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Nathan S Reyna1, Christin Pruett1, Mike Morrison2
1Department of Biology, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, USA.
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|May 2, 2022
Summary
Biology educators adapted course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) for online learning during COVID-19. A Twitter scientific poster session engaged students with the wider scientific community, a vital component often missing in virtual settings.
Area of Science:
- Biology Education
- Scientific Communication
- Undergraduate Research
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic necessitated online adaptations for biology education.
- Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) faced challenges in maintaining student engagement and community interaction online.
- Traditional scientific conferences were inaccessible to most undergraduates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the use of Twitter as a platform for undergraduate researchers to present their work.
- To facilitate engagement between students, educators, and the broader scientific community in a virtual environment.
- To adapt CUREs for online presentation and networking opportunities.
Main Methods:
- A virtual scientific poster session was hosted entirely on Twitter by the Cell Biology Education Consortium.
- Students from 19 institutions presented their research using Twitter's format, requiring concise communication.
- Online data analysis and virtual meeting software were utilized for other aspects of CUREs.
Main Results:
- Over one hundred undergraduate students participated in the Twitter poster session.
- The platform facilitated interaction with a large and diverse audience, including scientists and peers.
- Students learned to simplify complex scientific information for a broad audience.
Conclusions:
- Twitter offers a viable and accessible platform for undergraduate researchers to share their work.
- This innovative approach can enhance scientific communication and community engagement for CUREs.
- The Twitter presentation strategy can be widely adopted beyond the pandemic context.
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