New Teaching Tools and Strategies! Using the Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes Taxonomy to Assess Written Scientific Arguments. The SOLO taxonomy is a useful tool for scaffolding, providing feedback, and assessing scientific arguments. doi.org/10.24918/cs.2025.22

New LessonPlus! Pulling Weeds: A Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Integrating Field Research. This 5-week CURE engages students in field research on invasive species, building skills in ecological research and statistical analysis. doi.org/10.24918/cs.2025.21

New Lesson! Modeling Short Tandem Repeat (STR) DNA Fingerprinting Using Standard Playing Cards. This hands-on, low-cost activity uses playing cards to model STR alleles, letting students practice analysis of genotypes and model DNA gels in class. doi.org/10.24918/cs.2025.20

New Lesson! An Instruction-Followed-by-Problem-Solving Approach to Facilitate Biochemistry Students’ Transfer of Learning in Noncovalent Interactions. This lesson uses cognitive load theory with examples and problem-solving to help students grasp noncovalent interactions. (1/2)

New Lesson! Counting Caterpillars on Campus: Engaging Students in Setting Up a Phenology Site for Participatory Science. Students track arthropod phenology in their local ecosystems and study how rising temperatures is affecting their community. doi.org/10.24918/cs.2025.17

New Lesson! A Scenario-Based Learning Strategy to Teach the Story of Henrietta Lacks and the Social Determinants of Health. This activity uses scenario-based learning to explore health inequities, ethics, and Social Determinants of Health through film and group work. (1/2)

New Essay! A Learning Community for Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience Teaching Assistants. The authors created a CURE TA learning community that boosted sense of community, understanding of CURE pedagogy, and professional development. doi.org/10.24918/cs.2025.12

New Lesson! Facial Expression Response Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in a Hands-On and Cross-Field Laboratory Experiment. This bio/psych lab links CNR1 genotyping with facial recognition to boost student data analysis and interdisciplinary skills. doi.org/10.24918/cs.2025.15

New Lesson! A Course-Embedded "Plug and Play" Research Project for Teaching Cancer Genomics. This semester-long research project guides students through analysis of human cancer patient genomic data from TCGA and a formal poster presentation, with built-in checkpoints. (1/2)

New Lesson! Exploring Earth’s Changing Ecosystems: Case Studies and Curriculum Support for Undergraduate Classrooms - These five adaptable case studies teach ecology using real-world issues, building skills in data analysis, modeling, and conservation. doi.org/10.24918/cs.2025.13