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NIA has been hosting a #ResearchDiversity Day Twitter event in October for the past three years, promoting the different ways institutes across NIH are committed to promoting research diversity. This year’s #ResearchDiversity Day is focused on undergraduate programs that promote diversity in the research workforce. This event will highlight students who have participated in NIH undergraduate training programs and will showcase their research and experiences, NIH training opportunities, and more!

Timeline

10:30 am – 11:00 am ET – Welcome Message & Introductions

11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET – Student Training in Aging Research (STAR) Program at NIA

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET – NIA MTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (ADAR) through Undergraduate Education

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET – Diversity Mechanisms, Resources, and Success Stories from Past NINDS Awardees

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET – NIMHD Building Workforce Diversity to Improve Minority Health and Reduce Health Disparities

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET – NIDDK Diversity Summer Research Training Program (DSRTP) & Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)

3:00 pm -3:30 pm ET – Wrap Up