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A Pharmacology-Based Enrichment Program for Undergraduates Promotes Interest in Science.

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Godin, EA; Wormington, SV; Perez, T; Barger, MM; Snyder, KE; Richman, LS; Schwartz-Bloom, R; Linnenbrink-Garcia, L
Published in: CBE Life Sci Educ
2015

There is a strong need to increase the number of undergraduate students who pursue careers in science to provide the "fuel" that will power a science and technology-driven U.S. economy. Prior research suggests that both evidence-based teaching methods and early undergraduate research experiences may help to increase retention rates in the sciences. In this study, we examined the effect of a program that included 1) a Summer enrichment 2-wk minicourse and 2) an authentic Fall research course, both of which were designed specifically to support students' science motivation. Undergraduates who participated in the pharmacology-based enrichment program significantly improved their knowledge of basic biology and chemistry concepts; reported high levels of science motivation; and were likely to major in a biological, chemical, or biomedical field. Additionally, program participants who decided to major in biology or chemistry were significantly more likely to choose a pharmacology concentration than those majoring in biology or chemistry who did not participate in the enrichment program. Thus, by supporting students' science motivation, we can increase the number of students who are interested in science and science careers.

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CBE Life Sci Educ

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EISSN

1931-7913

Publication Date

2015

Volume

14

Issue

4

Start / End Page

ar40

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • United States
  • Students, Premedical
  • Program Evaluation
  • Pharmacology
  • Motivation
  • Minority Groups
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female
 

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Godin, E. A., Wormington, S. V., Perez, T., Barger, M. M., Snyder, K. E., Richman, L. S., … Linnenbrink-Garcia, L. (2015). A Pharmacology-Based Enrichment Program for Undergraduates Promotes Interest in Science. CBE Life Sci Educ, 14(4), ar40. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.15-02-0043
Godin, Elizabeth A., Stephanie V. Wormington, Tony Perez, Michael M. Barger, Kate E. Snyder, Laura Smart Richman, Rochelle Schwartz-Bloom, and Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia. “A Pharmacology-Based Enrichment Program for Undergraduates Promotes Interest in Science.CBE Life Sci Educ 14, no. 4 (2015): ar40. https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.15-02-0043.
Godin EA, Wormington SV, Perez T, Barger MM, Snyder KE, Richman LS, et al. A Pharmacology-Based Enrichment Program for Undergraduates Promotes Interest in Science. CBE Life Sci Educ. 2015;14(4):ar40.
Godin, Elizabeth A., et al. “A Pharmacology-Based Enrichment Program for Undergraduates Promotes Interest in Science.CBE Life Sci Educ, vol. 14, no. 4, 2015, p. ar40. Pubmed, doi:10.1187/cbe.15-02-0043.
Godin EA, Wormington SV, Perez T, Barger MM, Snyder KE, Richman LS, Schwartz-Bloom R, Linnenbrink-Garcia L. A Pharmacology-Based Enrichment Program for Undergraduates Promotes Interest in Science. CBE Life Sci Educ. 2015;14(4):ar40.

Published In

CBE Life Sci Educ

DOI

EISSN

1931-7913

Publication Date

2015

Volume

14

Issue

4

Start / End Page

ar40

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • United States
  • Students, Premedical
  • Program Evaluation
  • Pharmacology
  • Motivation
  • Minority Groups
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Female