Michelle Smith (School of Biology and Ecology) and I have been collaborating for several years on a project in which area middle school and high school teachers observe university STEM classes and employ a research-based observation protocol.  This NSF-supported project has enabled us to document the nature of STEM instruction at UMaine, to use our read more Documenting the Nature of STEM Instruction Across Campus and Using the Findings to Inform Faculty Professional Development Efforts