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Two Paper Airplane Design Challenges: Customizing for Different Learning Objectives

This article describes two examples of how a common, underlying design task—designing a paper airplane—was modified to meet the needs of two very ...

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Calibrated Peer Review Essays Increase Student Confidence in Assessing Their Own Writing

The online writing software Calibrated Peer Review (CPR) is a useful tool for writing assignments in large college classes. Students submit essays onl...

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Research and Teaching: Literacy Strategies Build Connections Between Introductory Biology Laboratories and Lecture Concepts

In this article the authors present the results of a study about the effects of incorporating literacy strategies with laboratory sections in a genera...

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Research and Teaching: Scientific Inquiry in the Genetics Laboratory: Biologists and University Science Teacher Educators Collaborating to Increase Engagement in Science Processes

This article details how collaboration among the authors—science teacher educators and scientists—was forged and the benefits that have emerged, s...

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Editorial: Piping Up

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

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Adopting a K–12 Family Model With Undergraduate Research to Enhance STEM Persistence and Achievement in Underrepresented Minority Students

Central State University adopted a K–12 family model for its Scholars Program, which consists of six activities for students majoring in science, te...

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Research and Teaching: Student Perceptions of the Use of Inquiry Practices in a Biology Survey Laboratory Course

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of inquiry that students in a Biology Survey Laboratory course considered to be the most supporti...

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A Unique Interdisciplinary Science Research Experience for First-Year Students

This article describes a first-year, seminar-style class in which, under the direction of an advisor, students engage in a semester-long research proj...

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Point of View: Sharing Pedagogical Techniques as a Mechanism for Interdisciplinary Contact

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue discusses interdisciplinary c...