Supporting inspired teaching and learning in the life sciences.

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College for all? What's the point?

A bachelors, masters, or PhD is viewed as a ticket towards a satisfying and stable career and becoming a well-rounded citizen. Certainly college graduates make a lot more money than those without that degree. Yet an increasing number of articles and blogs are starting to question whether "College for all" and "You should go to graduate school" are really good mottos for our society.

Climate Change teaching with the IPCC's Steve Running

One of the great things about writing our SimBio interactive chapters is the chance to talk with a lot of interesting scientists.

New Release: Finches and Evolution

I'm excited to announce that we've finished a new SimBio Virtual Lab called Finches and Evolution.

Hollywood and Science Education

Many of us use video clips in our classes, both to illustrate ideas and to engage students. As a colleague recently told me, "somehow I can say exactly the same thing, but if it's on TV, it's instantly much more interesting". A workshop I am just returning from took this premise to Hollywood,

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