Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U): short-term outcomes of a training program to advance diversity in aging research.

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GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRICS EDUCATION Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI:10.1080/02701960.2025.2522103

Kiana K Chan, Jennifer J Manly, Stephanie A Cosentino, Adam M Brickman

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The Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U) program, funded by the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association, aims to enhance diversity in aging research through undergraduate education. This evaluation assesses the program's effectiveness in fostering a diverse cohort of scientists from underrepresented backgrounds. Forty-eight (96%) of 50 alumni completed a survey between April and August 2023. The survey collected demographic data, educational/career goals, program experiences, and post-program outcomes, including continued education and scientific engagement. Ninety-one percent of respondents indicated that STAR U was "extremely significant" or "very significant" in influencing them to pursue a career in science, and 93% found STAR U effective in influencing pursuits in aging research. Forty-one percent were accepted or enrolled in science-related graduate programs, with half in doctoral programs. Respondents actively disseminated their research, with 10% leading or coauthoring papers for publication. PubMed shows 22 alumni (44%) have a total of 44 publications. Qualitative feedback highlighted the program's impact on career exploration, mentorship, and the supportive environment. STAR U advances diversity in the scientific workforce focused on aging research, strengthening scholars' goals for graduate education and science careers by addressing challenges and fostering a supportive environment.

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大学生转化老龄化研究暑期（STAR U）：促进老龄化研究多样性的培训项目的短期成果。

由美国国家老龄化研究所和阿尔茨海默氏症协会资助的大学生转化老龄化研究暑期项目（STAR U）旨在通过本科教育提高老龄化研究的多样性。该评估评估了该项目在培养来自代表性不足背景的不同科学家群体方面的有效性。50名校友中的48名（96%）在2023年4月至8月期间完成了一项调查。该调查收集了人口统计数据、教育/职业目标、项目经历和项目后成果，包括继续教育和科学参与。91%的受访者表示，STAR U对他们从事科学事业的影响“非常显著”或“非常显著”，93%的受访者认为STAR U对他们从事老龄化研究的影响是有效的。41%的人被科学相关的研究生项目录取或注册，其中一半的人被博士项目录取。受访者积极传播他们的研究，10%的人主导或合作撰写论文发表。PubMed显示，22名校友（44%）总共发表了44篇论文。定性反馈强调了该项目对职业探索、指导和支持性环境的影响。STAR U通过应对挑战和培养支持性环境，促进科学劳动力的多样性，专注于老龄化研究，加强学者对研究生教育和科学事业的目标。

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