A Different Tangent to Teaching Trigonometry – Professor James L. McClelland, Stanford University
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA229 Share Episode About this episodeLearning trigonometry is a challenge for many high-school students, impeding their access to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dr James...
Addressing Inequality in Education – Dr Suzanna Rose, Florida International University
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA452 Share Episode About this episodeThe underrepresentation of women and minority groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related fields of employment and study is a...
Focusing on the Problem in STEM Education – Dr John K. Coleman, Langston University
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA205 Share Episode About this episodeThe modern workforce needs to be more science educated than ever, yet the number of students in higher education enrolled in scientific subjects has not...
Inspiring Science Teachers in the Arizona Borderlands – Dr Etta Kralovec, University of Arizona, South
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA171 Share Episode About this episodeRecruiting and retaining high quality STEM educators in high schools can be a struggle, and even more so in under-served communities of the United States, such as...
Fostering Empathy in Engineering Education – Dr Nicola Sochacka, Dr Joachim Walther and Dr Shari Miller
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA175 Share Episode About this episodePast research has found that engineering students graduate with less concern for the welfare of the public, and for the social implications of engineering design,...
Working Together to Achieve a Better Future for the Horticultural Industry – Dr Lynda K Deeks, Dr Chantelle N Jay and Dr Laura H Vickers
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA177 Share Episode About this episodeThe production of fresh fruit and vegetables, and ornamental plants, is often taken for granted. While producing horticultural crops and plants offers many...
Making Researchers of STEM Undergraduates – Drs Kelly McDonald and Thomas Landerholm, California State University, Sacramento
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA150 Share Episode About this episodeThe Sustainable Interdisciplinary Research to Inspire Undergraduate Success (SIRIUS) Project provides STEM undergraduates with practical research experience to...
Harnessing Mobile Technology to Improve Student Retention – Dr Lori H. Silverman, Colytix Inc
Original Article Reference https://doi.org/10.26320/SCIENTIA157 Share Episode About this episodeDr Lori Silverman, an expert in education and student retention, is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Colytix. The company, founded in 2016, is...
A Journey Through the Ocean: A Modern Approach to Science Education – Ocean Tracks
Research in the sciences is currently undergoing a massive transformation, as technological advancements shift big data into the forefront of investigative tools, and early education is looking for solutions to keep up. The Ocean Tracks program offers a structured...
The High Cost of Grade Retention – Professors Jan N. Hughes and Stephen G. West
Holding students back a year sets them up for dropping out of school. Young adults who drop out are at higher risk for social and health problems later in life. Professors Jan N. Hughes and Stephen G. West of Texas A&M University and Arizona State University,...
Challenging Students to Reach Further in Scientific Education – Dr Melanie Van Stry, Lane College
Associate Professor of Biology at Lane College, Dr Melanie Van Stry is undertaking educational and scientific research to support students in achieving their maximum academic potential. Her goals are to increase student retention and to improve learning and scientific...
BEST in CLASS: Improving Interactions Between Teachers and Students – Drs Maureen Conroy and Kevin Sutherland
Young students who exhibit problematic behaviours in school often fail to fully benefit from their educational experiences and can have adjustment problems later in life. Dr Maureen Conroy at the University of Florida and Dr Kevin Sutherland at Virginia Commonwealth...
S-COAM: Supporting Students in STEM Education – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
A report by the US National Science Foundation found that the State of Pennsylvania ranks below the national average on the proportion of mathematics, science, and engineering degrees conferred to students. The Scholarships-Creating Opportunities for Applying...
Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviours – Dr Andy Frey, University of Louisville
Children with disruptive behaviours require intensive support in school. Dr Andy Frey, professor at the University of Louisville, has been developing and evaluating interventions that could help these children to begin their school years positively and successfully....
Roadmap for Success: Increasing Diversity in the Biological Sciences – Dr Fern Tsien, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Historically, there has been a disparity between the demographics found in the broader population and in academia. Women and many minority groups are underrepresented in science careers. Dr Fern Tsien at Louisiana State University is directing educational programs in...
Big Student Experiences in Nanotechnology – Drs Andrea Holmes and Christina Wilson, Doane University
Nanotechnology is poised to be one of the most critical technologies of the near future, yet exposure to nanotechnology techniques is limited for many college students. Dr. Andrea Holmes and Dr. Christina Wilson of Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, are partnering...
Actively Learning Chemistry Blended Classes for First Year College Students – Dr Lisa B. Hibbard, Spelman College
Flipped learning is an exciting new educational strategy aimed at maximising learning by delivering the content of courses online, while focusing classroom time on student-centred active learning tasks. Dr Lisa Hibbard at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA has been...
Students Using Nanotechnology to Solve the World’s Greatest Challenges – Drs Edward Davis, Virginia Davis & Joni Lakin, Auburn University
The field of engineering is central to innovations across science and technology, yet many college students show a lack of interest in pursuing engineering careers. Educators at Auburn University are developing innovative educational modules that engage students in...
Falling in Love with Statistics Shaping Students’ Relationships with Data – Prof Lisa C. Dierker, Wesleyan University
Statistical data analysis is a cornerstone of the sciences and operates as a shared language across disparate fields, from neuroscience to astronomy. However, current curricula often result in disengaged and stressed students who struggle to connect the concepts of...
Centring Students and Changing the Landscape of Classroom Education – Dr Cynthia McCallister and Dr Edmund W. Gordon
Recent advances in science have demonstrated that human learning and thinking are highly social processes, governed by the learner’s ability to manage attention and effort. Drs Edmund Gordon and Cynthia McCallister propose an approach to education that centres the...