Conversations in STEM Education presented by SEIRI

In this conversation, Dr. Sharon Miller discusses her experiences in biomedical engineering research and education as well as her scholarship at the intersection of the two. She describes her research and education journey, with special emphasis on her research work in discipline-based education research and her educational innovations in BME engineering design, health equity, and

Join Kathy Marrs, Professor of Biology, for a discussion of large-scale advancements in STEM education during her time at IUPUI. Dr. Marrs discusses initiatives focused on departmental transformation through best practices in STEM teaching and inclusive excellence, interdisciplinary programs to prepare secondary STEM teachers, and ongoing development of programs to foster authentic

In this conversation, Dr. Grant Fore discusses his experiences with interdisciplinary scholarship, particularly at the intersection of Anthropology and STEM Education Research. He describes his research in design anthropology and how his findings have inspired his approach to STEM ethics education and community engagement. The conversation also examines how STEM educators might col

In this conversation, Dr. Catherine (Cam) Macris discusses her work around DEI in geoscience education. She describes her efforts to incorporate inclusive teaching practices into Earth Science classes and foster a sense of belonging in her department and the geosciences more broadly. Dr. Macris also explores the assessment of these efforts and introduces her approach to teaching eq

Success in STEM education research for faculty requires understanding the similarities and differences between technical and pedagogical research. But it also may require patience, new research partners, and research goals centered around student success. This conversation will present an almost 20-year project focusing on improving undergraduate student writing in STEM.

​​​​In this conversation, Dr. Andy Gavrin will discuss his scholarly activities in STEM education through the years. He will specifically reflect upon how, in being attentive to student desires and needs, he has been able to enhance his teaching practices and create novel approaches for supporting student learning. Dr. Gavrin will also examine strategies for practicing atte