Collaborative Research Networks Provide Unique Opportunities for Faculty and Student Researchers

Simmons, Jeffrey A.; Anderson, Laurel J.; Bowne, David R.; Dosch, Jerald J.; Gartner, Tracy B.; Hoopes, Martha F.; Kuers, Karen; Lindquist, Erin S.; McCay, Timothy S.; Pohlad, Bob R.; Thomas, Carolyn L.; Shea, Kathleen L.

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“…; Simmons et al. ). Over 1000 students across 24 institutions in 13 states experienced authentic scientific discovery over the course of this project (Supporting Information).…”

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Effects of urbanization on the population structure of freshwater turtles across the United States

Bowne

Cosentino

Anderson

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Conservation Biology

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Landscape-scale alterations that accompany urbanization may negatively affect the population structure of wildlife species such as freshwater turtles. Changes to nesting sites and higher mortality rates due to vehicular collisions and increased predator populations may particularly affect immature turtles and mature female turtles. We hypothesized that the proportions of adult female and immature turtles in a population will negatively correlate with landscape urbanization. As a collaborative effort of the Ecological Research as Education Network (EREN), we sampled freshwater turtle populations in 11 states across the central and eastern United States. Contrary to expectations, we found a significant positive relationship between proportions of mature female painted turtles (Chrysemys picta) and urbanization. We did not detect a relationship between urbanization and proportions of immature turtles. Urbanization may alter the thermal environment of nesting sites such that more females are produced as urbanization increases. Our approach of creating a collaborative network of scientists and students at undergraduate institutions proved valuable in terms of testing our hypothesis over a large spatial scale while also allowing students to gain hands-on experience in conservation science.

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“…; Simmons et al. ). Over 1000 students across 24 institutions in 13 states experienced authentic scientific discovery over the course of this project (Supporting Information).…”

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“…; Simmons et al. ). All collaborators used standard protocols (Bowne ) and received professional training via hands‐on workshops, videos, and manuals.…”

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Effects of urbanization on the population structure of freshwater turtles across the United States

Bowne

Cosentino

Anderson

et al. 2018

Conservation Biology

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“…One example of such an RCN-UBE project evolving into a meaningful voice in biology education is SABER, now a national society that had more than 500 registrants for the Fifth Annual Meeting in 2015 (SABER, 2016). Another example is the EREN project, an RCN that facilitates faculty and undergraduate student participation in multisite ecological research (Bowne et al , 2011; Simmons et al , 2016). This project has engaged more than 300 faculty members from more than 200 institutions (with some international partners) and has reached an estimated 4000+ undergraduate students.…”

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Summit of the Research Coordination Networks for Undergraduate Biology Education

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Allen

Anderson

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LSE

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“…Other researchers have attempted to assess the benefits of research involvement through surveys about the research experience. Simmons et al (2016), for example, report the percentages of agreement by students and faculty on a variety of statements such as "[m]y participation in [research program] has led to more students doing research in classes…" Howitt and Wilson (2016; see also Wilson et al 2015) examined the qualitative aspects of open-ended questions answered by student researchers in a reflection assignment. Bauer and Bennett (2003) examined how alumni recall and perceive their prior undergraduate research experience.…”

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The Impact of Undergraduate Research on Academic Success

Sell¹

2018

CUR Quarterly

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This article assesses the accuracy of the assumption that undergraduate research leads to better student outcomes. In particular, it examines whether research involvement by undergraduates predicts subsequent academic success, as measured by grade point average (GPA). Consistent with predictions, results from a series of multiple regression analyses demonstrate that research involvement is associated with higher undergraduate GPA. This effect holds true even when controlling for numerous factors likely to affect both college GPA and the decision to become involved in research (e.g., high school GPA, the number of years in college, and parental college attendance). Additional analyses examine whether the timing of participation in research during a student's college career influences their GPA. Implications for staff and faculty who oversee and promote undergraduate research are discussed. Andrea Sell is the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship at CaliforniaLutheran University, overseeing student research fellowships, coordinating workshops and events, and advocating for high-quality student research on campus. As an assistant professor in the Psychology Department, she teaches courses in cognition, memory, and physiological psychology, and her research focuses on the ways in which the human brain processes language, memory, and thought.

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Collaborative Research Networks Provide Unique Opportunities for Faculty and Student Researchers

Cited by 8 publications

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Effects of urbanization on the population structure of freshwater turtles across the United States

Effects of urbanization on the population structure of freshwater turtles across the United States

Summit of the Research Coordination Networks for Undergraduate Biology Education

The Impact of Undergraduate Research on Academic Success

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