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2025
Thursday, July 17th
8:00 AM

Early coffee/beverages and registration

WCSE Organizing Committee, Western University

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

8:30 AM

Day 2 Welcome and Land Acknowledgement: Sustainable Learning at WCSE 2025

Jennifer Peter, Western University
Nicole Campbell, Western University

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Plenary

Making undergraduate STEM more accessible: experiences and environments.

Ashley Nahornick, York University
Ryan Collis, York University
Ainsley Latour, York University
Jessi Nelson
Paula J. Wilson, York University
Tamara L. Kelly, York University

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Reflection Break and Refreshments

WCSE Organizing Committee, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, Upper Atrium

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Panel Discussion

Building inclusive science education: Embedding EDIDA for a more diverse and engaged learning experience

Anita Woods, Western University
Oana Birceanu, Western University
Matt Grol, Western University
Shelby Oke, Western University
Aminmohamed Manji, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, room 148

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Presentation

Enhancing quantitative skills in life sciences: Sustainable approaches to curriculum development

Bethany White, University of Toronto
Jastaranpreet Singh, University of Toronto

Physics and Astronomy, room 117

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Presentation

Exploring the relationship between undergraduate students’ goal orientations and their use of generative AI

Julia L. Mellary, University of Guelph
Nathan A. Cozzi, University of Guelph
Rayan Kanaan, University of Guelph
Tim J. Bartley Dr., University of Guelph
Dan Z. Grunspan Dr., University of Guelph

Physics and Astronomy, room 106

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Workshop

Navigating research: Expectations and guidelines for supervisors and graduate students

Alrishia M. Agard, York University
Marishia A. Agard, York University
Jackie DaSilva, University of British Columbia
Ashley Nahornick PhD, York University
Tamara LJ Kelly PhD, York University

Physics and Astronomy, room 150

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

11:00 AM

Presentation

Born this way? Exploring how genetics essentialist beliefs may influence student learning.

Pamela Kalas, University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Maryam Moussavi, University of British Columbia - Vancouver

Physics and Astronomy, room 117

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Presentation

Teaching science students lay communication: Insights and resources from an interdisciplinary approach led by communication and journalism graduate students

Tyler Dong, Western University
Erin Isings, Western University
Faraj Haddad, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, room 106

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Presentation

Crowd-sourcing solutions / Open Discussion

WCSE Organizing Committee, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, room 148

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Time-saving tips

Making progress: Using progress trackers to support self-directed learning

Kirsty McIntyre, University of British Columbia

Physics and Astronomy, room 150

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Time-saving tips

Time Saving Tips

WCSE Organizing Committee, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, room 150

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM

BBQ Lunch

WCSE Organizing Committee, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, Upper Atrium

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30 PM

Presentation

ChatGPT broke my essay! Crowdsourcing strategies for teaching writing in the AI age

Marcia L. Graves, University of British Columbia
Annie Prud'homme-Genereux, University of British Columbia

Physics and Astronomy, room 106

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Presentation

“Here’s My Thinking” assignments – Peering deeper into our students’ understanding and problem-solving

Magdalen Normandeau, University of New Brunswick

Physics and Astronomy, room 148

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Workshop

Learn about a method that can improve the success and sustainability of introducing changes to your teaching practice

Joe R. Boivin, nipissing university
Nicole Campbell, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, room 150

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation

Shifts in students’ perspective on engagement following the COVID-19 pandemic

Scott K. Wilson, Western University
Jina Kum, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Physics and Astronomy, room 117

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

Presentation

Advancing inclusive education: Evaluating health professional students' confidence in gender-affirming care

Charys Martin, Western University
Ashley McKeown, Western University
Charlie Brake, Western University
Jacqueline Chen, Western University
Nishita Sharif, Western University
Chris Tracey, Western University
Ryan Wong, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, room 117

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation

Two-stage testing with integrated use of Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IF-AT) scratch cards

Jacqueline MacDonald, University of Waterloo
Jason Thompson, University of Waterloo

Physics and Astronomy, room 148

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Refreshment Break

WCSE Organizing Committee, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, Upper Atrium

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

3:00 PM

Presentation

Enhancing STEM education, accessibility, and support through the integration of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) elements into course syllabi

Alex Tarana, York University
Nivini Walgama, York University
Natalie Moussa, York University
Aminah Raza Khan, York University
Azbah Wasim, York University
Ashley Nahornick, York University
Tanya R. Da Sylva, York University
Tamara L. Kelly, York University

Physics and Astronomy, room 106

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Presentation

Flipping your classroom: Is now the time? Lessons learned from a 2nd year research methods course

Laelie A. Snook, University of Guelph
Jennifer M. Monk, University of Guelph

Physics and Astronomy, room 117

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Workshop

Sustainable case studies in the age of AI: Creating a sharable resource list towards keeping student active, engaged and learning!

Ana M. Tomljenovic-Berube, McMaster University

Physics and Astronomy, room 150

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presentation

The impact of cheat sheet exams on student learning: Examination crutch or learning tool?

Anita Woods, Western University
Bangjie Liu, Western University

Physics and Astronomy, room 148

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

3:30 PM

Presentation

Can we get practice questions like the exam? Exploring student expectations and assessment preparation

Angelina Medved, University of Windsor
Isabelle Barrette-Ng, University of Windsor

Physics and Astronomy, room 148

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Presentation

Empowering future scientists: Sustainable learning through a no-cost lab bootcamp for life science students

Jastaranpreet Singh, University of Toronto

Physics and Astronomy, room 117

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Presentation

From surviving to thriving: How peer support and reflective practice fosters academic confidence and success

Mark Fitzpatrick, University of Toronto, Scarborough
Emily Bell, University of Toronto, Scarborough

Physics and Astronomy, room 106

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Poster

Anchoring sustainable teaching practices with foundational course design

Narveen Jandu, University of Waterloo

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Beyond Punnett squares: Revising the Canadian genetics curriculum to meaningfully introduce social and ethical perspectives

Sophia Costa, University of Windsor
Isabelle Barrette-Ng, University of Windsor

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

BIODIDAC is BACK – A repository of images for biology education at all levels!

Colin J. Montpetit, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa
Chloë Boilard, University of Ottawa

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Do you practice what you preach?: A look at whether instructors model the process they value most

Jacquelina N. DaSilva, University of British Columbia
Nikita Li, University of British Columbia
Jaclyn J. Stewart, University of British Columbia
Blaire J. Steinwand, University of British Columbia

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Engaging students as partners to develop learning activities to address gaps in PhysPharm 2000 curriculum

Hannah Henein, Western University
Christine E. Bell, Western University

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Enhancing inclusivity and engagement in anatomy education: A blended learning approach with complete anatomy

Ilya Rahimi, Western University
Katelyn Wood, Western University

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Exploring the link between neurophysiological activation and engagement during case study analysis in first year undergraduate students.

Emily Park, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa
Vahideh Hassan-Zadeh, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa
Colin J. Montpetit, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Flexible exam date options is a sustainable learning strategy benefiting both students and instructors in large science courses

Natalia Diamond, University of Guelph
Ala Alzubi, University of Guelph
Jessie L. Burns, University of Guelph
Jennifer M. Monk, University of Guelph

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Foster a growth mindset using midterm test corrections for first-year math students

Kelvin Chan, Western University
Allysa Lumley, York University

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Frequent, low-stakes assessments: Balance and benefits

Arielle T. Ramnath, University of Guelph
John Dawson, University of Guelph

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

How social belonging and performance varies across demographic groups in first year students in science courses.

Parinaz Abbasi, University of Calgary
Jared Stang, University of Calgary

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Integrating industry site visits as experiential learning in bioeconomy education

Faride Unda, The University of British Columbia

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Is there collaboration specific neurophysiological activation during 2-stage exams? An analysis of brain response using electroencephalography.

Émilie Lapierre, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa
Colin J. Montpetit, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Modeling how experts read: A scaffolded approach to teaching critical reading of scientific papers

Marcia L. Graves, The University of British Columbia
Kabir Bhalla, The University of British Columbia

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

Seeing through student evaluations of teaching (SETs)

Bethany White, University of Toronto
Jastaranpreet Singh, University of Toronto

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster

The development of a case-based e-learning module for diagnostic education in bladder cancer

Maytal S. Soref, Queen's University - Kingston, Ontario

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wine and Cheese Poster Reception

WCSE Organizing Committee, Western University

The Great Hall, Somerville House (room 3326)

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM