Center for Collaborative Studies in Mathematical Biology, Illinois State University, Normal, USA.
Digital and Computational Studies, Bates College, 2 Andrews Rd, Lewiston, ME, 04240, USA.
Bull Math Biol. 2020 Aug 8;82(8):109. doi: 10.1007/s11538-020-00781-4.
Starting in the early 2000's, several reports were released recognizing the convergence of mathematics, biology and computer science, and calling for a rethinking of how undergraduates are prepared for careers in research and the science and technology workforce. This call for change requires careful consideration of the mathematical biology education system to identify key components and leverage points for change. This paper demonstrates the wide range of resources and approaches available to the mathematical biology education community to create systemic change by highlighting the efforts of four community-based education reform organizations. A closer look at these organizations provides an opportunity to examine how to leverage components of the education system including faculty, academic institutions, students, access to resources, and the power of community.
从 21 世纪初开始，有几份报告发布，指出数学、生物学和计算机科学的融合，并呼吁重新思考如何为本科生在研究和科学技术劳动力中做好职业准备。这种变革的呼吁需要仔细考虑生物数学教育系统，以确定关键组成部分和变革的杠杆点。本文通过突出四个基于社区的教育改革组织的努力，展示了数学生物学教育界进行系统变革的广泛资源和方法。更仔细地研究这些组织提供了一个机会，可以研究如何利用教育系统的组成部分，包括教师、学术机构、学生、获取资源的机会以及社区的力量。
