CBE-Life Sciences Education

CBE—Life Sciences Education (CBE-LIFE SCI EDUC, ISSN 1931-7913) is a premier, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of life sciences education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Published by the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) in partnership with the Genetics Society of America (GSA), the journal serves as a vital bridge between scientific research and educational practice. Its scope encompasses a wide array of topics, including evidence-based teaching strategies, curriculum development, assessment methodologies, student learning and motivation, faculty professional development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The journal primarily publishes original research articles that employ rigorous quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches, alongside essays, reviews, and features that synthesize current knowledge or highlight innovative pedagogical tools. Targeting an audience of educators, researchers, administrators, and policymakers in higher education, CBE-LSE is distinguished by its commitment to making all content freely accessible, ensuring broad dissemination of high-quality educational scholarship. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 3.6000 and placement in the JCR Q1 quartile, the journal is widely recognized as a leading authority in its field, consistently ranking among the top-tier publications for discipline-based education research in the life sciences.