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2017 Regional Learning Assistant Workshops

Mary O'Donnell ... | Thu, 03/09/2017 - 07:56

Registration is now open for the 2017 Regional Learning Assistant Workshops! The Learning Assistant (LA) model is a highly supported peer teaching experience that has been shown to improve students' learning and attitudes towards science in undergraduate courses. It is also an effective tool for recruiting talented science and math students into teaching careers. Over 80 institutions are currently implementing an LA Program.

Postdoctoral Position - School of Molecular Biosciences Washington State University

Erika Offerdahl | Thu, 03/02/2017 - 18:43

Good afternoon colleagues,

We are seeking an enthusiastic post-doctoral fellow in biochemistry education, or closely related field, in the School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University. Please share the attached position description broadly (you can view the attachment on the web version of this email by clicking on the CER web site blue link above)!

Best,

TRUSE 2017 applications! Please apply.

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Marcy Towns | Thu, 03/02/2017 - 17:23

Greetings all, The organizers for TRUSE are deeply committed to providing a rich conference centered on deep, meaningful conversations among DBER researchers. Originally, we felt the best way to facilitate this goal was by having a "first-come first-serve" registration for our 2017 TRUSE conference.

Simulation-based Learning DBER Postdoc position (updated with attachment information)

Jack Barbera | Thu, 03/02/2017 - 16:43

 Dear all,

We have a postdoc opportunity for the development, assessment, and implementation of interactive and simulation-based learning activities for university-level biochemistry courses.

Please share the attached job description with anyone you anyone you think might be interested. The job is at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; the person will be part of a larger team led by myself, and Drs. Brian Couch, Rebecca Roston, and Karin van Dijk.

We will continue to review application as they come in until the position is filled.

Thank you and best wishes,

UMN Biology Teaching and Learning Postdoc hires

Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 03/02/2017 - 11:13

Dear CER Colleagues,

We have two postdoc opportunities available in the Department of Biology Teaching and Learning at the University of Minnesota, one of which might be of *interest to those with biochemistry background*. A short description of the two positions follows and a more detail can be found in the attached job description (which you cna view on the CER web site by clicking on the blue link CER web site  above).

We appreciate if you could share the attached job description with anyone who might be interested in one of these positions.

Regards,

Tenure Track position at GVSU-CHED

Julie Henderleiter | Wed, 03/01/2017 - 15:31

Position Title: Assistant Professor in Chemical Education beginning in August 2017.

Required Qualifications and Education: This tenure track position requires a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research. The Department values candidates who demonstrate an ability to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse population of students and colleagues. PhD in chemistry or chemical education required; ABD will be considered with Ph.D. completed by August 2017.

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED: Gordon Research Conference - Chemistry Education Research and Practice

Anonymous (not verified) | Wed, 03/01/2017 - 00:07

Dear Chemistry Education Research Community,

Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Gordon Research Conference on Chemistry Education Research and Practice (GRC-CERP). The theme of the conference is "Chemistry Education within the National and Global Educational Context". You can find the conference program, the online application, registration fees information, and more details at: http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?id=13621

Online Education Symposium at the ACS fall Meeting in DC

Mitzy Erdmann | Tue, 02/28/2017 - 10:57

I know it's hard to think about submitting an abstract to the Fall meeting when the spring one hasn't happened yet, but I wanted to invite you to submit an abstract to a symposium featuring innovations in Online Education. The title and abstract are included below.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you all in DC in August!

 

Online & Upward: Improving Online Education to Increase Chemistry's Global Reach (Oral)

Florida International University Summer REU Program

Anonymous (not verified) | Thu, 02/23/2017 - 11:27

Dear Colleagues,

Have any undergraduates looking for a summer REU program in sunny Miami Florida? This summer Florida International University will offer a variation of 17 great projects, including one focused in chemistry education.

Information about the program can be found at: http://chemistry.fiu.edu/undergraduate/reu/  

In addition, I have attached information to this email for convenience. The application deadline is March 1st!