Division/Committee: [CHED: Division of Chemical Education]

Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) are recognized as a well-established and impactful practice in higher education. Despite the evidence highlighting their value, especially for undergraduate students in the early stages of their STEM degrees and those from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM, the adoption of CUREs in the field of chemistry has been limited. As part of the Chemistry Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), the symposium organizers are deeply committed to promoting undergraduate research in all its forms, including the integration of research experiences into laboratory courses. In line with this commitment, this symposium will showcase the exceptional work of chemistry education practitioners who have successfully implemented CUREs into their curricula. Chemistry education practitioners are invited to share their innovative approaches and best practices in incorporating CUREs into their teaching. Those submitting abstracts are encouraged to reflect on and include in their presentation how they assessed or plan to use programmatic assessment to demonstrate the value of a well-executed CURE. By highlighting chemistry CURE achievements, this symposium will aim to inspire and encourage other chemistry educators to embrace this high-impact practice and provide their students with the transformative opportunities offered by undergraduate research.

Sarah Shaner

Southeast Missouri State University

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