D2D Faculty Network

We would be nothing without our team!

The D2D Network is a National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network (NSF-RCN). The Network is a key pillar of the D2D Project; it is what makes propagation possible and serves as a critical resource for course implementation and curriculum development. Our team is a fantastic group of motivated faculty who are invested in student learning and excited about pushing the boundaries of research. 

We are recruiting members for our 2026-2027 Network Cohort

We are welcoming new members for the 2026–2027 academic year and invite you to consider joining us.

The Benefits 

1. Pressure tested lab protocols workflow and infrastructure for students to make real scientific contributions in the protein science space
2. Supportive faculty network of 40+ members actively in the trenches, teaching and researching right alongside you
3. Minigrant opportunities to support sequencing and DNA synthesis costs associated with program participation, and small equipment purchases
4. Summer Professional Development in-person Science Camp at UC Davis (June 22-26) or alternative remote/zoom crash course (July 6-9) for new members

The Commitments

1. Teach the D2D workflow during the 2026–2027 academic year for at least one term (quarter or semester)
2. Engage as an active member: attend quarterly faculty meetings and participate in group communications
3. Annually report departmental in-kind contributions (e.g., lab expenditures and teaching effort allocated to D2D courses)
4. Administer pre- and post-program evaluation surveys to participating students

Learn more about D2D 

1. Attend an information session for prospective members on April 16th at 1pm PT—bring your questions. 
2. Explore our living lab manual and database to see day-to-day implementation and student contributions
3. Review D2D publications for additional context:

• https://d2d.ucdavis.edu/ 
• 2020 ACS Chemical Education paper describing the D2D program and preliminary assessment results
• 2024 ACS book chapter on networked CURE implementation, with D2D highlighted as a case study.
• Li et al., bioRxiv (example of D2D student’s experimental results)

Ready to join our 2026-2027 D2D Member Cohort? Apply here. 

Please direct any questions to Ashley Vater: [email protected]

Click here for more details on D2D professional development, page includes sample schedules and expanded descriptions.