Training Programs
The MacMillan CSNCG makes diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority at all levels of research. We believe that when people of various backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives work together in an inclusive and equitable environment, we all gain new and valuable perspectives that otherwise would have been missed. Our scientific teams are made up of diverse groups of investigators and collaborators, and we aim to continually increase diverse representation within the program by implementing outreach and training efforts that elevate historically underrepresented groups in biological, computational, biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences research through our annual Summer Internship and Diversity Scholars Programs.
Summer Internship Program
The MacMillan CSNCG Summer Internship Program is an intensive, 8-week, paid training program for current undergraduate students to receive hands-on mentorship from assigned mentors within our research laboratories and scientific groups as part of the NYGC’s Summer Internship Program. Interns have access to NYGC’s Faculty, Technology Innovation, Technology Development, and Production Sequencing Labs as well as the Computational Biology, Research Computing, and Software Engineering teams, resulting in a unique opportunity to gain experience, training, and exposure to state-of-the-art genomic technologies and analytical methods in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment. This allows all MacMillan CSNCG interns to tailor their projects and training to their specific interests, while learning how to navigate the interface of academia and industry in genomic science and gain exposure to the administration and operation of a large, interdisciplinary research program.
Diversity Scholars Program
The MacMillan CSNCG Diversity Scholars Program is a paid 2-year training program for students that have completed their undergraduate degree. Diversity Scholars, hired as part of NYGC’s Early Career Development (Post-baccalaureate) Program, receive exceptional scientific training and research experience, leveraging NYGC’s strengths in genomics, computational biology, technology innovation, and clinical genetic testing. Beyond scientific experience, program participants are offered various mentorship, programming, and enrichment opportunities that introduce them to different career paths in the academic, public, and private sectors.
