Pedagogical Innovations in STEM

Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies. Recommended for those pursuing the CIRTL Certificate.

Overview

Pedagogical Innovations in STEM is a 60-minute in-person scholarly exchange offered each quarter, showcasing leading-edge research that informs teaching and learning strategies. Our featured scholar for winter is Dr. Stephanie Knezz, Associate Professor of Instruction in Chemistry. We will delve into curious questions about the classroom as a complex space and how human connection can be a powerful tool to facilitate meaningful learning. By creating an environment that is open, honest, and responsive, students can feel empowered to push past the perception of challenges as a sign of inevitable failure. In this talk, Dr. Knezz will discuss methods for using story and communication to cultivate a welcoming classroom environment.

Eligibility

Open to graduate students, postdocs, staff, and instructors at all stages of their careers.

Registration

Click here to register for the winter 2025 session taking place on Monday, March 17th from 1-2 pm CT.

Objectives

Participants will

Engage with current research on cutting-edge teaching and learning strategies in STEM education

CIRTL Certificate Program

This program is part of the broader CIRTL at Northwestern efforts aimed at supporting future faculty—STEM and social science graduate students and postdocs may participate in this program as part of the CIRTL Certificate Program.

Contact Us

Erika Nadile, Assistant Director of STEM Education
Erika.Nadile@northwestern.edu