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Rethinking the Physics Classroom: 4 Tools to Consider

by Matthew Mahavongtrakul | Mar 6, 2020 | 390X

Francisco J. Mercado, Department of Physics & Astronomy When we think about a physics classroom, more often than not, the picture that comes to mind is an ‘all-knowing’ professor standing at the front of a classroom writing on a blackboard while some of the...

Increasing Student Autonomy and Engagement in Biology Education at the Undergraduate and Graduate Level

by Matthew Mahavongtrakul | Mar 5, 2020 | 390X

 Lianna Fung, Developmental and Cell Biology A typical traditional biology course at the undergraduate level is primarily lecture and a few exams. Lecture time is often only broken up periodically by a few iClicker questions or a few brave students who dare to ask...

Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) 2020 Conference

by Matthew Mahavongtrakul | Feb 6, 2020 | 390X

Matthew Mahavongtrakul, PhD, Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation I attended the AAC&U 2020 conference this January in Washington, DC, which focused on three topics: Inclusive education using equitable, innovative, and cost-effective models. Public trust...

Instructing Mathematics to Students With Wide Ranges in Prior Knowledge

by Matthew Mahavongtrakul | Dec 2, 2019 | 390X

David Clausen, Department of Mathematics When teaching introductory college math courses, one finds a wide variety of students. In a calculus class, you might have people majoring in mathematics who need a conceptual understanding of “why” as well as facility with...

An Assignment to Promote the Achievements of Diverse Scholars

by Matthew Mahavongtrakul | Nov 25, 2019 | 390X

Amanda R. Brown Tortorici, MS, RD, CSCS, PhD Candidate in Public Health Diversity in the 1980’s I remember being in elementary school in the late 80’s in suburban Pennsylvania, and I had a project to create a poster of female leaders of my choice. We were in the month...
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