Innovate and empower: the malate dehydrogenase course-based undergraduate research experiences and community of practice.

IF 5.6 2区生物学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Essays in biochemistry Pub Date : 2024-10-03 DOI:10.1042/EBC20230074

Sue Ellen DeChenne-Peters, Nicole L Scheuermann, Amy D Parente, Jing Zhang

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College science programs exhibit high rates of student attrition, especially among Students of Color, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities. Many of the reasons students choose to leave or feel pushed out of science can be mitigated through participation in faculty-mentored research. However, faculty resources are limited, and not every student has access to faculty mentoring due to systemic or structural barriers. By bringing authentic scientific research into the classroom context, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) expand the number of students who participate in research and provide benefits similar to faculty-mentored research. Instructors also benefit from teaching CUREs. Using a systematic review of 14 manuscripts concerning the Malate Dehydrogenase CUREs Community (MCC) and malate dehydrogenase (MDH) CUREs, we demonstrate that CUREs can be implemented flexibly, are authentic research experiences, generate new scientific discoveries, and improve student outcomes. Additionally, CURE communities offer substantial advantages to faculty wishing to implement CUREs.

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创新和赋权：基于苹果酸脱氢酶课程的本科生研究经验和实践社区。

大学科学课程的学生流失率很高，尤其是有色人种学生、女性、LGBTQ+群体成员和残疾学生。学生选择离开或感觉被挤出理科的原因，很多都可以通过参与教师指导的研究来缓解。然而，教师资源是有限的，而且由于系统性或结构性障碍，并非每个学生都能获得教师的指导。基于课程的本科生研究体验（CURE）将真实的科学研究带入课堂，扩大了参与研究的学生人数，并带来了与教师指导的研究类似的好处。教师也能从 CUREs 的教学中获益。通过对有关苹果酸脱氢酶 CUREs 社区 (MCC) 和苹果酸脱氢酶 (MDH) CUREs 的 14 篇手稿进行系统回顾，我们证明 CUREs 可以灵活实施，是真实的研究体验，能产生新的科学发现，并能提高学生的学习成绩。此外，CURE 社区还为希望实施 CURE 的教师提供了大量优势。

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Essays in biochemistry 生物-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

10.50

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0.00%

发文量

105

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Essays in Biochemistry publishes short, digestible reviews from experts highlighting recent key topics in biochemistry and the molecular biosciences. Written to be accessible for those not yet immersed in the subject, each article is an up-to-date, self-contained summary of the topic. Bridging the gap between the latest research and established textbooks, Essays in Biochemistry will tell you what you need to know to begin exploring the field, as each article includes the top take-home messages as summary points. Each issue of the journal is guest edited by a key opinion leader in the area, and whether you are continuing your studies or moving into a new research area, the Journal gives a complete picture in one place. Essays in Biochemistry is proud to publish Understanding Biochemistry, an essential online resource for post-16 students, teachers and undergraduates. Providing up-to-date overviews of key concepts in biochemistry and the molecular biosciences, the Understanding Biochemistry issues of Essays in Biochemistry are published annually in October.