The Portland Bridges to Baccalaureate Program (PBTB) is a partnership between Portland State University (PSU) and Portland Community College (PCC), funded by the National Institutes of Health. Its purpose is to increase access, particularly for students from underrepresented communities, to bachelor degree preparation for academic and scientific careers in biological, physical, behavioral, and health sciences.
It is open to PCC students including, but not limited to, students from underrepresented groups including African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, natives of the U.S. Pacific Islands, rural Appalachians, and students from communities adversely impacted by health disparities.
Students participating in the PBTB program receive:
Advising
Professional, Academic and Social Networking Opportunities
Biomedical and Health Science Seminars
PSU Guest Speakers
College Transferrable Science-Seminar Course Credit
Peer Student Mentoring
Financial Aid Guidance
Family Support Activities
Eligibility for Paid Summer Internship:
Paid summer laboratory or research internships at PSU
Expert mentorship from PSU researchers working in their field
Training on biomedical and behavioral research ethics
Contacts
PCC Campus Coordinators:
Susanne Christopher, EdD: Rock Creek, 503-614-7082, schristo@pcc.edu
