We have an effective teaching course coming in the Fall! This is a six week course. You'll connect with teaching practices that help create classrooms where students can be academically successful, and feel supported at the same time. Application Deadline: 8/7/2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4fbSSw8

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Apply now to join our learning community on Effective Teaching! This six-week professional development series will re-engage you in the best practices for cultivating an environment where students can...

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Learn More about the OCTOPUS Project octopus.qubeshub.org The OCTOPUS project is focused on developing resources for an undergraduate open science—open pedagogy program. OCTOPUS Community Conversation Zoom Link bates.zoom.us/j/9153732061... Friday June 5th at 1 ET / 10 PT Check out our resources.

Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 19 @ 2 ET. Sandra Gesing - will share, "AI Without the Headache: NAIRR for Teaching and Discovery" The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot aims to democratize access to advanced AI resources More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...

One day left to submit a Poster or Works in Progress proposal for BIOME 2026! Need a tiny break from grading? Submit that idea you’ve been meaning to share. Proposal deadline only. Registration is open until May 22. qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BIOME2026 #STEMEd #OpenEd @bioquest.bsky.social

Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 5 @ 2 ET. Steven Clontz, PreTeXt contributor and PreTeXt.Plus co-founder, and OEE-RCN steering committee member will be presenting "Authoring accessible and interactive documents using PreTeXt". More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...

Join us on April 21 @ 2PM ET for: "OCTOPUS Project: Integrating open pedagogical practices in the teaching of open science" More info and Register here -qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee/osub Part of the Open Education Ecosystem Research Coordination Network - qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee

Don’t forget about tomorrow! Come learn more about the Octopus project. Join the session (at 2pm ET): qubeshub.org/community/gr...

Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education@rioscommunity.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Next week, learn about the OCTOPUS Project at a seminar. Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators. Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

Next week, learn about the OCTOPUS Project at a seminar. Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators. Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

There is a new Open Education Ecosystems Newsletter posted. This one focuses on High Performance Computing resources. Check it out - qubeshub.org/community/gr... qubeshub.org/news/newslet... #OEE

Open Science in Undergraduate Biology (OSUB) Seminar Series Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 PM ET Infrastructure to Instruction: Evolving Curriculum Through the SGX3 Faculty Hack Charlie Dey - Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Information and registration - qubeshub.org/community/gr... #OEE

We are looking for a new coordinator to join the Education & Engagement team at @alleninstitute.org! This person will support the full breadth of our efforts here in the program, including administrative support, participant communications, helping with field trips, and much more. 1/2

This is a great opportunity for 2 year college faculty to engage with the NABT community.

National Association of Biology Teacher@nabtbio.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you a two-year instructor going to the NABT conference this fall? Limited funding is available for registration and a one-year NABT membership. (No travel support is available.) More information is available at https://conta.cc/45O3VqL ALL REIMBURSEMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 26.

I spoke with Kari Jordan and Erin Becker of The Carpentries about why they declined a $1.5M NSF grant intended to expand data science training. Their decision highlights the growing intersection of #science, #DEI, and federal policy. Read the full story on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...

Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules

A coding nonprofit turned down a $1.5M NSF grant after new DEI restrictions, highlighting the clash between federal policy and scientific community values.

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🛑 What if the GEP disappeared? No more open-access genomics curriculum. No more free tools, research projects, & training. No more national community connecting 200+ institutions. #GenomicsEducation #STEMEquity #GEPgenomics

Sharing: 📢 The BioGraphI Project 🗓️Sept 24 🗣️ Drs. Desirée Forsythe, Bryan Dewsbury & Jeremy Hsu 📝”Journeys into Justice-Centered Pedagogy” Join a talk on how STEM educators confront inequities & break barriers for students ☑️ Register by Sept 17 🔗 tinyurl.com/Fall2025Even...

Undergrads learning real genomics? Yes—through the Pathways Project. The GEP provides: • A gene annotation walkthrough • A full YouTube video series • All prerequisite curriculum materials —all free and open-access. Explore here: thegep.org/projects/pat... #Genomics #STEMed #GEPtools

🌀 BIOME 2025 (organized by @bioquest.bsky.social ) was one of the most energizing events of my summer. Educators across disciplines came together to catalyze change through inclusive, sustainable, community-centered STEM education. #BIOME2025 #CatalyzingChange #STEMed #CommunitiesOfPractice

I will be presenting in a @aaas.org IUSE Initiative webinar where we investigated impacts of using open science (from @alleninstitute.org) as a teaching tool on student attitudes and knowledge! Register now to join on October 23. aaas-iuse.org/event/embrac...

It’s been a BIG summer of conferences—packed with ideas, momentum, and community. Here’s a quick rundown of where I’ve been showing up (and what I’m carrying forward). 🧵👇

Join us to explore strategies for engaging faculty and students with open science principles and practices.

Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education@rioscommunity.bsky.social · last yr.

Have you heard about the OCTOPUS Project? In collaboration with BIOQUEST (@bioquest.bsky.social), RIOS is working to create a set of openly licensed materials that can be adopted or adapted by faculty. We are looking for faculty collaborators to participate (deadline: Aug 8): bit.ly/4fiK9bg

An important conversation about support for open education practices.

Open Education Association@opened.bsky.social · last yr.

Find it right here! www.opened.org/events/2025/...

Citizen science - an important component of the open science landscape.

National Association of Biology Teacher@nabtbio.bsky.social · last yr.

Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research, Study Suggests www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/s...

This is Dr. Melanie Lenahan. She is a biology professor. She organized a #RIOSLearningCommunity (with Dr. Drew Lewis) that explored alternative grading practices. This is what she said about it. #LetsLearnTogether

Follow along as we launch our Summer BIOME meeting. @bioquest.bsky.social

BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium@bioquest.bsky.social · last yr.

BIOME 2025 Day 1! Welcome to our annual BIOME 2025, focusing on the theme of Catalyst for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together. Take a sneak peek below at today's schedule below! For more information and to sign up for BioQUEST news: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

I had a wonderful time participating in the teach-the-teachers CRISPR course co-organized by Sonali Roy, held at the beautiful MIT campus. The participants were HBCU faculty & local high school biol teachers. Lectures in the morning and labs in the afternoon, thanks to Maxine & Masami. 👍👍🧬 #PlantSci

In the July issue of #GENETICS, the 2025 Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education recipient @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social pens down a timely and pertinent essay—There’s never been a better time to be a STEM educator! Read here: buff.ly/M84KcKh 1/2🧵

I've been there - minus the refund, in fact, quite the opposite.

Steven Clontz@clontz.org · last yr.

TFW I realize I booked my flight a day later than I meant to by accident 😰 TFW I'm able to rebook for the correct day and get a $40 refund 😅

Join 2025 Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education recipient @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social‬ to explore how ‪@cshlnews.bsky.social‬ is bringing genome sequencing to everyday science education. 📅 July 10 | 1–2 p.m. EDT 🔗 Learn more about this lecture & register now: buff.ly/ULT8l9f

We have exciting news to share from the Genomics Education Partnership! Our fundraiser and national faculty workshop have both wrapped up—and thanks to your support, we’re ending on a high note. 🧬 [Thread ⬇️] 1/6

Science education is important not just for educating the next generation of science leaders, but also for enriching the minds of the next generation of leaders in all areas of our society.

allen institute@alleninstitute.org · last yr.

Science is for everyone. Our Education & Engagement program empowers students, educators, and scientists to harness the power of real-world #OpenScience tools and data. 📽️ youtu.be/uDnCFnzDLec #EduSky #iTeachBio #Neuroskyence