An Idea to Explore: How an Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Course Exploring a Global Health Challenge in Molecular Detail Enabled Science Communication and Collaboration in Diverse Audiences
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| Title: | An Idea to Explore: How an Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Course Exploring a Global Health Challenge in Molecular Detail Enabled Science Communication and Collaboration in Diverse Audiences |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dutta, Shuchismita (ORCID |
| Source: | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. Mar-Apr 2023 51(2):137-145. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) (DHHS/NIH) National Science Foundation (NSF) US Department of Energy National Cancer Institute (NCI) (DHHS/NIH) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | R01GM133198 DBI1832184 DCHS19HDP030 DCHS20HDP017 OMMH21HDP013 DESC0019749 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Science Instruction, Molecular Biology, Diabetes, Public Health, Scientific Research, Communication Skills, Interdisciplinary Approach, Public Policy, Course Descriptions, Statistical Data, Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods, Instructional Materials, Diversity |
| DOI: | 10.1002/bmb.21699 |
| ISSN: | 1470-8175 1539-3429 |
| Abstract: | Communication and collaboration are key science competencies that support sharing of scientific knowledge with experts and non-experts alike. On the one hand, they facilitate interdisciplinary conversations between students, educators, and researchers, while on the other they improve public awareness, enable informed choices, and impact policy decisions. Herein, we describe an interdisciplinary undergraduate course focused on using data from various bioinformatics data resources to explore the molecular underpinnings of diabetes mellitus (Types 1 and 2) and introducing students to science communication. Building on course materials and original student-generated artifacts, a series of collaborative activities engaged students, educators, researchers, healthcare professionals and community members in exploring, learning about, and discussing the molecular bases of diabetes. These collaborations generated novel educational materials and approaches to learning and presenting complex ideas about major global health challenges in formats accessible to diverse audiences. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1371404 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Communication and collaboration are key science competencies that support sharing of scientific knowledge with experts and non-experts alike. On the one hand, they facilitate interdisciplinary conversations between students, educators, and researchers, while on the other they improve public awareness, enable informed choices, and impact policy decisions. Herein, we describe an interdisciplinary undergraduate course focused on using data from various bioinformatics data resources to explore the molecular underpinnings of diabetes mellitus (Types 1 and 2) and introducing students to science communication. Building on course materials and original student-generated artifacts, a series of collaborative activities engaged students, educators, researchers, healthcare professionals and community members in exploring, learning about, and discussing the molecular bases of diabetes. These collaborations generated novel educational materials and approaches to learning and presenting complex ideas about major global health challenges in formats accessible to diverse audiences. |
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| ISSN: | 1470-8175 1539-3429 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/bmb.21699 |
