| “Strengthening
Scientific Preparation for Students in the Human Sciences: An
Expansion of a Model Program,” is a collaborative partnership
grant funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),
1890 Capacity Building Grant Program. The project’s unique
collaborative partnership includes two comprehensive research
universities and five Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs). Participating collaborative partners include Alabama
A&M University, Alcorn State University, Florida State University,
Fort Valley State University, Iowa State University, South Carolina
State University and Southern University.
The project was awarded to expose undergraduate students to
research and graduate education, to enhance faculty research
and professional development, and to strengthen relationships
among the university partners.
Previously, SciencPrep was funded from 2000 – 2003 by
a USDA, Challenge Grant.
Alabama A&M University, Kimberly
Floyd, Ph.D.
Alcorn State
University, Grace Prowell, Ph.D.
Florida State University, Penny
Ralston, Ph.D. and Iris Young-Clark, M.S.
Fort Valley State University,
Vivian Fluellen, M.S. and Linda Johnson, Ph.D.
Iowa State University,
Cheryl Hausafus, Ph.D.
South Carolina State University, Valerie
Colyard, Ph.D. and Ethel Jones, Ph.D.
Southern University, Cheryl
Atkinson, Ph.D.
The SciencPrep ShowCase provides students with the opportunity
to explore graduate education and research through interactive
sessions with the faculty and students in the College of Human
Sciences. Students’ research is highlighted, including
oral and poster presentations, during Research and Creativity
Day. Previous SciencPrep Research Interns present their research
at this event.
The SciencPrep Internship is a summer residential program where,
under the guidance of a faculty advisor, students develop a
research project. Students learn the research process and strengthen
their communication and critical thinking skills.
All interested undergraduate students from participating HBCUs
can contact their SciencPrep Team Member to receive additional
information on how they may attend the SciencPrep ShowCase and
apply for the SciencPrep Research Internship.
ShowCase
Application 
SciencPrep
Research Internship Application
Priscilla Abdur-Rahman, Fort Valley State University
“
Living Environment: Related to persons with Alzheimer’s
Disease.”
Carmen Blakely, South Carolina State University
“
Fashion Interest, Store or Nonstore Preference and Level of Clothing
Expenditure for African American and Caucasian Consumer. “
Daphnne Bonaparte, South Carolina State University
“
The Effect of Weight on Academic Performance.”
Adelaide Huntley, Alabama A&M University
“Helping Elementary School Children with ADHD Develop Friendships”
Jarvia Lester, Fort Valley State University
“
Investigation of Comfort of Nonwoven Textiles for the Medical
Field.”
Irish O’Neal, Alcorn State University
“
The Attachment Debate: Whether Infants Can Bond in Daycare as
well as in Homecare.”
Joycelyn Mack, Fort Valley State University
“
The Body-Image on the Cusp of Adolescent: A Qualitative Study
of Body-Image Concerns & Influences in the Lives of Female
African American Preadolescents.”
April May, Alcorn State University
'The Relationship Between Preschool Children’s Sense
of Humor, Popularity and Rejection.”
Kathryn McInvale, Fort Valley State University
“Does Starting a Pedometer Guided Walking Program Alone Affect the Dietary Patterns of Adult Men and Woman in Rural Georgia?”
Lena Pinkston, South Carolina State University
“How Can a Retailer Satisfy a Female Consumer while Securing Her Loyalty?
Kolenda Thomas, Fort Valley State University
“
Will Diet Intervention Change the Eating Habits of Incoming Freshman?”
Nina Washington, South Carolina State University
'Parents’ Perception of their Multi-Racial Children’s
Well-being.”
Shalonda Wyatt, Alcorn State University
“Parental Engagement and the Development of Alphabet Understanding in Preschool Children”
Ralston, P., Floyd, K., Fluellen, V., Colyard, V., Fields, E.,
Rasco, M., Bell, J. (2004). The SciencPrep Project: Strengthening
scientific preparation of diverse undergraduates. Journal of
Family & Consumer Sciences. 96(3), 16-23.
For more information about
this project, please contact:
Iris
Young-Clark
Director of Special Programs
College of Human Sciences
Florida State University
242 Sandels Building
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1490
(850) 644-2835
iyoung@mailer.fsu.edu
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