STEM faculty and instructors are invited to explore听infusing research into听course design during the fall TRESTLE Scholar听Program. The application deadline is Thursday, May 25.
The 听补苍诲 , a CSL project听to support improvements in undergraduate STEM education, also offer several course-development grants and personalized assistance听in a variety of topics.
TRESTLE Scholar听Program
The fall program听titled "Exploring course-based undergraduate research experiences: How can I design a course in which students begin to see themselves as scientists?" allows faculty and instructors to engage in a semester-long experience, applying evidence-based teaching practices.
TRESTLE Scholars听is a way to get your feet wet with active learning and/or curricular design with hands-on practice in a supportive community. Departmental cohorts are especially encouraged to apply. Lisa Corwin (EBIO) and Pamela Harvey (MCDB) will facilitate the program.
TRESTLE Mini Seed Grants
Mini grants are intended to support the mission of increasing the use of evidence-based teaching practices in STEM departments. Awards of up to $1,000听are given, with an average of two听awards available per semester. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
TRESTLE Course Transformation Awards
This fall, keep your eyes out for TRESTLE "Type II"听course transformation awards of up to $10,000.听
Intended for faculty with existing expertise in course transformation, these grants support course development or renovation work, including assessment, active-learning听补苍诲 other evidence-based practice. Projects with potential to engage faculty across the department are of particular interest.
CSL Educational Advisor Program
If you need quick help in STEM teaching, the offers personalized assistance with a variety of topics specific to teaching in STEM from individuals with professional expertise in a variety of areas. Visit the program听website above for the extensive list of advisors.
For more information,听contact the project PI Stephanie Chasteen at stephanie.chasteen@colorado.edu.
