Teaching Philosophy

The faculty and teaching professionals of Biological Sciences are committed to providing real-world solutions to challenges in science education today. Through collaboration with science educators around the world, we advance educational practices and promote a greater understanding of science. We use a comprehensive set of learning pedagogies to create quality courses, interdisciplinary opportunities, and student research experiences.

Our faculty focus on:

• Developing unique and cutting-edge courses
• Evaluating and improving teaching methods using data-driven research
• Bridging the gap between science and society through communication and outreach
• Engaging students and the public in authentic scientific research experiences
• Understanding misconceptions of scientific information
• Using technology to improve access to educational resources
• Mentoring students with future professorial goals