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Graciela A Unguez¹, Karen L Bennett², Carmen Domingo³

¹Biology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, United States.

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|February 24, 2022

Summary

The Choose Development! Program successfully recruits and retains underrepresented minority students in scientific careers. This initiative demonstrates that community-based mentoring and advocacy can foster greater inclusivity within scientific societies.

Keywords:

choose development developmental biology diversity and inclusion summer research program undergraduate research

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Scientific Workforce Diversity

Background:

The scientific and biomedical workforce in the U.S. lacks demographic diversity, mirroring broader societal inequities.
This underrepresentation raises concerns about future research capacity, innovation, and the integrity of science.
Addressing these disparities is crucial for scientific advancement and social justice.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the effectiveness of the Society for Developmental Biology's (SDB) Choose Development! Program in diversifying the scientific workforce.
To evaluate the program's impact on retaining underrepresented (UR) undergraduate students in STEM careers.
To understand how the program influenced inclusivity within the SDB community.

Main Methods:

A two-summer immersion program pairing UR undergraduate students with SDB member researchers.
Implementation of a multi-tier mentoring plan, society-wide recognition, and professional development activities.
Leveraging program strengths to promote inclusion at the SDB leadership level (Board of Directors).

Main Results:

The Choose Development! Program successfully engaged UR undergraduate students in research.
The program facilitated significant changes within the SDB community, including leadership diversity.
Evidence suggests long-term advocacy and mentoring are effective in retaining UR students in science.

Conclusions:

Community-based, long-term advocacy and mentoring are vital for retaining UR students in scientific career paths.
The Choose Development! Program model effectively enhances inclusivity within scientific societies.
Diversifying the scientific workforce requires sustained, multifaceted engagement strategies.