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From Introduction to Impact: The Evolution of the Duke CTSI WFD–Norfolk State University Technical Assistance Partnership
From Introduction to Impact: The Evolution of the Duke CTSI WFD–Norfolk State University Technical Assistance Partnership The best collaborations start with a simple introduction and a generous connector. That’s the origin story of the technical assistance partnership between Duke CTSI’s Center for Pathway Programs and Keirra Dillard of Norfolk State University (NSU). Thanks to a […]
Connecting Ecosystems, Strengthening Pathways
The Center for Pathway Programs is stepping up to support an initiative strengthening pathways at institutions beyond Duke and North Carolina. Duke CTSI’s Workforce Development (WFD) Pillar is leading a Clinical Research Professionals (CRP) Roadshow, visiting campuses including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Norfolk State University, and additional campuses to be announced. The […]
Nurturing STEMM Identity for Students and Teachers through Immersive Engineering Design
Engaging students to learn biomedical engineering design is of critical importance to Dr. Aaron Kyle. As a high schooler, Dr. Kyle was fortunate to participate in pre-college courses that allowed him to learn about science and engineering outside of the traditional classroom. This led to the formation of his own identity as a researcher in […]
A Teleshadowing Program Designed with Pandemic in Mind
Submitted by Andrew Spector, M.D. During the pandemic, shadowing opportunities for pre-medical students shut down. “We wanted to continue providing these students with an opportunity to learn about neurology,” says Andrew Spector, M.D. “We were able to operate straight through the pandemic because we were designed with the pandemic in mind.” Dr. Spector serves as […]
Mentor Story: Remembering Your Why
Do you have a mentor story to share? Click here to submit. Kira Allen and Itaevia Curry-Chisolm met through the BOOST Program at Duke University. At that time, Kira was a high schooler who had been a BOOST Scholar before the program’s hiatus and had returned to serve as a near-peer mentor. Kira’s mom convinced […]
A Closer Look at the BIGGER Program
Do you have a story to share about your pathway program? Click here to submit a program spotlight. BIGGER is a 6-month immersive research experience for students who have graduated from a degree program and are taking a gap year before applying to graduate or professional school. The program selects a small, diverse group of […]
