Supplemental Issue of the Journal of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (JAIDS): The Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pathway Initiative (CDEIPI)

Impact of a Multi-Institutional Initiative to Engage Students and Early-Stage Scholars From Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups in HIV Research: The Centers for AIDS Research Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pathway Initiative

“…This naturally omits some of the nuance and uniqueness of each local program. We encourage readers to consult the local evaluation articles included in this supplement 20 to learn the vibrant details of each program. Although the individual-level surveys collect self-reported demographic characteristics of participants, the quarterly aggregate reports do not because not all programs were permitted to ask CFAR Scholars for their demographic information, particularly at the high school level.…”

A review of undergraduate research programs aimed at underrepresented students

“… 74 Penn State Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology Summer Institute undergraduates with interest in biomaterials; one of several “Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology” summer institutes that incorporate didactic techniques summer mutual student and faculty satisfaction and professional development improvement training in and about microscopy techniques, with workshops led by research mentors; includes analysis of student dissatisfaction with the program focus on practical skills for biomaterials, student-led learning including budgeting project and project implementation dominantly composed of caucasian students; mentoring styles are not discussed; career and professional development are limited to didactic learning skills Butler et al. 75 Meharry SURP undergrad students and medical students ten weeks in summer obtain hands-on training in basic, translational, clinical, community-based, and bioinformatics-based cancer research and learn about cancer-related job opportunities via career development seminars Interaction with faculty and students and presentation opportunity at a national conference Participate in cancer biology mini-course and weekly cancer research seminar series N/A Motley-Johnson et al 76 and Marshall et al 77 The Tennessee Center for AIDS Research HIV Research Training Program for Minority High School and Undergraduate Students high school and undergraduate students ten weeks in summer positive student self-reported feedback regarding mentoring quality and effectiveness; student reported continued interest in HIV-related research mentoring specific to HIV-related study topics; one-on-one mentoring with HIV-related research scientists seminars, didactic courses, and keynotes focused on virology and HIV research N/A Koethe et al 78 and Greenberg et al 79 UNCF programs for biomedical research and bioentrepreneurship HS, undergraduates, graduates students, and postdocs varies all participants found the program a good venue for learning and reported an improved professional network following involvement dynamically includes alumni to broaden the mentoring network; variety of BIO I-Corps workshops to introduce a multitude of research topics N/A N/A Maloy et al 80 …”