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HU-CHEM: Deploying evidence-based interventions in Chemistry at Hampton University to plug leaks in the biomedical training pipeline

Award Number: U01GM138433
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/04/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2024

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HU-CHEM: Deploying evidence-based interventions in Chemistry at Hampton University to plug leaks in the biomedical training pipeline - Project Summary We are submitting a Diversity Program Consortium (DPC) Dissemination and Translation Awards proposal to deploy and test evidence-based interventions to increase diversity in biomedical careers. Our proposal is to deploy the Hampton University Chemistry Education and Mentorship (HU-ChEM) intervention program to increase the persistence of underrepresented minority students in biomedical careers at Hampton University, a Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU). Using a matched baseline control study design, we will test the efficacy of innovative, evidence-based interventions to improve student competency in gatekeeper chemistry courses at Hampton University, transform the departmental culture and improve the persistence of Hampton University students into biomedical careers. Our justification is that freshman chemistry is a gatekeeper course that leads to attrition and leaks in the biomedical training pipeline. HU-ChEM will include 3 interventions: 1) HU-ChEM SCALE-UP in which the entry level freshman chemistry course for STEM majors is taught using the Student-Centered Active Learning Environment with Upside-down Pedagogies (SCALE-UP); 2) HU-ChEM CUREs in which a pre-college Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) academy is deployed; and 3) HU-ChEM faculty development, that offers enhanced training of chemistry faculty. We will conduct our interventions over the 3-year duration of this study and use DPC survey tools to measure and monitor the DPC hallmarks of student, faculty, and institutional success. We will collect both quantitative, and qualitative data and use robust statistical analysis to measure the effects of HU-ChEM interventions on participants compared to matched controls in the short-, medium- and long- terms. All cohort participants will be consented, and we will collect outcomes data for the 3-year duration of the project. We will also follow-up on participants and matched controls for 15 years in order to ascertain medium- and long- term outcomes and measures of success. Analysis of data from generated from HU-ChEM will reveal cost-effective ways of deploying intervention programs to plug the leaky biomedical training pipeline. HU-ChEM is a collaboration of educators, administrators, subject matter experts, students, alumni, and faculty to close the leaky training pipeline and increase diversity in biomedical careers. We are collaborating with the University of Texas, El Paso: BUILDing SCHOLARS program, to gain from their expertise in faculty training, deploying interventions, and to compare outcomes data.


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: 2025 ( Subtotal = -$29,371 )
2025	2022	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23669	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	3	4/10/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$29,371
														Subtotal = -$29,371

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $375,000 )
2022	2022	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23668	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	3	9/1/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$375,000
														Subtotal = $375,000

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $375,000 )
2021	2021	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23668	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	2	8/26/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$375,000
														Subtotal = $375,000

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $375,000 )
2020	2020	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23668	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Trans-NIH Research Support	000	1	9/4/2020	NEW	$375,000
														Subtotal = $375,000

Grand Total All Awards = $1,095,629

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HU-CHEM: Deploying evidence-based interventions in Chemistry at Hampton University to plug leaks in the biomedical training pipeline

Award Number: U01GM138433

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

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

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/04/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2024

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