For Aging Research and Equity: Lessons Learned in Undergraduate Research Education.
Int J Aging Hum Dev
; 96(1): 91-105, 2023 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2214286
ABSTRACT
Mentoring underrepresented students in aging research during the COVID-19 pandemic affords many opportunities for innovation and learning, for both students and program leaders. Here, we describe lessons learned from an Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (ADAR) program at a women-centered, minority-serving undergraduate institution. We share program elements and assessment results related to scholars' education in aging, support through community-building and mentorship, and research experiences in gerosciences. Notably, we highlight lessons learned for retaining and training undergraduate students as graduate school-ready researchers 1) draw students into a community focused on social justice, 2) show students that geroscience is inclusive and integrative, 3) model professionalism with flexibility, 4) keep open lines of communication, and 5) build a team of mentors around each scholar. By sharing insights from our community of practice in geroscience research and education, we hope to model best practices for URM student support in aging research.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mentoring
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int J Aging Hum Dev
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
00914150221109918
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