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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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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 03/06/2026

Learn More about the OCTOPUS Project octopus.qubeshub.org The OCTOPUS project is focused on developing resources for an undergraduate open science—open pedagogy program. OCTOPUS Community Conversation Zoom Link bates.zoom.us/j/9153732061... Friday June 5th at 1 ET / 10 PT Check out our resources.

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 18/05/2026

Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 19 @ 2 ET. Sandra Gesing - will share, "AI Without the Headache: NAIRR for Teaching and Discovery" The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot aims to democratize access to advanced AI resources More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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Maru @drprescott.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

One day left to submit a Poster or Works in Progress proposal for BIOME 2026! Need a tiny break from grading? Submit that idea you’ve been meaning to share. Proposal deadline only. Registration is open until May 22. qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BIOME2026 #STEMEd #OpenEd @bioquest.bsky.social

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 04/05/2026

Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 5 @ 2 ET. Steven Clontz, PreTeXt contributor and PreTeXt.Plus co-founder, and OEE-RCN steering committee member will be presenting "Authoring accessible and interactive documents using PreTeXt". More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 20/04/2026

Join us on April 21 @ 2PM ET for: "OCTOPUS Project: Integrating open pedagogical practices in the teaching of open science" More info and Register here -qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee/osub Part of the Open Education Ecosystem Research Coordination Network - qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Don’t forget about tomorrow! Come learn more about the Octopus project. Join the session (at 2pm ET): qubeshub.org/community/gr...

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Open Education Ecosystems RCN: OSUB Seminar Series

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

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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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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 06/04/2026

There is a new Open Education Ecosystems Newsletter posted. This one focuses on High Performance Computing resources. Check it out - qubeshub.org/community/gr... qubeshub.org/news/newslet... #OEE

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 06/04/2026

Open Science in Undergraduate Biology (OSUB) Seminar Series Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 PM ET Infrastructure to Instruction: Evolving Curriculum Through the SGX3 Faculty Hack Charlie Dey - Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) Information and registration - qubeshub.org/community/gr... #OEE

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Open Education Ecosystems RCN: OSUB Seminar Series

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

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Dr. Kaitlyn Casimo @kaitlyncasimo.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

We are looking for a new coordinator to join the Education & Engagement team at @alleninstitute.org! This person will support the full breadth of our efforts here in the program, including administrative support, participant communications, helping with field trips, and much more. 1/2

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 23/08/2025

This is a great opportunity for 2 year college faculty to engage with the NABT community.

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John M. Drake @jdrakephd.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I spoke with Kari Jordan and Erin Becker of The Carpentries about why they declined a $1.5M NSF grant intended to expand data science training. Their decision highlights the growing intersection of #science, #DEI, and federal policy. Read the full story on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...

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Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules

A coding nonprofit turned down a $1.5M NSF grant after new DEI restrictions, highlighting the clash between federal policy and scientific community values.

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

🛑 What if the GEP disappeared? No more open-access genomics curriculum. No more free tools, research projects, & training. No more national community connecting 200+ institutions. #GenomicsEducation #STEMEquity #GEPgenomics

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Undergrads learning real genomics? Yes—through the Pathways Project. The GEP provides: • A gene annotation walkthrough • A full YouTube video series • All prerequisite curriculum materials —all free and open-access. Explore here: thegep.org/projects/pat... #Genomics #STEMed #GEPtools

Graphic of the UCSC Genome Browser with accompanying text. Image text: "The Pathways Project: Free, open-access genomics curriculum for undergraduates. Learn more at thegep.org."

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Maru @drprescott.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

🌀 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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Dr. Kaitlyn Casimo @kaitlyncasimo.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I will be presenting in a @aaas.org IUSE Initiative webinar where we investigated impacts of using open science (from @alleninstitute.org) as a teaching tool on student attitudes and knowledge! Register now to join on October 23. aaas-iuse.org/event/embrac...

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Maru @drprescott.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

It’s been a BIG summer of conferences—packed with ideas, momentum, and community. Here’s a quick rundown of where I’ve been showing up (and what I’m carrying forward). 🧵👇

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 30/07/2025

Join us to explore strategies for engaging faculty and students with open science principles and practices.

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 29/07/2025

An important conversation about support for open education practices.

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 29/07/2025

Citizen science - an important component of the open science landscape.

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Racially-Just, Inclusive and Open STEM Education @rioscommunity.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

This is Dr. Melanie Lenahan. She is a biology professor. She organized a #RIOSLearningCommunity (with Dr. Drew Lewis) that explored alternative grading practices. This is what she said about it. #LetsLearnTogether

A photo of Melanie Lenahan with a quote. It says: "What I found was really impactful were the open conversations.

It was really important giving our participants time to talk about things and talk out loud about different strategies and barriers.

I think Drew (co-facilitator) really helped in facilitating a structure that allowed for a lot of conversations."

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 21/07/2025

Follow along as we launch our Summer BIOME meeting. @bioquest.bsky.social

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I had a wonderful time participating in the teach-the-teachers CRISPR course co-organized by Sonali Roy, held at the beautiful MIT campus. The participants were HBCU faculty & local high school biol teachers. Lectures in the morning and labs in the afternoon, thanks to Maxine & Masami. 👍👍🧬 #PlantSci

"Developing a. CRISPR-based gene editing course in Plant Biology" says the screen. Sonali stands in front of the screen

Adapting the course for advanced agriculture/ biology majors

Mary talking about science communication.

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

In the July issue of #GENETICS, the 2025 Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education recipient @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social pens down a timely and pertinent essay—There’s never been a better time to be a STEM educator! Read here: buff.ly/M84KcKh 1/2🧵

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 05/07/2025

I've been there - minus the refund, in fact, quite the opposite.

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Join 2025 Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education recipient @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social‬ to explore how ‪@cshlnews.bsky.social‬ is bringing genome sequencing to everyday science education. 📅 July 10 | 1–2 p.m. EDT 🔗 Learn more about this lecture & register now: buff.ly/ULT8l9f

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Genomics Education Partnership @genomicsed.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

We have exciting news to share from the Genomics Education Partnership! Our fundraiser and national faculty workshop have both wrapped up—and thanks to your support, we’re ending on a high note. 🧬 [Thread ⬇️] 1/6

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Rui Costa @ruimcosta.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Science education is important not just for educating the next generation of science leaders, but also for enriching the minds of the next generation of leaders in all areas of our society.

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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 18/06/2025

Science is for everyone. Our Education & Engagement program empowers students, educators, and scientists to harness the power of real-world #OpenScience tools and data. 📽️ youtu.be/uDnCFnzDLec #EduSky #iTeachBio #Neuroskyence

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Allen Institute Education and Engagement Program: Fostering the Next Generation of Scientists

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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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laurakreed-gep.bsky.social @laurakreed-gep.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

In challenging times for science research and education, consider donating to an organization devoted to training the next generation of scientists. secure.givelively.org/donate/genom...

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Starter Culture Microgrants recently funded 2 projects! How we teach evolution matters. Resources for Inclusive Evolution Education developed modules that address bias & boost understanding. The results? It works! Learn more: buff.ly/QzKxG9I @photopidge.bsky.social @suegenenoh.bsky.social 1/2🧵

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 07/06/2025

Do you support open education resources and practices? Creative Commons is sharing some great resources for understanding more about what it means to adopt an open mindset around your teaching and learning scholarship.

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 07/06/2025

I'm proud to be part of an innovative and supportive community pursuing evolution and revolution in STEM education. Want to learn more? Check out the news and subscribe qubeshub.org/news Want to do more? Attend BIOME, browse OER library, connect with partners. qubeshub.org/publications... #BioQUEST

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QUBES - News & Activities

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

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

We talk to Indigenous Studies teacher Greg Spottedbird Lamebull and Mariko Rooks. I cohosted this episode with Rae Solomon of KUNC, NPR's affiliate in Northern Colorado. You can catch all our episodes at knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, youtube.com/@SEASProgam, and Spotify.

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 05/06/2025

If you teach ecology and evolution and you are not aware of #RIE2 (Resources for Inclusive Evolution Education) it is time to take a look. This blog post is a good intro to the project and their first round of modules. genestogenomes.org/unlocking-un... qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BioQUEST

A screen shot of several RIE2 open education resources. You can access the modules on their QUBES site - https://qubeshub.org/community/groups/rie2/publications

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BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium @bioquest.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

This week on Knowledge Unbound Jenny Mercado and Rebekah Greenwald from Nuevas Voces to talk about a collaboration with mathematicians on projects that empowered their community. Listen to all our episodes on our website knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, Youtube youtube.com/@SEASprogram and Spotify.

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Sam Donovan @samdonovan.net · 29/05/2025

BIOME is teacher centric and applied. Come join me to connect with colleagues and collaborate on STEM Ed reform.

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Maru @drprescott.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

🚨 Still time to register for #BIOME2025 with @bioquest.bsky.social ! 🚨 Join us July 21–23 for a virtual summer session with hands-on workshops, thoughtful discussions, and fall working groups for deeper engagement. 🔗 qubeshub.org/community/gr... #STEMM #OpenEd #HigherEd

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QUBES - 2025 BIOME

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

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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 23/05/2025

The Education Lab is officially open! ✂️🎀 This custom-built 1327 ft² learning space allows students, educators, and scientists to take part in hands-on STEM activities offered by our Education and Engagement Program and powered by our open science and cutting-edge research. #EduSky #iTeachBio

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Bryan Dewsbury @dewsbury.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

This week we talk to Sarah Rose Cavanagh about her books on the psychology of ourselves and our students. We talk hiveminds, sparks, monsters, and even musical theatre. You can catch us at our website knowledgeunbound.transistor.fm, our Youtube channel youtube.com/@SEASProgram or Spotify.

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