This is the first comprehensive, data-based study of the benefits to students who actively participate in authentic science research programs. The book features contributors from a variety of institutions who bring together studies of undergraduate research programs. They focus on identifying the successful elements of each program, and then draw valuable conclusions on the effects those programs have on the students.Providing much-needed information about the organization and administration of programs and the challenges to creating and sustaining viable research opportunities, this...
This is the first comprehensive, data-based study of the benefits to students who actively participate in authentic science research programs. The boo...