Using undergraduate research to develop transferable skills for the modern workforce
Jack TH Wang
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School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
Tel: +61 7 3365 4611
Fax: +61 7 3365 4273
Email: t.wang1@uq.edu.au
Microbiology Australia 37(2) 84-87 https://doi.org/10.1071/MA16026
Published: 18 April 2016
Abstract
In the increasingly competitive global knowledge marketplace, Australian tertiary educators are looking to enrich their program offerings by providing authentic learning experiences for their students. In the biological sciences, this authenticity is best represented by hands-on inquiry and laboratory experimentation, often within the context of research internships. Authentic Large-Scale Undergraduate Research Experiences (ALUREs) aim to broaden the scope of these learning experiences by embedding research into coursework activities accessible by all students within the program. These experiences can promote learning gains in laboratory, analytical, and critical thinking skills, providing students with a transferable skillset applicable to many career paths across the science sector.
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