FAST lab CURE Courses

A CURE is a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience that provides hands-on research experience in a credit-baring, classroom laboratory environment. Students learn cutting-edge techniques while generating original data that can be used for publication and student thesis projects.

Who can enroll in FAST Lab CURE courses?

  • FAU College of Science Undergraduates
  • FAU Wilkes Honors College Undergraduates
  • FAU High School Students
  • FAU Graduate Students

Upcoming Courses Spring 2022!

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Behavioral Evolution Lab - Master skills in measuring behavior & imaging

Dr. Erik Duboué

BSC 4930: Thursdays 11am-2pm + Open Lab

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Immuno Tech Lab - Examines impacts of human disease on immune cells

Dr. Jordan Merritt

BSC 4930: Tuesdays 1:30pm-4:20pm + Open Lab 

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Neurophysiology Lab - Develop diverse skills in recording from neurons

Dr. Jennifer Krill

PCB 4832C:001, Fridays 8am-12pm + Open Lab

PCB 4832C:002, Fridays 12pm-4pm + Open Lab

PCB 4832C:003, Distance Learning

 

Past Courses

 

CRISPR Technologies Lab CURE

Instructor: Dr. Bethany Stanhope, bstanhope@fau.edu

•Undergraduates master techniques in CRISPR genome editing
•Develop independent projects and performed original research
•Present data in a virtual poster session

 

 

Neurophysiology CURE

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Krill, jkrill@fau.edu

•Undergraduates learn techniques in neurophysiology
•Perform individual research projects
•Generate original data for undergraduate theses
 
 

 

Basic Laboratory Skills CURE

Instructor: Dr. Kazuma Murakami

•Students master basic lab skills in molecular biology, cell culture, microscopy, etc
•Learn to analyze data and perform basic statistical analyses
•Develop skills for reading and applying scientific literature