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Maeve L McCarthy¹, K Renee Fister

¹Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3341, USA. maeve.mccarthy@murraystate.edu

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Area of Science:

Interdisciplinary biological and mathematical sciences
Biomathematics research and education

Background:

Murray State University's initiative to integrate biology and mathematics
Need for interdisciplinary training in STEM fields

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the impact of the BioMaPS program
To describe the program's goals, structure, achievements, and curriculum initiatives
To enhance the study of biomathematics

Main Methods:

Collaboration between undergraduate students and faculty in biology and mathematics
Development of research insights and curriculum at the intersection of disciplines

Main Results:

Significant impact on students and faculty at Murray State University
Production of novel research insights
Development of innovative curricula

Conclusions:

The BioMaPS program effectively enhances biomathematics study
Interdisciplinary collaboration fosters research and educational advancements
The program serves as a model for other institutions