Engaging Actively with Issues in the Responsible Conduct of Science: Lessons from International Efforts Are Relevant for Undergraduate Education in the United States

Clements, John D.; Connell, Nancy; Dirks, Clarissa; El-Faham, Mohamed; Hay, Alastair; Heitman, Elizabeth; Stith, James H.; Bond, Enriqueta C.; Colwell, Rita R.; Anestidou, Lida; Husbands, Jo L.; Labov, Jay B.

doi:10.1187/cbe.13-09-0184

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“…In addition, we posit that the benefits associated with integration of E/RCR education in CUREs are far-reaching and can influence not only students’ understanding of the role of E/RCR as it relates to scientific inquiry, but also its practical importance in everyday personal and professional decision-making tasks. While beyond the scope of the present meeting report, we contend that this latter aspect is especially critical as students advance in their studies and elect to pursue novel opportunities (e.g., study abroad, internships) that require interaction with individuals and organizations with diverse E/RCR standards and expectations (e.g., Clements et al. , 2013).…”

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confidence: 94%

Recommendations for Effective Integration of Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research (E/RCR) Education into Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Meeting Report

Díaz-Martínez

Fisher

Esparza

et al. 2019

LSE

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Advancement of the scientific enterprise relies on individuals conducting research in an ethical and responsible manner. Educating emergent scholars in the principles of ethics/responsible conduct of research (E/RCR) is therefore critical to ensuring such advancement. The recent impetus to include authentic research opportunities as part of the undergraduate curriculum, via course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), has been shown to increase cognitive and noncognitive student outcomes. Because of these important benefits, CUREs are becoming more common and often constitute the first research experience for many students. However, despite the importance of E/RCR in the research process, we know of few efforts to incorporate E/RCR education into CUREs. The Ethics Network for Course-based Opportunities in Undergraduate Research (ENCOUR) was created to address this concern and promote the integration of E/RCR within CUREs in the biological sciences and related disciplines. During the inaugural ENCOUR meeting, a four-pronged approach was used to develop guidelines for the effective integration of E/RCR in CUREs. This approach included: 1) defining appropriate student learning objectives; 2) identifying relevant curriculum; 3) identifying relevant assessments; and 4) defining key aspects of professional development for CURE facilitators. Meeting outcomes, including the aforementioned E/RCR guidelines, are described herein.

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Recommendations for Effective Integration of Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research (E/RCR) Education into Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Meeting Report

Díaz-Martínez

Fisher

Esparza

et al. 2019

LSE

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“…It is important to note that international mentoring enterprises exist as programs, foundations, and fellowships. Examples of these include the Global Young Academy in Germany, Marie Skłodowska - Curie actions - Research Fellowship Programme in the European Union, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - Georg Forster Research Fellowship in Germany, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide in the United States, and USAID Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research in the United States, among others. , Our goal complements these efforts by developing global science through building of research centers and institutes and deploying one-on-one mentoring as a strategy for inspiring students, sustaining innovative research, and forming mutually beneficial relationships.…”

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The Development of Global Science

2015

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How do we build research capacity throughout the world and capture the great human potential? To us, the answer is rather straightforward: the time-honored tradition of scientific mentoring must be practiced on a wider scale across borders. Herein, we detail the necessity for expanding mentorship to a global scale and provide several important principles to be considered when designing, planning, and implementing programs and centers of research around the world.

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“…There are many examples of CUREs in the pedagogical literature, and they are well-known as a high-impact practice that have shown increases in student success ( 14 – 20 ), persistence ( 15 , 18 , 21 – 25 ), and retention ( 17 , 21 , 26 , 27 ), as well as closing achievement gaps for underrepresented populations ( 18 , 19 , 28 – 33 ). They also represent a way of providing students with authentic research experiences at intuitions that may not have traditional research opportunities or funding for such activities ( 19 , 28 ).…”

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Community involvement in addressing the antibiotic crisis

Kolokithas,

Merkel,

Hunnicutt

et al. 2023

J Microbiol Biol Educ.

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Increasing student interest and success in STEM education is a top priority for many postsecondary educational institutions. One well-documented approach to both priorities is to have students participate in a Course Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE). Faculty from several technical colleges and universities in Wisconsin teamed up with the Tiny Earth organization to offer a CURE to address the search for new antibiotics. Students enrolled in undergraduate microbiology courses engaged in research and participated in community outreach. To involve the community, faculty from various institutions joined an NFL team, the Green Bay Packers, and created the Tiny Earth in Titletown symposium. Here, students presented their work via scientific posters, to community and industry members, and networked with other scientists from around the region. The Tiny Earth in Titletown symposium started in 2018, was held again in 2019, and returned in 2022 following a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Record attendance in 2022 suggests that community outreach and education may be helping restore trust in science that was lost during the pandemic.

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Engaging Actively with Issues in the Responsible Conduct of Science: Lessons from International Efforts Are Relevant for Undergraduate Education in the United States

Cited by 6 publications

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Recommendations for Effective Integration of Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research (E/RCR) Education into Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Meeting Report

Recommendations for Effective Integration of Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research (E/RCR) Education into Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Meeting Report

The Development of Global Science

Community involvement in addressing the antibiotic crisis

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