Remote Supergroup for Chemistry Undergraduates: An Inclusive Scientific Community for Primarily Undergraduate Institutions

• Caitlin M. McMahon ^[3] ; Kimberly A. Choquette ^[1] ; S. Chantal E. Stieber ^[4] ; Erin E. Gray ^[2]
  1. [1] Drew University

     Drew University

     Borough of Madison, Estados Unidos

     
  2. [2] Washington and Lee University

     Washington and Lee University

     Estados Unidos

     
  3. [3] University of North Carolina Asheville, United States
  4. [4] California State Polytechnic University, United States

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• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 99, Nº 9, 2022, págs. 3187-3195
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The Remote Supergroup for Chemistry Undergraduates (RSCU) is a community of students and faculty from primarily undergraduate institutions that aims to (1) engage students in discussions of chemical research, (2) inform students of further educational and career pathways, (3) increase awareness and discourse of equity issues in science, and (4) foster scientific community across institutions. RSCU engaged participants in impactful virtual activities during the summer of 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic precluded in-person undergraduate research experiences, and the program continued in 2021 as in-person research resumed. Results from self-reported surveys show that RSCU successfully achieved its aims both years, and both students and faculty research mentors benefited from participation. The diverse activities and scientific network cultivated by RSCU complement undergraduate research experiences and could be adapted to other disciplines.