RaMP Objectives

Stem Recruitment

Offering rigorous mentee training in scientific research areas related to One Health. A total of 10 mentees per year will work with faculty mentors in full-time, 12-month positions to explore issues in water use and quality, environmental contamination, and biological correlates of disease.

Stem Retention

Establishing a pipeline for mentees to transition successfully into academic, corporate, non-governmental organization (NGO), and governmental employment. Throughout the program there will be opportunities to meet with future employers, potential for peer-reviewed publications and presenting at regional and national meetings

Research in Interdependent Health of Humans, Animals and the Ecosystem

During the course of this program, mentees will acquire training in ethical and safe research conduct, effective experimental design, and scientific writing. Mentees will acquire skills in laboratory, field, and data analysis techniques that are immediately applicable in the current STEM workplace (academic or otherwise).