The University of British Columbia has pioneered a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) model where students work in teams to conduct authentic research projects in both a wet-lab molecular biology and dry-lab data science course. A defining feature of our CURE model is publication in a peer-reviewed undergraduate journal. To assess development, we analysed publications and expert peer reviews to chart development with respect to scientific practices and benchmark the quality of the research relative to disciplinary standards. In this session, we leverage our experience to provide educators with guidelines to implement this model in their respective disciples and institutions.
