ROADS Program Brochure

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE (ROADS)

[email protected] | 414.955.8735 | www.mcw.edu/Diversity-Programs.htm

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH?

MCW-Milwaukee offers students from diverse backgrounds a terrific educational opportunity through the Research Opportunity for Academic Development in Science (ROADS) program.

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WHAT IS ROADS?

Students interested in biomedical science serve as ROADS interns for seven weeks during the summer. Each intern assists a MCW principal investigator (PI) who acts as their mentor on a current research project.

This program is designed to provide participants with a meaningful experience in a research laboratory setting and to stimulate their career interest in science, medicine and biomedical research.

BACKGROUND

ROADS, originally called the Apprenticeship in Research (AIR), was launched in 1990 and was funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH) and was offered to all multicultural high school students in the Milwaukee Public School (MPS) system and surrounding suburban school districts.

HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PATIENT CARE PROVIDERS

INNOVATIVE PIONEERSIN MEDICAL RESEARCH

RESPECTED LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES


WHY IS THIS PROGRAM NECESSARY?

The nation’s need for well-trained biomedical researchers is as great as ever. ROADS is a competitive program designed to provide internship opportunities for high school students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in biomedical research including individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, underrepresented cultural and ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities.

• Encourage students from diverse backgrounds to continue their education beyond high school and college

• Increase diverse student enrollment in graduate/medical school

• Expose students to MCW, our staff, student body and programming

ROADS STRIVES TO

These are the populations we have identified as those which add value in our quest to enrich the diversity of our educational environment:

It is not our intent to designate these groups as more deserving of admission as we recognize that there are a myriad of factors that might post unique challenges to every individual. Rather, we identify these populations as ones in which a disconnect between (a) the perspectives of the population base(s) and (b) the perspectives engaged within theeducational environment as represented through the student body,indicate benefit to be accrued through more focused and sustainedoutreach and recruitment efforts.

• African American• Mexican American

• Puerto Rican• Native American

• Hmong American• LGBT



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“Everything involves you; I love how I was in charge of the overall result. i.e; presentation, research, abstract.”

- Program Participant

“It really shows you what you could do if you would become a biomedical researcher and gave me an accurate portrayal of a research career.”


MCW is where future researchers grow


STIPENDROADS interns are paid a one-time stipend at

the end of the program. Interns are encouraged to use these funds for scholarship support in the advancement of

their education.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

During your seven weeks, you will have the opportunity to:• Participate as an active member of a research team

• Increase your understanding of critical issues in basic science and clinical research

• Improve your learning skills and increase your scientific knowledge

• Learn about career opportunities in research and health professions

• Participate in group activities and a field trip

• Conduct research, develop an abstract and present findings

• Receive a course certificate of completion upon conclusion

PROJECT SEED PROGRAM

Select students who demonstrate exceptional performance in chemistry will be offered acceptance into Project SEED, a program of the American Chemical Society (ACS) hosted at MCW. Students selected for this program will follow the basic structure of the ROADS program. In addition, SEED participants receive a fellowship award for their efforts and a chance to receive a SEED college scholarship.



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ADVANCED FACULTY

As a national research center, the Medical College of Wisconsin is the largest private research institution in Wisconsin and ranks in the top one-third in the US for research funding from the National Institutes of Health. Faculty direct or collaborate on more than 2,000 research studies annually.

The opportunity to learn from faculty who are among the top physicians and research scientists in the country means students are surrounded by biomedical innovation. This gives them a tremendous head start on career exploration.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURE

Interested in applying to ROADS? Please complete the following steps.

Please visit our website for the deadline datewww.mcw.edu/

Diversity-Programs.htm

Complete online application, must have parental/guardian

support and permission

Submit two (2) electronic recommendations. You will receive an email link to be forwarded to your recommenders to complete the process. Mailed

recommendations are not accepted. • High School Science Teacher (required)• High School Guidance Counselor,

Administrative Staff• Employer, Internship Program Staff

Be available for the entire duration of the seven-week program. Commitment is

an estimated 40 hours per week.





Submit official high school transcript in sealed envelope via US mail to:Medical College of Wisconsin

Office of Student Affairs/DiversityAttn: Recruiter/Program Coordinator

8701 Watertown Plank RoadMilwaukee, WI 53226

If selected, be available for an interview - usually during

the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) spring break.

Failure to submit all of the requirements by the deadline voids review. NO applications are accepted beyond the deadline.

Competitive Program

• Apply Early!


LEARN. LIVE. CARE. CURE.

“My PI has been a phenomenal mentor. She and everyone in her lab were so kind to me while I was at MCW this summer. She is intrinsically motivated, selfless, and always ready to help others! I can’t thank her enough for the help that she provided!”


“Hands on research with basic independence, but if you need help, it’s available. This gave me a good view on how research is done in a reallife situation”


MCW is where passion for patient

care drives discovery



HOW DO I QUALIFY?

Students are chosen competitively based on strong letters of recommendation, academic accomplishments, interest and their interview. Students must also demonstrate a serious interest in a biomedical research, science or medicine career and meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Must be at least 16 years old

• Be from an ethnically, economically and/or educationally disadvantaged background

• Have a strong science and math GPA, at least 3.0

• Attend a high school in the Milwaukee Public System (MPS), Milwaukee charter school or surrounding suburban school district

• Rising junior, senior or June graduate

Exceptions to these eligibility criteria will be considered individually by the Selection Committee at the Medical

College of Wisconsin.

PLEASE NOTE: Children of MCW-Milwaukee faculty and staff are not eligible to apply for summer

enrichment programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Medical College of WisconsinOffice Student Affairs/Diversity

8701 Watertown Plank RoadMilwaukee, WI 53226

Phone: 414.955.8735Fax: 414.955.0129

[email protected]

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