Understanding and Addressing Ambiguity in the STEM Classroom

Journal Article | October 2020

The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are some of the most jargon-heavy areas in higher education. As such, teaching and learning in these areas includes challenges with lexically ambiguous…

From Balancing Redox Reactions to Determining Change of Oxidation Numbers

Journal Article | January 2022

Redox reaction is a core concept in teaching and learning chemistry. This article explores a new method for balancing organic redox reactions that requires the balancing of both atoms and charges. The H+, O, H2O, and e…

The Case of the Two-Faced Data

Case Study | August 2019

It Starts at Home

Journal Article | May 2022

A Synthesis of Geospatial Tools for the Middle Grades

Journal Article | September 2022

Teaching Plate Tectonics to Diverse Students Using the 5E and 5R Instructional Model

Journal Article | September 2022

Trap the Zhu Zhu!

Journal Article | January 2021

Influencing Perceptions of STEM Through the Best STEM Books List

Journal Article | July 2021

Incorporating Programming, Modeling, and Data Analysis Into an Introductory Biology Course

Journal Article | January 2021

This paper describes an introductory biology course for undergraduates that heavily incorporates quantitative problem solving in activities and homework assignments. The course is broken up into a series of units, each…

Jumping to Conclusions

Journal Article | March 2019

CAMEL Question

Case Study | February 2017

Course-Based Research in the First Semester of College

Journal Article | April 2020

Undergraduate students are increasingly aware of complex global challenges and have a strong desire to take action and create change. Course-based undergraduate research experiences can offer a wide range of students…

Are We Recognizing the Sheer Power of Mother Nature?

Journal Article | May 2020

Equity for All

Journal Article | June 2020