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Research on science teaching and learning plays an important role in helping all students become proficient in science and making science education more equitable and inclusive.

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A Community of Practice for CURE Development: The MIRIC (Mentoring the Integration of Research into the Classroom) Network

As the advantages of course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) become widely accepted as a mainstream high-impact practice for undergrad...

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Is That Plausible?

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An Evolution in Teaching Natural Selection

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Right Under Our Noses

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Computer Modeling, Computational Thinking, and Community-Driven Science Practices
 

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A Community of Practice for CURE Development: The MIRIC (Mentoring the Integration of Research into the Classroom) Network

As the advantages of course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) become widely accepted as a mainstream high-impact practice for undergrad...
 

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Conducting authentic moth research with students to encourage scientific inquiry.

Studying moths is an excellent way to include students in science practices by introducing them to a ubiquitous but under-appreciated animal group tha...
 

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Coral Diseases: Incorporating Scientific Research and Authentic Learning into the High School Science Classroom

This article discusses an innovative approach to science education focused on engaging students through authentic learning experiences and hands-on ac...
 

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Freebies and Opportunities for Science and STEM Teachers, May 21, 2024
 

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Using Collaborative Digital Summary Tables to Impact Student Engagement and Learning

This manuscript reports on the impact of using collaborative digital summary tables on student engagement and learning. First, traditional summary tab...
 

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Easing into Socioscientific Issues and Critical Science Literacy

Including SSIs in the classroom can be a daunting task. To make this task more manageable, we have developed a strategy to easily create short modules...
 

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Data analysis using open data and software reveal environment-mediated microbial heterogeneity in soil and sediment samples, while enhancing STEM research experience at an undergraduate institution

Undergraduate institutions serve as stepping stones to a student’s career. Teaching and learning in the science classrooms requires quality and inte...
 

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A Residential Learning Community for Enhancing STEM Education: Program Design and Lessons Learned

There continues to be a concern regarding sustained recruitment and retention of students in STEM majors. Although the rate of attrition in these majo...
 

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A mixed-methods study of a poster presentation activity, students’ science identity, and science communication self-efficacy in face-to-face teaching conditions

Communicating scientific findings is an accepted part of the research experience, but few science programs include explicit undergraduate curricula fo...
 

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Introducing a sequence of (almost) unlimited, zero-penalty, interview-like assessments into an introductory physics course: student responses and considerations.

An introductory physics course may be run like a video game, where students have an almost unlimited number of attempts to demonstrate their competenc...
 

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Creating a Buzz About Community-Engaged Research

School districts across the United States are actively exploring avenues to aid elementary-aged Gifted and Talented (GT) students in conducting studen...

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