🧠Research Incubator Model
We power breakthroughs by developing and deploying top research talent.
Our research incubators equip students and mentors with the tools, guidance, and experience to accelerate innovation across cutting-edge fields such as neuroscience, AI, and decision science.
Neurotrailblazers applies this framework to the audacious goal of mapping the networks of the brain at the level of individual synaptic connections, and makes tools, training and content available to the CONNECTS community and beyond.
MERIT Framework
Mentoring Exceptional Researchers to Innovate and Thrive
- Merit-Based Selection
- Orientation & Research Foundations
- Skill Development & Mentored Research
- Independent Research & Early Dissemination
- Advanced Research & Professional Networking
- Career Transition & Lifelong Learning
COMPASS Framework
Charting Opportunity, Mastery, Purpose, Agency, Skills, and Self
- Orientation
- The Resilient STEM Scholar
- Charting Your Course in Research
- Building Your STEM Entourage
- Communicating Science I & II
- The Savvy Researcher
- Professional Conduct in STEM
- STEM Identity & Purpose
- Future Forward
CCR Model
Center for Curriculum Redesign – 21st Century Competency Framework
- Knowledge: Domain expertise in neuroscience and data science
- Skills: Critical thinking, problem solving, communication
- Character: Curiosity, resilience, integrity, leadership
- Meta-Learning: Planning, self-reflection, adaptation
## 🔗 References
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- Fadel, C., Bialik, M., & Trilling, B. (2015). Four-Dimensional Education: The Competencies Learners Need to Succeed. CCR.
- Cervantes, C. et al. (2022). CIRCUIT: A framework for inclusive and equitable STEM mentorship. Cell, 185(15), 2620–2624.