Early undergraduate research experiences lead to similar learning gains for STEM and Non-STEM undergraduates
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DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2015.1035248
Abstract: Undergraduate research is touted as a high-impact educational practice yielding important benefits such as increased retention and notable learning gains. Large-scale studies describing benefits of mentored research programs have focused primarily on outcomes for science,… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; research; learning gains; stem ... See more keywords
Salient practices of award-winning undergraduate research mentors – balancing freedom and control to achieve excellence
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DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2019.1637838
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper contributes to research on teaching excellence by extending the current body of literature pertaining to mentoring pedagogies in undergraduate research settings across diverse social, institutional and disciplinary contexts. Our data comes from… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; freedom control; research; excellence ... See more keywords
Implicit bias in letters of recommendation for an undergraduate research internship
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DOI: 10.1080/0309877x.2017.1301410
Abstract: Abstract Letters of recommendation are commonly used to assess the potential of undergraduate students to be successful undergraduate research assistants/interns or their potential as graduate students. However, there is evidence to suggest that reference letters… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; implicit bias; research; letters recommendation ... See more keywords
Developing Collaboration Skills in Team Undergraduate Research Experiences
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DOI: 10.1080/10511970.2016.1188432
Abstract: Abstract Interdisciplinary undergraduate research experiences often require students to work in teams with other students and researchers from different disciplines, creating a need for development of new skills in interdisciplinary collaboration. In this paper, we… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; team; research; research experiences ... See more keywords
Building Capacity for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics: A Case Study at Georgia College
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DOI: 10.1080/10511970.2016.1266066
Abstract: Abstract The Georgia College mathematics department has reimagined its major requirements to integrate meaningful undergraduate research experiences. We have developed and implemented a multi-year action plan to transform our major. In this article we discuss… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; research; mathematics; building capacity ... See more keywords
Insights for academic developers from three international undergraduate research program resources
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DOI: 10.1080/1360144x.2018.1415027
Abstract: Characteristics of excellence in undergraduate research (COEUR), edited by Nancy Hensel, Washington, DC, The Council on Undergraduate Research, 2012, 66 pp., http://www.cur.org/ assets/1/23/COEUR_final.pdf Developing research-based curricula in college-based higher education, by Mick Healey, Alan Jenkins,… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; research; developers three; three international ... See more keywords
Undergraduate research, learning gain and equity: the impact of final year research projects
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DOI: 10.1080/23752696.2018.1425097
Abstract: Abstract This study evaluates the impact of undergraduate research on student achievement. It analyses graduating students from 2012 to 2016 at a UK university that requires a research project comprising 25% of final-year credits in… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; research; impact; research projects ... See more keywords
Emphasizing iterative practices for a sequential course-based undergraduate research experience in microbial biofilms.
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DOI: 10.1093/femsle/fnaa001
Abstract: Iteration is a fundamental area of course design in course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs). Iteration includes development of many skills necessary for laboratory work, experimental design, data analysis, communication, and teamwork. With a focus on… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; research; based undergraduate; course based ... See more keywords
PSV-21 Assessment of Undergraduate Research Students in the Animal Science Department
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa054.390
Abstract: An assessment of undergraduate involvement in research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln using participant surveys has shown the benefits of knowledge gained and given insight for design and success of undergraduate participation in research in… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; research; science department; animal science ... See more keywords
81 Examination of Undergraduate and Graduate Student Experiences in an Undergraduate Research Course
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skad068.135
Abstract: Mentored undergraduate research experiences have been identified as beneficial to students for persistence in STEM disciplines and increased grade point averages. Participation in research is impactful for both STEM and non-STEM students. Additionally, undergraduate research… read more here.
Keywords: graduate; development; student experiences; student ... See more keywords
A CURE for undergraduate research
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DOI: 10.1126/science.360.6396.1417-f
Abstract: Education Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are designed to engage an entire class in a research question within the context of the course itself. Current research suggests that five distinct core components come together to… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; research; cure; cure undergraduate ... See more keywords