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The BRAINS Program: Transforming Career Development to Advance Diversity and Equity in Neuroscience
Joyce W Yen1, M Claire Horner-Devine2, Cara Margherio3
1ADVANCE Center for Institutional Change, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
Neuron
|May 5, 2017
Summary
Career development in neuroscience must include professional skills beyond science. The BRAINS Program enhances careers by building community and enabling critical discussions for diversity in science.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Professional Development
- Diversity in Science
Background:
- Traditional neuroscience training focuses heavily on scientific skills.
- Career development for trainees often neglects crucial professional and community-building aspects.
- Advancing diversity in neuroscience requires a broader approach to trainee preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a continuous professional development model on neuroscience trainees.
- To explore how fostering community and critical conversations influences career advancement.
- To assess the role of such programs in promoting diversity within the neuroscience field.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the BRAINS Program, a continuous professional development initiative.
- Focus on building a sense of community among participants.
- Creation of a dedicated space for critical conversations relevant to professional growth and diversity.
Main Results:
- The BRAINS Program positively impacted participants' career development.
- Fostering a sense of community was a key factor in program success.
- The program provided a valuable counterspace for essential discussions on diversity and professional challenges.
Conclusions:
- Continuous professional development, including community building and critical dialogue, is vital for neuroscience careers.
- Programs like BRAINS are essential for advancing diversity and preparing well-rounded scientists.
- Neuroscience training must evolve to encompass a wider range of skills for equitable career progression.
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