Maximizing Learning Objectives in Undergraduate Research Journals

Journal Article | May 2023

Undergraduate research journals (URJs) introduce students to the peer review and publication processes, teaching them to write manuscripts that will be reviewed for scientific rigor. Although the merits of URJs have…

Use of Interrupted Case Studies to Promote Argumentation in Chemistry

Journal Article | March 2023

There has been an increase in the number of studies about educational scenarios aimed at promoting argumentation. Special attention is given to scenarios involving case studies. In this article, we report on the…

Let Me Tell You A Story

Journal Article | January 2023

Where on Earth Is Mars?

Journal Article | November 2022

Action Research for Science Teachers

Journal Article | March 2020

Watersheds, Communities, and Collaboration

Journal Article | March 2022

An Undergraduate Independent Study Project

Journal Article | July 2023

A lateral flow assay was designed and optimized as an independent study project that aimed to develop an assay for the qualitative detection of troponin assay. Lateral flow assays (the classic example being a pregnancy…

Student Acceptance of Evolution

Journal Article | November 2022

Acceptance of human evolution seems to be the majority position for the U.S. population; however, acceptance of evolution among conservative Christian groups is low, sometimes below 50%. There are many different reasons…

How Are They Connected?

Journal Article | May 2022

Catalyzing the Advancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Chemical Education

Journal Article | August 2022

Only a relatively small number of students from underrepresented groups enter the field of chemistry, complete their degrees, and enter the workforce. There are ethical and practical concerns when we lose out on…

Patterns That Matter

Journal Article | January 2022

Using Key Features to Analyze and Modify Curriculum for the NGSS

Journal Article | January 2022

Q: How Does the Sun’s Heat Get To Us Here on Earth?

Journal Article | January 2023

Using Science-Themed Fiction Chapter Books In The Classroom

Journal Article | February 2021

Science Identity and Its Implications for STEM Retention and Career Aspirations Through a Research-Based First-Year Biology Seminar

Journal Article | August 2022

There are more STEM jobs than there are qualified graduates to fill these positions, and recruiting students into STEM majors is insufficient. Of students who enter college intending to pursue STEM, nearly half do not…