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Why representation matters: Interpreting data to identify factors that affect Black students’ persistence in STEM
22 Aug 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Suann Yang1, Catherine Quinlan2
1. State University of New York College at Geneseo 2. Howard University
In this lesson, learners interpret a table summarizing the factors influencing the persistence of Black students at an HBCU. Then, learners view and reflect on an interview with science education...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3505/?v=1
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The struggle is valid: Increasing student science identity and quantitative skills
13 Jul 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Denise Piechnik1, Rachel Hartnett2, Elizabeth Hamman3, Rebecca McHugh4, Sara Sawyer5
1. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford 2. Mount St. Mary's University 3. St Mary's College of Maryland 4. University of Pittsburgh 5. Glenville State University
This poster outlines the approach to our research on science identity and quantitative skills. Our approach includes an established educational researcher to assure that our design, approach,...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3440/?v=1
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The Pipeline CURE: An Iterative Approach to Introduce All Students to Research Throughout a Biology Curriculum
29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Teresa W. Lee1, Brandon S. Carpenter1, Onur Birol1, David J. Katz*1, Karen L. Schmeichel*2
1. Emory University 2. Oglethorpe University
Participation in research provides personal and professional benefits for undergraduates. However, some students face institutional barriers that prevent their entry into research, particularly...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2644/?v=1
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"Reading groups" in an undergraduate biology course: A peer-based model to help students develop skills to evaluate primary literature
27 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Danusha Jebanesan1, Aarthi Ashok1
University of Toronto
Undergraduates who learn to evaluate primary literature demonstrate an enhanced ability to understand the process of science, weigh scientific evidence, and think critically (e.g. 6,8). Studies...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2566/?v=1
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Mentoring Pacific Island Students for Conservation
07 Apr 2019 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Noelani Puniwai-Ganoot1, Sharon Ziegler-Chong2, Rebecca Ostertag3, Moana Ulu Ching4, Linnea Heu2, Cherie Kauahi2
1. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2. University of Hawaii at Hilo 3. University of Hawaii At Hilo 4. Conservation International
This undergraduate internship program focuses on mentoring Pacific Island Students into conservation careers through development of skills, networks and sense of self, while being grounded in...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/1132/?v=1