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AB - Correct conceptualizations of genetics and genomics are central to understand many aspects of the STEM disciplines as they provide the foundational building blocks for later work in the life sciences. Our study of 435 African American college students investigated the use of culturally- relevant memes transmitted using multiple intelligence (MI) modalities to convey core genetic and genomic information as an alternative to the traditional teaching approaches. We observed that this approach appears to optimize the transmission and retention of core genetics concepts, identify and correct misconceptions, and serve as a conduit to increased African American (AA) access to further studies in STEM disciplines. A review of the relevant literature and specific ex- amples of our interventions and their MI links are provided. Keywords STEM, Genetics, Minority Science Education, African American Education 1. Introduction: Genetic Concepts and the STEM Disciplines Advances in genetics and genomics, in the past decade, have dramatically increased the impact of genetic in- formation on society as a whole and understanding of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (i.e., STEM) disciplines in particular. Although genetic exposure has increased in modern day society, recent studies show that the general public’s knowledge and understanding of genetic concepts remain 
TI - Use of Multiple Intelligence Modalities to Convey Genetic and Genomic Concepts in African American College Biology Students
JF - Natural Science
DO - 10.4236/ns.2015.76033
DA - 2015-01-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/unpaywall/use-of-multiple-intelligence-modalities-to-convey-genetic-and-genomic-0BTprxqO0l
DP - DeepDyve
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