Husky Highlights is a seminar series meeting several times a quarter to feature UW Bothell faculty and staff who are making advances in research, scholarship and creative practice. These events are open to the public and students are encourage to come. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

March 7, 2024, 3:30-5:00pm at the Library (LB1-205)
Topic: Building from students' strengths in STEM college teaching with Dr. Rebecca Price 
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Abstract:
Increasing the diversity of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce means supporting students as they learn in college classrooms. That support comes in part from asset-based teaching frameworks that build from students’ existing strengths, as well as assessment strategies that are fair and just. In this talk, we’ll explore holistic and asset-based approaches to assessment. Then, we’ll analyze data about a professional development program that successfully teaches early career STEM PhDs how to teach from this perspective.

A student-focused discussion from 4:30-5pm will take place with the main question: What assets are you bringing to your classes? Come and find out what can improve your success in your classes. Education students are also encouraged to come and learn these teaching strategies that Dr. Price has researched.