May 2024

As part of this NSF-funded Improving Undergraduate STEM Education grant, on May 30, 2024, P.I. Dr. Brian Hancock (Education) and co-P.I. Dr. Amanda Harwood (Biology and Environmental Studies) hosted an on-campus conference to (a) share findings and materials of their IUSE Program and (b) engage post-secondary STEM and science teacher education faculty from Michigan around research-based developments related to supporting preservice elementary teachers’ STEM learning. 

Dr. Marti Canipe (Northern Arizona University) joined us as our invited speaker. During her presentation, Dr. Canipe shared her work to cultivate curiosity with preservice elementary teachers. You can access her presentation HERE. 

Participant attendees later shared their own work about "What's worked, and how?" in their respective science education contexts.

Click HERE to read about our work in the 2024 conference in the meeting packet

May 30, 2024 Conference Agenda:

8:30-9:00 Refreshments and socializing 

9:00-9:15 Welcome and introductions

9:15-10:15 Invited speaker: Dr. Marti Canipe, Northern Arizona University 

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-11:45 IUSE LPM overview and demonstration 

11:45-12:30 Collaborating and Working Lunch 

12:30-1:15 Roundtable session #1 (Attendees sharing “What’s worked, and how?” re: science education for preservice elementary teachers in their context) 

1:15-2:00 Roundtable session #2 (Attendees sharing “What’s worked, and how?” re: science education for preservice elementary teachers in their context) 

2:00-2:15 Break 

2:15-3:30 Share out: Synthesis, discussion, new questions, and potential collaborations 

3:30-3:45 Closing remarks, SAMPI post-conference survey evaluation, & Business Office stipend and mileage reimbursement paperwork