Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences Can Make Scientific Research More Inclusive

Bangera, Gita; Brownell, Sara E.

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“…7 ; and Bangera and Brownell. 8 Similar to Project Imhotep, operated at Morehouse College from 1982 to 2010, students participated in an intensive classroom experience that included introductory and intermediate courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, bioethics, and health disparities along with scientific writing and presentation skills. 5 And, similar to the Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) and Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Programs, 6 we did not assess scholars' ratings of usefulness of their experiences in the program nor the impact of the program on their research career trajectories.…”

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Capacity-Building for Career Paths in Public Health and Biomedical Research for Undergraduate Minority Students: A Jackson Heart Study Success Model

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Participants:The participants in the program are undergraduate students. Main Outcome Measures:Data, which included information on major area of study, institution attended, degrees earned and position in the workforce, were analyzed using STATA 14.Results: Of 167 scholars, 46 are currently enrolled, while 118 have graduated. One half have completed graduate or professional programs, including; medicine, public health, pharmacy, nursing, and biomedical science; approximately one-fourth (25.4 %) are enrolled in graduate or professional programs; and nearly one tenth (9.3%) completed graduate degrees in law, education, business or English. Conclusions:These data could assist other institutions in understanding the career development process that helps underrepresented minority students in higher education to make career choices on a path toward public health, health professions, biomedical research, and related careers.

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“…Recent proposals have called for broadening participation in these experiences to a larger and more diverse population of undergraduates 2, 3, 4. One solution is to embed genuine research experiences within the undergraduate curriculum as formal lab courses 5.…”

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Using yeast to determine the functional consequences of mutations in the human p53 tumor suppressor gene: An introductory course‐based undergraduate research experience in molecular and cell biology

Hekmat-Scafe¹,

Brownell²,

Seawell³

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Biochem Molecular Bio Educ

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The opportunity to engage in scientific research is an important, but often neglected, component of undergraduate training in biology. We describe the curriculum for an innovative, course‐based undergraduate research experience (CURE) appropriate for a large, introductory cell and molecular biology laboratory class that leverages students′ high level of interest in cancer. The course is highly collaborative and emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of original scientific data. During the course, students work in teams to characterize a collection of mutations in the human p53 tumor suppressor gene via expression and analysis in yeast. Initially, student pairs use both qualitative and quantitative assays to assess the ability of their p53 mutant to activate expression of reporter genes, and they localize their mutation within the p53 structure. Through facilitated discussion, students suggest possible molecular explanations for the transactivation defects displayed by their p53 mutants and propose experiments to test these hypotheses that they execute during the second part of the course. They use a western blot to determine whether mutant p53 levels are reduced, a DNA‐binding assay to test whether recognition of any of three p53 target sequences is compromised, and fluorescence microscopy to assay nuclear localization. Students studying the same p53 mutant periodically convene to discuss and interpret their combined data. The course culminates in a poster session during which students present their findings to peers, instructors, and the greater biosciences community. Based on our experience, we provide recommendations for the development of similar large introductory lab courses. © 2016 by The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 45(2):161–178, 2017.

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“…Unfortunately, such authentic research experiences generally take place outside the prescribed curriculum, and relatively few students (and disproportionately fewer underrepresented students -see Bangera & Brownell, 2014) have the opportunity to experience it. For a recent review on challenges and opportunities for individualized undergraduate research experiences (UREs) and course-based research experiences (CUREs), see Linn et al (2015).…”

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Vision & Change: Why It Matters

McLaughlin

Metz

2016

The American Biology Teacher

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The AAAS “Vision and Change” report (2011) has been inspiring undergraduate biology educators nationwide to rethink their educational approach, favoring active-learning strategies to better prepare today's students for a complex, data-rich future. Here, we consider the history of the movement, its place in the greater arena of STEM education, and the reasons why this new approach has never been more critical. We encourage all biology educators to consider becoming agents of change, and we focus on helpful resources and practical suggestions to help ABT readers take the plunge into (or at least get their feet wet in) the welcoming waters of Vision and Change.

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Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences Can Make Scientific Research More Inclusive

Abstract: Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) may be a more inclusive entry point to scientific research than independent research experiences, and the implementation of CUREs at the introductory level may therefore be a way to improve the diversity of the scientific community.

Cited by 531 publications

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Capacity-Building for Career Paths in Public Health and Biomedical Research for Undergraduate Minority Students: A Jackson Heart Study Success Model

Capacity-Building for Career Paths in Public Health and Biomedical Research for Undergraduate Minority Students: A Jackson Heart Study Success Model

Using yeast to determine the functional consequences of mutations in the human p53 tumor suppressor gene: An introductory course‐based undergraduate research experience in molecular and cell biology

Vision & Change: Why It Matters

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