The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $336,430 Cooperative Agreement under the NSF STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY) - New York City College of Technology. The project, titled "BEGINNINGS: INTRODUCING MOLECULAR MODELING EXPERIENCES TO UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS," aims to provide experiential learning opportunities in molecular modeling and biotechnology to undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds. Through a partnership with industry leader Schrodinger, the initiative will incorporate industry-driven problems into the classroom, and offer paid internships for students to gain hands-on experience and develop skills aligned with careers in computational biotechnology. The goal is to empower underrepresented minority students to actively participate in the biotechnology field and bring diverse perspectives, thereby enhancing innovation and fostering a more inclusive STEM workforce.
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