Primary Literature in Undergraduate Science Courses

Journal Article | January 2021

Primary literature—consisting of novel peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings—has been associated with several positive outcomes for students within undergraduate science courses. Primary literature is the…

Using Narratives to Evoke Empathy and Support Girls’ Engagement in Engineering

Journal Article | July 2020

Is It a Rock? (Version 2)

Lesson Plan | December 2022

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about an Earth material, rocks. The probe is designed to determine whether students can distinguish between humanmade, “rocklike” materials and…

Hurricane Season

Journal Article | August 2019

Science and current events

Negative Student Response to Active Learning in STEM Classrooms:

Journal Article | July 2020

Recent research has supported the use of student-centered teaching practices, such as active learning, because of its effectiveness in improving student learning and retention when compared with traditional, lecture-…

3D-Printed Laboratory Accessories as a Conduit for a Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Experience

Journal Article | March 2023

Although undergraduate research experience has proven to have positive effects on student outcomes, such opportunities are not always widely available. Options can be especially limited for early-career engineering…

Using Connected Learning Principles to Foster Authentic STEM Research Experiences Remotely

Journal Article | April 2023

Gender-Inclusive Biology: A framework in action

Journal Article | August 2021

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, December 3, 2024

Reports Article | December 2024

Fact or Fiction

Journal Article | December 2020

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, January 25, 2022

Reports Article | January 2022

Ice-Cold Lemonade

Lesson Plan | June 2021

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about transfer of energy. The probe is designed to determine whether students recognize that heat flows from warmer objects or areas to cooler ones.

From the Field: Events and Opportunities, June 1, 2021

Reports Article | May 2021

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, July 1, 2025

Reports Article | June 2025

Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, February 21, 2023

Reports Article | February 2023