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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 7d

In case you missed it: the BioQUEST September Newsletter is out! qubeshub.org/news/newslet...

Make sure you are signed up to receive our emails! It's easy to sign up on our website (scroll to bottom): qubeshub.org/news

#STEMEducation #TeachersinSTEM #openeducation #HigherEd #EducationalResources

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Drew Lewis @drew-lewis.com · 23d

@melanielenahan.bsky.social and I are running another iteration of the Implementing Alternative Grading learning community starting next month!

Details and sign up at qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 17d

Our next Brew and Banter, featuring Drs. Desirée Forsythe & Meg C. Jones, is on Oct 2nd (1pm ET).

They'll briefly reflect on past sessions of their Learning Community that focused on difficult dialogues and what difficult dialogues means to us in today's current climate.

Register: bit.ly/4nKnveN

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: RIOS Brew & Banter: Difficult Dialogues in a Difficult Time feat. Meg Jones and Desiree Forsythe. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ...

During this session, Drs. Jones and Forsythe will briefly reflect on past sessions of difficult dialogues including 1) the material covered and 2) the experience of facilitating. We will then situate ...

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 23d

This is Dr. Drew Lewis. He is a mathematician and education researcher.

Last Fall, he organized a #RIOSLearningCommunity (with Dr. Lenahan) that explored alternative grading practices. This is what he said about it. #LetsLearnTogether

A photo of Drew. Text reads: "There's tons of different options for active learning and things. It's the exact same thing with assessment.

So it’s important to try to make sure people understand that there are all these options and try and help them figure out which one fits what they're trying to do with their students best."

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 21d

In case you missed it: the BioQUEST September Community Spotlight is out! You can find the link here: qubeshub.org/news/newslet...

Make sure you are signed up to receive our emails! It's easy to sign up on our website (scroll to bottom): qubeshub.org/news

#STEMEducation #openeducation #HigherEd

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Ecological Society of America @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social · 28d

Explore careers in ecology with ESA! Our series taking in-depth looks at the career pathways of professional ecologists returns 9/16 at 2:00 PM ET. Hear background and advice from Gabriel Thoumi @responsible-alpha.bsky.social and Ryan Williams at Bayer Crop Sciences.

esa.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A promotional image featuring photos of Gabriel Thoumi at Responsible Alpha and Ryan Williams from Bayer Crop Sciences, with details about the event being held September 16 at 2:00 PM Eastern time, for free. Click through for full information and to register.

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last year, Bekah led a #RIOSWorkingGroup.

Vecina was created out of her working group. It's a website, which visualizes environmental & community info for neighborhood advocacy.

It's a guide that helps families through: registering their kids in school, finding health services, etc.

Blue background with green quotation marks. Text reads: "It's been a very inspiring project. What's been really working for us is continuous community connection, feedback, and support. It has been embedded throughout the project for us.”

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · Jun 19

🧬 New to Bluesky? The GEP has created a Starter Pack to help genetics educators get started! Find accounts, discover genomics feeds, and join the GEP’s growing community.
Get started: go.bsky.app/3JFUJRg

#GeneticsEducation #Bluesky #CURE #Genomics

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Sep 8

🍎 A new semester is here! Start the school year strong by joining BioQUEST Office Hours.

📅 Wednesday’s @ 12 pm ET | Thursdays @ 2 pm ET
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yc2m3d6x

Let’s make this a great year together!

#STEMeducation #BioQUEST #QUBES #TeachingSupport #NewSemester

Poster with a coffee and laptop with an invitation to join BioQUEST's open office hours either Wednesdays at 12 pm or Thursdays at 2 pm Eastern Time.

BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Aug 11

Sharing:
📢 The BioGraphI Project
🗓️Sept 24
🗣️ Drs. Desirée Forsythe, Bryan Dewsbury & Jeremy Hsu
📝”Journeys into Justice-Centered Pedagogy”
Join a talk on how STEM educators confront inequities & break barriers for students

☑️ Register by Sept 17
🔗 tinyurl.com/Fall2025Even...

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Maru @drprescott.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌀 BIOME 2025 (organized by @bioquest.bsky.social ) was one of the most energizing events of my summer. Educators across disciplines came together to catalyze change through inclusive, sustainable, community-centered STEM education. #BIOME2025 #CatalyzingChange #STEMed #CommunitiesOfPractice

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Jul 28

That’s a wrap on #BIOME2025!

🌎 Over 60 participants from across the nation and globe
🎓 30 amazing sessions, shared resources, & powerful conversations
📚 9 fall working groups

🔗 Stay up-to-date with BioQUEST and partner news: qubeshub.org/news

#STEMMeducation #FacultyDev #BioQUEST

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Jul 21

BIOME 2025 Day 1!

Welcome to our annual BIOME 2025, focusing on the theme of Catalyst for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together. Take a sneak peek below at today's schedule below!

For more information and to sign up for BioQUEST news: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Jun 12

Sharing: The deadline to apply is tomorrow, June 13 for the Ecological Society of America’s (ESA) Transforming Ecology Education to 4D (TEE) project Faculty Mentoring Network (FMN) for the fall of 2025. Learn more and apply today - qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Jun 6

🎉 Happy 39th to BioQUEST!
For decades, BioQUEST has built a community for STEM educators. Grateful for all who’ve joined the journey. 🚀

✨ Be part of it— Join us at BIOME 2025 - Applications are still open!
🗓️ Learn more + apply: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#BIOME2025 #BioQUEST #STEMM

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Jun 3

Still thinking about BIOME 2025? 🎓
Good news—spots are still open to attend!

Join a virtual community of STEMM educators exploring change, connection & collaboration.
🗓️ July 21–23
📥 Apply TODAY: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

#BIOME2025 #STEMM #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · May 29

The BIOME 2025 energy is building! Join a vibrant community of STEMM educators and changemakers.

Applications are still open! Check out the sneak peak of presentations below to see what you can expect at BIOME 2025. Apply today!

qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#BIOME2025 #STEMM #FacultyDev

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Drew Lewis @drew-lewis.com · May 12

We are right at one month away from the 2025 Grading Conference (June 11--13), and have just posted the schedule. Check out all the amazing presentations we will have this year!

www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...

The Grading Conference

www.centerforgradingreform.org

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · May 9

Sharing: Save the Date: Friday, May 16th at 1:30 PM ET

In the first installment of Friday visualization conversations (with MCN), Josh Beckham and KP Procko will discuss teaching with AI, and with AI tools in a biochemistry CURE. Learn more and sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · May 7

Thinking about BIOME 2025? Past participants called it welcoming, reflective, and deeply engaging. Join us July 21–23 to connect, collaborate, and spark change in STEMM education. Applications open through May 16! qubeshub.org/community/gr...

#BIOME2025 #STEMeducation

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · May 5

📣 Workshop deadline extended! Submit your BIOME 2025 proposal by May 16. Posters, WIPs, discussion leaders & participant apps still open! Theme: Catalysts for Change Event: July 21–23 Apply now: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

#BIOME2025 #STEMMeducation #FacultyDevelopment

QUBES - 2025 BIOME

QUBES Hub - The Power of Biology, Math, and Community

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Apr 29

👥 Calling all STEMM educators!
BIOME 2025 applications to participate and present are open!
🧩 Theme: Catalysts for Change
📅 July 21–23, 2025
💻 Entirely virtual
🕒 Deadline: May 16
💡 Fresh format. New ideas. Supportive community.
Details + application 👉 qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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Maru @drprescott.bsky.social · Apr 8

Why join?
🌱 Build community across STEMM
🚀 Walk away with real, usable tools
🔄 Keep the convo going this fall
🤝 Be part of the change

Apply today: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Let’s do this. @bioquest.bsky.social #STEMM #teaching #facultydev #education #HigherEd #STEMeducation

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · Apr 11

🎉 new episode of Knowledge Unbound!

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · Apr 9

Was a pleasure to be in conversation with David Asai for episode 2 of season 2 of Knowledge Unbound. You can catch this and all our episodes on Spotify, our Youtube channel (www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQhm...) or on our website (knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm/episodes/sea...). Enjoy.

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Mar 18

Sharing:
If you’re looking for resources on how to teach about disease spread including the structures, transmission mechanisms, and evolution of viruses, check out this playlist:

www.biointeractive.org/planning-too...

@biointeractive.bsky.social

Teaching Viruses and Epidemiology Online

www.biointeractive.org

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