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Making the Case for Action Research
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As any contemporary teacher knows, credit and credibility are showered on those who engage in research-based practices. And not just any research. It must be tied to a study with a large enough number of participants; a…
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Career of the Month: Avalanche Researcher
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Many of us enjoy snowboarding, snowshoeing, and other winter sports at the season’s first sign of snow. But what about when a massive amount of snow crashes down the mountain, gains speed and size with every second,…
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A Crash Course in Undergraduate Research
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Studies have shown that engaging students in undergraduate research and improving students’ science identities will increase minority students’ chances of completing their degrees and pursuing graduate studies. This…
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Career of the Month: Research Chemist
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This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Joseph Parker's career path to becoming a research chemist.
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Successful Mentoring of Undergraduate Researchers
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Prompted by the growing presence of undergraduates in research laboratories and the increased number of programs that encourage undergraduates to pursue research, the authors conducted a survey of undergraduate…
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Action Research Brings Results
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Action Research, defined as long-term efforts by teachers to collect and examine their own data to make informed decisions about instruction, is one form of professional development that allows teachers to choose from a…