1. Classroom Research (CR)

2. The Big Q:
Is classroom research as effective as apprenticeship-style training in enhancing student learning and development?

3. What Works? Research Design
Treatment
Control
Classroom Research
Science Majors
College Molecular Cell Biology, n=48x2
Non-majors
Introductory Biology, n=96x2
Apprentice-Style Training
Research Students, n=24x2
Organismal Biology, n=72x2
Environmental Science, n=144x2
Applied Science Majors, n=24x2
Quantitative Data:
Assess gains in science thinking abilities (SURE/CURE surveys)
Assess gains in skills (embedded assessment)
Qualitative Data:
Focus groups to evaluate student development

4. What is? Future Questions
What are other outcomes from doing classroom research?
Faculty
Department
Research Climate