Sunday
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
7:40 pm - 9:30 pm
Chemical Thinking
Discussion Leader: Jaclyn Stewart (The University of British Columbia, Canada)
7:40 pm - 7:50 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:50 pm - 8:25 pm
Nathaniel Grove (University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States)
"Charting the Topography of Organic Chemistry: A Journey to Understanding the Factors That Influence Cognitive Load"
8:25 pm - 8:40 pm
Discussion
8:40 pm - 9:15 pm
Christina Schwarz (Michigan State University, United States)
"Working Towards Meaningful Scientific Sense-Making: From Mechanistic Reasoning to Justice-Centered Science"
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Monday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Group Photo
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Science Practices
Discussion Leader: Nicole Graulich (Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Germany)
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:10 am - 9:45 am
Erin Dolan (University of Georgia, United States)
"Undergraduate Research in the Moment: Understanding the Mechanisms of Student Growth Through Experience Sampling"
9:45 am - 10:05 am
Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am
Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:10 am
Alena Moon (University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States)
"Peer Review: What Happens When You Give Students Epistemic Agency?"
11:10 am - 11:30 am
Discussion
11:30 am - 12:05 pm
Joi Walker (East Carolina University, United States)
"Introducing the Science of Team Science (SciTS) in the Undergraduate Curriculum"
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm
Discussion
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
General Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The GRC Power Hour™
The GRC Power Hour™ is designed to address diversity and inclusion in the scientific workplace by providing a safe environment for informal and meaningful conversations amongst colleagues of all career stages. The program supports the professional growth of all members of our communities, including ethnicity, race and/or gender identity by providing an open forum for discussion and mentoring.
Organizer: Brittland DeKorver (Grand Valley State University, United States)
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Key K-12 Connections
Discussion Leader: Marilyne Stains (University of Virginia, United States)
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:40 pm - 8:15 pm
Brian Reiser (Northwestern Univeristy, United States)
"Supporting Next Generation Chemistry Learning in K-12 Classrooms with Storylines"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:10 pm
Wendy Adams (Colorado School of Mines, United States)
"Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics Teacher Recruitment Via Changing the Conversation Around Teaching"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Tuesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Students' Self-Theories
Discussion Leader: Jeffrey Raker (University of South Florida, United States)
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:10 am - 9:45 am
John Hutchinson (Rice University, United States)
"Combating Science Denial and Distrust: A Case for Curriculum Innovation in Chemistry Education"
9:45 am - 10:05 am
Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am
Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:10 am
W. Stephen McNeil (University of British Columbia (Okanagan), Canada)
"Content, Concepts, Context: Redesign of a First-Year Chemistry Curriculum to Support Affective Learning Outcomes"
11:10 am - 11:30 am
Discussion
11:30 am - 12:05 pm
Sushilla Knottenbelt (University of New Mexico, United States)
"Traversing the Gap Between Intent and Impact: Systemizing Care through the Student Experience Project"
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm
Discussion
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
General Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Fostering More Inclusive Chemistry Cultures
Discussion Leader: Gwendolyn Lawrie (The University of Queensland, Australia)
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:40 pm - 8:15 pm
Minjung Ryu (University of Illinois at Chicago, United States)
"Learning and Participation of Historically Minoritized Students in Chemistry"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:10 pm
Geraldine Richmond (Department of Energy, United States)
"Historic Opportunities in the Inclusive Quest to Save the Planet"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Wednesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Advancing Equity
Discussion Leader: Sam Pazicni (University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States)
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:10 am - 9:45 am
Aurora Kamimura (Washington University in St. Louis, United States)
"Creating Equitable Chemistry Education Pathways: A Career-Aspirations Model that Centers Students’ Identities to Foster Thriving"
9:45 am - 10:05 am
Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am
Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:10 am
Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy (Louisiana State University, United States)
"Intersectionality as a Lens for Exploring Low-Income Student Navigation of the STEM Higher Education Ecosystem"
11:10 am - 11:30 am
Discussion
11:30 am - 12:05 pm
Tim McKay (University of Michigan, United States)
"The Role of Equity Reporting in Introductory STEM Course Reform in SEISMIC"
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm
Discussion
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
General Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Strengthening Feelings of Belonging
Discussion Leader: Maria Oliver-Hoyo (NC State University, United States)
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:40 pm - 8:15 pm
Regina Frey (University of Utah, United States)
"Characteristics Students Use in Describing Their Course-Level Social Belonging and How We Can Use Them to Improve Student Belonging"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:10 pm
Jean Stockard (University of Oregon, United States)
"Promoting Inclusivity and Collegiality: Advice from Students"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Thursday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Business Meeting
Nominations for the Next Vice Chair(s); Complete the GRC Evaluation Forms; Discuss Future Dates and Venue; Election of the Next Vice Chair(s)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Language and Learning
Discussion Leader: Stacey Lowery Bretz (Ohio Northern University, United States)
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:10 am - 9:45 am
Nicole Becker (University of Iowa, United States)
"Supporting Undergraduate Chemistry Students' Sensemaking With Mathematical and Graphical Models"
9:45 am - 10:05 am
Discussion
10:05 am - 10:35 am
Coffee Break
10:35 am - 11:10 am
Silvija Markic (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany)
"Learning of Scientific Language and How Much We Really Know About It"
11:10 am - 11:30 am
Discussion
11:30 am - 12:05 pm
James Nyachwaya (North Dakota State University, United States)
"Examining Students’ (Unsolicited) Peer-to-Peer Questions During Collaborative Activities: Trends and Outcomes"
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm
Discussion
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
General Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online and Hybrid Innovation
Discussion Leader: Thomas Holme (Iowa State University, United States)
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:40 pm - 8:15 pm
Jack Eichler (University of California, Riverside, United States)
"Leveraging Hybrid ("Flipped") Classroom Structures to Facilitate Higher Order Conceptual Learning in Large Enrollment Gateway Chemistry Courses"
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm - 9:10 pm
Deborah Herrington (Grand Valley State University, United States)
"Using Simulations and Screencasts to Support Student Independent Learning in an Online Environment: What Are the Benefits and Challenges?"
9:10 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Friday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Departure