| Autor: |
Li G, McWilliams M, Rodrigues M, Mearkle B, Jaafar N, Golla V, Yu H, Yang H, Ayhan DH, Allen K, Martínez-Soto D, Springer A, Ma LJ |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
BioRxiv : the preprint server for biology [bioRxiv] 2023 Feb 15. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 15. |
| DOI: |
10.1101/2023.02.14.528535 |
| Abstrakt: |
Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) integrate active, discovery-based learning into undergraduate curriculums, adding tremendous value to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) education. There are multiple challenges in transforming a research project into a CURE, such as the readiness of students, the time commitment of the instructor, and the productivity of the research. In this article, we report a CURE course developed and offered in the University of Massachusetts Amherst BMB Department since 2018 that addresses these challenges. Our CURE focuses on fungal effectors which are proteins secreted by a destructive pathogenic fungus Fusarium oxysporum , one of the top five most devastating plant pathogens. By studying this group of proteins, students are connected to real-world problems and participate in the search for potential solutions. A three-week "standard Bootcamp" is implemented to help students familiarize themselves with all basic techniques and boost their confidence. Next, molecular cloning, a versatile technique with modularity and repeatability, is used as the bedrock of the course. Our past five years of experience have confirmed that we have developed a novel and feasible CURE protocol. Measurable progress documented by students who took this course includes stimulated active learning and increased career trajectory to pursue hypothesis-based research to address societal needs. In addition, data generated through the course advance ongoing lab research. Collectively, we encourage the implementation of CURE among research-intensive faculty to provide a more inclusive research experience to all students, an important element in predicting career success. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|
