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Editorial
. 2017 Jan 2;45(1):7-12.
doi: 10.1002/bmb.20989. Epub 2016 Jun 30.

CUREs in biochemistry-where we are and where we should go

Jessica K Bell  1 , Todd T Eckdahl  2 , David A Hecht  3 , Patrick J Killion  4 , Joachim Latzer  1 , Tamara L Mans  5 , Joseph J Provost  1 , John F Rakus  6 , Erica A Siebrasse  7 , J Ellis Bell  1   8
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Editorial

CUREs in biochemistry-where we are and where we should go

Jessica K Bell et al. Biochem Mol Biol Educ. .

Abstract

Integration of research experience into classroom is an important and vital experience for all undergraduates. These course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) have grown from independent instructor lead projects to large consortium driven experiences. The impact and importance of CUREs on students at all levels in biochemistry was the focus of a National Science Foundation funded think tank. The state of biochemistry CUREs and suggestions for moving biochemistry forward as well as a practical guide (supplementary material) are reported here. © 2016 by The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 45(1):7-12, 2017.

Keywords: CURE; course-based undergraduate research; pedagogy.

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