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Beasley HK, Vue Z, McReynolds MR, Garza-Lopez E, Neikirk K, Mungai M, Marshall AG, Shao B, Benjamin JI, Wanjalla CN, Williams CR, Murray SA, Jordan VK, Shuler HD, Kirabo A, Hinton A. Running a successful STEMM summer program: A week-by-week guide. J Cell Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38462753 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
Abstract
While some established undergraduate summer programs are effective across many institutions, these programs may only be available to some principal investigators or may not fully address the diverse needs of incoming undergraduates. This article outlines a 10-week science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) education program designed to prepare undergraduate students for graduate school through a unique model incorporating mentoring dyads and triads, cultural exchanges, and diverse activities while emphasizing critical thinking, research skills, and cultural sensitivity. Specifically, we offer a straightforward and adaptable guide that we have used for mentoring undergraduate students in a laboratory focused on mitochondria and microscopy, but which may be customized for other disciplines. Key components include self-guided projects, journal clubs, various weekly activities such as mindfulness training and laboratory techniques, and a focus on individual and cultural expression. Beyond this unique format, this 10-week program also seeks to offer an intensive research program that emulates graduate-level experiences, offering an immersive environment for personal and professional development, which has led to numerous achievements for past students, including publications and award-winning posters.
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- Heather K Beasley
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
- The Huck Institute of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Bethea M, Silvers S, Franklin L, Robinson RAS, Brady LJ, Vue N, Beasley HK, Kirabo A, Wanjalla CN, Shuler HD, Hinton A, McReynolds MR. A guide to establishing, implementing, and optimizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) committees. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2024; 326:H786-H796. [PMID: 38276949 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00583.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts are increasingly recognized as critical for the success of academic institutions. These efforts are facilitated mainly through the formation of dedicated DEIA committees. DEIA committees enhance professional development and create a more inclusive environment, which benefits all members of the institution. Although leadership and faculty membership have recognized the importance and necessity of DEIA, the roles of DEIA committees may be more ambiguous. Although leadership and faculty may seek to support DEIA at their institutions, they may not always fully understand the necessity of these committees or how to successfully create a committee, foster and promote its success, and sustain its impact. Thus, here, we offer a background rationale and guide for strategically setting up DEIA committees for success and impact within an academic institution with applicability to scientific societies.
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- Maigen Bethea
- Department of Pediatrics, Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
- Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
- The Huck Institute of the Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
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Hinton A, Shuler HD, Murray SA, Davis J, Damo S. Climbing the mountain of adversity and removing barriers along the path. iScience 2024; 27:108510. [PMID: 38299027 PMCID: PMC10829869 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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- Antentor Hinton
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA
- Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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- Department of Life and Physical Sciences, Fisk University, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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Neikirk K, Vue Z, Vue N, Barongan T, Vang C, Beasley HK, Marshall AG, Kirabo A, Wanajalla CN, Smith N, Morton D, Shuler HD, Hinton A. Disparities in funding for Nobel Prize awards in medicine and physiology across nationalities, races, and gender. J Cell Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38225913 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
Abstract
Since 1901, the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine has been awarded to numerous individuals for their outstanding contributions. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the Nobel Prize recipients, focusing on gender, race, and nationality. We observe that an alarming disparity emerges when we examine the underrepresentation of Black scientists among Nobel laureates. Furthermore, trends in nationalities show how Americans make up the majority of Nobel Prize winners, while there is a noticeable lack of gender and racial minority winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. Together, this highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in scientific achievement. We offer suggestions and techniques, including funding opportunities and expanding nominators, to improve the gender, racial, and geographical diversity of Nobel Prizes.
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- Kit Neikirk
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, California, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Davis J, Damo S, Spencer EC, Murray SA, Shuler HD, Vue Z, Heemstra JM, Diaz Vazquez A, Hinton A. Catalyst for Change: Future of DEI in Academia. Trends Chem 2023; 5:245-248. [PMID: 37743974 PMCID: PMC10512845 DOI: 10.1016/j.trechm.2023.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
Abstract
In this paper, we propose ways to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) challenges and outline steps and methodologies for creating allies and empowering leaders to support DEI efforts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) for underrepresented minorities (URMs).
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- Jamaine Davis
- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37232 USA
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- Department of Life and Physical Sciences, Fisk University, Nashville, TN, 37208 USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, 37232 USA
- Teachers College, Columbia University; New York, NY, 10027 USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA, 15261 USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, 27110 USA
- Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, NC, 27110 USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, 37232 USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130 USA
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, 75390 USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN, 37232 USA
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Hinton A, Shuler HD. Editorial: making the invisible visible in STEMM. Pathog Dis 2023; 81:ftad023. [PMID: 37793065 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftad023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Our editorial focused on the concept of "Making the Invisible Visible in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM)." We highlight 11 manuscripts submitted to our research topic, which offer unique and innovative, evidence-backed solutions to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM. Notably, often racial, and ethnic minority scientists are forgotten and placed in the background even when they make a significant contribution to research. The manuscripts highlighted here begin to undo this and empower by making the invisible visible.
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- Antentor Hinton
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, 2200 Pierce Ave Nashville, TN 37232-0615, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, 601 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States
- Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States
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Marshall AG, Palavicino-Maggio CB, Neikirk K, Vue Z, Beasley HK, Garza-Lopez E, Murray SA, Martinez D, Crabtree A, Conley ZC, Vang L, Davis JS, Powell-Roach KL, Campbell S, Dal AB, Shao B, Alexander S, Vang N, Vue N, Vue M, Shuler HD, Spencer EC, Morton DJ, Hinton A. Using champion-oriented mindset to overcome the challenges of graduate school: impact of workshop for graduate school skills on underrepresented minority retention. Pathog Dis 2022; 80:6617593. [PMID: 35749569 PMCID: PMC9375733 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Despite efforts to increase diversity, a glaring underrepresentation of minorities (URM) persists in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Graduate school can be a stressful step in the STEM pipeline, especially for students previously unaware of the structure and challenges of postgraduate education. To promote successful minority participation in STEM and prepare prospective students for the impending challenges of applying for and attending graduate school, we developed a workshop based on the mentoring and fostering of a champion-oriented mindset entitled, "The Trials and Tribulations of Graduate School: How Do You Make an Impact?." Students from the HBCU Winston-Salem State University attended the workshop, and a pre/post-a 10-point Likert scale-based survey was administered. The questions used in this seminar were newly designed by the authors as program evaluations. The results suggest that the workshop was well-received by the students and provided information that they considered helpful to help navigate the graduate school process.
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- Andrea G Marshall
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biology, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach, Department of Teaching and Learning, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Community and Population Health, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, United States
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences , VA Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States.,Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States.,Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States.,Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Science, Pasadena, CA 91007, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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Shuler HD, Spencer EC, Davis JS, Damo S, Shakespeare TI, Murray SA, Lee DL, Hinton A. Learning from HBCUs: How to produce Black professionals in STEMM. Cell 2022; 185:2841-2845. [PMID: 35716668 PMCID: PMC9376858 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) offer high-quality education and produce leaders from various backgrounds, mainly being African American. Predominately White institutions can utilize practices that make HBCUs successful to mentor and graduate students of all backgrounds. We also suggest ways to bolster HBCUs so they can train more students.
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Affiliation(s)
- Haysetta D Shuler
- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA; Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA
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- Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA; Center for Structural Biology and Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Life and Physical Sciences, Fisk University, Nashville, TN 37208, USA; Center for Structural Biology and Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C. 20059, USA.
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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Murray SA, Shuler HD, Davis JS, Spencer EC, Hinton AO. Managing technostress in the STEM world. Trends Biotechnol 2022; 40:903-906. [PMID: 35644774 PMCID: PMC9358528 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
The rapid evolution of technological advancements in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is enabling ever faster progress. However, the rapid pace of change can also lead to elevated stress for STEM workers. Here, we provide strategies for coping with and limiting technostress amongst researchers and other STEM professionals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sandra A Murray
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA; Shuler Consulting, LLC, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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- Teachers College, Columbia University; New York, NY 10027, USA; Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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Marshall AG, Vue Z, Palavicino-Maggio CB, Neikirk K, Beasley HK, Garza-Lopez E, Murray SA, Martinez D, Crabtree A, Conley ZC, Vang L, Davis JS, Powell-Roach KL, Campbell S, Brady LJ, Dal AB, Shao B, Alexander S, Vang N, Vue N, Vue M, Shuler HD, Spencer EC, Morton DJ, Hinton A. The role of mentoring in promoting diversity equity and inclusion in STEM Education and Research. Pathog Dis 2022; 80:6609773. [PMID: 35713493 PMCID: PMC9302695 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftac019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
The success of mentoring derives from active and respectful listening and the willingness to learn and accept opportunities for personal growth. This shapes every trainee and their destined path in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The act of cultivating rapport, asking, and pondering meaningful questions, and receiving constructive feedback are critical to support a productive mentoring relationship. Successful mentoring in STEM can be established and allow mentees, especially underrepresented minorities (URMs), to flourish in an environment where they feel welcomed and supported. However, mentees from underrepresented groups often experience inadequate mentoring due to a mentor's lack of awareness, poor trainings themselves, or lack of understanding of the mentee's hardships. It is important for mentors and mentees to work together to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM education through creativity, authenticity, and networking. We analyzed data obtained from students who attended a recent workshop that are interested in going to graduate school. Our results show that despite low initial expectations for the workshop, many students were satisfied in the knowledge they gleaned. The future and role of diversity in STEM within these underrepresented groups lies in community support and an important role that they can play in the lives of others through DEI initiatives and throughout their careers all of which involves positive mentoring.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea G Marshall
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biology, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach, Department of Teaching and Learning, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Community and Population Health, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 2406, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States.,Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States.,Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States.,Department of Biomedical Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, CA 91007, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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Marshall AG, Vue Z, Palavicino-Maggio CB, Neikirk K, Beasley HK, Garza-Lopez E, Murray SA, Martinez D, Crabtree A, Conley ZC, Vang L, Davis JS, Powell-Roach KL, Campbell S, Brady LJ, Dal AB, Shao B, Alexander S, Vang N, Vue N, Vue M, Shuler HD, Spencer EC, Morton DJ, Hinton A. An effective workshop on "How to be an Effective Mentor for Underrepresented STEM Trainees". Pathog Dis 2022; 80:6609432. [PMID: 35709418 PMCID: PMC9258687 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftac022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Despite an increase in programming to promote persons excluded by their ethnicity or race (PEER) scholars, minorities remain underrepresented in many STEM programs. The academic pipeline is largely leaky for underrepresented minority (URM) scholars due to a lack of effective mentorship. Many URM students experience microaggressions and discrimination from their mentors due to a lack of quality mentorship training. In this workshop, we provide a framework to show trainees what effective mentoring looks like. Mentees, especially URM trainees, can flourish in effective mentoring environments where they feel welcomed and can comfortably develop new ideas without feeling threatened by external factors. Effective mentoring environments provide motivational support, empathy, cultural competency, and training. This workshop explains facets of effective mentoring to students, as well as highlights to URM trainees why mentors can serve as valuable resources.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea G Marshall
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biology, University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI 96720, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach, Department of Teaching and Learning, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Community and Population Health, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Mempohis, TN 38163, United States
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- Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States.,Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States.,Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States.,Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Science, Pasadena, CA 91007, United States
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, United States
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Marshall AG, Brady LJ, Palavicino-Maggio CB, Neikirk K, Vue Z, Beasley HK, Garza-Lopez E, Murray SA, Martinez D, Shuler HD, Spencer EC, Morton DJ, Hinton A. The importance of mentors and how to handle more than one mentor. Pathog Dis 2022; 80:6571933. [PMID: 35446416 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftac011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Working with multiple mentors is a critical way for students to expand their network, gain opportunities, and better prepare for future scholastic or professional ventures. However, students from underrepresented groups (UR) are less likely to be mentored or have access to mentors, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. We developed and implemented a workshop, to provide the necessary foundation for students to be better prepared for establishing future mentorships throughout graduate and professional school. METHODS Faculty well-versed in the area of effective mentorship from multiple universities developed and delivered a 1.5-hour workshop to address the roles of a mentor, especially when it comes to UR students, and how students may effectively work with multiple mentors. This workshop was delivered to a group of students from the, Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Winston-Salem State University, and a pre/post- A 10-point Likert scale-based survey was administered where 1 was strongly disagree and 10 was strongly agree. The questions used in this seminar were newly designed by the authors as program evaluations. RESULTS We analyzed the raw data with nonparametric tests for comparison within paired samples. Wilcoxon matched-pairs and signed-rank tests showed statistically significant growth in student self-ratings related to the workshop learning objectives. CONCLUSIONS The 'How to Handle More than One Mentor to Achieve Excellence' workshop was well received as a component of pre-graduate and pre-professional training. Incorporating workshops like this may increase student preparedness around developing and cultivating healthy mentorship relationships throughout STEM training.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea G Marshall
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.,Department of Biology, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI, 96720, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, IA City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa, IA City, IA, 52242, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, 27110, USA.,Shuler Consulting, Winston-Salem, NC, 27110, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.,Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, NY, 10027, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90007, USA.,Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Science, Pasadena, CA 91107, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA
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Murray SA, Davis J, Shuler HD, Spencer EC, Hinton A. Time management for STEMM students during the continuing pandemic. Trends Biochem Sci 2022; 47:279-283. [PMID: 35027254 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibs.2021.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
One of the biggest obstacles to success is a lack of practical time management skills. Here, we provide suggestions on how to optimize time management.
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- Sandra A Murray
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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- Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA.
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA; Hinton and Garza Lopez Family Consulting Company, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA.
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Rolle T, Vue Z, Murray SA, Shareef SA, Shuler HD, Beasley HK, Marshall AG, Hinton A. Toxic stress and burnout: John Henryism and social dominance in the laboratory and STEM workforce. Pathog Dis 2021; 79:ftab041. [PMID: 34410372 PMCID: PMC8435059 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftab041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Persons Excluded from science because of Ethnicity and Race (PEERs) face chronic exposure to interpersonal stressors, such as social discrimination, throughout their scientific careers, leading to a long-term decline in physical and mental health. Many PEERs exhibit John Henryism, a coping mechanism to prolonged stress where an individual expends higher levels of effort and energy at the cost of their physical and mental health. In this article, we discuss how social dominance may increase John Henryism within the STEM community; the causes, effects and costs of John Henryism; and highlight solutions to combat these social adversity stressors within the academic institution.
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- Tiffany Rolle
- American Society of Human Genetics, Rockville, MD 20852, USA
- National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 27110, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Cancer Biology, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
- Hinton and Garza Lopez Family Consulting Company, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
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Hinton AO, Termini CM, Spencer EC, Rutaganira FUN, Chery D, Roby R, Vue Z, Pack AD, Brady LJ, Garza-Lopez E, Marshall AG, Lewis SC, Shuler HD, Taylor BL, McReynolds MR, Palavicino-Maggio CB. Patching the Leaks: Revitalizing and Reimagining the STEM Pipeline. Cell 2021; 183:568-575. [PMID: 33125882 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
We identify problematic areas throughout the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pipeline that perpetuate racial disparities in academia. Distinct ways to curtail these disparities include early exposure and access to resources, supportive mentoring networks and comprehensive training programs specifically for racially minoritized students and trainees at each career stage. These actions will revitalize the STEM pipeline.
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- Antentor O Hinton
- Department of Internal Medicine and Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; Hinton and Garza Lopez Family Consulting Company, Iowa City, IA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Fisk-Vanderbilt Center of Excellence, Peabody College Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Cell & Tissue Biology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ.
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Termini CM, McReynolds MR, Rutaganira FUN, Roby RS, Hinton AO, Carter CS, Huang SC, Vue Z, Martinez D, Shuler HD, Taylor BL. Mentoring during Uncertain Times. Trends Biochem Sci 2021; 46:345-348. [PMID: 33622580 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibs.2021.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Scientific success is mainly supported by mentoring, which often occurs through face-to-face interactions. Changes to the research environment incurred by the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have necessitated mentorship adaptations. Here, we describe how mentors can broaden their mentorship to support trainee growth and provide reassurance about trainee development amid uncertain circumstances.
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- Christina M Termini
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
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- Fisk-Vanderbilt Center of Excellence, Peabody College Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; Geminii, Inc., Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; Geminii, Inc., Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Cell & Tissue Biology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Winston-Salem State University Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Hinton AO, Vue Z, Termini CM, Taylor BL, Shuler HD, McReynolds MR. Mentoring minority trainees: Minorities in academia face specific challenges that mentors should address to instill confidence. EMBO Rep 2020; 21:e51269. [PMID: 32985063 DOI: 10.15252/embr.202051269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
A toolkit for mentoring minority students and trainees in science.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antentor O Hinton
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa - Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA.,Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Cell and Tissue Biology, University of California- San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics and Department of Chemistry, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
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Many students and early-career scientists too often agree to new tasks and chores and end up overworked. Learning how and when to say "no" is therefore an important part of career development.
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Affiliation(s)
- Antentor O Hinton
- Department of Internal Medicine and Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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