Depression is a mental health concern for many students and is prevalent among undergraduates at a concerning rate. It has also been shown that underserved and underrepresented individuals in science are disproportionately impacted by depression  ( Turner and Noh, 1988 ,  Eisenberg et al., 2007 ; Jenkins et al., 2013 ; American College Health Association, 2018 ).  If we want to create a more inclusive community in science, we should consider how students’ depressive symptoms interact with their research experiences. However, there is a lack of understanding of the relationship between undergraduate research and students’ depression. A recent study published by the Biology Education Research Lab at ASU begins to explore how depression impacts undergraduate research experiences, as well as how these research experiences affect students’ depression.                      Depressive symptoms affect undergradua...

The modern research university like Arizona State University has a multifaceted mission including research, education, and service to the community. The pressure on faculty to perform at high levels in the three areas can be daunting. Faculty positions require a diverse skill set to meet expectations in each critical job area. Additionally, given the mixed mission of the university faculty are frequently hired for their research expertise.   Arizona State University is uniquely positioned because the university is dedicated to accessibility for all students qualified to study at the university. The diversity and preparedness of students can create a complex teaching and learning environment which is further complicated by level of faculty preparedness to address the challenges of the diverse classroom. A collaborative relationship between faculty and instructional designers can produce positive outcomes for faculty and students (Richardson et al., 2018). It is imperative the u...