Center for Allaying Health Disparities
Through Research and Education (CADRE)
at Central State University (OH)
Academic Enrichment Programs in Basic Research Methodologies for Students
The purpose of the Core is to assist Central State University students in pursuing advanced degrees in the sciences, especially in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, which will allow them to enter a career path in science. The critical need for role models for African-American students, especially with advanced degrees in the STEM fields, may be addressed by appropriate channeling of students to graduate school opportunities. The Academic Enrichment Programs in Basic Research Methodologies for Students Core will work with the already established CSU Center for Student Opportunities (CSO). The CSU mission is to identify, develop, and promote opportunities, and facilitate resources that assist CSU students in achieving their academic potential and in achieving their career advancement goals. This includes providing internships and scholarships; research, graduate and professional school preparation experiences and guidance; professional development workshops; and summer bridge programs. The Center for Student Opportunities (CSO) will provide CADRE students the following: · Provide required mentoring and tutoring to all CADRE students. · Guest speakers and STEM faculty teach readiness courses and conduct workshops to better prepare students in research, knowledge, and skills needed for successful completion of graduate study.
· Professional Development · Graduate School Visits · Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Prep and Training Sessions · Graduate School Counseling and Assistance · Participation in Student Research Conference/Forum · Readiness Courses · Independent Study
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The Undergraduate Research Journal will chronicle examples of scholarly and creative work completed by members of the CSU student body. The journal will draw from the significant research conducted by students in a variety of disciplines and will promote those students with the most promising academic projects. With the help from faculty members who will serve as a mentors plus financial assistance from the university, students will be given the opportunity to conduct research and then present the results to the campus community via either the Willie J. Washington Symposium or the Social and Behavioral Sciences Symposium. The Journal will be a peer-reviewed journal of undergraduate scholarly work. Students, along with several faculty, will manage and prepare the journal for publication. The first journal will be published no later than the fall of 2010.
