Biology Scholars Program American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Washington, DC

BSP2 Goals ( ) 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: Scholars CharacteristicNo.%CharacteristicNo.% Institution TypeDisciplinary Affiliation Doctoral4033Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB)32 Masters1613Cell Biology (ASCB)65 Undergraduate4336Genetics (GSA)43 2-yr College1512Microbiology (ASM)7961 Internat’l/Medical76Physiology (APS, HAPS)65 Total121100Ecology (ESA)86 General Biology and Evolution (AIBS)96 No affiliation1412 Total129100

Life Sciences Partners (June 2011) American Association for the Advancement of Science American Institute of Biological Sciences American Physiological Society American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology American Society for Cell Biology American Society of Human Genetics American Society of Plant Biologists Ecological Society of America Genetics 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 Residency Application deadline: February 15 Research Residency Application deadline: March 1 Transitions Residency Application deadline: February 1 Check Website for 2012 Dates Each Residency Begins with Intensive Training in Washington, DC