Sam Donovan

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

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...

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

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

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...

🛑 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

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.

An important conversation about support for open education practices.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Thanks Karen - Great program put together by @alleninstitute.org education group addressing #openscience and #openeducation in undergraduate biology education. alleninstitute.org/events/opens... @bioquest.bsky.social #OEE

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Sharing: The deadline to apply is tomorrow, June 13 for the Ecological Society of America’s (ESA) Transforming Ecology Education to 4D (TEE) project Faculty Mentoring Network (FMN) for the fall of 2025. Learn more and apply today - qubeshub.org/community/gr...

In challenging times for science research and education, consider donating to an organization devoted to training the next generation of scientists. secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...

Starter Culture Microgrants recently funded 2 projects! How we teach evolution matters. Resources for Inclusive Evolution Education developed modules that address bias & boost understanding. The results? It works! Learn more: buff.ly/QzKxG9I @photopidge.bsky.social @suegenenoh.bsky.social 1/2🧵

Do you support open education resources and practices? Creative Commons is sharing some great resources for understanding more about what it means to adopt an open mindset around your teaching and learning scholarship.

I'm proud to be part of an innovative and supportive community pursuing evolution and revolution in STEM education. Want to learn more? Check out the news and subscribe qubeshub.org/news Want to do more? Attend BIOME, browse OER library, connect with partners. qubeshub.org/publications... #BioQUEST

A unique new and open resource that brings a #Decolonization focus to teaching in #STEM #Ecology #EnvironmentalScience @rioscommunity.bsky.social qubeshub.org/publications...

If you teach ecology and evolution and you are not aware of #RIE2 (Resources for Inclusive Evolution Education) it is time to take a look. This blog post is a good intro to the project and their first round of modules. genestogenomes.org/unlocking-un... qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BioQUEST

Still thinking about BIOME 2025? 🎓 Good news—spots are still open to attend! Join a virtual community of STEMM educators exploring change, connection & collaboration. 🗓️ July 21–23 📥 Apply TODAY: qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BIOME2025 #STEMM #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment

New podcast dropped on @rioscommunity.bsky.social #KnowledgeUnbound hosted by @dewsbury.bsky.social This episode highlights WRWC Nuevas Voces and our passion project, VECINA. Lots of shoutouts to the #DAAAAMN group, including @victorpiercey.bsky.social knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm/episodes/sea...

BIOME is teacher centric and applied. Come join me to connect with colleagues and collaborate on STEM Ed reform.

🚨 Still time to register for #BIOME2025 with @bioquest.bsky.social ! 🚨 Join us July 21–23 for a virtual summer session with hands-on workshops, thoughtful discussions, and fall working groups for deeper engagement. 🔗 qubeshub.org/community/gr... #STEMM #OpenEd #HigherEd

The Education Lab is officially open! ✂️🎀 This custom-built 1327 ft² learning space allows students, educators, and scientists to take part in hands-on STEM activities offered by our Education and Engagement Program and powered by our open science and cutting-edge research. #EduSky #iTeachBio