To mark the publication of the 2nd edition of How Learning Happens we are giving away a 5 copies of the book. Simply retweet this to be included in the draw.

Please RT! Our dpt is updating our DEIJ statement & doing associated work. These Qs came up: What are the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent faculty (esp autistic) that we should be mindful of? Are there resources that would be helpful for these faculty?

Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, April 5th, at 4 pm EST with Colin Harrison, "Reflecting on Instructor Talk In Our Classrooms." Join this session to learn about instructor talk and how it manifests in the classroom! National Institute on Scientific Teaching Register here: bit.ly/3PKpuBd

I was thrilled to receive my copy of Schoolishness by Susan Blum. Susan will be an online keynote speaker at this year's Grading Conference from June 13th to 15th, 2024. Please join us! lnkd.in/ejUk4n26

Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, April 19th, at 4 pm EST with Jeremy Hsu, "Investigating the Influence of Assessment Question Framing on Undergraduate Biology Student Preference and Affect." Register to join this interactive session! National Institute on Scientific Teaching Link: bit.ly/3vRPWlE

New episode! How the data from alt grading can drive meaningful conversations with students, fellow teachers, administrators and more! #grading4growth #thegradingpod

Scientists attempted to grow human kidneys inside pig embryos, to test whether they could be used for human transplants. New article by Dr. Melanie Lenahan 🧬 Raritan Valley Community College students Atticus Kim and Bryan Auccapina Aliaga! sciworthy.com/scientists-gre…

As part of #DNADay24, we celebrate Rosalind Franklin for her work and influence in science. Thanks to Franklin, we have the historic Photo 51, which revealed that DNA indeed has a double helix shape!

Could melatonin help with more than a good night’s sleep? Scientists found that it alleviated paralysis in mice by interacting with proteins that cause inflammation. New article by Dr. Melanie Lenahan 🧬 Raritan Valley Community College student Michael Kane! sciworthy.com/can-melatonin-…

Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, May 3rd, at 4 pm EST with Sheela Vemu, "Community College Action Research: Exploring the Space for Innovation & Impact." #communitycollege #BER #STEMeducation National Institute on Scientific Teaching Register here: bit.ly/4dlIJLt

Why is exercise good for you? Scientists are finding answers in our cells nature.com/articles/d4158…

I just signed up for The Grading Conference The Grading Conference slotted for this week; the $50 fee is 🤯 and I can't wait to listen and learn !! #ungrading #gradeless #AlternativeAssessment

I'm excited to be joining #TheGradingConference as a keynote speaker on Saturday. Nearly 1000 people have registered! #ungrading #AlternativeAssessment #AlternativeGrading

Today is the day! #TheGradingConference starts at 10:30 EST 🥳📷 Use #TheGradingConference to share your thoughts and engage in conversations! We are so excited to see you soon! Let's learn together! thegradingconference.com #STEMed #alternativegrading #ungrading The Grading Conference

Wonderful reflection going on in #TheGradingConference keynote from Dr. Leila McCloud, asking us to consider Why me?, Why This?, Why now? #ungrading #AltGrading

Last call - apply today to join us next month!

New research from Dina Newman & L. Kate Wright at College of Science at RIT on analogies and benefits of group work in biology! "We also asked if critical thinking improved with collaboration. We found that participants scored better...when they worked in pairs." doi.org/10.1002/bmb.21…

Happening now! #TheGradingConference starts at 10:30 EST 🥳📷 Dr Susan Blum (pronounced BLOOM; Pronouns she/her) is our keynote speaker 😍 - we are so excited to see you soon! Let's learn together! thegradingconference.com #STEMed #alternativegrading #ungrading The Grading Conference

NIST FALCON! Mind the gap: classroom data for equity-minded reflection - mailchi.mp/nisthub.org/si…

Join #NISTFALCoN on Friday, Sept 27, at 4 pm ET with Mark Graham, "Defining and Measuring College STEM Student Trust in their Instructor." Join this interactive session to learn about students’ perceptions of trust National Institute on Scientific Teaching Register here: bit.ly/3TCCbA1