An outreach activity to enhance biochemistry pedagogy.

Trends Biochem Sci

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Electronic address:

Published: May 2023

Students are self-motivated to learn when provided opportunities that connect theory and real-world applications. Here, we describe for biochemistry majors a newborn screening-focused outreach activity that seeks to develop students' mastery of disciplinary content and soft skills (e.g., critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, community engagement) and to enhance student engagement.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tibs.2023.02.003DOI Listing

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