their preparation is centered in the development of research, analytical and technical skills. Our previously implemented RISE Program (Preparing Future Faculty Program) was intended to prepare doctoral students in biomedical sciences for future faculty positions in Puerto Rico and the mainland. Building upon its achievements, the proposed Preparing Future Faculty: RISEing to the Challenge project will institutionalize our PFFP by integrating the courses in science education and pedagogy into the doctoral curriculum of the Graduate Program. This integration will be aligned with a curricular revision and re-structuring intended to streamline the current coursework that will allow for the addition of a science education component and significant teaching and research experiences without increasing time to degree. In this program we will also develop and implement recruiting strategies, particularly targeting underrepresented undergraduate students from private undergraduate institutions which are usually underserved in the recruitment and acceptance at many doctoral programs. Graduate students will be active players in the development and implementation of our proposed recruiting activities and will serve as ambassadors to our Graduate Program and research opportunities enhancing the pool of qualified candidates available for admission. Moreover, by actively participating in these activities, doctoral students will develop and further enhance their teaching and mentoring skills. We recognize that training competitive biomedical researchers that are also science educators is challenging and we have established collaborative agreements with research intensive institutions, PUI and other entities that will complement our research infrastructure and will provide the required teaching opportunities that our students need for their training. These collaborative efforts are a key component of our proposed program since they will allow us to leverage our resources and bolster our research enterprise. Finally, we intend to further prepare our doctoral students by integrating activities aimed at developing the professional skills and attitudes that will capacitate them to enter and compete in the current workforce. We recognize that preparing competitive biomedical researchers that are also experienced science educators is a complex and challenging endeavor, however, at UCC we are RISEing to the challenge.


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: 2024 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2024	2023	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE, INC	100 AVE LAUREL	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	10	3/6/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $269,660 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE, INC.	100 AVE LAUREL LOMAS VERDES	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	10	8/21/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$269,660
														Subtotal = $269,660

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $269,660 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE, INC.	100 AVE LAUREL LOMAS VERDES	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	9	8/17/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$269,660
														Subtotal = $269,660

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $269,660 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	8	8/13/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$269,660
														Subtotal = $269,660

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $269,660 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	003	7	8/10/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$269,660
2020	2019	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	6	7/23/2020	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2019	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	6	5/5/2020	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$6,691
2020	2018	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	5/5/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$6,691
														Subtotal = $269,660

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $269,660 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	6	8/19/2019	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$269,660
														Subtotal = $269,660

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $212,545 )
2018	2018	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	8/22/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$212,545
														Subtotal = $212,545

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $212,545 )
2017	2017	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE INC	AVE LAUREL URB SANTA JUANITA	BAYAMON	PR	00956	BAYAMON	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	9/15/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$212,545
														Subtotal = $212,545

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $212,545 )
2016	2016	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE ESCUELA DE MED DE CAYEY	POST OFFICE BOX 60-327	BAYAMON	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	3	8/22/2016	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$212,545
														Subtotal = $212,545

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $212,545 )
2015	2015	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE ESCUELA DE MED DE CAYEY	POST OFFICE BOX 60-327	BAYAMON	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	9/1/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$212,545
														Subtotal = $212,545

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $214,705 )
2014	2014	UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE ESCUELA DE MED DE CAYEY	POST OFFICE BOX 60-327	BAYAMON	PR			USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	9/1/2014	NEW	$214,705
														Subtotal = $214,705

Grand Total All Awards = $2,413,185

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Preparing Future Faculty: RISEing to the Challenge

Award Number: R25GM110513

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: 09/01/2014

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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