Successful launch of our OER at #STLHE2026 this week. This new book is a compilation of essays written by the 2025 cohort of 3M National Teaching Fellows. Access here: lnkd.in/gCFSj8d2 Please share widely and reach out to authors if you have questions or comments. @stlhesapes.bsky.social

On #NationalHomeMadeBreadDay, here’s the chemistry behind baking the perfect loaf: www.compoundchem.com/2016/01/13/b... 🧪 #ChemSky

It is such an honour to have received a 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowship - a recognition that means so much because it reflects the heart of what I believe teaching and learning should be: student-centred, evidence-based and grounded in meaningful struggle. www.linkedin.com/posts/wilfri...

From fear to fascination – how one professor is changing the way students learn organic chemistry. Laurier's Steve MacNeil was awarded the 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowship for his groundbreak...

From fear to fascination – how one professor is changing the way students learn organic chemistry. Laurier's Steve MacNeil was awarded the 2025 3M National Teaching Fellowship for his groundbreaking ...

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Fantastic time at #CSC2025 in Ottawa last week. Some highlights - very successful chem ed research symposium, great talk by @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social Sherilyn Van De Wynckel, and some social time with current and former colleagues.

This is a great reminder to communicate to students (1) why our course content is valuable to them, (2) that they have at least some choice in how they approach and master the content, (3) they are not alone, and (4) they are capable of succeeding. www.learningscientists.org/blog/2025/6/...

The Science of Motivation — The Learning Scientists

Many educators struggle with student motivation and, often, it feels like something that is out of our hands. But there are things that we can do to support motivation in the classroom and to keep i...

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An eye-opening, incredibly useful (…and a little bit scary) AI workshop with @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social Richelle Monaghan this afternoon. So much to explore, learn, and implement between now and September.

Some more 3M love today from @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social Faculty of Science. Great opportunity to say cheese (cake) with my nominator and "fellow 3M fellow" Richelle Monaghan. #Steve3MacNeil #Richelle3Monaghan @stlhesapes.bsky.social

I enjoyed celebrating teaching excellence @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social. Congratulations to all institutional award winners. Thanks to Laurier's Teaching Excellence and Innovation for the 3M shout out, and thanks to my department colleagues for joining in the celebration. @stlhesapes.bsky.social

A few take-aways from this article: (1) AI summaries give students a false sense of comprehension; (2) students see reading as counterproductive; and (3) students need to know what they are reading for. How do you convince students that reading is worth their time? www.chronicle.com/article/the-...

The Reading Struggle Meets AI

The crisis has worsened, many professors say. Is it time to think differently?

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This article focuses on a “bad day”. Think about the long-term effects on learning, memory, and performance for students with mental health issues where most days are bad. Student performance in our courses is not always under their control. www.learningscientists.org/blog/2025/5/...

Mood and Memory — The Learning Scientists

Our brains - that’s the part that does the thinking - are, for better or worse, part of our bodies .... As such there are a vast number of interconnected systems that affect us and our thinking and le...

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It was fun to celebrate with dedicated department colleagues who create an inspiring and engaging environment for teaching and learning. @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social @stlhesapes.bsky.social

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Celebrating Steve MacNeil ( @profsteviemac.bsky.social ) and his national 3M teaching Fellowship! Congratulations, Steve! #Laurier #chemsky #SoTL #HigherEd