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This book describes program applicants and awardees and offers suggestions for an in-depth assessment of career outcomes. Preliminary investigation indicates that outreach efforts produce more qualified applicants than NIST has slots to fill, the pool of applicants is increasingly diverse, and many Research Associates go on to permanent positions at NIST. The agency should conduct a more thorough evaluation of the program, including an assessment of outreach to potential applicants, individuals who decline an award, the program's impact on the careers of awardees, and the benefits of the program to NIST and the broader scientific and engineering community.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57466806600053,"sku":"9780309112185","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780309112185.jpg?v=1785654871"},{"product_id":"assessment-of-nih-minority-research-and-training-programs","title":"Assessment of NIH Minority Research and Training Programs","description":"This report provides an assessment of NIH's programs for increasing the participation in biomedical science of individuals from underrepresented minority groups. The report examines, using available data and the results of a survey of NIH trainees, the characteristics and outcomes of programs at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and junior faculty levels. The report provides recommendations for improving these programs and their administration. It also recommends how NIH can improve the data it collects on trainees in all NIH research training programs so as to enhance training program evaluation.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490107466101,"sku":"9780309095754","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780309095754.jpg?v=1786441998"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-board-on-higher-education-and-workforce.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}