Entering Research Curriculum Development Institute is a two-day (in person) or five-day online workshop for undergraduate and graduate research training program directors in STEMM using The Entering Research conceptual framework grounded in the literature on research trainee development and research program effectiveness.
During the Institute, participants are introduced to the Entering Research curriculum, build a custom curriculum using a backward design approach, learn how to effectively facilitate Entering Research curricular activities, and learn to use the Entering Research Learning Assessment (ERLA) to assess research trainee learning and development.
Objective
Workshop participants develop a custom curriculum for their research trainees, a plan to assess research trainee learning, and skills to facilitate Entering Research 
activities.
Themes and Concepts
The Entering Research curriculum and learning assessment (ERLA) are based on the Entering Research Conceptual Framework, which defines seven areas of trainee development that are grounded in the research literature on factors that impact research trainee success and retention:
- Research Comprehension and Communication Skills
- Practical Research Skills
- Research EthicResearcher Identity
- Researcher Confidence and Independence
- Equity and Inclusion Awareness and Skills
- Professional and Career Development Skills
Implementation
This workshop is offered by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) and the Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement (WISCIENCE).
During the Institute, participants are introduced to the Entering Research curriculum, build a custom curriculum using a backward design approach, learn how to effectively facilitate Entering Research curricular activities, and learn to use the Entering Research Learning Assessment (ERLA) to assess research trainee learning and development.