COVID-19 and Workforce Development
The COVID 19 pandemic is a historic event that has resulted in significant and unprecedented disruptions and global challenges to society and to the scientific community. Since research, mentoring & training experiences are critical for successful…
Preparing Your Academic Job Application/Interview Materials
The application process for tenure track faculty positions at academic institutions is a daunting process with a myriad of application materials that are tailored to respective institutions. This panel will provide insight and guidance for trainees on…
Biodesign and Education: Using Design Principles and Synthetic Biology to Engage Diverse Learners
The intersecting fields of biodesign and synthetic biology use biological systems and materials to innovate new technologies or solutions to problems. Working on projects like bioremediating bacteria, or designing biosensors can engage diverse learners…
Navigating a Changing Landscape: Developing and Evolving a Research Program Involving Undergraduates
Effectively engaging undergraduates has always represented a unique set of challenges and opportunities for faculty and trainees alike. Now, the responses of academic and industrial institutions to the global pandemic have created a shifting landscape…
Rethinking Course Design and Assessments for Undergraduate Cell Biology in Online Learning
In response to the COVID19 pandemic, many classes in the Spring of 2020 were forced into an online modality. Rather than try to mold online teaching to the traditional lecture format let’s rethink how to structure our course design, assess student lear…
Learning from our Mistakes: Designing, Implementing, and Assessing Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences
Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are high impact practices in biology education. Although there are numerous published, inquiry-based exercises as well as dedicated CURE training networks, these resources sometimes lack descripti…