Paul Ulrich

Preparing for Undergraduate Research at Scale: A Hybrid Approach part of Accelerating Systemic Change Network:Events:Meetings and Conferences:Transforming Institutions Conference 2021:Program:Poster Presentations:Poster Session D:Poster Session D-2
Participation in undergraduate research experiences (UREs) correlates with success in STEM careers. Research gives students practical experience in problem-solving, which is often the defining aspect of a STEM ...

Molecular Parasitology part of CUREnet:Institutes:Georgia State University:Examples
Of the approximately 1000 different proteins that populate eukaryotic mitochondria, ~50% have no known function. Molecular Parasitology is a course-based intensively engages undergraduates by investigating roles of uncharacterized, mitochondrial proteins in trypanosomatid parasites. Students utilize basic bioinformatics (subcellular localization, conserved domain prediction, BLAST, secondary structure) to predict protein function followed by construction and transfection of GFP-fusion constructs into cell lines to validate their predictions. The CURE is designed to encourage independent problem-solving, science identity, and support career success.