A preliminary theoretical analysis of a research experience for undergraduates community model

Carlos Castillo-Garsow; Carlos Castillo-Chavez; Sherry Woodley

doi:10.1080/10511970.2012.697099

A preliminary theoretical analysis of a research experience for undergraduates community model

Carlos Castillo-Garsow, Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Sherry Woodley

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Abstract

The Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute (MTBI) is a successful summer research experience for undergraduates, with a strong record of mentoring Ph.D. graduates, particularly, underrepresented minority students. However, the MTBI program was designed for education in research, not for research in education, and the mechanisms of the students’ success has never been adequately studied. This article begins the process of studying MTBI from an educational theory perspective by examining the MTBI community model from the perspective of four researchers: Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura, and the MTBI students themselves.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	860-880
Number of pages	21
Journal	PRIMUS
Volume	23
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10511970.2012.697099
State	Published - Aug 1 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Community learning
Learning theory
Mathematical biology
Research experience for undergraduates
Underrepresented minorities

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Mathematics(all)
Education

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