RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Hands-on Research Reaching across Disciplines
JF The American Biology Teacher
FD University of California Press
SP 412
OP 415
DO 10.1525/abt.2019.81.6.412
VO 81
IS 6
A1 Wahrman, Miryam Z.
A1 Basch, Corey H.
YR 2019
UL http://abt.ucpress.edu/content/81/6/412.abstract
AB We describe an interdisciplinary research project for undergraduate students involving microbiology and public health. Students designed and carried out two research studies on hand hygiene and the use of gloves by mobile food vendors in New York City and in a New Jersey mall. Students received training in aseptic techniques and survey methodology to carry out the multifaceted study. We discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and research in the context of its value in preparing professionals in the fields of biology and public health.