PULSE Ambassadors Program: Empowering Departments to Transform STEM Education for Inclusion and Student Success

Authors: Alix D. Dowling Fink (ORCID 0000-0002-6979-7164), Taylor Allen (ORCID 0000-0003-3018-187X), Paul E. Arriola (ORCID 0009-0005-0596-7952), Edwin J. Barea-Rodriguez (ORCID 0000-0003-0498-592X), Nitya P. Jacob (ORCID 0009-0001-1468-0209), Michael Ira Kelrick, Joann Otto, C. Gary Reiness (ORCID 0000-0001-6729-8778), Jacqueline Washington (ORCID 0000-0003-4287-8615)

Source: Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. 2024 25(3).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 12

Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Science Foundation (NSF), Research Coordination Networks in Undergraduate Biology Education (RCN-UBE)

Descriptors: STEM Education, Inclusion, Nonprofit Organizations, Undergraduate Study, Biological Sciences, Workshops, Curriculum Development, Partnerships in Education, Educational Improvement, College Science, Science Curriculum, Faculty Development

Analysis of the Influence of Green Artificial Intelligence on Agricultural and Biological Fields Using Bibliometrics

Authors: Anand, Jonitha, Ab Ghani, Hadhrami, Yusoff, Nooraini, Kumar Thoti, Kiran

Source: 2024 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences (AiDAS) Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences (AiDAS), 2024 5th International Conference on. :1-6 Sep, 2024

Relation: 2024 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences (AiDAS)

Open Resources for Biology Education (ORBE): A Resource Collection

Authors: Sanah Ahm, Tiffany Adjei-Opong, Ashley B. Heim (ORCID 0000-0001-8526-7342), Keenan Noyes (ORCID 0000-0002-8587-1694), Kelly Schmid (ORCID 0000-0002-7543-7624), Brian A. Couch (ORCID 0000-0001-6972-6561), MacKenzie R. Stetzer (ORCID 0000-0001-8081-831X), Lillian G. Senn (ORCID 0000-0001-7389-4568), Erin Vinson (ORCID 0000-0003-3202-6435), Michelle K. Smith (ORCID 0000-0001-7721-7417), Kira Treibergs (ORCID 0000-0002-5957-9884)

Source: Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education. 2024 25(2).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 5

Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)

Descriptors: Open Educational Resources, Science Education, Biological Sciences, Undergraduate Study, Access to Education, Resource Materials

Resource Inadequacy as a Barrier to Effective Curriculum Implementation by Life Sciences Teachers in South Africa

Authors: Dayce Makakole Chuene (ORCID 0000-0002-9824-6046), Florah Moleko Teane (ORCID 0000-0001-7141-7127)

Source: South African Journal of Education. 2024 44(2).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 10

Descriptors: National Curriculum, Curriculum Implementation, Biological Sciences, Science Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Rural Schools, Public Schools, Educational Resources, Educational Needs, Teacher Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Barriers

Geographic Terms: South Africa

A Closer Examination of Earth and Life Science Teachers' Science and Engineering Integration

Authors: Sevgi Aydin-Günbatar (ORCID 0000-0003-4707-1677), Nilay Ozturk (ORCID 0000-0002-6881-3433), Gillian H. Roehrig (ORCID 0000-0002-6943-7820)

Source: Journal of Science Education and Technology. 2025 34(1):135-147.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 13

Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)

Descriptors: Earth Science, Biological Sciences, Science Teachers, Science Education, Engineering Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle School Teachers, STEM Education

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Self-Promotional Language in Texts of Grant Proposals across Gender

Authors: Rachel Heyard (ORCID 0000-0002-7531-4333), Sandar Lim, Anne Jorstad (ORCID 0000-0002-6438-1979)

Source: Research Evaluation. Article rvaf002 2025 34.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Language Usage, Grants, Program Proposals, Gender Differences, Foreign Countries, Biological Sciences, Gender Bias

Geographic Terms: Switzerland

Ontological Assumptions on the Introduction of the Concepts of Cells and the Functioning of Living Beings in School Textbooks

Authors: Pamela Medina (ORCID 0000-0001-8259-5084), Waldo Quiroz (ORCID 0000-0003-4727-1089)

Source: Journal of Biological Education. 2025 59(1):73-88.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Textbook Content, Scientific Concepts, Cytology, Biology, Natural Sciences, Science Instruction, Information Science, Taxonomy, Lexicography, Content Analysis, Holistic Approach, Accuracy, Biological Sciences, Semantics, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Secondary Education

Geographic Terms: Chile

Investigation of Middle School and High School Students' Ecosystem Knowledge through Their Drawings

Authors: Mehmet Sen (ORCID 0000-0003-2721-9857), Yavuz Kamaci (ORCID 0000-0001-6572-8156)

Source: Journal of Biological Education. 2025 59(1):89-103.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 15

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, High School Students, Ecology, Foods Instruction, Nutrition Instruction, Freehand Drawing, Energy Education, Biological Sciences, Ecological Factors, Sustainable Development, Energy Conservation

Geographic Terms: Turkey (Ankara)

Examining the Unexpected: The Occurrence and Impact of Chance Events on Life Science Graduate Students' Career Intentions

Authors: Hope Ferguson (ORCID 0009-0006-3504-6123), Elisabeth E. Schussler

Source: Journal for STEM Education Research. 2025 8(1):129-154.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 26

Descriptors: Graduate Students, Biological Sciences, Career Choice, Occupational Aspiration, Intention, Student Attitudes, STEM Education, Experience, Anxiety, Research Universities, Barriers, Coping, Stress Variables

Factors Influencing Virtual Lab Adoption in Marginalized Rural Schools: Insights from South Africa

Authors: Brian Shambare (ORCID 0000-0002-4869-8407), Thuthukile Jita (ORCID 0000-0002-1173-5251)

Source: Smart Learning Environments. 2025 12.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 22

Descriptors: Influences, Computer Simulation, Technology Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Rural Schools, Foreign Countries, Science Laboratories, Biological Sciences, Science Teachers

Geographic Terms: South Africa

Generic Skills in Higher Education -- Teachers' Conceptions, Pedagogical Practices and Pedagogical Training

Authors: Tarja Tuononen (ORCID 0000-0001-9168-4185), Heidi Hyytinen (ORCID 0000-0002-5078-1429), Katri Kleemola (ORCID 0000-0002-9274-9718), Telle Hailikari (ORCID 0000-0002-1355-2985), Auli Toom (ORCID 0000-0002-3261-3376)

Source: Teaching in Higher Education. 2025 30(1):207-224.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 18

Descriptors: Higher Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Teaching Experience, Foreign Countries, Research Universities, College Faculty, School Personnel, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Sciences, Skill Development, Doctoral Students, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Cooperation

Geographic Terms: Finland

Exploring Student Consensus about Module-Level Ethnicity Awarding Gaps: A Delphi Approach

Authors: Kei Long Cheung (ORCID 0000-0001-7648-4556), Michael Thomas (ORCID 0000-0002-2180-3094), Billy Wong (ORCID 0000-0002-7310-6418), Laura Hills (ORCID 0000-0003-3689-0386), Hannah Froome (ORCID 0000-0001-5348-2208), Nicholas Worsfold (ORCID 0009-0007-8115-1765), Daniel P. Bailey (ORCID 0000-0003-3772-630X)

Source: Journal of Further and Higher Education. 2025 49(1):31-44.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 14

Descriptors: Ethnicity, Barriers, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Academic Achievement, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Undergraduate Study, Educational Attainment, Foreign Countries, Disadvantaged, Academic Degrees, Educational Discrimination, Minority Group Students, Social Discrimination, Achievement Gap, Disproportionate Representation, Educational Certificates

Geographic Terms: United Kingdom

Mycology in the Agriscience Classroom: A Curriculum Based on Wild Foraged Mushroom Certification

Authors: Carley Kratz (ORCID 0000-0002-3212-8135), Aaron McKim (ORCID 0000-0002-0600-3611), Gregory Bonito

Source: Natural Sciences Education. 2024 53(2).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 14

Descriptors: Lesson Plans, Certification, Food, Food Service, Agricultural Education, Taxonomy, Biological Sciences, Identification, Food Standards, Ecology, College Students

Geographic Terms: Michigan

The Scientific Rules, Roles, and Values That Life Sciences Doctoral Students Want to See Upheld by Undergraduate Researchers

Authors: Carly A. Busch (ORCID 0000-0002-3744-1702), Erika M. Nadile, Tasneem F. Mohamm, Logan E. Gin, Sara E. Brownell, Katelyn M. Cooper

Source: Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 2024 61(10):2405-2443.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 39

Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Science Foundation (NSF), Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Undergraduate Students, Researchers, Student Research, Research Skills, Mentors, Scientific Research, Student Role, Student Attitudes, Prediction, Values, Interpersonal Relationship, Biological Sciences

Multilingual Education in Life Sciences: Teachers' and Learners' Beliefs about Code-Switching

Authors: Zanele Vilakazi (ORCID 0000-0002-5285-8821), Lydia Mavuru (ORCID 0000-0001-9099-0746), Sam Ramaila (ORCID 0000-0002-7351-477X)

Source: Journal of Baltic Science Education. 2024 23(6):1291-1309.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 19

Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Science Education, Multilingualism, Language Usage, Code Switching (Language), Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Secondary School Teachers, Secondary School Students, Barriers, Foreign Countries, Grade 10, Student Diversity, Language of Instruction

Geographic Terms: South Africa

School Engagement Projects as Authentic, Community-Based Learning for STEM Undergraduates

Authors: Colin D. McClure, Matthew Hudson, Kieran Higgins

Source: Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2024 28(4):81-96.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: STEM Education, Undergraduate Students, Authentic Learning, Learner Engagement, Capstone Experiences, Communication Skills, Skill Development, Science Education, Student Attitudes, Stakeholders, Performance Based Assessment, Community Education, Foreign Countries, Universities, Biological Sciences, Majors (Students), Partnerships in Education, STEM Careers, Organizations (Groups), Teacher Attitudes, College Faculty

Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (Belfast)

The Impact of Two-Stage Testing and Other Tutorial Co-Learning Activities on Cohort Cohesion and Learning Outcomes in a Large-Enrollment Undergraduate Course

Authors: Sajeni Mahalingam, Ali Moinuddin, Veronica G. Rodriguez Moncalvo

Source: Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. 2024 15(2).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 23

Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Outcomes of Education, Cooperative Learning, Tutorial Programs, Testing, Learning Experience, Sense of Community, Research Methodology, Research Training, Methods Courses, Science Education, Learning Activities, Biological Sciences, College Science, Foreign Countries

Geographic Terms: Canada

Mapping TPACK Competency among Life Sciences Teachers in Rural and Marginalised Secondary Schools: A Descriptive Analysis

Authors: Brian Shambare (ORCID 0000-0002-4869-8407), Clement Simuja (ORCID 0000-0002-0105-0013)

Source: International Journal of Technology in Education and Science. 2024 8(4):522-541.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 21

Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Literacy, Science Teachers, Biological Sciences, Rural Schools, Secondary School Teachers, Disadvantaged Schools, Foreign Countries, Teaching Experience

Geographic Terms: South Africa

Undergraduate Research Course Assessment Practices in a College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Authors: Wendy J. Dahl, Amanda L. Ford, Allen F. Wysocki

Source: NACTA Journal. 2024 68:9-15.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, College Faculty, Agricultural Colleges, Agricultural Education, Biological Sciences, Student Research, Research Training, College Credits, Pass Fail Grading, Noncredit Courses, Evaluation Methods, Course Evaluation, Course Descriptions

Geographic Terms: Florida

Investigating the Transitional Barriers University Students Face When Moving from Further Education; What Are the Potential Issues They May Meet?

Authors: Angela Fellingham, Taslima H. Shuwara, Taina Saint Amand, Felicia Gunawan, Ahmed Elbediwy, Simon Gould

Source: New Directions in the Teaching of Natural Sciences. 2024 19(1).

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Continuing Education, Higher Education, Student Adjustment, Student Attitudes, Barriers, Student Responsibility, Pharmaceutical Education, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Difficulty Level, Science Tests, Scheduling, Personal Autonomy, Learner Engagement, Online Courses, Foreign Countries

Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (England)