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The Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory Course: Refinements, Reflections, and the Introduction of Earth Sciences

Recent Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory (AIRLab) course refinements—by way of the introduction of weekly reflection reports, a new dig...

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Polymers Course for Small Colleges and Universities

This article describes the course design and teaching methodology for a polymer chemistry and applications lecture class specifically aimed at small c...

By Joseph Furgal

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Water in Society: An Interdisciplinary Course to Support Undergraduate Students’ Water Literacy

The authors developed and taught an introductory undergraduate course—Water in Society—grounded in contemporary, real-world, “socio-hydrologica...

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Research and Teaching: Using POGILs and Blended Learning to Challenge Preconceptions of Student Ability in Introductory Chemistry

Success for students majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) within undergraduate chemistry courses is crucial for retent...

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Research and Teaching: Student Identities in Authentic Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience

This study took place in a biotechnology laboratory course series that provided students with authentic research experiences. We documented student i...

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Research and Teaching: Higher Level Thinking Questions’ Impact on Scientific Models’ Complexity and Accuracy

Inclusion of model building in the learning process promotes a deep understanding of scientific content and concepts. Likewise, higher level questioni...

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Research and Teaching: Building Information Literacy Skills Using Science News Media: Evidence for a Hands-On Approach

News media reports of scientific discoveries are often oversimplified, lacking nuance and context. As a result, citizens need both science literacy an...

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Editorial: Succession

The Journal of College Science Teaching’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

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Point of View: Critical Lesson Evaluation for Preservice Teachers

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This issue discusses common science learning activ...

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Two-Year Community: A Foundation for STEM Success: A Simple and Successful Microscope Intervention in a General Biology Course at an Urban Community College

A variety of factors contribute to attrition in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at the community college level inc...