Carol Bender

Interests

Teaching

Career exploration and professional development for STEM students

Research

Assessment of the impact of undergraduate research on students' persistence and learning, and on their educational and career trajectories. Impact of program structure (group vs individual) on cultural and disciplinary gains by undergraduate student who participate in a international research experiences

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

• Bender, C. (2012). The University of Arizona Undergraduate Biology Research Program: Chapter 9. In Undergraduate Research Offices & Programs: Models & Practices(pp 149-164). Washington, DC: Council on Undergraduate Research.
• Bender, C. (2004). Biomedical Research Abroad: Vistas Open (BRAVO!): A Program to Internationalize the Undergraduate Science Curriculum. In Reinvigorating the Undergraduate Research Experience: Successful Models Supported by NSF's AIRE/RAIRE Program(pp 1-12). Washington, DC: Council on Undergraduate Research.
• Bender, C. (1997). Biomedical Research Abroad: Vistas Open!. In Aspectos Ambientales, Ideologicos, Eticos y Politicos en el Debate Sobre Bioprospeccion y Uso de Recursos Geneticso en Chile(pp 82-85). Santiago, Chile: Sociedad de Biologia de Chile Press.

Journals/Publications

• Bender, C., & Vlasak, M. (2017). Osm Hodin Denne v Laboratori. Journal: casopis Jihoceske univerzity v Ceskych Budejovicich, 19, 8 - 9.
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  Article about the Prozkoumat Program which is a collaboration between the University of Arizona and the Biology Centre, CAS, in Ceske Budejovice, Czech.
• Yaffe, K., Bender, C., & Sechrest, L. (2014). How Does Undergraduate Research Experience Impact Career Trajectories and Level of Career Satisfaction: A Comparative Survey. Journal of College Science Teaching, 44(1), 25-33.
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  The immediate benefits of research experiences for undergraduates have been documented. However, little has appeared about the long-term impacts of these experiences on participants' career trajectories and their level of career satisfaction. In addition, many studies of undergraduate research lack a comparison group. This article reports a comparison of results from a survey of participants in the University of Arizona (UA) Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) with those of a comparable group drawn from the UA College of Medicine who did not participate in UBRP. Findings indicate that exposure to undergraduate research clarifies career paths and demonstrates to many students that they have an aptitude for scientific research that has a strong effect on their professional development. Participation in research for many who pursue medical careers tends to be "instrumental" int hat it is seen as a means of becoming a more competitive medical school applicant. Both the UBRP group and the College of Medicine group indicated that mentors were key to determining and achieving their professional success. Response rates suggest that an organized undergraduate research program fosters a feeling of community and engenders an enduring sense of loyalty within a large institution.
• Bender, C. (2013). The UBRP Ethics Retreat: A Model for Introducing Undergraduate Researchers to Ethics and Professional Values.. International Journal of Science in Society, 4(2).
• Bender, C., Yaffe, K., & Sechrest, L. (2012). What is a Mentor?. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 33(2), 34-39.
• Bender, C. (2010). Ethical behavior requires knowledge. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 30(3), 35.
• Bender, C. (2010). Fostering a New Generation of Scientists. UAN Enzymatic: The Newsletter of the ASBMB Undergraduate Affiliate Network.
• Bender, C., Wright, D., & Lopatto, D. (2009). Students' Self-Reported Changes in Intercultural Knowledge and Competence Associated with Three Undergraduate Science Experiences. Frontiers in International Education, 18, 307-321.
• Blockus, L., & Webster, M. (2008). Building community in your undergraduate research program: It doesn't happen spontaneously!. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 28(4), 8-12.
• Bender, C. (2007). It all began with a simple question: What do you guys do around here?. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 28(2), 11-15.
• Bender, C. (2004). Assessing the value of undergraduate research: A hot topic!. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 25(1), 34.
• Bender, C. (2000). Advance Science: Mentor an Undergraduate. The Pharmacologist, 42(3), 141-145.
• Bender, C. (1999). The Development of an Undergraduate Research Program in Biology: A Guide for the Uninitiated. Council on Undergraduate Research Quarterly, 118-125.
• Bender, C. (1998). Hosting Short Term Japanese IEAs is a Meaningful (and FUn!) Extension of an American IEA's Experience in Japan. JUSEC Fulbrighter, 21, 12.
• Bender, C. (1995). International Research Experience in Biology for Undergraduates. Council on Undergraduate Research, 16, 73-76.
• Bender, C., Ward, S., & Wells, M. A. (1994). Improving undergraduate biology education in a large Research University. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5(2), 129-134.
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  PMID: 8018999;PMCID: PMC301019;Abstract: The campus-wide Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) at the University of Arizona improves undergraduate science education by expanding student opportunities for independent research in faculty laboratories. Within the supportive community of a research laboratory, underclassmen, nonscience majors, and those aspiring to scientific careers all learn to appreciate the process of science. The Program impacts more than the students, promoting departmental cooperation, interdisciplinary collaborations, and improvements in undergraduate science education throughout a Research I University.
• Bender, C. (1987). Tapping Hidden Resources: Building Blocks for Training Staff and Students in Proposal Development. SRA Journal, 19, 9-14.
• Bender, C., & Hart, J. P. (1987). A model for health promotion for the rural elderly.. Gerontologist, 27(2), 139-142.
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• Bender, C., & Hart, J. P. (1986). Rural health promotion: bailiwick for social work.. Health & social work, 11(1), 52-58.
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  PMID: 3957151;Abstract: A variety of factors have prompted increasing interest in prevention in health care practice in this country. In describing a rural health promotion project in which a social worker played a key role, this article illustrates how social work practitioners can bring their many skills to bear in efforts to promote health.

Presentations

• Bender, C., & Grubhoffer, L. (2016, April). 25 Years of Collaboration Between the University of Arizona and the University of South Bohemia/Czech Academy of Science. STEM Study Abroad Capacity Building. Prague, Czech: The Binational Fulbright Commission.
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  This panel, hosted by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Prague, featured Dr. Libor Grubhoffer and Professor Carol Bender discussing lessons learned from a 25 year collaboration involving the exchange of students and scholars.
• Bender, C., McConnaughay, K., Brew, A., & Ahern-Rindell, A. (2015, October). Assessing Undergraduate Research: What We Can Learn from Assessment at Multiple Levels. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL). Melbourne, Australia: ISSOTL.
• Bender, C. (2012, May). We Share the Planet: Strategies for Fostering Collaboration Between Indian and US Institutions of Higher Education. National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA). Houston, TX: NAFSA.
• Bender, C. (2012, November). Introducing Undergraduate Researchers to the Ethical Conduct of Science: The UBRP Ethics Retreat. Science in Society Meeting. Berkeley, California: Science in Society.
• Bender, C. (2011, June). Student Experiences and Models in International Undergraduate Research. Gateways to Best Practices for Undergraduate Research Program Directors. St. Louis, Missouri: Council on Undergraduate Research.
• Bender, C., Wubah, D., & Webster, M. (2011, January). Engaging Students in International Undergraduate Research. American Association of Colleges & Universities (AACU). San Francisco, California: AAC&U.
• Bender, C., & Brown, D. (2010, June). International Undergraduate Research. 13th National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference. Ogden, Utah: Council on Undergraduate Research.
• Bender, C., Hensel, N., & Hewlett, J. (2010, November). Fostering Research Methodologies Across the Undergraduate Experience. American Association of Colleges & Universities Workshop. Durham, North Carolina: AAC&U.
• Bender, C. (2008, Spring). International Undergraduate Research. Campus France: Innovation Workshop. Washington, DC: NAFSA, Project Kaleidoscope.
• Bender, C., & Brown, D. (2008, November). Developing Plans to Provide International Research Experience for Students. 42nd Annual Canadian Bureau for Interntional Education. Newfoundland, Canada: Canadian Bureau for International Education.
• Bender, C., & Wright, D. (2008, March). Many Routes to the Development of Interculturally Competent Students. 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE). Tokyo, Japan: APAIE.
• Bender, C. (2007, March). Biomedical Research Abroad: Vistas Open! (BRAVO!): Preparing Students for the International Scientific Community. Asian Pacific Association for International Education Conference (Student Mobility Session). Singapore: APAIE.
• Bender, C., Hensel, N., & Husic, D. (2006, Fall). Supervising Undergraduate Research. Faculty Work in the New Academy. Chicago, Illinois: American Association of Colleges & Universities (AACU).
• Bender, C. (1999, July). A MODEL FOR PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN SCIENTISTS. Proceedings" Science and Technology for Global Ecology": Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, July 24-27, 1999.

Poster Presentations

• Bender, C. (2015, March). Developing and Evaluating Communication Skills Among Students in an Undergraduate STEM Research Program. 2015 Experimental Biology Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts: Experimental Biology (FASEB).
• Bender, C. (2015, October). Developing and Evaluating Communication Skills Among Students in an Undergraduate STEM Research Program-Linking to the Community. ISSOTL. Melbourne, Australia: ISSOTL.
• Bender, C. (2013, April). Educating the Next Generation of Pharmacologists \& Toxicologists: The ASPET SURF Program at the University of Arizona. The FASEB Journal.
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  Published poster abstract.
• Bender, C. (2013, March). BRAVO!: A Model for Offering International Undergraduate Research Experiences. Asian Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Meeting. Hong Kong: APAIE.
• Bender, C. (2012, Winter). Biomedical Research Abroad: VIstas Open! Minority Health International Research Training. Eliminating Health Disparities Conference. Washington, DC: National Institutes of Health.
• Bender, C., Bender, C., Watkins, J. C., Watkins, J. C., Tolbert, L. P., & Tolbert, L. P. (2012, October). Assessing Undergraduate Research and BioMath Efforts at the University of Arizona. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program Directors' Meeting. Chevy Chase, Maryland: Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
• Bender, C. (2011, Fall). Educating the Next Generation of Insect Scientists. Sixth International Symposium on MOlecular Insect Science. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Center for Insect Science and Elsevier.
• Bender, C. (2010, June). Developing Communities of Scholars: Critical to Undergraduate Research Programs. 13th Annual Council on Undergraduate Research Conference. Weber State University, Ogden, Utah: Council on Undergraduate Research.
• Bender, C. (2009, May). Developing Communities of Scholars: Critical to Undergraduate Research Programs. 3rd Annual Conference on Understanding Interventions that Broaden Participation in Research Careers. Washington, DC: HHMI, NIH, NSF.
• Bender, C. (2008, April). Educating the Next Generation of Scientists: Lessons Learned from 17 Years of ASPET SURF Support. The FASEB Journal.

Others

• Bender, C. (1997, Fall). Climbing Mt. Fuji (or How It Must Have Felt to be an Extra in a Cecil B. Demille Production). JUSEC Fulbrighter.
• Bender, C. (1996, November). Education Reform in Eastern Europe. The Chronicle of Higher Education, Letter to the Editor.