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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Jun 11

I wrote down this same quote!

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Jun 11

Huge shoutout to the Colorado School of Mines for implementing alt grading in 24 courses across the curriculum - this is an amazing model for educational transformation! Having supportive leadership and collaboration is key #TheGradingConference Panel 1.3D 👏👏

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Jun 11

Asao Inoue is giving a powerful and inspiring talk at #TheGradingConferece 🔥🔥

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Jun 11

Today is the day! The 2025 #TheGradingConference begins at 11:00 am ET 👏 We have close to 900 registered participants! This conference aims to educate, collaborate, and advance grading practices to make them more equitable and support student success. www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...

The Grading Conference

www.centerforgradingreform.org

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Apr 28

Beautiful ❤️ Happy Anniversary 🎉

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Mar 17

Unreal.

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Mar 3

Save the dates June 11-13, 2025! We are thrilled to present our keynote speakers, Asao Inoue (Arizona State University), Jeff Anderson (Foothill College), and Eden E. L. Tanner (University of Mississippi)!

To register and learn more about our program, please visit www.centerforgradingreform.org

Center for Grading Reform

The Center for Grading Reform is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving grading practices in higher education.

www.centerforgradingreform.org

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Feb 24

Deadline approaching! Submit an abstract for a poster session, talks, workshops, and panel discussions for the 2025 Grading Conference this Friday, February 28th.

For more information and how to submit your abstract, please visit this link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...

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ALT: a cartoon character is writing on a piece of paper with the name adrian beller on it

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Drew Lewis @drew-lewis.com · Feb 10

Excited to work with @melanielenahan.bsky.social again to facilitate this learning community!

Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · Feb 10

Are you trying to implement alternative grading into your classroom? Then, this #RIOSLearningCommunity is for you.

Participants will work through an implementation plan to incorporate alternative grading into their next course. It starts on 3/5.

Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3EsS8UP
#STEM #Education

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Alt: a cartoon character is writing on a piece of paper with a red pencil .

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Feb 5

Best news ever! Registration for the 2025 Grading Conference is OPEN! Please join us to promote grading practices focused on equity & authentic learning. Consider submitting an abstract or volunteering! We value your contributions! #gradingreform

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

The Grading Conference

www.centerforgradingreform.org

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Jan 20

Our first FALCoN is this Friday, January 24, at 4 pm EST with Lucy Luong, "Scientist Spotlights Initiative." Join this interactive session to learn more about engaging students in written reflection and consider the influence of Instructor Talk! #STEMed #studentsuccess

Register: bit.ly/3WrtJ8h

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FALCoN with Lucy Luong Scientist Spotlights.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

The Scientist Spotlights Initiative aims to empower science instructors with inclusive science curricula as a means for students of all backgrounds to envision themselves in science. With the rational...

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · Dec 13

👋 Welcome to BioQUEST on Bluesky!

Whether you're a STEM educator, partner or supporter, BioQUEST is your place to contribute to the ongoing evolution & revolution of STEM education. We provide opportunities for growth, support for impactful collaborations & offer a network dedicated to success.

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Crystal Uminski @crystaluminski.bsky.social · Dec 4

Save the date for SABER East!

The SABER East conference will be May 28-30, 2025.

Join a vibrant community of biology educators in Rochester, NY for workshops, talks, posters, and networking.

Abstract submission opens January 20.
saberbio.wildapricot.org/SABER-East

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Nov 27

Thank you, Shuchismita Dutta, for the wonderful visit to the RCSB Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University! Our students enjoyed the visit! I'm thankful for our shared passion for molecular structures in education and grateful for our friendship 😍 (Image by the Synergy structure: lnkd.in/e3q6-GxP)

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Nov 25

My fav Day of the Year @npr.org Books We Love 📚😍
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Books We Love

Here are 350+ great reads from 2024 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics.

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The Grading Conference @thegradingconference.com · Nov 25

Hey all! Just a quick note that we changed our handle to our website. So @gradingforgrowth.bsky.social is now @thegradingconference.com

Please update if needed! Thx.

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Drew Lewis @drew-lewis.com · Mar 11

Excited to be facilitating a Learning Community on Alternative Grading for the RIOS Institute alongside @melanielenahan.bsky.social, starting in a few weeks! Sign up at the link

QUBES - Alternative Grading RIOS Learning Community

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

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Jan 26

Happening today, Friday, January 26th at 4 pm EST! Please join us for Sheela Vemu: "Community College Action Research: Exploring the Space for Innovation & Impact." presentation at #NISTFALCoN #communitycollege #BER #studentsuccess

Register here: bit.ly/3SmUUiU

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The Grading Podcast @thegradingpod.bsky.social · Jan 9

New year = new episodes! Join us as we talk to @drew-lewis.com and @clontz.org about active learning and alt grading! #gradingforgrowth #thegradingpod

thegradingpod.com/episodes/26-...

26 – Active Learning and Alternative Grading: An Introduction to Team-Based Inquiry Learning with ...

Welcome to 2024! In our first new episode of the year, Sharona sits down with Drew Lewis and Steven Clontz to discuss their Team-Based Inquiry Learning project as well as other parts of the growing…

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Dec 4

Congratulations!

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Dec 4

What an amazing morning ☀️

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Nov 27

Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, December 1st, at 4 pm EST with Tati Russo-Tait: "Reflecting on our conceptions of equity." Join this interactive session & learn how different conceptions of equity may relate to practices that can support student success. @NISciTeaching

Register here: bit.ly/46wdGIs

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FALCoN with Tati Russo-Tait. Reflecting on our conceptio...

This interactive workshop will engage participants with composite narratives developed from results of a study on science faculty’s conceptions of equity. Participants will engage in discussion and ...

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Nov 13

Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, November 17th, at 4 pm EST with Melissa Haswell: "Creating an Equitable Classroom Using Trauma-Informed Pedagogy." Join this interactive session to learn trauma-informed teaching strategies.
@NISciTeaching
Register here: bit.ly/49w3DWr

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FALCoN with Melissa Haswell. Creating an Equitable Class...

For students that have experienced a personal life event or a collective trauma, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional academic policies may become a barrier that hinders learning due to the way ...

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Dr. Melanie Lenahan @melanielenahan.bsky.social · Sep 28

@truthmatters.bsky.social Wine's True Origins Are Finally Revealed www.scientificamerican.com/article/wine... via @sciam.bsky.social

Wine’s True Origins Are Finally Revealed

A broad genetic study has revised the prevailing narrative about how wine grapes spread around the world

www.scientificamerican.com

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