A case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences
Abstract Undergraduate research experiences enculturate students into the research community by providing support networks to explore advanced professional opportunities. However, transfer students are at a considerable disadvantage for pursuing these opportunities due to the time constraints impose...
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| author | Austin L. Zuckerman Ashley L. Juavinett Eduardo R. Macagno Brenda L. Bloodgood Terry Gaasterland David Artis Stanley M. Lo |
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| description | Abstract Undergraduate research experiences enculturate students into the research community by providing support networks to explore advanced professional opportunities. However, transfer students are at a considerable disadvantage for pursuing these opportunities due to the time constraints imposed by institutional structures. Here, we report a case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare incoming transfer students for research experiences in biological sciences. During the summer, participants committed to full-time program activities, including hands-on training with laboratory techniques through research projects and designing and executing an independent project. Pre- and post-program surveys were administered, and participants reported substantial gains in research self-efficacy and knowledge of scientific career pathways. Participants also reported strong learning and social support in the program. After the program, 30 out of 32 participants secured positions in faculty laboratories, with most continuing on to positions in industry, graduate programs, or medical and health professions. In a post-program interview, participants reported many benefits from the program, such as mentorship from faculty, developing transferable skills and research interests, and an easier transition from community college to university. While descriptive, this summer bridge program could inform future design-based research and implementations in different institutional contexts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c55106f78f8c4456948230d9818dd2332022-12-25T12:04:25ZengSpringerOpenDisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research2662-23002022-12-014112210.1186/s43031-022-00067-wA case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciencesAustin L. Zuckerman0Ashley L. Juavinett1Eduardo R. Macagno2Brenda L. Bloodgood3Terry Gaasterland4David Artis5Stanley M. Lo6Program in Mathematics and Science Education, San Diego State UniversityDepartment of Neurobiology, School of Biological SciencesDepartment of Cell and Developmental Biology, School of Biological SciencesDepartment of Neurobiology, School of Biological SciencesInstitute for Genomic Medicine, Scripps Institution of OceanographyUniversity of California San DiegoUniversity of California San DiegoAbstract Undergraduate research experiences enculturate students into the research community by providing support networks to explore advanced professional opportunities. However, transfer students are at a considerable disadvantage for pursuing these opportunities due to the time constraints imposed by institutional structures. Here, we report a case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare incoming transfer students for research experiences in biological sciences. During the summer, participants committed to full-time program activities, including hands-on training with laboratory techniques through research projects and designing and executing an independent project. Pre- and post-program surveys were administered, and participants reported substantial gains in research self-efficacy and knowledge of scientific career pathways. Participants also reported strong learning and social support in the program. After the program, 30 out of 32 participants secured positions in faculty laboratories, with most continuing on to positions in industry, graduate programs, or medical and health professions. In a post-program interview, participants reported many benefits from the program, such as mentorship from faculty, developing transferable skills and research interests, and an easier transition from community college to university. While descriptive, this summer bridge program could inform future design-based research and implementations in different institutional contexts.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43031-022-00067-w |
| spellingShingle | Austin L. Zuckerman Ashley L. Juavinett Eduardo R. Macagno Brenda L. Bloodgood Terry Gaasterland David Artis Stanley M. Lo A case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research |
| title | A case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences |
| title_full | A case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences |
| title_fullStr | A case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences |
| title_full_unstemmed | A case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences |
| title_short | A case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences |
| title_sort | case study of a novel summer bridge program to prepare transfer students for research in biological sciences |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43031-022-00067-w |
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