BPNP programs are possible thanks to the following funding sponsors.
Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (ENDURE)
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ENDURE aims to raise interest and opportunities in neuroscience research for individuals who are typically underrepresented in the field.
The goal is to provide such individuals with training at the undergraduate level, so that they are prepared to enter and successfully complete neuroscience Ph.D. programs. ENDURE will provide this undergraduate training through partnerships between research-intensive institutions and institutions with a substantial enrollment of neuroscience majors from diverse groups. |
This includes individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
ENDURE undergraduate training programs will support a range of activities to increase student interest and involvement in the neurosciences, including research experiences, core and advanced neuroscience courses, seminars, and journal clubs. Learn more about ENDURE. |
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
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Michigan State University currently hosts the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) for under-represented minority (URM) students. This program provides a 12-week research experience in environmental toxicology and health, with emphasis on the mechanisms of action of environmental toxicants. A minimum of seven undergraduate student with science majors benefit from this experience. The remaining positions will be available to any student.
The focus of this research experience is on hypothesis-driven projects related to environmental health. The ultimate goal is to encourage under-represented minority students to enroll in Ph.D. programs in environmental health or allied biomedical sciences. |
This experience will provide students' exposure to environmental toxicology and health, allow them to network, and develop a sense of community with other under-represented minority undergrads. A long- term outcome is increasing the number of under-represented minority scientists in the biomedical/environmental health sciences.
Learn more about the NEIHS. |