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Introductory presentation of the Biomedical Learning and Student Training BLaST program

What is BLaST?

• Student-focused program to

– Enhance integration of research and teaching in biomedicine in Alaska – Enhance integration of rural locations into the biomedical research training environment – Increase diversity (with a focus on rural students)

• f undergraduate students interested in

biomedical research – Ultimately, increase diversity of the biomedical workforce

Who is BLaST?

• BLaST is a TEAM,
• You are BLaST if you are interested in student

mentoring in biomedical sciences

Who is BLaST?

• Leadership team:
• Administrative and Student Training Cores

– Barbara Taylor

• Research Enrichment Core

– Karsten Hueffer

• Institutional Development Core

– Arleigh Reynolds

Who is BLaST?

Administrative team:

• BLaST Program Administrator
• BLaST Program Coordinator
• BLaST Fiscal Technician

Who is BLaST?

• Teaching/Research team:

– BLaST Scholars – Graduate Mentoring Assistants – Laboratory Research and Teaching Technicians – Biology faculty at partner campuses

Ilisagvik College in Barrow; UAS in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan; UAF Fairbanks and CRCD campuses in Bethel, Dillingham, Interior-Aleutians, Kotzebue, and Nome

Where is BLaST

• BLaST administrative staff will be housed in

the Department of Veterinary Medicine

• But all of Alaska is in the BLaST zone....

Ilisagvik; UAF (Bristol Bay, Chukchi, Community and Technical College, Fairbanks, Interior-Aleutians, Kuskowim, Northwest); UAS (Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka) UAA in future years?

What are BLaST opportunities for me

• All team members:

– Mentoring support – Travel to workshops and meetings – Curriculum development – Scholarships and fellowships – Comprehensive advising – Research support – Integration of research and teaching – Building of research infrastructure equipment and renovation

What are BLaST opportunities for me

• Undergraduate students

– Scholarships – Research opportunities – Mentoring and advising – Integrated curriculum through Connections courses

What are BLaST opportunities for me

• Graduate students

– Mentoring fellowships – Training in mentoring – Travel

What are BLaST opportunities for me

• Faculty

– Training in mentoring – Pilot project research support – Travel – Faculty development (ACE initiative) – Equipment

What are BLaST opportunities for me

• Rural campuses

– Faculty development – Scholarships and fellowships – Renovation and equipment – Boot camps and workshops on site – Travel – Pilot project research support

Leadership Philosophy

• Teamwork
• Efficiency
• Transparency
• Adherence to Best Practices
• Having a BLaST!

Central Themes

• Active Experiential Learning
• Tiered Mentoring
• Comprehensive Advising
• Integration of Teaching and Research

Central Themes

• Diversification of the NIH-funded workforce
• Education pipeline

– with multiple entry and exit points

• One Health

– Subsistence Health

buckle up, come along for the ride, it will be a BLaST