BASIL
Biochemistry
The Biochemistry Authentic Scientific Inquiry Laboratory Community
BASIL Biochemistry is a course-based research experience (CURE) that uses computational techniques and traditional laboratory methods to assign functions to proteins.
BASIL graduate student wins poster award at SACNAS
BASIL graduate student researcher Diane Ogedi Ugwu (Washington State University; advisor: Erica Offerdahl) won an outstanding poster award at SACNAS in October 2024.
Diana studies the faculty experience of implementing CUREs and making them sustainable educational practices. Congratulations Diane!
In Person Workshop: Enhancing Assessment of Student Learning in Your CURE
Dates and Time: Saturday March 1, 2025, 9 am -5 pm
Location: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
See the Events Page for more details and to apply (still accepting applications)!
Publication News
The most recent BASIL publication is live on Scientia! Learn about how our curriculum helps students become scientists in this easy-to-read article.
BASIL joins the Tea for Teaching podcast
The BASIL team joined the Tea for Teaching podcast to talk about helping students develop intrinsic motivation through authentic learning. Check it out on the Tea for Teaching website.
Module Updates
A new module has been added to the BASIL curriculum, focused on the CLEAN tool.
Additional updates coming this spring--take a look on the Modules page!
Workshops Added for Spring 2025
Check out the new instructor support workshops on our events page! And watch for additional updates as more are scheduled.
Ask questions, compare results, and interact with other participants!