Integrating Research into your Classroom- What Works? Stephen C. Nold University of Wisconsin-Stout Teaching Service Research Building Bridges Between the Legs What is Integrating Research and Education? Canned lab Inquiry- based lab Original Research OutcomeScopeOriginatorDisseminationDeterminedNarrowBookHandoutsOpen-endedConstrainedStudentReportsOpen-ended Wide open Faculty Poster, pubs RiskLow Medium High Northern forest Tension zone Southern prairie Relic Restored A, B, C Wood County D Bomar restoration E Lake Menomin Park F Buffalo County G NSP Sand Terrace H Larabee Prairie I Duschane Creek Pre-Settlement Wisconsin Extract DNA Confirm DNA Amplification Obtain Gene Sequence Amplify COI DNA Student-Generated Phylogeny Middle Island Sinkhole Mini-prep Plasmid DNA DNA Extraction Student Teams Student Researchers 1.Engineered Redundancy 2.Built-in quality controls 3.Skill checks 4.Extra of everything Patent- Friendly Laboratory Notebook Support from Graduating Senior Outcomes-Faculty Connect Teaching with ResearchConnect Teaching with Research Data Useful for PublicationData Useful for Publication Content Link to Course LecturesContent Link to Course Lectures Efficient use of TimeEfficient use of Time Highly Trained Future ResearchersHighly Trained Future Researchers Department Support of ResearchDepartment Support of Research Outcomes-Students Experience Real Science Experience Real Science Builds Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills Builds Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills High Levels of Engagement High Levels of Engagement Presentation Opportunities Presentation Opportunities Skills Development Skills Development Why Integrate R&E? Promotes Culture of Innovation Promotes Culture of Innovation Encourages risk-taking and exploration Encourages risk-taking and exploration Encourages creative minds to enter science fields Encourages creative minds to enter science fields