The Undergraduate Teacher-Scholar Program

Journal Article | April 2021

Peer learning programs have been developed to support many introductory science courses by providing additional instruction and engagement. These programs are beneficial to both learners and instructors, providing…

Laboratory Indoor Air Quality & Safety

Blog Post | September 2020

Safer Laboratory Dissection Activities

Blog Post | January 2024

An Investigation Into the Impact of the Flipped Classroom With Active Learning on the Perception and Performance of Biology Nonmajor Students at the Undergraduate Level

Journal Article | October 2020

We carried out a study of an instructional model that integrates flipped classroom with active learning, in-class activities into our biology course, using a mixed methods research design. According to the survey (n =…

Simulating a Non-Native Invasion

Journal Article | January 2019

Scientist Circles: Fostering Student Participation and Collaboration in Class Discussions

Professional Learning Unit | April 2025

Moving students into a circle so they can see and speak directly to each other can transform a quiet classroom into a collaborative discussion space!

Making Sound

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about sound. The probe is designed to reveal whether students recognize that sound is produced by vibrating matter.

Geoscience Education and Motivated Reasoning

Journal Article | July 2020

Individuals use information selectively, in ways that support group beliefs or one’s psychological needs—this is motivated reasoning. Motivated reasoning is revealed in correlations between (1) opinions/…

Responsive Teaching in Online Learning Environments

Journal Article | February 2021

Online teaching and learning have become widespread in higher education over the past two decades, and accelerated during the pandemic. Although online learning is expanding and has many benefits, instructors teaching…

Cultivating Place

Journal Article | March 2021

Addressing Inequities During Distance Learning

Reports Article | July 2020

Stay F.I.T.

Blog Post | April 2020

Where Do You Find Earth’s Plates?

Lesson Plan | July 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about Earth’s plates. The probe is designed to find out where students think tectonic plates are located.

STEM Education Teaching and Learning

Position Statement | June 2020

School Laboratory Employee Safety Training Requirements

Blog Post | October 2025