Case Study: California State University improves biochemistry learning outcomes with Labster

California State University - Customer Case Study

California State University, a public university, faced challenges in its General Biochemistry course, which included low student engagement, limited instructional time, and a lack of hands-on application for complex concepts due to the lecture-only format. Seeking innovative teaching methods, the university's professor turned to Labster's virtual lab simulations to address these issues.

Labster provided its virtual lab simulations, primarily the Enzyme Kinetics module, which allowed students to learn through an inquiry-based approach. This enabled them to experiment, make mistakes, and apply their knowledge in a risk-free virtual environment. The university found that Labster significantly improved student achievement on applied, high-level thinking questions and slightly increased student motivation, effectively preparing them for real-world scientific work and solidifying their understanding of the course material.

California State University

Kambiz Hamadani

Biochemistry Professor