Developing a Mass Spectrometry-Based Research and Teaching Program at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.

Primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) play critical roles in the higher education framework of the United States. In this Perspective, considerations for establishing a mass spectrometry (MS)-based research and teaching program at a PUI are discussed. Topics covered include balancing teaching, research, and service responsibilities, acquiring MS instrumentation, and establishing a sustainable research program for undergraduate students.