Biological Education Seminar Series
March 3rd will be kicking off the Biological Education Seminar Series. There are eight speakers each one presenting on a Friday from March 3rd to the end of the semster. Each one starting at 1 pm and ending at 2 pm.
Most will be on zoom but there are two that plan to be in-person.
Schedule:
- Friday March 3rd: Erika M. Nadile, PhD Candidate. Arizona State University Topic: Asking and answering questions in large enrollment science courses
- Friday March 10th: Dr. Alan Berkowitz- Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Topic: Four-Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) Framework
- Friday March 24th: Dr. Melissa McCartney- Florida International University Title: Primary Scientific Literature in the Classroom: a great idea in theory but how do we assess what students are learning?
- Friday March 31st: Dr. Beth Davis-Berg- Columbia College Topic: Use of zoos and webcams in undergraduate animal behavior courses May be in person.
- *Friday April 7th: Dr. Elizabeth Flaherty- Purdue University Topic: Networking CUREs to create community and empower students (This will be an in-person seminar)
- *Friday April 14th: Dr. Elizabeth Schultheis- Michigan State University Topic: Big Data is STEM courses (This will be an in-person seminar)
- Friday April 21st: Dr. Iglika Pavlova- University of North Carolina Greensboro Topic: Introductory Biology/Scientific Literacy
- Friday April 28th: Dr. Julia Gouvea- Tufts University Topic: Grappling with data, uncertainty, and community in a laboratory experience