Getting students excited about introductory biology

Abstract

Introductory cell and molecular biology is one of my favorite courses to teach.

I love teaching early-career biologists and biochemists, but one challenge is the wide range of career interests they bring to the classroom. In an introductory biology classroom, future doctors sit next to future researchers, dentists, journalists, occupational therapists and more.

So, how do you capture the attention of such a diverse group of learners?

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Publication Date

4-8-2026

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© Copyright 2026 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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