title: Developing Immunologists: A Role for Undergraduate Education.
abstract: Although discussions to improve training for immunologists often focus on graduate programs, there are important reasons for teaching undergraduate immunology courses and several best practices utilized by undergraduate faculty. Here, we propose and outline steps for improved communication between undergraduate and graduate educators to enhance the training of future immunologists.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Colby College, Waterville, ME, 04901, USA.
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hannum
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, USA.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kurt
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Carleton College, Northfield, MN 55057, USA. Electronic address: dwalser@carleton.edu.
authors.forename: Debby R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Walser-Kuntz
mesh_terms: D000486:Allergy and Immunology / Q000193:education*; D002322:Career Mobility; D004500:Education, Graduate; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D006801:Humans; D013663:Teaching
keywords: education; immunology; undergraduate