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Title: Supporting the Democratization of Science during a Pandemic: Genomics Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) as an Effective Remote Learning Strategy
Language: English
Authors: David Lopatto, S. Catherine Silver Key, Melanie Van Stry, Jamie Siders, Wilson Leung, Katie M. Sandlin, Chinmay P. Rele, Laura K. Re (ORCID 0000-0002-4381-494X)
Source: Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. 2023 24(3).
Availability: American Society for Microbiology. 1752 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-737-3600; e-mail: journals@asmusa.org; Web site: https://journals.asm.org/journal/jmbe
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2023
Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) (DHHS/NIH)
Contract Number: 1915544
R25GM130517
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Genetics, Science Instruction, Pandemics, COVID-19, Distance Education, Democracy, Educational Change, Partnerships in Education, Faculty Development, College Faculty, Teaching Assistants, Undergraduate Students, Virtual Classrooms, Student Attitudes, Learning Management Systems, Peer Relationship, Time Management, Travel, Equal Education, Scientific Research, Conferences (Gatherings), Science Teachers, Teaching Methods
ISSN: 1935-7877
1935-7885
Abstract: The initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic changed the nature of course delivery from largely in-person to exclusively remote, thus disrupting the well-established pedagogy of the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP; https://www.thegep.org). However, our web-based research adapted well to the remote learning environment. As usual, students who engaged in the GEP's Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) received digital projects based on genetic information within assembled "Drosophila" genomes. Adaptations for remote implementation included moving new member faculty training and peer Teaching Assistant office hours from in-person to online. Surprisingly, our faculty membership significantly increased and, hence, the number of supported students. Furthermore, despite the mostly virtual instruction of the 2020--2021 academic year, there was no significant decline in student learning nor attitudes. Based on successfully expanding the GEP CURE within a virtual learning environment, we provide four strategic lessons we infer toward democratizing science education. First, it appears that increasing access to scientific research and professional development opportunities by supporting virtual, cost-free attendance at national conferences attracts more faculty members to educational initiatives. Second, we observed that transitioning new member training to an online platform removed geographical barriers, reducing time and travel demands, and increased access for diverse faculty to join. Third, developing a Virtual Teaching Assistant program increased the availability of peer support, thereby improving the opportunities for student success. Finally, increasing access to web-based technology is critical for providing equitable opportunities for marginalized students to fully participate in research courses. Online CUREs have great potential for democratizing science education.
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