Cooperative Learning through Team-Based Projects in the Biotechnology Industry

Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
Sarah C Luginbuhl, Paul T Hamilton

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We have developed a cooperative-learning, case studies project model that has teams of students working with biotechnology professionals on company-specific problems. These semester-long, team-based projects can be used effectively to provide students with valuable skills in an industry environment and experience addressing real issues faced by biotechnology companies. Using peer-evaluations, we have seen improvement in students' professional skills such as time-management, quality of work, and level of contribution over multiple semesters. This model of team-based, industry-sponsored projects could be implemented in other college and university courses/programs to promote professional skills and expose students to an industry setting.

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May 18, 2017·Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education·Jason M Cramer, Paul T Hamilton

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