Faculty Development
Faculty at SF State and UCSF collaborate on projects for student training and development in biomedical research that is relevant to local communities. Through collaboration faculty:
- Contribute to transforming the teaching and research environments at the partner institutions into affirming, productive, and safe spaces for all science students.
- Increase capacity for innovative research that addresses complex health issues.
![Two faculty members in the SF BUILD writing retreat.](/sites/default/files/images/faculty.png)
Institutional Transformation
SF BUILD creates affirming and productive teaching and research environments at SF State and UCSF.
- By changing dialogue in classrooms and research sites to address stereotype threat we create intellectually safe and supportive spaces where students and faculty thrive.
![Leti smiling](/sites/default/files/images/4.png)
Research Enrichment
Students and faculty investigate biomedical research questions relevant to local communities. Activities include:
- Research rotations and one-on-one mentored research experiences to help students discover their research interests that affirm personal goals.
- Faculty collaboration on grant proposals and projects to increase capacity for innovative research that addresses complex health issues.
![Lab instructor teaching two students](/sites/default/files/images/5.png)
Student Training
SF BUILD enables students from underrepresented groups in science to draw from their unique personal experiences to successfully pursue a career in biomedical research. This includes:
- Investigating biomedical research questions relevant to local communities while engaging in “giving back” research.
- Engaging with successful role models and their contributions to local communities to help increase motivation for a career in biomedical research.
![A student holding a pipette to put substance in a test tube.](/sites/default/files/images/6.png)