Lessons Learned

• A continued focus on preparation for URM students who have a disposition for scientific research

• More exposure to scientific research careers is needed early on in college for students to understand what it means to become a scientist

• Structured opportunities on campuses make a difference for students, particularly Black students

• Developing an institutional ethos of talent development in BBS fields significantly increases URM students persistence in the major to graduation

• Student quotes in focus groups:

• "We do science here"

• "This institution takes you to the next level".