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Characterizing and Changing Course Elements in Undergraduate Biology Education 

Driessen, Emily (2023-04-17)
I conducted a set of four studies to catalogue and examine course elements, including active learning strategies and evidence-based teaching practices, and their influence on student experiences and performance in college ...

Course Elements that Impact Performance and Behavior in Undergraduate Science Classes 

Odom, Sara (2020-07-14)
Using evidence-based approaches to teaching can help instructors and institutions improve student experiences in the classroom. By understanding the ways that different classroom environments and activities impact students, ...

Equity and inclusion underlie instructor assessment choices amid COVID-19 pandemic 

Lamb, Todd (2022-04-21)
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak mandated a rapid transition to online classes with little warning. Previous literature studying the effect of this sudden shift demonstrated enormous impacts on instructors and students. ...

Uncovering the Social Organization of Women PhD Students' Experiences in Biology: An Institutional Ethnography 

Steele, Ariel (2022-05-01)
Biological science programs enroll and graduate more women than other STEM disciplines; nearly 60% of undergraduate students are women, and women and men enter graduate programs at equal rates. This suggests that the field ...