- choose a problem
- explore the problem
- state of the art
- who are stakeholders
- requirements for a "good" solution
- safety and regulatory concerns
have a completely authentic research experience, do the best science we can - choose an approach
- Designing DNA/experiments
- Order DNA -> construction
Make data
First half of semester:
Small groups focused around specific potential projects
Developing a problem
Interacting with the primary literature (3 hours with a medical dictionary)
reporting- journal clubs
stakeholders (don't forget to talk about funding!)