Beyond “See Figure 1”

Journal Article | January 2023

Visual elements such as graphs, tables, and diagrams are essential components of scientific writing. Although scientific writing textbooks and guides often contain information on how to design such visuals, little has…

Exploring Peer Learning Assistants’ Impact on Student Performance and Perceptions in an Undergraduate Biology Course

Journal Article | July 2023

To transition introductory college science courses from large, passive lectures to more student-centered learning environments, additional instructional support is needed. Peer learning assistants (PLAs) can support…

Plants in the Dark and Light

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about plant growth. The probe is designed to find out whether students recognize that plants use their stored food to grow in the absence of light.

My Dog is Broken!

Case Study | January 2008

Salamander Superpowers

Case Study | September 2003

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, November 12, 2024

Reports Article | November 2024

What is in Our Air?

Journal Article | March 2023

Use of a Linked-Course Model to Teach Scientific Writing to First-Year Undergraduates

Journal Article | February 2021

The ability to read and compose original scientific literature is critical to educating informed citizens, yet may be severely lacking in undergraduate curricula. We developed a linked course offering in fall 2017…

Gender-Inclusive Biology: A framework in action

Journal Article | August 2021

Heat Reinvented

Journal Article | August 2021

Community Lead-Ers

Journal Article | September 2020

Essential Laboratory Safety Signage

Blog Post | August 2021

Teaching About Vaccines

Reports Article | June 2020

When to Integrate Technology

Reports Article | July 2020