Communicating in Science: Why It Matters

Journal Article | May 2021

Facilitating Departmental and Institutional Change for Expanding Undergraduate Research Experiences

Journal Article | May 2023

Increased sustainable access to undergraduate research opportunities, particularly for historically underrepresented populations, involves transforming departmental and institutional cultures, which is time-consuming…

Computing in Bioinformatics and Engaged Student Learning

Journal Article | November 2022

The field of biology education—and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines more broadly—has witnessed two major shifts in the past decade: (i) the increased awareness of research-based…

Sustainability, Energy, and the Green Economy

Journal Article | January 2021

Interdisciplinary education offers a collaborative approach to multifaceted topics, such as environmental sustainability. In this article, we present the conceptual framework and lessons learned from a team-taught…

Get the Scoop on Soil Microbes

Journal Article | November 2020

Small Instructional Changes to Emphasize Data Modeling Practices

Journal Article | February 2021

Data modeling practices are often invisible to students in introductory biology courses. However, developing a well-rounded understanding of these practices is critical for scientific literacy. Furthermore, introductory…

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…

Bringing the Ethical Debate to Life

Journal Article | November 2022

Looking Toward the Skies

Journal Article | October 2023

How Can We Help Students See Patterns in Data?

Journal Article | July 2022

Implicit Bias Has No Room in the Classroom

Journal Article | March 2022

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Journal Article | February 2021

Innovative Technology Enhances Outdoor Learning Experiences With Playground Physics

Journal Article | July 2023

Science Identity and Its Implications for STEM Retention and Career Aspirations Through a Research-Based First-Year Biology Seminar

Journal Article | August 2022

There are more STEM jobs than there are qualified graduates to fill these positions, and recruiting students into STEM majors is insufficient. Of students who enter college intending to pursue STEM, nearly half do not…

Designing Wildlife Crossings

Journal Article | July 2023