In this conversation, Dr. Catherine (Cam) Macris discusses her work around DEI in geoscience education. She describes her efforts to incorporate inclusive teaching practices into Earth Science classes and foster a sense of belonging in her department and the geosciences more broadly. Dr. Macris also explores the assessment of these efforts and intr…

In this conversation, Dr. Grant Fore discusses his experiences with interdisciplinary scholarship, particularly at the intersection of Anthropology and STEM Education Research. He describes his research in design anthropology and how his findings have inspired his approach to STEM ethics education and community engagement. The conversation also exa…

Success in STEM education research for faculty requires understanding the similarities and differences between technical and pedagogical research. But it also may require patience, new research partners, and research goals centered around student success. This conversation will present an almost 20-year project focusing on improving undergraduate s…

​​​​In this conversation, Dr. Andy Gavrin will discuss his scholarly activities in STEM education through the years. He will specifically reflect upon how, in being attentive to student desires and needs, he has been able to enhance his teaching practices and create novel approaches for supporting student learning. Dr. Gavrin will also examine stra…