New Community Creation Through a Shared Biology-Chemistry-Communication Laboratory Model for First-Year STEM Majors

Journal Article | May 2022

This article explores results from a 3-year model of laboratory instruction, Project Synapse, that synthesized biology, chemistry, and communication curricula for first-year science majors at a STEM-focused university.…

Science and Language Shifts in a Diverse Fourth-Grade Classroom

Journal Article | August 2021

Surveying the Safety Culture of Academic Laboratories

Journal Article | October 2020

The university traditionally has been the foundation for young adults’ professional development, yet the proclivity toward safety culture has garnered less focus in higher education than in the workforce. A survey of…

Building a Science Community

Journal Article | February 2021

Improving Writing Skills Through Scripting a Science Podcast for Non-Expert Audiences

Journal Article | July 2023

In this article, we describe and analyze the experience of undergraduate chemistry students who scripted episodes of a science podcast for non-expert audiences. This practice aimed to improve public communication of…

How Do Students Interact With the Primary Scientific Literature in an Undergraduate Science Program?

Journal Article | January 2023

The ability to read, understand, and interpret primary scientific literature is an essential skill for undergraduate students in science. This study aimed to provide a detailed understanding of how second- and third-…

A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Perspectives Toward Learning Assistant–Faculty Relationships

Journal Article | January 2023

Learning Assistant (LA) programs oversee and support undergraduate instructors and faculty members who work together to facilitate student learning in a variety of classroom settings. The success of an LA program is…

Oil Spill eSTEMation

Journal Article | April 2021

Growing STEM Learning Opportunities With Agriculture

Journal Article | October 2020

Weathering the Virtual Storm

Journal Article | April 2021

From Birding to Robotics: Integrating STEM Learning Through Community Collaboration

Journal Article | August 2023

Teacher Spotlight: Roger Blevins

Journal Article | April 2021

GENERATE: The Game of Energy Choices

Journal Article | June 2021

Data Investigations to Further Social Justice Inside and Outside of STEM

Journal Article | January 2021

Creating Opportunities

Journal Article | July 2022