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  • Bioinformatics
  • Biology Education
  • Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • The 21st century is characterized by massive data generation, necessitating computational tools in biological research.
  • Undergraduate biology curricula require redesign to address the 'information revolution' and prepare students for life science careers and informed citizenship.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To foster an international community of bioinformatics educators through the BEDROCK initiative.
  • To identify and support faculty leaders in bioinformatics education.
  • To disseminate innovative approaches and resources for incorporating bioinformatics into undergraduate curricula, emphasizing evolutionary thinking and problem-solving.

Main Methods:

  • The BEDROCK initiative established mechanisms for broad dissemination of bioinformatics resource materials and teaching models.
  • Offered over 50 faculty workshops globally since 2002.
  • Leveraged the BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium's pedagogical philosophy and community.

Main Results:

  • Fostered an international community of bioinformatics educators.
  • Published numerous resources and supported the development and sharing of bioinformatics education approaches.
  • Developed and published new software tools for testing evolutionary hypotheses.

Conclusions:

  • The BEDROCK initiative has successfully advanced undergraduate bioinformatics education through faculty development, resource dissemination, and community building.
  • The initiative emphasizes phylogenetic thinking and practical application of bioinformatics in biology.
  • BEDROCK's efforts are crucial for sustaining international reform in undergraduate bioinformatics education.