SEPAL in the News

Byrd, S. “Inclusive instruction featured at 10th annual Center for Teaching Excellence symposium.” Rice News, January 17 (2023). article

Rajan, K. “Students help put scientists from diverse backgrounds in the spotlight.” San Francisco State University News, December 6 (2021). article

“Cherry Award for Great Teaching Finalists Named.” San Francisco State University Department of Biology, (2021). article

Duncan, M. “Study examines when teachers go off-script as a teaching tool.” San Francisco State University News, October 1 (2019). article

Monahan, P. “New grant aims to flip stereotypes about scientists, one story at a time.” San Francisco State University News, September 27 (2018). article

Monahan, P. “Four faculty members honored for teaching, service, professional achievement.” San Francisco State University News, August 9 (2018). article

“Kimberly Tanner, PhD ’97 : Audaciously making the world a better place.” UCSF Alumni Stories, (2018). article

Oppenheim, J. “Biology professor receives award for excellence in science education.” San Francisco State University News, October 12 (2017). article

Oppenheim, J. “SF State receives $1 million to increase student diversity in science.” San Francisco State University News, June 15 (2017). article

Kenny, M. “SF State researchers create new tool that measures active learning in classrooms.” San Francisco State University News, March 6 (2017). article

Seidel, S. B., & Tanner, K.D. “Strategies for Preventing Students Resistance.” Faculty Focus, January 26 (2015). article

Martz, K. “SEPAL discovers most effective study habits.” Golden Gate Xpress, May 15, (2013). article

Savage, N. “A Sense of community: US scientists passionate about teaching can find rewarding work at community colleges.” Nature, Vol. 495, (2013). article

“National Study of Scientist-Educators Reveals Surprises in Training, Funding.” San Francisco State University News, (2013). article

Bible, E. “Community college partnership enhances biology teaching.” San Francisco State University News, September (2012). article

“SF State biology department receives a $1.5 million HHMI grant to support science teaching!” San Francisco State University News, May 24 (2012). article

Bible, E. “Biology Professor Named Outstanding Undergraduate Science Teacher.” San Francisco State University News, October (2011). article

“Cal Poly Professor Takes Part in Research on Reforming Science Education.” Public Affairs Office, California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, January 9 (2009). pdf

Gardner, E. “Turnover in Science Education Faculty Compounds K-12 Efforts.” Purdue University News, January 5 (2009). article

Broadbent, N. “Scientist Take on Science Education” San Francisco State University News, January 29 (2009). article

“Stevens, Youngblom Author Science Education Research Articles in High Profile ‘Science’ Journal.” Stanislaus State University, December 22, (2008). article

Morton, T. “Science Education Specialists Forced to Take a Backseat.” Ars Technica, December 19 (2008). article

Bush, S. D., Pelaez, N. J., Rudd II, J. A., Stevens, M. T., Tanner, K. D., & Williams, K. S. “When Scientists Take on Science Education.” Cal State Los Angeles, December 18 (2008). article

“6 Researchers Take on Science Education.” Science 2.0, December 17 (2008). article