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Workshop Presenter: Brie Tripp, PhD; Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior Department at UC Davis.
The Scientist Spotlights Initiative aims to empower college and university science instructors to implement inclusive science curricula as a means for students of all backgrounds to envision themselves in science. The Scientist Spotlight assignment links students to resources about counter-stereotypical scientists and their associated research as it is related to course topics in students’ science courses. Studies have shown that Scientist Spotlight assignments enhance students' relatability to scientists and improves science learning.
In this two-part workshop, participants will meaningfully integrate Scientist Spotlights in their curricula and create a custom Scientist Spotlight for their chosen course topic(s). In Part 1, Participants will be able to revise their course calendar and syllabi with Scientist Spotlights Assignments. In Part 2, participants will develop an evidence-based plan of how Spotlights will be used to support inclusion efforts.
- Part 1 (in-person): 12-1PM on Wednesday, October 26th in Teaching and Learning Complex 1211.
- Part 2: (virtual): 12-1PM on Wednesday, November 2nd via Zoom (a link will be sent to Registrants of Part 1).
By the end of this workshop, participants will gain:
- Revised course calendar and/or syllabus to support inclusive science curriculum using Scientist Spotlights as a tool for teaching course content, challenging scientist stereotypes, and supporting students’ relatability to scientists.
- Custom Scientist Spotlight directly related to a course topic of choice.
- Resources to discover additional examples of counter-stereotypical scientists.
This session is open to all instructors at UC Davis.