Improving diversity in PhD programs in the biological sciences at USC.(University of Southern California): An article from: Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

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From the author: During the 1990s, approximately 19% of the undergraduate Biology majors at the University of South Carolina were African American. However, African Americans represented only 2-3% of the students pursuing PhD degrees in the biological or biomedical sciences. To correct this imbalance, USC initiated an effort to increase minority participation through focused recruiting and to increase funding opportunities for minority graduate students. A guiding principle has been that success breeds success.

Citation Details
Title: Improving diversity in PhD programs in the biological sciences at USC.(University of Southern California)
Author: Bert Ely
Publication:Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2009
Publisher: South Carolina Academy of Science
Volume: 7 Issue: 1 Page: 8(3)

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