The Western Conference on Science Education

Presentation

Examining the impact of technology in the classroom on post-secondary science student motivation and success

Gerardo Reyes, Lakehead University
Deanna Holt-Schmitt, Lakehead University

FNB 1200

10:30 AM

Presentation

Topographic maps and electrostatics: How what we don’t teach affects what we teach

James Charbonneau, University of British Columbia
Kinnari Atit, University of California, Riverside
Jeff Bale, University of British Columbia
Grace Henbest, University of California, Riverside
Yuen Nap, University of California, Riverside

FNB 1220

10:30 AM

Workshop

Towards a shared vision for addressing student equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM disciplines

Gulnur Birol, UBC
Karen Smith, UBC
Christine Goedhart, UBC
Alice Campbell, UBC
Sarah Bean Sherman, UBC
Sara Harris, UBC
Tracy Wideman, UBC

FNB 2220

10:30 AM

Presentation

The Figure of the Day: an in-class activity to improve students’ quantitative literacy and data interpretation skills

Peter White, Michigan State University
Caitlin Kirby, Michigan State University
Arietta Fleming-Davies, University of San Diego

FNB 1200

11:00 AM

Presentation

Misconceptions about antibiotic resistant bacteria: What are they, who has them, and how do we correct them?

Rachel Stubits, University of Toronto Mississauga
Jesse Chang, University of Toronto Mississauga
Karishma Kailass, University of Toronto Mississauga
Mindy Thuna, Engineering and Computer Science Library, University of Toronto
Fiona Rawle, University of Toronto Mississauga

FNB 1220

11:30 AM

Reflective Practice

Instilling values of scientific literacy in our learners

Sarah McLean, Western University

FNB 2240

2:15 PM

Reflective Practice

Social justice issues in neuroscience - the great, the bad and the incredibly messy

Bill Ju, University of Toronto

FNB 1220

2:15 PM

Reflective Practice

Using and assessing reflective practice: A practical guide

Michael deBraga, University of Toronto @ Mississauga

FNB 1200

2:15 PM