DELAWARE: PI publishes Council on Undergrad Research article
An article written by Delaware Tech, DE-INBRE Site PI, John McDowell and his colleagues examines the long-term education and career outcomes for alumni who participated in a URE (Undergrad Research Experience)-infused program over a five-year period in the Bioscience / Biotechnology Program at Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC). "Overwhelmingly, alumni realized they were confident and well-prepared for the next career challenge." The article appears in Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research published by the Council on Undergraduate Research.
ABSTRACT
Engagement in undergraduate research experiences (UREs) has a positive impact on student skill development, scientific identity, and retention in STEM. Incorporating UREs into two-year programs would greatly benefit the diverse, nontraditional student populations enrolled at community colleges. This article describes the infusion of the bioscience/biotechnology program at Delaware Technical Community College with course-bases and mentored research experiences, which may serve as a model for other institutions.