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Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|January 1, 2019
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This study found that an iterative teaching approach in a Data Practicum course significantly improved graduate students' interdisciplinary research and communication skills. The course effectively enhanced students' ability to present and critique work across diverse scientific fields.

Area of Science:

  • Interdisciplinary graduate education
  • Data science training
  • Biological network research

Background:

  • Doctoral training programs often lack robust interdisciplinary components.
  • Effective communication across scientific disciplines is crucial for modern research.
  • The Computation and Mathematics for Biological Networks (COMBINE) program aims to bridge disciplinary gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practices in a "Data Practicum" course.
  • To assess the impact of the course on graduate students' confidence in interdisciplinary research.
  • To measure improvements in students' ability to communicate research to diverse audiences.

Main Methods:

  • Validated pre- and post-course online surveys.

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  • In-class observations and artifact collection.
  • Student and instructor interviews.

    • Main Results:

    • Students reported increased confidence in conducting and communicating interdisciplinary research.
    • The course successfully enhanced visual, oral, and textual communication skills for varied audiences.
    • Key impactful elements included iterative feedback, peer review, and integration of existing student research.

    Conclusions:

    • An iterative teaching approach fosters enhanced interdisciplinary communication skills.
    • The Data Practicum model can effectively train graduate students in cross-disciplinary research and communication.
    • This course design offers a valuable framework for other graduate programs seeking to build interdisciplinary competencies.