This summer, eight research interns from the University of Maine, Bates College and Brandeis University collaborated with UMaine scientists based at the Darling Marine Center. Some worked remotely, while other students were out in the field and on UMaine research vessels, collecting data on our changing ocean as part of their capstone and thesis projects. […]
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Interacting with plant life outdoors plays a crucial role in BIO 464 — Taxonomy of Vascular Plants. University of Maine students enrolled in the course typically collect local flora on and around campus for lab research, but this semester, they can harvest vegetation and conduct experiments from anywhere as a result of accommodations in response […]
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Like playing a “Choose Your Own Adventure” game, students in BIO 336 — Developmental Biology this fall have options for completing the course, providing both flexibility and social distancing to adapt to COVID-19. Jared Talbot, assistant professor of developmental biology, will still require every student to read their textbooks, write thought-prompts, take quizzes and conduct […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Learning Centers will play a pivotal role in the education plans of K–12 schools in Maine communities this fall by providing venues for vibrant outdoor learning, and experiential STEM and outdoor education lessons that add depth to standard grade-level curriculum. “Outdoor learning centers are playing a significant role in […]
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At the University of Maine, SMS 373 — Marine and Freshwater Algae — is a four-credit course that provides a comprehensive introduction to the evolution, ecology, and physiology of these diverse photosynthetic organisms. School of Marine Sciences Professor of Plant Biology Susan Brawley has been teaching the course for 12 years. This past spring, she […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic forced Julia McGuire to scrap the remaining labs for 200 BIO 100 students and create a new one within a week in March. Despite shifting to remote-instruction, she ensured students achieved their learning goals while fostering independent exploration and analysis in the spring 2020 semester. And she’s taking that two-way learning experience […]
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Students enrolled in Timothy Boester’s precalculus class learn and implement mathematical concepts through group work, even during a pandemic. Boester, an assistant professor of mathematics education at the University of Maine, says eliciting responses from students through learner-focused instruction not only helps them grasp the material, but helps him monitor their progress. Collaborative assignments also […]
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