Abstract
The National Science Foundation estimates that 80% of the jobs available during the next decade will require math and science skills, dictating that programs in biochemistry and molecular biology must be transformative and use new pedagogical approaches and experiential learning for careers in industry, research, education, engineering, health-care professions, and other interdisciplinary fields. These efforts require an environment that values the individual student and integrates recent advances from the primary literature in the discipline, experimentally directed research, data collection and analysis, and scientific writing. Current trends shaping these efforts must include critical thinking, experimental testing, computational modeling, and inferential logic. In essence, modern biochemistry and molecular biology education must be informed by, and integrated with, cutting-edge research. This environment relies on sustained research support, commitment to providing the requisite mentoring, access to instrumentation, and state-of-the-art facilities. The academic environment must establish a culture of excellence and faculty engagement, leading to innovation in the classroom and laboratory. These efforts must not lose sight o...Continue Reading
References
May 1, 1984·Journal of Bacteriology·S K SprattW D Nunn
Jun 8, 2002·The Journal of Biological Chemistry·Zhiying ZouPaul N Black
Feb 9, 2005·The Journal of Biological Chemistry·Concetta C DiRussoPaul N Black
Jun 27, 2006·Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta·Paul N Black, Concetta C DiRusso
Jan 1, 2008·Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education : a Bimonthly Publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology·Madhavan SoundararajanJohn Markwell
Mar 1, 2008·Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education : a Bimonthly Publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology·Cheryl Bailey, John Markwell
Jul 20, 2011·The Journal of Biological Chemistry·Elaina M MeltonPaul N Black
Sep 11, 2013·Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education : a Bimonthly Publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology·John T TanseyEllis Bell
Sep 24, 2015·Biochemical Pharmacology·Constance AhowessoConcetta C DiRusso
Sep 1, 2009·Immunology, Endocrine & Metabolic Agents in Medicinal Chemistry·Paul N BlackConcetta C DiRusso
Feb 17, 2017·Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications·Justin C Hayes, David J M Kraemer
Mar 2, 2017·Science Advances·Cathryn A ManducaBarbara J Tewksbury
Oct 29, 2018·Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education : a Bimonthly Publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology·Diane M DeanAdele J Wolfson
Nov 1, 2018·Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education·Michelle E HowellRebecca L Roston
Nov 18, 2018·CBE Life Sciences Education·Victoria Del Gaizo MooreAdele J Wolfson
Mar 22, 2019·Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education : a Bimonthly Publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology·Michelle E HowellKarin van Dijk
Nov 30, 2019·CBE Life Sciences Education·Jessica S KrimBryan M Rebar
Mar 20, 2020·The Journal of Biological Chemistry·Vincent M PerezPaul N Black
Feb 1, 2021·The Journal of Biological Chemistry·Vincent M PerezPaul N Black