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David C Forbes1, Patricia M Davis
1University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688 Email: dforbes@jaguar1.usouthal.edu and pdavis@jaguar1.usouthal.edu.
Journal of Chemical Education
|September 28, 2011
Summary
Integrating freshman Honors chemistry students into faculty research labs significantly boosted departmental productivity. This program fostered sustained research engagement, leading to publications with undergraduate co-authors.
Area of Science:
- Chemistry Education Research
- Undergraduate Research Programs
Background:
- The Department of Chemistry has integrated freshman Honors students into faculty research laboratories for seven years.
- This initiative aims to enhance student engagement and departmental productivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of integrating freshman Honors general chemistry students into faculty research labs on departmental productivity and student research experience.
Main Methods:
- Freshman Honors students in general chemistry laboratory sections were assigned to research-active faculty labs.
- Approximately 25% of participating students continued their research experience beyond the initial assignment.
Main Results:
- The program has led to a notable increase in departmental productivity.
- Six participants have co-authored research journal papers, with four papers published in the last four years.
- Each publication included at least one undergraduate co-author at the freshman or sophomore level.
Conclusions:
- Coupling undergraduate chemistry education with faculty research significantly enhances student research involvement and publication output.
- This model demonstrates a successful strategy for fostering early-career scientific contributions from undergraduate students.
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