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Integrated Concentration in Science
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The Integrated Concentration in Science (iCons) 4-year program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was designed to promote interdisciplinary STEM collaboration in the solution of real-world problems and encourage…
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Mathematics and Computational Thinking
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Fostering Community-Engaged Problem-Solvers
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Planning Virtual Science Fairs
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Engaging Students with Magnets, Rulers, Globes, Rocks, Leaves, and . . . Dogs
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Preparing for the Great American Eclipse of 2024
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Why Do People Say, “I Believe in Science”?
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Many people in the general public say, “I believe in science.” Why don’t they say, “I believe in reading” or similar statements about other subjects? Perhaps people say, “I believe in science” because science is…
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Student-Driven Research in the First Year
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We designed the Integrated Sciences First-Year Program (ISFP) to introduce students to the nature and process of science early in their academic career, help them develop skills and competencies, and create an…
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Is a Framework of Support Enough?
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While undergraduate research is known as a high-impact practice, little research has been conducted for the online educational setting. Early research suggests that online students and faculty have similar interest in…
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Promoting STEM Persistence Through an Innovative Field Trip–Based First-Year Experience Course
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At our small liberal arts college, we recently introduced a field trip–based course as a requirement for all first-year science majors. This course, entitled “The Urban Ecosystem,” explores various aspects of science…
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Phenomena in Our Science Classrooms
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Making Sense of Sickle Cell Disease
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