The dynamic field of scientific education, particularly in chemistry and biology, demands the
implementation of innovative teaching strategies, driving the need for continuous research to …

Biology education research provides important guidance for educators aiming to ensure
access for disabled students. However, there is still work to be done in develo** similar …

Discipline-based education research—a field of research that investigates teaching and
learning within STEM disciplines—has emerged over the last few decades to improve the …

Scientific societies serve as communities of practice in which scientists develop many of the
skills and connections required for the progression of their careers. For example, scientific …

Professional STEM societies have been identified as an important lever to address STEM
diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this Perspectives article, we chronicle the highlights of the …

Science is often portrayed as a meritocratic endeavor, but university biology programs
exhibit high rates of student attrition, particularly among students of Color, despite similar …

Conferences require a variety of interpersonal interactions starting with conference
inception, leadership development, and progressing through organization, the dynamics of …

ProSs working towards a diverse and inclusive workforce within their respective disciplines
tend to leverage their resources in common ways, and often encounter similar challenges …

Science conferences have increasingly come under a spotlight for inclusion and
representation of marginalized groups. Here, we report on our analysis of the representation …

Teaching students at all levels of education has undergone extensive changes, particularly
in the past decade. Our present student population has transformed dramatically in the 21st …