Do Now U! Should Pigs Be Used to Grow Human Organs?
NCSCE and KQED are partnering on Do Now U, a project that engages undergraduate students in online discussion through social media about current scientific issues. This week’s Do Now U…
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Mathematics of Voting Examined in New Engaging Mathematics Teaching Manual
Dr. John C. Nardo, Engaging Mathematics Institutional Partner and Professor of Mathematics at Oglethorpe University, published a new teaching manual that examines the theory and mathematics behind different voting systems…
Katayoun Chamany Appointed as Eugene Lang College’s First-Ever Endowed Professor
The department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The New School’s Eugene Lang College offers multiple courses that approach science and education from interdisciplinary points of view while incorporating explorations…
SENCER Announces New Regional Co-Directors for SCI-Southwest and SCI-West
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new SENCER regional co-directors. SCI-Southwest is joined by Dr. Nasrin Mirsaleh-Kohan and SCI-West is joined by Dr. Ulla Hasager. Dr. Nasrin…
March Webinar: Using Concepts from Cognitive Development to Design More Effective Learner-Centered Curricula
Webinar Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Webinar Time: 2pm-3pm (Eastern), 11am-12pm (Pacific) Register for the Webinar It is generally accepted that students do not come to us as “blank slates,”…
Penguins in Antarctica, Titrations in Costa Rica, and Phytoplankton in Boston: Fieldwork Photo Contest Winners
Fieldwork is a great way to show students that what they are learning connects to the real world, and brings the SENCER method to life outside the classroom. The winners…
Dr. Bettie Davis Recognized for 2016 SENCER Model Course Chemistry and Crime
Dr. Bettie Davis, assistant professor of chemistry at Saint Vincent College, received recognition for her 2016 SENCER Model Course Chemistry and Crime. Chemistry and Crime is a course for non-science…
SENCER Website Gets New Look
We have updated the look and feel of the SENCER website in an effort to improve the user experience for SENCER.net site visitors. The updated site has a few new…
Do Now U! How Do We Best Coexist with Apex Predators?
NCSCE and KQED are partnering on Do Now U, a project that engages undergraduate students in online discussions through social media about current scientific issues. This week’s Do Now U…
Do Now U! Should You Give Up Caffeine?
NCSCE and KQED are partnering on Do Now U, a project that engages undergraduate students in online discussions through social media about current scientific issues. This week's Do Now U…