So pretty! I’ve been wanting to get there but can’t bring my dogs. That has deterred me thus far :(

Pairing Science with Social Justice Rather than petri dishes or microscopes, in Brie Tripp’s lab you’ll find diverse undergrads gathered around laptops, carrying out the lab’s unique mandate of studying how to promote social and racial ...

Incredibly proud of our lab! Thank you @ucdavis.bsky.social for the magazine feature. #buildtheresistance

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Undergraduate STEM Students’ Perceptions of Grading Practices Reveal that Quiz Retakes Positively Impact Drivers of Self-determination | CBE—Life Sciences Education Grades are a staple of education and a gateway to future career opportunities. Yet, grading practices can (re)produce inequities and cause students to feel inadequate and unmotivated. Alternative grad...

Using self-determination theory, our 🔥new study🔥 found that quiz retakes improved undergrad STEM students’ sense of competence, autonomy, relatedness to instructors, and motivation to learn. Traditional grading was reported to harm students’ motivation and well-being.
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