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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Attending #OpenEd26? Meet the OCTOPUS Project team and learn how they work to improve undergraduate STEM education, by integrating Open Science and Open Pedagogy. Catch their presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 1:00–1:25pm: openeducationconference.org

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

REMINDER: The OCTOPUS Project is accepting open science and open pedagogy teaching resources for its growing collection. Contributors will receive a $500 stipend. If you have teaching materials to share (or would like to create new resources) consider submitting. Learn more: lnkd.in/eAEuPvrE

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

RIOS Brew & Banter is back! Join Executive Director Carrie Diaz Eaton on Oct. 2 (3–4 PM ET), for a conversation on responding to internal pressures and attacks in higher ed: bit.ly/3UwEDeL

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Here’s another OCTOPUS resource to explore! The Open Science Multilingual Glossary helps make scientific language more accessible and inclusive. Each semester, students add terms, translations, and equity notes, growing a living resource shaped by diverse perspectives. Learn more: bit.ly/4gAO4B0

An illustration of a tiny person with a magnifying glass reading an open book under a lamp beside stacked books. Text reads: "RIOS Institute.Lesson Highlight. The Open Science Multilingual Glossary. This project is a living, student-centered glossary that defines and critically examines key terms in open science and open pedagogy. It invites students to think about both the possibilities of open systems and the inequities they can create or reinforce.Learn more about this resource: www.bit.ly/4gAO4B0"

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The OCTOPUS project is inviting contributors to help grow its collection of open science/pedagogy resources! Here's a resource from their collection: The "Take the City Nature Challenge" encourages learners to discover and document local wildlife/biodiversity. Learn more: www.bit.ly/4y17W7o

A dark blue background with an illustration of people in nature. Text reads: "RIOS Institute. Lesson Highlight. Take the City Nature Challenge: participating in local & globally connected science. This module provides opportunity to engage learners in meaningful science, empower students as contributors to open science and grow learners’ awareness of local (and global) biodiversity. Learn more about this resource:
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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Yesterday, we shared that the OCTOPUS project is inviting contributors to help grow its collection of resources! Here's a resource from their collection: The goal of this project is to use Open Street Map (OSM) to introduce students to open data and science. Learn more: www.bit.ly/4gxQyA8

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Text reads: "RIOS Institute. Lesson Highlight. Mapping the way to open science through Open Street Map (OSM) and Critical Thinking. The goal of this project is to use Open Street Map (OSM) to introduce students to open data and science through the critical evaluation of closed vs. open mapping platforms and the experience of adding data to OSM.
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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The OCTOPUS Project invites educators to contribute open science & open pedagogy teaching resources to its growing collection and earn a $500 stipend! Help advance Open Science education in STEM. Submit by November 1, 2026. Learn more: forms.gle/vmiqjNKbrCra...

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

REMINDER: there is still time to apply to our effective teaching course coming up in the Fall! Apply now to learn more about teaching practices that can improve your classrooms. Application Deadline:TOMORROW! Learn more: bit.ly/4fbSSw8

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Eliza J Reilly @elizajanereilly.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We have an effective teaching course coming in the Fall! This is a six week course. You'll connect with teaching practices that help create classrooms where students can be academically successful, and feel supported at the same time. Application Deadline: 8/7/2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4fbSSw8

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Effective Teaching Learning Community Application

Apply now to join our learning community on Effective Teaching! This six-week professional development series will re-engage you in the best practices for cultivating an environment where students can...

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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Come join our annual Pride Picnic on July 4! www.outsavvy.com/event/37491/...

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Curious what happened at the Modernizing Undergraduate Math Summit? A few weeks ago, educators, researchers and industry leaders gathered to think about the future of undergraduate math in the age of AI. The conversation is continuing & the ideas are taking shape. Learn more: www.tpsemath.org/mum

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Modernizing Undergraduate Math | TPSE Math

Explore highlights from the Harvard Modernizing Undergraduate Math Summit, which took place on May 18, 2026. Read key takeaways, next steps, and ways to get involved.

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join our upcoming learning community exploring how queer histories impact the science classroom. Explore how STEM and queer history intersect, and how science has shaped ideas about gender and sexuality. This week-long, five-session LC begins July 20. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4ePyXUK

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How Queer Histories Impact the Science Classroom (RIOS Learning Community - Summer 2026)

Apply now to join our learning community focused on How Queer Histories Impact the Science Classroom! We are inviting applications to participate in a 1 week 5-session Learning Community series led b...

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🌱 BIOME 2026 will bring together timely conversations shaping the future of STEMM education. See some presentation highlights below! 🔗 Register today: qubeshub.org/community/gr... 📅Deadline: 5/22 #BIOME2026 #STEMMEducation #HigherEd #ScienceEducation

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Don’t forget — in less than 2 hours, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about RIOS-funded projects. Join the session today at 12 PM ET: bit.ly/42yNQUy

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

On May 18 (at 12pm ET), explore RIOS-funded Working Groups and Learning Communities focused on topics including STEM organizing, JEDI in statistics and data science, AI and openness, civic science education, alternative grading, & more. Attend our showcase (no registration required): bit.ly/42yNQUy

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Have you heard the latest episode of #KnowledgeUnbound? Jaclyn Reeves Pepin (a longtime member of the National Association of Biology Teachers - NABT) discusses NABT’s origins, and why the organization’s work matters. You can catch the ep on Spotify, Youtube and the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Yesterday: we shared an OER Starter Kit from Iowa State. Today: we are sharing a webinar video from the Open Education Network. In this video, Tiffani Tijerina shares accessibility tips, ADA updates, and tools for open publishing: buff.ly/jAYBNQ1

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Pub101 for Authors: Accessibility

In this synchronous session of Pub101 for Authors, we welcome speaker Tiffani Tijerina from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Drawing on more than a decade of open education work and two…

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Would it be alright if I share this video on LinkedIn? I’ll of course make sure to attribute it to you. I just think a lot of people will find this video useful. Thanks for the consideration 😊

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Happening TODAY at 3pm ET. We will be discussing AI: As AI can generate entire realities (including false ones), what we teach and how we teach matters more than ever. This session explores the ethical, environmental, and human implications of AI in education. Learn more here: bit.ly/3O9XgSO

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Drew Lewis @drew-lewis.com · 10/04/2026

Check out how easy it is to convert old, inaccessible LaTeX into accessible PreTeXt using pretext.plus

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PreTeXt.Plus | Author accessible mathematical documents in your browser

PreTeXt.Plus is a service that supports the authoring and sharing of PreTeXt documents using only a web browser.

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, Constanza Bartholomae and Christian Fauria (both of Bryant College) discuss the value of educational developers, drawing parallels to coaching and more. You can catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube and the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

REMINDER: we have two new Spring Professional Development Learning Communities (LC) starting soon! One LC explores the RIOS Podcast: Knowledge Unbound (bit.ly/41qSMdF), while the other focuses on implementing alternative grading (bit.ly/48J4sMF). Click on the respective links to learn more.

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, professor Aubrey Sirman & student Angie Catalina Aguilar (from Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago) discuss first-gen experiences, program benefits, & more. You can catch the ep on Spotify, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

**Implementing Alternative Grading** The Center for Grading Reform and the RIOS Institute are hosting a six-week Learning Community on alternative grading. Participants will apply a structured approach in a course. Prior familiarity and a target course required. Starts May 5: bit.ly/48J4sMF

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RIOS Learning Community Application: Implementing Alternative Grading

The Center for Grading Reform, in partnership with the RIOS Institute, is pleased to sponsor a Learning Community on Implementing Alternative Grading for post-secondary faculty. In this six week…

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

**Shifting Perspectives And Practice Through Knowledge Unbound, Season 2** This LC uses S2 of the RIOS Knowledge Unbound podcast to inspire reflection on teaching. You will explore civic engagement and STEM themes and apply insights to their classrooms & communities. Starts April 28: bit.ly/41qSMdF

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RIOS LC: Shifting perspectives and practice through Knowledge Unbound

We are excited to invite you to join this six-week Learning Community facilitated by Drs. Erin Richard and Kaitlin Bonner. Learning Community Description: This Learning Community leverages Season 2…

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Explore two RIOS Learning Communities (LC): one on Knowledge Unbound (Season 2) for reflective teaching, and one on implementing alternative grading with a structured plan for your next course.

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Next week, learn about the OCTOPUS Project at a seminar. Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators. Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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Drew Lewis @drew-lewis.com · 13/04/2026

The RIOS Institute @rioscommunity.bsky.social is sponsoring a learning community on Alternative Grading, beginning May 5 (and ending right before @thegradingconference.com). Join me and @melanielenahan.bsky.social for a weekly community where you design an alt grading scheme for your upcoming class.

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QUBES - Implementing Alternative Grading - A RIOS Learning Community

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

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

⏳ Less than 1 month left to submit an application to present your work at BIOME 2026 Share your work. Build connections. Contribute to a collaborative STEMM education community. 🔗 qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BIOME2026 #STEMEd

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

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Karen Cangialosi, RIOS Director of OPEN, will be a panelist at "Data Is Power: Students as AI Ethics Researchers." Karen (along with fellow panelists) will discuss: student agency, AI, ethics, & data literacy. Register here (for this free virtual event): bit.ly/tmo-2026-register

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, Dr. Kelly Mack (of AAC&U) talks about her early life, her work in organizations to make change in academia and education, and choosing the right path for herself. Catch this ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube and the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We have a new Brew and Banter session coming up! This session explores critical perspectives on AI: its broader context, key concerns, and potential negative impacts on education. Join our discussion on April 27 (3pm ET). Learn more: bit.ly/3O9XgSO

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, Dr. Joianne Smith, President of Oakton College, shares how meaningful connections and supportive faculty foster a community where students feel seen & thrive. You can catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube and the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Call for Ideas! RIOS is seeking proposals for new Working Groups. These are innovation sandboxes where bold ideas tackle real challenges and become tangible products. Topics span advocacy, STEM inclusion & training, OER development and more. Learn more here: bit.ly/4s90HqR

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A fresh EP of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, our host sits down with educational developer, Thomas J. Tobin for a conversation about Universal Design for Learning and inclusive teaching strategies. You can catch the episode on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Our next Brew and Banter session is TOMORROW (4PM ET)! This session (led by with Dr. Tatiane Russo-Tait) will focus on shaping together, "A Manifesto for Critical-Feminist Science," which will be a special theme in the top-tier journal Science Education. Learn more: bit.ly/4rp9OmU

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Colleagues across our community are gathering feedback through several surveys. If you have a few minutes, please consider sharing your experiences. Your insights help strengthen teaching, research, and collaboration in STEMM education. Survey links in the thread below ⬇️

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Don't forget to join us on March 26 at 4 PM ET! There will be a Brew & Banter session with Dr. Tatiane Russo-Tait. This session will focus on shaping together, "A Manifesto for Critical-Feminist Science," which will be a special theme in the journal Science Education. Learn more: bit.ly/4rp9OmU

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