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Published on: November 15, 2024
Science communication from a course-based undergraduate research experience
1Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 32826, USA.
Abstract:
Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) provide an efficient mechanism to provide many students with an original research project. CUREs often culminate in a capstone poster presentation, but reports on these classes usually focus on the preparation and execution of the project rather than communication of the results. This article summarizes a CURE-associated research seminar that focuses on developing the communication and interpersonal skills required for the production and presentation of a conference poster. The class is designed to provide students with the tools and confidence for effective communication of their research. From the two class offerings to date, the 18 participating students have received five awards from 19 conference presentations.
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