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"Science in Focus: Inspiring Graduate Minds" was the theme of the 18th Annual Pathobiological Science Graduate Student Symposium that was held this week by our outstanding Department of Pathobiological Sciences, led by Dr. Gus Kousoulas. Featured below is a student-created video that captures the spirit and energy of these amazing young scientific minds! #WeDiscover #LSUVetMedhttps://lnkd.in/gjHKp6pS

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What does it mean to be a land-grant university in the 21st century? USU’s new President Cantwell reflects on this question below. Her framework and definitions are exciting: USU will remain committed to accessible, world-class teaching and research as we have done since the 1880s. But we also will drive important innovations, connecting and building with our communities on many of humanity’s greatest challenges. A great time to be an Aggie.https://lnkd.in/gxJ6TFab

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Construction Begins on Westlake Village Life Science CampusRead the full article below..

Final Day to Have Your Say!At Griffith College, we value your opinion, and we’d love to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey to identify the value you most strongly associate with Griffith College.LINK IN BIO!#haveyoursay #griffithcollege

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Who do you know that's ready for a life-expanding EDHL doctoral journey? Please help us spread the word about Maryville's online, accelerated, cohort-based EDHL program. An encouraging word from someone who has traveled this path may tip the scales for someone else to begin the process - forward this post with your affirmation of potential and share your EDHL story. For more information, refer colleagues to: https://lnkd.in/edkYCqSs (hyperlinked below).

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I successfully completed a DE&I program at Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts & Science. This course made me think more critically on the importance of fostering DE&I.

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Final Day to Have Your Say!At Griffith College, we value your opinion, and we’d love to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey to identify the value you most strongly associate with Griffith College.LINK IN BIO!#haveyoursay #griffithcollege

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Final Day to Have Your Say!At Griffith College, we value your opinion, and we’d love to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey to identify the value you most strongly associate with Griffith College.LINK IN BIO!#haveyoursay #griffithcollege

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Get ready to be inspired! The Society for Science recently announced its inaugural class of Invention Education Ambassadors -- a team of veteran educators who are passionate about sparking inventive mindsets in EVERY student!These awesome educators, led by the Society's first-ever Invention Education Fellow Yolanda D Payne, are on a mission to:🤝 Share proven classroom strategies:They'll bring awealth of experiencefrom diverse settings,showing you how toseamlessly integrate invention education and research into your own curriculum.🤝 Empower YOU with resources:The Ambassadors are actively developingengaging tools and materialsto equip educators with the confidence and resources needed tounlock creativity and innovation in their students.🤝 Break down barriers:This program is all aboutexpanding accessto student research and invention education,ensuringevery studenthas the opportunity toexplore their ideas and change the world.Why is invention education so important?💡 It fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills.💡 It ignites curiosity and a love for learning.💡 It empowers students to take ownership of their education and become confident innovators.💡 It prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of the future.The Society for Science and its Invention Education Ambassadors are on a mission to revolutionize education, one spark of creativity at a time. Follow the Society for Science on social media for exciting updates on the Ambassadors, including: their innovative tools, inspiring classroom stories, and the countless young minds they'll empower to become the inventors and problem-solvers of tomorrow.Together, let's commit to unlocking the potential of every student to dream, invent, and change the world!#InventionEducation #SocietyforScience #Ambassadors #Innovation #STEM #Education David Coronado, Robert Schneider, Erin Tochen, InventEdP.S. Don't forget to check out the Society for Science website for resources to fuel your students' curiosity and creativity: https://lnkd.in/gr7UuKp

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Last week I co-presented a talk with Prof Jan van Driel (Melbourne Graduate School of Education), "Aiming Higher: Improving Science Education in Victorian Schools." Thanks to The Royal Society of Victoria & Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering (ATSE), Alex Abela (Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV)) and Dr Brendan Rigby (Director Tech Schools, DET) for a great discussion.Link to the video can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gwnrKThxKey messages:How to make science more attractive to students?-Use the curriculum flexibly, avoid 'one size fits all'-Inspire students by providing them with choices-Reduce amount of content, focus on big ideas to go deeper-Shift the culture of lecturing and testing towards a culture of questioning and investigatingHow to make science teaching more attractive?-Value science teachers for their specialist expertise-Provide teachers ‘professional space’ to develop their practice-Let teachers focus on students and their learning and appreciation of scienceRMIT School of Education

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