How Can Middle School Science Fairs Help Students Meet Science Standards?

Journal Article | February 2019

Applying best research-based practices

Unpacking the STEM Disciplines

Journal Article | January 2019

The Effect of Science Education Classes on Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Attitudes About Science

Journal Article | June 2019

This study examined the attitudes toward science of elementary preservice teachers at a large public university in Texas. The study utilized a version of the well-established Test of ScienceRelated Attitudes (TOSRA) to…

Cleaning/Sanitizing/Disinfecting PPE for a Safer Lab Experience

Blog Post | November 2020

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, April 9, 2024

Reports Article | April 2024

New Community Creation Through a Shared Biology-Chemistry-Communication Laboratory Model for First-Year STEM Majors

Journal Article | May 2022

This article explores results from a 3-year model of laboratory instruction, Project Synapse, that synthesized biology, chemistry, and communication curricula for first-year science majors at a STEM-focused university.…

Using Popular Fiction to Inspire Scientific Inquiry

Journal Article | May 2023

Many teacher educator preparation programs do not provide opportunities for preservice teachers (PSTs) to experience and examine the use of popular fiction as a connection point to science teaching. This study explores…

Improving Retention and Graduation of Female Engineering and Polytechnic Students With First-Year Interventions

Journal Article | May 2023

Prior research in student retention emphasizes that building students’ connections with the institution and their peers is key. Students from underrepresented populations often lack these connections, making them more…

Teaching Climate Change Through Educational Resources From America’s National Parks

Journal Article | July 2023

Some Like It Hot

Journal Article | February 2021

STEM Bridge Program

Journal Article | June 2021

We explored underrepresented minority (URM) students’ perceptions of the merit and worth of a summer STEM bridge program. The Ohio State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program facilitated a three-week…

Developing and Using Computer Models to Understand Epidemics

Journal Article | January 2022

Never Too Young to be a Citizen Scientist!

Journal Article | September 2019

Kindergarteners learn about plants and seasons through a yearlong project.

STREAMing Engineering

Journal Article | September 2019

This column enhances the repertoire of preservice and inservice teachers.

Freebies for Science Teachers, November 3, 2020

Reports Article | October 2020