Rachael Barry's SEISMIC Voice

Rachael Barry's SEISMIC Voice

"Reflecting on the first year of SELC, we thought it would be easier to influence in-class teaching experiences than to initiate systemic change ..."

"Reflecting on the first year of SELC, we thought it would be easier to influence in-class teaching experiences than to initiate systemic change ..."

"In biology, many of our transfer students are trying to balance their integration into a new school while also preparing for professional or graduate school, all in about two years. That’s not a lot of time to learn how to operate in a new school..."

Madeleine Gonin's SEISMIC Voice

Madeleine Gonin's SEISMIC Voice

"Reflecting on the first year of SELC, we thought it would be easier to influence in-class teaching experiences than to initiate systemic change ..."

"Reflecting on the first year of SELC, we thought it would be easier to influence in-class teaching experiences than to initiate systemic change ..."

"Reflecting on the first year of SELC, we thought it would be easier to influence in-class teaching experiences than to initiate systemic change. The systemic change is desperately needed, but we also recognize that there is more work to be done ..."

Jon Estrada's SEISMIC Voice

Jon Estrada's SEISMIC Voice

"... I enjoy being a resource for students, whether it is about their coursework, about navigating their undergraduate education, or about their personal experience..."

"Analyzing inequities in course grade data is like monitoring a person's vital signs..."

"Working with this group—which critically was also diverse in career stage by including two intrepid student members—enabled me to interpret some of the data from my own course toward enacting change...."

Ellie Louson's SEISMIC Voice

Ellie Louson's SEISMIC Voice

"... I enjoy being a resource for students, whether it is about their coursework, about navigating their undergraduate education, or about their personal experience..."

"Analyzing inequities in course grade data is like monitoring a person's vital signs..."

"I could tell that MSU had a team of educators and students who care about equity, who want to improve their own classes, and who saw the value of SEISMIC and the SELC project. That made it a real joy to lead our team through the monthly program..."

Matt Steinwachs' SEISMIC Voice

Matt Steinwachs' SEISMIC Voice

"... I enjoy being a resource for students, whether it is about their coursework, about navigating their undergraduate education, or about their personal experience..."

"Analyzing inequities in course grade data is like monitoring a person's vital signs..."

"Analyzing inequities in course grade data is like monitoring a person's vital signs. It is important data and it has real consequences for people, but it does not often make it clear what the underlying causes are..."

Kelsey Smart's SEISMIC Voice

Kelsey Smart's SEISMIC Voice

"... I can't decide what the best part of this experience was, but meeting students and faculty from across the US who were also engaged with this work was absolutely a highlight ..."

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In the News

What Does It Mean When Students Can’t Pass Your Course?

October 6, 2022

Becky Supiano, The Chronicle of Higher Education

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Making science more equitable, starting with 101

July 7, 2020

Emily Ayshford, Symmetry Magazine

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The SEISMIC Project Unites 10 Public Research Institutions to Address Equity and Inclusion in STEM Courses

March 23, 2020

Matt Walker, CardRates.com

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SEISMIC Guest Speaker Sehoya Cotner Discusses How Instructors Can Envision More Equitable College Classrooms

November 18, 2019

Daniela Molina, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education – Indiana University Bloomington

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University hosts SEISMIC conference

June 13, 2019

Melanie Taylor, The Michigan Daily – University of Michigan

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U-M Leads 10-University Project to Tackle Equity, Inclusion in STEM

June 12, 2019

Sarah Schmid Stevenson, Xconomy

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IU Bloomington joins multiyear, multi-institutional effort to advance equity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

May 31, 2019

Anna Donatelle, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education – Indiana University Bloomington

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10-School Project Tackles Equity, Inclusion in STEM Intro Courses

May 30, 2019

Dian Schaffhauser, STEAM Universe

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SEISMIC multi-university project to tackle equity and inclusion in STEM

May 15, 2019

Laurel Thomas, Office of the Vice President for Communications – Michigan News – University of Michigan

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