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Impact of Authentic Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) on Student Understanding in Introductory Biology Laboratory Courses
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LaForge, Joseph; Martin, Erika C. – American Biology Teacher, 2022
We present data displaying course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) effectiveness in providing authentic cutting-edge research experiences to undergraduates, which both private and government organizations recognize as essential. A total of 68 students were enrolled in this research with 50 students being in a traditional laboratory…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Scientific Research, Student Attitudes, Laboratory Experiments
Adding CURE to Traditional Labs: Hands-On Microplastics Research in Freshwater Systems Conducted by First-Year Biology Students
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Martin, Erika C. – American Biology Teacher, 2021
This project involves students in a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) as part of the traditional introductory biology laboratory course. Recently, research has shown that student engagement in authentic research has significant positive impacts on students, such as development of science literacy and reasoning skills. Being…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Research, Research Projects, Laboratory Experiments