TABLE 1.

Timeline and checklist for developing and implementing a CURE.

Before the Course Starts	During Implementation	After Completion
Check out CUREnet (https://serc.carleton.edu/curenet/index.html) for ideas on getting started Sketch out a proposed schedule and write detailed student learning objectives; remember to include time for iteration and scaffold skill-building with research objectives Hire a student teaching assistant Find a colleague who can provide a sounding board Prepare reagents and order materials needed Contact local stakeholders who could support your efforts/apply for funding Prepare assessments aligned with SLOs	Assign lab chores—brainstorm how to do this with your students Keep a journal on how it’s going (both students and instructors) Implement weekly data check-ins Have students turn in materials request sheet for projected supply needs prior to conducting wet lab experiments Ask TA to manage “Open lab” session Be consistent in data collection/record-keeping Come up with a plan “B” to switch directions if things aren’t working: flexibility and open communication are key Require accountability from students in writing (research proposal, request for materials, data check-in) Conduct pre-/mid-semester assessments Allow time for revision/iteration	Communicate and present data to community of peers and faculty and/or stakeholders—may be in the form of a poster, paper, or oral presentation Enter students into a college-wide research showcase or competition Communicate with campus news or other media to highlight student achievements Conduct post-assessments Reflect on what went well, what needs changing

SLO = student learning objective.