1. A Model for Research by Community College Students Christine Case, Ed.D.SACNAS Skyline CollegeOctober 29, 2011

2. Skyline College

4. 1969 10,408 students California community college Two-year liberal arts

5. Skyline College 52% Female 53% 18-22 years 45% plan to transfer

6. Skyline College Asian26% Filipino18% Hispanic18% White20% African American4%

7. Mission Skyline College is a comprehensive, open access community college that provides student-centered education leading to transfer, career advancement, basic skills development, and personal enrichment.

8. Mission Skyline College is a comprehensive, open access community college that provides student-centered education leading to transfer, career advancement, basic skills development, and personal enrichment.

9. Skyline College Biology General, nonmajors Allied health Biotechnology Majors

10. Biology Majors

11. Organismal Biology Cell Biology

12. Biology Majors Organismal Biology Cell Biology –3 lecture hr/wk –6 lab hr/wk

13. Capstone Cell Biology term project –Literature search –Do original research

14. I will admit, in the beginning of BIO 230 when you told us we had to do our own research/project, I was BUMMED! I didn't want to do it and I didn ’ t plan on actually trying to do a good job. … “ ” Skyline Students' Say

15. … However, as the semester went on, I got more and more into the research and I even became excited when we got results! UCD ”

16. Capstone Cell Biology term project –Literature search –Do original research One topic/semester Applied research Students design and do their project

17. Skyline Students' Say I was very impressed to have full creative direction in my project. Students at UCs help run experiments that are in the interest of another individual. This was a rare opportunity. UCSD “ ”

18. BIOL 690 Individual Study in Biology (1-3) Individual study of a particular area or problem beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. Courses numbered 680 or 690 are generally transferable. Courses numbered 880 are not transferable. See a counselor for specifics.

19. Goals To create an opportunity to experience how science is conducted and communicated.

20. Skyline Students' Say Doing research was a lot different from just sitting in a classroom and being fed information. UCD “ ”

21. Goals To create an opportunity to experience how science is conducted and communicated. To foster meeting and forming a personal relationship with a mentor.

22. Skyline Students' Say The experience was helpful when getting a lab position and even in getting a research mentor. UCLA “ ”

23. On what? Your grad school research Your interests Local environmental problem Local environmental baseline data

24. Microbiology Disseration research Favorite projects in classes ARS/USDA research Environmental problems

25. Water quality

26. Antibiotic Resistance

27. Indoor air quality

28. Antimicrobics

29. Algae & biofuels

30. Presentations Bay Area Research Symposium

31. Presentations Bay Area Research Symposium S. California Community College Research Symposium –N. California –Honors

32. Presentations Bay Area Research Symposium Community College Research Symposium NCASM NCSIM

33. Presentations Bay Area Research Symposium Community College Research Symposium NCASM NCSIM ABRCMS SACNAS

34. Win…  Freeman Science NCASM ABRCMS

35. Win…  Freeman Science NCASM ABRCMS SACNAS

36. Publications

41. Find the sweet spot

42. Skyline Students Say The ability to tell other students that you did research at a community college is a huge confidence builder. Transferring to a University can be a scary experience, but knowing that you were able to accomplish something is great. UCLA “ ”

43. Skyline Students Say …well needed heaping spoonful of confidence and I found a love for doing work that I enjoy–science. UCSC “ ”

44. Increased self-confidence Outcomes

45. Skyline Students Say …opened my eyes to becoming a scientist. UCB “ ”

46. Increased self-confidence Becoming a scientist Outcomes

47. Skyline Students Say Meeting other people in my field opened my eyes to a variety of careers and schools. SFSU “ ”

48. Skyline Students Say I was on the fence about pursuing science because I thought I wasn't smart enough to apply the concepts. Community College research gave me a foundation that increased my confidence as an aspiring scientist. … you realize, "wow, I'm actually doing this, ME! Stanford “ ”

49. Increased self-confidence Becoming a scientist Confirmation of career plans Outcomes

50. Skyline Students Say I was offered a few PAID summer research positions here at Stanford mostly as a result of having a good resume. Being able to come into a competitive academic setting with some prior experience under my belt has served me well. Stanford “ ”

51. Skyline Students Say Director told me my research experience helped me stand out against other applicants. CSU Long Beach “ ”

52. Skyline Students Say …during the interview process, they were excited and interested in the research that I did at community college. Having that experience really differentiated me from other candidates. UCB “ ”

53. Skyline Students Say …my application was definitely boosted. It helped me be competitive with [non transfer] applicants. UCB “ ”

54. Skyline Students Say Being able to get hands on experience in designing and trouble shooting your own project is amazing. This will definitely get you ready for the upper division labs when you transfer. UCD “ ”

55. Increased self-confidence Becoming a scientist Confirmation of career plans Enhanced transfer preparation Personal professional gains Behar-Herenstein and Johnson. Journal of College Science Teaching 39:62-70, 2010 Outcomes

56. Logistics Funding? No pay –Volunteer

57. Logistics Funding? No pay –Volunteer Summer It’s work So…

58. Why do it? Professional growth Students do appreciate it Society and science benefit

59. Why do it? Professional growth Students do appreciate it Society and science benefit It’s fun

60. Find your sweet spot Professional growth Students do appreciate it Society and science benefit It’s fun