Undergraduate research in the sciences: engaging students in real science

The authors, leading researchers in the field, were inspired to write this book by frequent inquiries from faculty and program directors seeking resources and practical assistance in setting up undergraduate research (UR) programs and designing evaluations for both new and existing UR programs. The book addresses how the benefits to UR participants arise; whether UR experiences offer students benefits that are not to be gained by other types of educational activities or experience; the long-term value of UR; and the benefits of UR for populations that are underrepresented in the sciences in particular. Intended to assist both existing and new UR practitioners with program design and evaluation needs, the book will also be useful to the wider community of academics, policy-makers, and funders of UR programs, who will benefit from the discussion of current issues in the field.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-22757-2
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 320
• Fecha Publicación: 28/07/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés