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Microbiomes for All.

Theodore R Muth^1,2, Avrom J Caplan³

¹Department of Biology, Brooklyn College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, United States.

Frontiers in Microbiology

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Summary

Integrating microbiome research into undergraduate courses offers interdisciplinary learning opportunities. This approach connects students to real-world issues in health, environment, and agriculture, while supporting faculty research.

Keywords:

big data course-based undergraduate research data analysis microbiology education microbiomes undergraduate research

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Microbiology
Ecology
Genetics
Bioinformatics
Statistics

Background:

Microbiome research is inherently interdisciplinary, spanning multiple scientific fields.
Undergraduate courses can benefit from incorporating microbiome research projects.
These projects have relevance to human health, environmental science, and agriculture.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the potential of integrating microbiome research into undergraduate curricula.
To share strategies and insights from implementing such projects across various institutions.
To highlight how course-based microbiome research can benefit faculty professional development.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and practical experiences in implementing undergraduate microbiome research.
Discussion of various modalities for integrating microbiome research into different course levels.
Analysis of strategies to overcome common challenges in undergraduate microbiome research projects.

Main Results:

Microbiome research projects are suitable for a wide range of undergraduate biology courses.
Successful implementation requires strategies to address common hurdles.
Integration can advance faculty research and professional development.

Conclusions:

Course-based undergraduate research in the microbiome is a valuable pedagogical tool.
It offers interdisciplinary training and connects students to critical global issues.
Resources and strategies exist to support faculty in adopting these projects.