The Community College Undergraduate Research Initiative (CCURI) uses an inquiry-based teaching model where students are exposed to real world science through a case study in an introductory course followed by a hands-on research experience resulting from questions about or related to the case.  CCURI is providing resources for our 44 institutional partners including introductory workshops/conferences that are building regional and national collaborations, start-up supplies and a wide variety of faculty development opportunities.

The Undergraduate Field Experiences in Research Network (U-FERN) seeks to understand the impacts of these types of experiences and to build a community of practitioners working together with education researchers to share and develop effective practices that are inclusive of all students. 

"Here, we will review the perceived challenges of developing a CURE and provide practical strategies to overcome these challenges."

Govindan, B., Pickett, S., and Riggs, B. 2020 JMBE Vol21(2) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.v21i2.2109

Bangera, G and Brownell, S 2014 CBE LSE