Table 7.

Advantages to Distance Learning and Adaptations to Consider when Returning to In-Person Programming.

Advantages to Distance Learning	Adaptations for Future Programming
Easy to record live lectures, easily access to students both inside and outside program	Record and upload virtual didactic lectures on program websites and/or YouTube channels for year-round use
Unique provision of scientific lectures from a variety of guest lectures (e.g., outside of local region)	Expand provision of guest lecture series, opportunities to include more diverse URM speakers and topics pertinent to the time (e.g. Vaccine development, gene therapy)
Increased creativity in type of research conducted	Increase emphasis on data interpretation and analysis vs. raw data collection for more rewarding experiences in short time interval- and increase students’ understanding of their topic
Schedule flexibility for students with added responsibilities at home	Continue to include some virtual training sessions to decrease cost and time for travel
Zero travel time allows for more time for programming	Increase frequency of all group meetings to aid in community development
Incorporation of remote, auxiliary peer and near-peer mentors	Expand programming to include more opportunities for remote near-peer mentors into student social network

These responses were provided by program staff through an online survey at the end of the 2020 Distance Learning Summer Program.