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Title: CUR(E)ating a New Approach to Study Fungal Effectors and Enhance Undergraduate Education through Authentic Research
Language: English
Authors: Gengtan Li, Mai McWilliams, Matheus Rodrigues, Benjamin Mearkle, Nader Jaafar, Vivek Golla, Houlin Yu, He Yang, Dilay Hazal Ayhan, Kelly Allen, Domingo Martínez-Soto, Amy Springer, Li-Jun Ma (ORCID 0000-0002-2733-3708)
Source: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 2024 52(1):6-14.
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: 2024
Sponsoring Agency: National Institutes of Health (NIH) (DHHS)
National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Contract Number: R01EY030150
165241
RCNUBE2119918
20166800424931
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Undergraduate Students, State Universities, Camps, Science Education, Science Instruction, Plants (Botany), Biological Sciences, Active Learning, Student Research, Research Training, Molecular Biology, Self Esteem, STEM Careers, College Faculty, Prediction, Scientific Research
Geographic Terms: Massachusetts
DOI: 10.1002/bmb.21783
ISSN: 1470-8175
1539-3429
Abstract: Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) integrate active, discovery-based learning into undergraduate curricula, 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 3-week "standard Boot Camp" 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 5 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 undergraduate students, an important element in predicting career success.
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