The mathematical and theoretical biology institute - a model of mentorship through research by Erika T. Camacho, Christopher M. Kribs-Zaleta, Stephen Wirkus

“…This article details the history, logistical operations, and design philosophyof the Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute (MTBI), a nationallyrecognized research program with an 18-year history of mentoring researchers atevery level from high school through university faculty, increasing the numberof researchers from historically underrepresented minorities, and motivating them to pursue research careers by allowing them to work on problems of interest to them and supporting them in this endeavor. …”
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Superstar of the Sloan Minority Ph.D. Program by Ted Greenwood

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Sociological phenomena as multiple nonlinearities: MTBI's new metaphor for complex human interactions by Christopher M. Kribs-Zaleta

“…The framework of epidemic modeling has also been applied to sociological phenomena driven by peer pressure, notably in two dozen dynamical systems research projects developed through the Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute, and popularized by authors such as Gladwell (2000). …”
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For Carlos Castillo-Chavez by Dean Evasius

“…    The founding of the Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute in 1996 and its subsequent development are rightly celebrated as landmarks in STEM education. …”
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Carlos Castillo-Chavez: A century ahead by James Schatz

“…His commitment to the venture was unquestionable and that commitment has not waivered since the inception of the Mathematics and Theoretical Biology Institute (MTBI) in 1996.For more information please click the “Full Text” above.…”
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