Undergraduate education and research
Getting students excited about introductory biology
Assistant professor rethinks how he teaches foundational biology by flipping his classroom and using real-world case studies to help students connect molecular mechanisms to lived experiences.
Backward design and beyond: Lessons from a molecular genetics classroom
Associate professor reflects on an early teaching misstep and explains how backward design, clear learning objectives and reflective tools reshaped assessment, clarified expectations and helped students take ownership of their learning.
Summer research spotlight
The 2025 Undergraduate Research Award recipients share results and insights from their lab experiences.
Creating change in biochemistry education
Pamela Mertz will receive the ASBMB William C. Rose Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education at the ASBMB Annual Meeting, March 7-10 in Washington, D.C.
Debugging my code and teaching with ChatGPT
AI tools like ChatGPT have changed the way an assistant professor teaches and does research. But, he asserts that real growth still comes from struggle, and educators must help students use AI wisely — as scaffolds, not shortcuts.
How AlphaFold transformed my classroom into a research lab
A high school science teacher reflects on how AI-integrated technologies help her students ponder realistic research questions with hands-on learning.
Writing with AI turns chaos into clarity
Associate professor shares how generative AI, used as a creative whiteboard, helps scientists refine ideas, structure complexity and sharpen clarity — transforming the messy process of discovery into compelling science writing.
How undergrad research catalyzes scientific careers
Undergraduate research doesn’t just teach lab skills, it transforms scientists. For Antonio Rivera and Julissa Cruz–Bautista, joining a lab became a turning point, fostering critical thinking, persistence and research identity.
The BASIL blueprint for biochem labs
Paul Craig developed a program that helps educators develop engaging courses that empower students and allow them to engage in hands-on scientific research.