YEvo: A modular eukaryotic genetics and evolution research experience for high school students.

ABSTRACT: The resources for carrying out and analyzing microbial evolution experiments have become more accessible, making it possible to expand these studies beyond the research laboratory and into the classroom. We developed five connected, standards-aligned yeast evolution laboratory modules, called "yEvo," for high school students. The modules enable students to take agency in answering open-ended research questions. In Module 1, students evolve baker's yeast to tolerate an antifungal drug, and in subsequent modules, investigate how evolved yeasts adapted to this stressful condition at both the phenotype and genotype levels. We used pre- and post-surveys from 72 students at two different schools and post-interviews with students and teachers to assess our program goals and guide module improveme

SUBMITTER: Taylor MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771926 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature