RaMP: Post-Baccalaureate Training Program in Biomolecular Structure Prediction and Design

Information

  • NSF Award
  • 2216011
Owner
  • Award Id
    2216011
  • Award Effective Date
    8/1/2022 - a year ago
  • Award Expiration Date
    7/31/2026 - 2 years from now
  • Award Amount
    $ 2,991,747.00
  • Award Instrument
    Standard Grant

RaMP: Post-Baccalaureate Training Program in Biomolecular Structure Prediction and Design

Recent advances in computational methods that predict the structures of biological molecules enable the design of equally intricately structured polymers for their use in research, biotechnology, materials, and nanotechnology. Emerging artificial intelligence approaches amplify the power of the computational work and have increased demand for people with training in biomolecular structure computations. This project will provide to the trainees rigorous, interdisciplinary, collaborative research training in biomolecular structure prediction and design. Activities such as a code school, laboratory research and regular mentoring will afford training in the technical and communication skills necessary for success in STEM. Outreach to communities historically excluded from STEM will ensure that this growing field is accessible to a broad demographic. The program will build a diverse STEM workforce, which is critically needed as artificial intelligence methods continue to dramatically impact the fields of molecular biology and bioengineering.<br/> <br/>Biomolecular computational structure research allows prediction of three-dimensional structures of proteins, nucleic acids, and their complexes. The program will provide rigorous, interdisciplinary, collaborative research training in biomolecular structure prediction and design to eight post-baccalaureate trainees (“participants”) in each of three years. It will (1) develop post-baccalaureate participants' technical research skills and professional power skills, including communication and perseverance, with experiences that enhance participants’ scientific identity, self-efficacy, and sense of belonging; (2) increase post-baccalaureate scholars’ ease of transition into graduate level academic programs, in that they will be more prepared and supported when applying for and entering those programs, (3) create a tight knit network of mentors and mentees within the greater Rosetta Commons community through structured leadership training in improved mentoring; and (4) expand the pool of biomolecular graduate program applicants to include more individuals from backgrounds and communities historically excluded from STEM.<br/> <br/><br/>This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

  • Program Officer
    Jaroslaw Majewskijmajewsk@nsf.gov7032927278
  • Min Amd Letter Date
    7/19/2022 - a year ago
  • Max Amd Letter Date
    7/19/2022 - a year ago
  • ARRA Amount

Institutions

  • Name
    Johns Hopkins University
  • City
    BALTIMORE
  • State
    MD
  • Country
    United States
  • Address
    3400 N CHARLES ST
  • Postal Code
    212182608
  • Phone Number
    4439971898

Investigators

  • First Name
    Jeffrey
  • Last Name
    Gray
  • Email Address
    jgray@jhu.edu
  • Start Date
    7/19/2022 12:00:00 AM
  • First Name
    Matthew
  • Last Name
    O'Meara
  • Email Address
    maom@umich.edu
  • Start Date
    7/19/2022 12:00:00 AM

Program Element

  • Text
    RaMP-Res & Mentoring Postbac

Program Reference

  • Text
    NANOSCALE BIO CORE
  • Code
    7465