In 2022, the 2021 “Rigor and Reproducibility Side-Projects” were re-branded as the MAvERICS program. 26 students participated under the supervision of five early career scientists and one staff member. The six teams ran projects on several metascience subjects, as listed below. Each project includes, where applicable, links to the public Open Science Foundation (OSF) description of the project, the database used for the project, and/or other files or links related to the project.
CVI asked all students who participated in the summer research program to describe their level of understanding of reproducible scientific methods both before and after the program. Students’ self-reported understanding of reproducible science concepts increased after their summer research training.
Distribution of CVI summer student self-reported levels of agreement with statements regarding their understanding of reproducible science. Distributions are shown for responses collected before the program started (PRE) and after the program was completed (POST).
I felt like MAvERICS gave me the opportunity to dive into societal issues in science while also getting to know my peers better.
Having another task to do was great. Sometimes in my labs there was not much to do so helping with MAvERICS was great to be part of. Also reading the articles really help broaden my mind to different research papers. I also have another mentor to add to my list, super cool!!
I love the engagement it gives me to look into a problem that not a lot of people looked into.
I really like the MAvERICS program and how it helps learn about new techniques by reading multiple papers. It keeps you updated about the new skills and techniques used. I also loved how openly you could discuss the new techniques with your mentors and fellow interns learn and critique the techniques at the same time.
I loved the subject of our project and the process, which allows me to gain more insight into [specific MAvERICS topics]. I am also looking forward to submitting our research to a conference and later for publication in a journal if all goes as planned.
<aside> 💡 Team leads were very happy to have the opportunity to provide career, as well as scientific, mentorship to underrepresented students.
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<aside> 💡 Team leads found working with MAvERICS students to be much less time-intensive and much more rewarding than they anticipated.
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<aside> 💡 Team leads were delighted and impressed by how engaged, keen, and passionate the students were about the MAvERICS topics.
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<aside> 💡 Team leads in general thought their projects, and teams, had sufficient momentum and content to pursue publication.
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