Biology Scholars Programwww.biologyscholars.org

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)Washington, DC

BSP2 Goals (2011-2015)• Empower biologists to be models of

scholarly teaching and practitioners of science education research.

• Expand and support a highly interactive community of Biology Scholars committed to scientific teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).

• Catalyze deep networks among life science professional societies to collectively engage in sustained undergraduate education reform.

Residency Goals(continuum of professional development)

• Research (SoTL Institute)– Complements HHMI/NAS Summer Institute in Undergrad Biology– Design research in learning biology – Skills to create, design and implement studies to assess learning

• Transition (From Research to Publishing Institute)– Practice evidenced-based research– Skills to identify stages of and responses to preparing work for

publication• Assessment (Measuring Student Impact Institute)

– Design course goals and assessments grounded in research on learning

– Skills to create, design, plan and implement evaluations– New in 2011

All promote a community of practice for consultation and support

Capstone Goals (Develop Biologists’ Skills To)

• Identify stages of research study with regard to national dissemination (e.g. presentations, publication and/or collaborations)

• Participate in disciplinary societies• Engage in community of practice

for consultation and support

Profile: 05-10 ScholarsCharacteristic No. % Characteristic No. %

Institution Type Disciplinary Affiliation

Doctoral 40 33 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB) 3 2

Masters 16 13 Cell Biology (ASCB) 6 5

Undergraduate 43 36 Genetics (GSA) 4 3

2-yr College 15 12 Microbiology (ASM) 79 61

Internat’l/Medical 7 6 Physiology (APS, HAPS) 6 5

Total 121 100 Ecology (ESA) 8 6

General Biology and Evolution (AIBS) 9 6

No affiliation 14 12

Total 129 100

Life Sciences Partners (June 2011)

American Association for the Advancement of ScienceAmerican Institute of Biological Sciences

American Physiological SocietyAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

American Society for Cell Biology American Society of Human GeneticsAmerican Society of Plant Biologists

Ecological Society of AmericaGenetics Society of America

Society of Toxicology

Findings: 2009 Study• Scholars have different levels of

understanding, practice & comfort – Assessing student learning – Conducting research on their teaching

• Scholars’ research represent their professional interests and are unique to their institutions and students they teach.

Findings (continued)• Scholars are unable to conduct

research without the community support.

• The extent to which societies’ educational missions, goals and financial support translate into programs varies widely.

Applying to the Biology Scholars Program

Assessment ResidencyApplication deadline: February 15

Research ResidencyApplication deadline: March 1

Transitions ResidencyApplication deadline: February 1

Check Website for 2012 DatesEach Residency Begins with Intensive Training in

Washington, DC