Life Science Professional Societies Expand Undergraduate Education Efforts.

ABSTRACT: The Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education reports cite the critical role of professional societies in undergraduate life science education and, since 2008, have called for the increased involvement of professional societies in support of undergraduate education. Our study explored the level of support being provided by societies for undergraduate education and documented changes in support during the Vision and Change era. Society representatives responded to a survey on programs, awards, meetings, membership, teaching resources, publications, staffing, finances, evaluation, and collaborations that address undergraduate faculty and students. A longitudinal comparison group of societies responded to surveys in both 2008 and 2014. Results indicate that life science professiona

SUBMITTER: Matyas ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5332048 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature