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Patrice K Connors1, Hayley C Lanier2, Liesl P Erb3
1Department of Biological Sciences, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO 81501, USA.
Integrative and Comparative Biology
|June 30, 2021
Summary
Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) foster community and scientific identity in STEM students. Networked CUREs, like Squirrel-Net, enhance collaboration and belonging for better science outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biological Sciences
- Ecology
- STEM Education
Background:
- Connections and community are vital for scientific progress and researcher development.
- Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are an innovative teaching method in STEM.
- CUREs offer authentic research opportunities to all students in a course, fostering critical thinking and scientific identity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review multi-institutional CURE networks in biological sciences.
- To highlight the benefits of CURE networks for students and instructors.
- To introduce Squirrel-Net, a network of ecology-focused, field-based CUREs.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing multi-institutional CUREs in biological sciences.
- Introduction and description of the Squirrel-Net network.
- Discussion of CURE network scaffolding and distance-based delivery.
Main Results:
- Networked CUREs intentionally build connections among students and instructors.
- Squirrel-Net CUREs facilitate inter-course connections and are adaptable to distance learning.
- Participation in CURE networks offers benefits to both students and instructors.
Conclusions:
- Networked CUREs cultivate a strong sense of community and belonging.
- This cultivated research community can positively impact student performance and perceptions of science.
- Networked CUREs have the potential to produce more confident scientists and advance scientific discovery.
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