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Bench to Bedside

Bench to Bedside 

Bench to Bedside focuses on translational research, from discovery-based research to clinical therapeutics, and is funded by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA), administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This project creates and expands partnerships that connect researchers in interdisciplinary biomedical sciences with high school teachers to promote students’ interest in and preparation for bioscience careers. This innovative program integrates experiences from a summer Institute into classroom action during the school year.

During the Institute, an experimental sequence in basic science and clinical and applied research environments will illustrate scientific content, pedagogical methods, career options, and conceptual and technological interrelationships within translational research. Teachers work with science and education researchers to develop lessons and laboratory exercises that convey the principles of translational research and drug development in the context of career choices. During the school year, research proposals, resources, formal presentations, review of classroom outcomes and incentives for ongoing professional development will provide continuing support and encouragement to incorporate scientific processes, real-world skills and enthusiasm for bioscience careers into schools in rural and economically disadvantaged settings.

The project supports science teachers with opportunities for personal enrichment and professional advancement in biotechnology education and empowers them as agents of change in classrooms. It draws on all components of medical and biotechnology research and education at the University of Florida to further the recruitment, education and certification of high school teachers, especially those from rural and underserved communities.

A Comparative Study of Teaching Strategies in Biotechnology Education with the Inclusion of Game Simulation By R. Allen

A Study of Impact of an Integrated Approach to Geometry using Biotechnology By R. Bissonnette

Careers in Biotechnology : A Study of Career Interest of Female Students in Middle School By N. Browne

Biotechnology Careers Preparing High School Students By L. Bushwitz

B2B2010_Camerlengo By J. Camerlengo

Examining Student Understanding of the Nature of Science in Relation to frequency of Exposure to Biotechnology Inquiry By L. Deale

Making Chemistry Relevant Via a Connection to Biotechnology By D. Donovan

A Study on the Use of Protein Crystallization with Standard Physical Science and Honors Physical Science Students By K. Ford

Does Using Biotechnology in Hands-On Experiences Affect Student Achievement and Understanding of Chemistry Concepts By A. Grant

Biotechnology Professional Development for Secondary and Middles School Educators By D. Hartley

Application of Interactive Biotechnology Lessons in a Rural School to Asess Student Achievement and Attitudes By J. Mahoney

The Effects of Hands-On Biotechnology Activities and Video Games on the Attitudes, Knowledge, and Career Awareness of Students in a High School Medical Academy By A. Moyel

The Influence of Biomedicine Activities on Attitude and Achievement of High School Students By T. Nick

A Study of Inquiry Investigations Using Biotechnology in Anatomy and Physiology Secondary Education to Improve Attitudes Towards Science By V. Pfister

A Study of the Impact of Sequencing in 10th Grade Biology Should A always come Before B? By M. Russ

Attitude is Everything-A Study of the Impact of Biotechnology Inquiry Based Activities on 9th Grade Student Attitudes and Achievement in Science By N. Sasnett

Teaching a Lesson in Bioethics in a Biotechnology Class By K. Savage

Enhancing the Learning Achievement and Attitude of Biotechnology for the Student with the Aid of Virtual Gaming By T. Stundon

The Effect of Hands-On Biotechnology Curriculum on High School Students' Understanding of Evolution and Natural Selection By J. Sunderman

Mission Biotech Gamin: A Study of How Video Gaming Can Make Difficult Subjects in Science Easier to Understand in High School Setting By P. Teske

High School Physical Science Students' Attitudes and Ability to Identify Biotechnology Careers via Student Career Research and Sharing By S. Van Den Hurk

An Unknown Protein, Oh No! A Quest for a Rain Forest Medicine By L. Walsh

The Effects of Adding Biotechnology Simulations and Labs to Traditional Molecular Genetics Instructions on the Knowledge and Attitudes of AP Biology Students By J. Beebe

A Study of the Impact of Protein Crystallization of Advanced Placement Biology Students' Knowledge and Attitudes By J. Benskin

The Effect of Applying Biotechnology Skills Through Case-Study Learning on Increasing Biology Student's Knowledge, Attitudes and Interest Related to Biotechnology Fields By J. Bertram

Investigation of the Effects of an Inquiry-Based Version of AP Lab 6B (Gel Electrophoresis) on Students' Knowledge of the Methods, Utility, and Application of Biotechnology Techniques By B. Boswell

The Impact on Critical Thinking and Writing Skills When Biotechnology Activities and a Case Study Approach are Incorporated into a High school Anatomy Course By T. Brown

Learning Biotechnology through the Study of Sickle Cell Anemia By S. Chabot

What's It All About? A Study of the Impact of Instruction about Stem Cells on Biotech Students' Knowledge and Attitudes By M. de Meza

The Effect of Using a Standardized Lab Notebook Protocol on the Science Literacy, Biotechnology Skills and Confidence Levels in the AS Level AICE Biology Class By J. Insalaco

Authentic Classroom Collaborative Research as a Scaffolding Tool to Independent Research By K. Kehoe

Using Case Studies, Hands-On Activities, and Simulations to Increase Cognitive Skills and Interest in High School Biology Students By S. Kunkle

Who runs the World: The Effect of Case Studies and Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques on the Confidence and Science Career Interest of Underrepresented Female Anatomy and Physiology Students By V. Lopez

Biotech Unit - Gene Therapy By I. Pinnix

A Study of the Effects of Using Hands On Lab Activities and simulations, to Improve Student Attitudes and Knowledge about Biomedical Science Technology, Genetic disorders, and Disease By L. Price

The Effect of Exposure to Current Biomedical themed Activities Related to Chemistry on Student Situational Interest, Attitudes and Self-Concept in Chemistry By S. Quintero

The Effect of Discovery Learning through Biotehcnology on the Knowledge and Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes and it's Genetics Affects on Lower Income Students in a Rural Community By D. Riggs

Using Biotechnolgy to Motivate High School Students to Study Science By E. Searl

The Impact of Understanding of Current Biotechnology Research and Protocols on Student Biotechnology Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills By D. Vasconi

A Proactive Understanding of Diabetes By L. Wade

What Do You Expect? I'm From Mulberry! By S. Alcala

To Clone or Not to Clone, Hmm.....? That is the Question By E. Coleman

Using Forensic Science and Biotechnology to Promote Student Engagement, Interest, and Achievement By N. Cowie

The Impact of Interactive Science Notebooks on Chemistry Students' Use of Evidence-Based Reasoning in a Biotechnology Labratory Experience By S. Crupi

Determining the Impact of Bioscience-related Case Studies, Lab Practical, and Cooperative Group Learning on Chemistry Students' Ability to Answer Higher Order Questions in Chemistry By A. Fraddosio

A Study to Evaluate the Impact of Biotehcnology-infused labs in a Chemistry Honors Course Drawing from the Use of the Scientific Method as it Applies to Students' Attitude Towards Learning Science and the Ability to solve Daily Problems They Face By T. Harvey

Seriously, Teacher....When Will I Ever Use THIS? Bridging Science Core Curriculum and Science Oriented Careers for Inner City High School Students By J. Johnson 

The Impacts of Biotechnology Lessons Taught During the Chemistry Unit of Ninth Grade Physical Science Class on Students' Attitude and Interest in Biological Sciences By C. Leon

A Study on the Impact of Biotechnology Lessons on Student Learning in Anatomy and Physiology By Comparing Two Assessment Strategies By J. Martir

A Study of Achievement in Biology Using Peer Reviewed Student Journals to Examine Human Body Systems and the Impact of Advances in Biotechnology By S. Shepard

The Effect of Interactive Strategies in a Stem Cell Focused Unit on Student Knowledge and Engagement in Advanced Placement Biology Classroom By C. Singkornrat

Bench to Bedside II 

Bench to Bedside focuses on translational research, from discovery-based research to clinical therapeutics, and is funded by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA), administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This project creates and expands partnerships that connect researchers in interdisciplinary biomedical sciences with high school teachers to promote students’ interest in and preparation for bioscience careers. This innovative program integrates experiences from a summer Institute into classroom action during the school year.

During the Institute, an experimental sequence in basic science and clinical and applied research environments will illustrate scientific content, pedagogical methods, career options, and conceptual and technological interrelationships within translational research. Teachers work with science and education researchers to develop lessons and laboratory exercises that convey the principles of translational research and drug development in the context of career choices. During the school year, research proposals, resources, formal presentations, review of classroom outcomes and incentives for ongoing professional development will provide continuing support and encouragement to incorporate scientific processes, real-world skills and enthusiasm for bioscience careers into schools in rural and economically disadvantaged settings.

The project supports science teachers with opportunities for personal enrichment and professional advancement in biotechnology education and empowers them as agents of change in classrooms. It draws on all components of medical and biotechnology research and education at the University of Florida to further the recruitment, education and certification of high school teachers, especially those from rural and underserved communities.

Impact of Biomedical Advances Knowledge on High School Students’ Career Choices By M. Alexis

Say What? Worms are Similar to Humans? By A. Barrios

A Study on the Impact of Incorporating Biotechnological Labs and Activities in the AP Biology Curriculum and How It Affects Student Learning Gains and Attitude towards Biotechnology By S. Brookman

Can Music Provide a Healthy Learning Environment for Biomedical Science in a Middle School? By T. Comacho-Rorie

Unlocking the Future of Stem Cells Use of Decellularization Techniques to Bioengineer Organs By D. Conway

I’ve Got Worms!!! The Effect of Hands-on Activities in the Science Classroom on the Achievement Levels of Middle School Life Science Students By R. Gerhard-Sterner

The Effect of Teaching About Stem Cells on the Education and Attitudes of High School Biology Students By J. Guillard

A Case Study of the Differences in Content Mastery and Attitude between Single Gender Classrooms versus Hetero-Gender Classrooms in Teaching ‘The Central Dogma of Biology and its Role in Gene Expression’. By N. Jagoo and A. Martin

An Investigation of the Effects of integrating Team-based Learning into the Honors Biology Genetics Unit on Student Achievement By P. Kelly

A Comparison of Methods for Team Determination on the Success of Team Based Learning of Biotechnology Related Material Across Multiple Courses. By C. Krininger

The Effects of Integrating Biotechnology Related Case Studies and Laboratory Activities on the Interest and Performance of 9th and 10th Grade Students in an Honors Biology Class By M. Lawrence

The Effect of Discovery Learning through Biotechnology on the Knowledge and Perception of Sickle Cell Anemia and It’s Genetics on Lower Income Students By S. Manboard

A Study of Biomedical Applications in Chemistry Classes to Present Relevance, and Increase Positive Attitude, Interest and Conceptual Understanding of Science By I. Payan

A Study Investigating the Effect of Incorporating Real-World Case Studies, Hands-On Biotechnology Activities, Web-Based Assignments and Scientific Research, Based on Cancer on Student Mastery of NGSS, CCSS and STEM Practices In a Regular Level Biology Course By C. Rogers

Pharmacogenomics Medicinal Therapy of the Future By B. Ruhmann

Bioengineering Applications of Regenerative Medicine: Biotechnology Curriculum Development and Career Fields. By D. Santiago

The Effect of Applying Flipping Method of Instruction in a Biotechnology Module to Increase Content Understanding of Viruses By W. Vidor

Using the Team-Based-Learning Strategy and Biomedical Applications to Increase AP Biology Student Enrollment, Retention, Engagement and Success By S. Wilkie

An Analysis on the Efficacy of the Use of Biomedical Technologies and Models to Teach the Significance of Molecular Biology in Learning Human Pathophysiology Through Team-Based Inquiry By S. Barnes

“So What Are You Going to Do With Your Life?” A Survey of Student Perceptions of Pursuing a Career in Biomedical Engineering By J. Bauman

Why so Wormy? A Study of Student Retention. By K. Bennett

“Pump up the Volume” Using Team Based Learning Strategies to Teach Factors That Affect Blood Flow  By T. Clark, E. Emery, C. McLendon

Conversations and Cancer- Using Team-Based Learning to Enhance Comprehension and Retention of AP Biology Content Related to the Cell Cycle and Cancer By L. Day

Are You Going to Get Zika? By S. Field

Nematod-ally: How and Why We Use Model Organisms By J. Higginbotham

“Who Wants to Be a Bioengineer?” A Study of Biotechnology on Student Learning Gains and Interest in Pursuing Science Careers in Middle School Science Classes By T. Iansiti

Coupling Biomedical Techniques with Team Based Learning to Promote and Improve Student Learning Success and Application of the Four Comprehensive AP Biology Big Ideas By J. Lindermann

Project Based Learning and the Cell Cycle: A Proposal for Application. By E. Meagher

Skittles and Drug Design!! By D. Newsome

Processing the Processes: Building on Prior Knowledge and Using Processing Skills to Improve Comprehension in High School Biology By H. O'Brien

A Study on the Impact of Introducing Biotechnological Labs and Activities to Middle School and High School Students to Determine How They Affect Student Attitudes Towards Biotechnology and Personal Independent Research By D. Pick