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Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at EPCC-UTEP

Award Number: T34GM137855
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2025

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Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at EPCC-UTEP - PROJECT SUMMARY Studies examining the national landscape of college-going Hispanic students report these students more likely to start their undergraduate studies at a community college. Yet, only 25% transfer; and a mere 3% obtain an associate degree. Factors explaining these dismal numbers are: Hispanic students are more likely to be first in their family to start college; and, students who “stop out” are less likely to return. High-impact educational practices — such as undergraduate research, internships, and learning communities — have been proven to support student transfer and degree completion. Given these challenges and opportunities, the proposed Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at EPCC-UTEP is well positioned to address these needs, given The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) and El Paso Community College’s (EPCC) statuses as majority-Hispanic institutions. Moreover, UTEP and EPCC have historically worked together to increase regional student success, and are the only higher education institutions in the greater El Paso region of Far West Texas with EPCC’s Rio Grande campus less than one mile away from UTEP. The training mission of the proposed Bridges program is to develop a pool of diverse, research-oriented community college students who transition to a 4-year institution, possess the requisite knowledge and skills to complete their baccalaureate degree, and advance into graduate or professional school to position themselves for careers in biomedical research. The overarching goal is to provide structured activities to prepare a diverse cohort of community college students to transfer to and complete a bachelor's degree in biomedical research fields. To meet this overarching goal, the aims and objectives are: Specific Aim 1: Develop a majority-UR pool of research-oriented undergraduates who bridge from EPCC to UTEP with majors leading to biomedical careers. Objectives meeting this aim are: (1) recruit and retain trainees from underrepresented groups who are full-time undergraduates at El Paso Community College with an interest in biomedical careers; and (2) maintain a transfer rate of 90% of Bridges trainees to baccalaureate degree programs in the biomedical sciences. Specific Aim 2: Develop a majority-UR pool of well-trained biomedical scientists who have the necessary technical, operational, and professional skills to advance in biomedical research careers. Objectives meeting this aim are: (1) create a sense of community and belonging among Bridges trainees that builds confidence, belonging, and identity as researchers in biomedical sciences; and (2) increase the percentage of transferred trainees who complete a baccalaureate degree in the biomedical sciences. Expected outcomes of the proposed Bridges program are: 92% trainee transfer rate; higher levels of retention and academic achievement at UTEP; increased sense of community and belonging; increased awareness and educational aspirations of biomedical careers; and enhanced self- identification as biomedical researchers or scientists.


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: 2026 ( Subtotal = -$114,082 )
2026	2024	THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	5	1/21/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$114,082
														Subtotal = -$114,082

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $102,465 )
2024	2024	THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	5	7/31/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$102,465
2024	2023	THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	7/23/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $102,465

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $367,287 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	4	7/25/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$367,287
														Subtotal = $367,287

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $361,843 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	3	8/5/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$361,843
2022	2021	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	11/22/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $361,843

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $358,002 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	7/30/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$358,002
														Subtotal = $358,002

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $356,690 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO	500 W UNIVERSITY AVE	EL PASO	TX	79968	EL PASO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	7/22/2020	NEW	$356,690
														Subtotal = $356,690

Grand Total All Awards = $1,432,205

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Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program at EPCC-UTEP

Award Number: T34GM137855

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2025

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