TABLE 2.
Demographics of students enrolled in the traditional lab and CURE courses
| Demographics | Traditional lab course students (n = 32) n (%) | CURE students (n = 72) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 17 (53.1) | 42 (58.3) |
| Male | 13 (40.6) | 28 (38.9) |
| Other | 2 (6.3) | 1 (1.4) |
| Declined to state | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.4) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5 (15.6) | 7 (9.7) |
| Black or African American | 2 (6.3) | 5 (6.9) |
| Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin | 6 (18.8) | 16 (22.2) |
| White | 16 (50.0) | 39 (54.2) |
| Other | 2 (6.3) | 2 (2.8) |
| Declined to state | 1 (3.1) | 3 (4.2) |
| College generation status | ||
| First generation | 11 (34.4) | 29 (40.3) |
| Non–first generation | 21 (65.6) | 42 (58.3) |
| Declined to state | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.4) |
| Previous research experience | ||
| No | 15 (46.9) | 27 (37.5) |
| Yes | 17 (53.1) | 45 (62.5) |