Comparing Academically Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Groups in an Active Learning Physics Class

Journal Article | July 2020

Many methods have been developed for managing groups in active learning classes, but little research has been done on the effect of group structure itself. Results are presented for an active learning physics class in…

Discover the Wild World of Citizen Science With Zooniverse

Journal Article | June 2020

Joyful Science

Journal Article | September 2022

Students Taught by a First-Time Instructor Using Active-Learning Teaching Strategies Outperform Students Taught by a Highly-Regarded Traditional Instructor

Journal Article | February 2021

In this paper we put forth a model for physics course reform that uniquely uses proven, research-based active-learning strategies to help students improve their physics knowledge and problem-solving skills. In this…

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…

Preparing for Cosmic Collisions

Journal Article | March 2020

Thinking Big

Journal Article | March 2020

Cancel the Cardinals Home Opener?!?

Case Study | April 2005

Taking It on the Chin

Case Study | May 2005

Sweet Indigestion

Case Study | October 2004

The Origin of Federal Air Pollution Policy

Journal Article | April 2020

Game for the Good With Stall Catchers Citizen Science

Journal Article | February 2019

Collaborative science projects you can join

Partnering With Our Food Pantry to Distribute At-Home STEM Kits

Journal Article | July 2022

A Low-Cost, User-Friendly Technology for Making Samples and Artifacts Accessible to Online Audiences

Journal Article | December 2022

What Science Should Look and Sound Like

Journal Article | March 2023