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An Effective "Caenorhabditis elegans" CRISPR Training Module for High School and Undergraduate Summer Research Experiences in Molecular Biology
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Carmen Herrera Sandoval; Christopher Borchers; Scott T. Aoki – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2024
Engaging in research experiences as a high school or undergraduate student interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is pivotal for their academic and professional development. A structured teaching framework can help cultivate a student's curiosity and passion for learning and research. In this study, an eight-week…
Descriptors: High School Students, Undergraduate Students, Summer Programs, Student Research
Bioinformatics Education in High School: Implications for Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Careers
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Kovarik, Dina N.; Patterson, Davis G.; Cohen, Carolyn; Sanders, Elizabeth A.; Peterson, Karen A.; Porter, Sandra G.; Chowning, Jeanne Ting – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2013
We investigated the effects of our Bio-ITEST teacher professional development model and bioinformatics curricula on cognitive traits (awareness, engagement, self-efficacy, and relevance) in high school teachers and students that are known to accompany a developing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. The…
Descriptors: Biotechnology, High Schools, Secondary School Science, STEM Education
Student-Scientist Partnership in Molecular Biology: Finding a Workable Model at an Undergraduate Institution
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Clendening, Beverly – American Biology Teacher, 2004
Two molecular genetic projects were undertaken in Drosophila Molecular Genetics in partnership with teachers from High Schools. The students gained experience with DNA extraction through the project and 75% of produce data was usable for research, but the time put in to obtain success was excessive.
Descriptors: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Secondary School Teachers, Scientific Research