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STEM PEER GROUP CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 26 -27, 2018

VIRGINIA CROSSINGS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, GLEN ALLEN, VIRGINIA

VCCS STEM PEER GROUP CONFERENCE | AGENDA for Friday, October 26, 2018 1

VCCS PEER GROUP CONFERENCE Supporting Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering & Applied Technologies, General Science, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Technology (Information Systems Technologies, Computer Science, Cybersecurity) and Physics

Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Glen Allen, Virginia

AGENDA | Friday, October 26, 2018

Registration 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Henrico Ballroom Foyer Madison Building

Please check in, pick up your badge and materials, and take advantage of this opportunity to meet with our exhibitors:

Colonial Scientific Credits2Careers eScience Labs Hawkes Learning McGraw-Hill Education Pearson Education VMATYC

Opening Luncheon 11:15 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

Glen Restaurant Madison Building

Help yourself to the buffet in the restaurant, network with your colleagues from across the state, and be prepared to move to the Henrico Ballroom by 12:25 p.m. for the keynote address.

Session Keynote 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

Room: Henrico Ballroom Madison Building

Intended Audience: All

Keynote: The New VCCS General Education Outcomes: Meeting Our Objectives Tim Merrill, Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Reynolds

In July 2017, SCHEV approved its new policy on general education assessment. In order to comply with this new policy, VCCS is reviewing and revising its policy on general education outcomes. A task force representing all 23 community colleges has been working since last October to identify key areas of knowledge and skills for all VCCS graduates. Tim Merrill, Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness at Reynolds Community College, will describe the process, share the draft policy language, and provide an update on this key initiative.


1:15 – 1:30 p.m. 15-minute session break

Session One 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.

Room: Henrico Ballroom A Madison Building


The New VCCS General Education Outcomes: Meeting Our Objectives: Faculty Feedback Opportunity Catherine Finnegan, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness Virginia’s Community Colleges

The VCCS has been working with faculty, administrators and librarians from across the system as it works to revise General Education Outcomes to meet the needs of students in the 21st century. In this session we ask you to add your voice. Come share your ideas and perspectives, and take advantage of this opportunity to provide feedback to the system.


Room: Henrico Ballroom B Madison Building

Intended Audience: Information Systems Technologies

Using GitHub Classroom in Programming Classes John Maxfield, Professor Blue Ridge

I will demonstrate how I've used the free GitHub Classroom in programming assignments for individual students and teams. My students get practice using the popular development tool to work on their own or their team's repository.


Room: Spotsylvania Madison Building


Undergraduate Research—No Lab Coat Required Karen Neal, Assistant Professor of Biology Reynolds - Henrico

Explore the possibilities of individualized research projects for your entry level science courses. No funding, lab coat or lab expertise are required using the citizen science approach to research. All disciplines welcome.

Attendees will be introduced to the concept of using citizen science projects via www.zooinverse.org as a means of incorporating individualized research projects into the curriculum of entry level science course.

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Room: Hanover Madison Building

Intended Audience: Mathematics

Increasing Students’ Understanding of Calculus: Applications from the Physics Perspective Phuc Tran, Professor John Tyler - Midlothian

Students learning calculus can take derivatives and integrate, but many lack the understanding of how to use these concepts. Applications in physics will be presented for math faculties to use to improve students' understanding of these concepts.


Room: Brunswick Madison Building

Intended Audience: Anatomy & Physiology

A&P Labs: A New Hope Marty Montpetit, Professor of Biology John Tyler - Chester

Jaime Mergliano, Professor of Biology John Tyler - Midlothian

Steve Carlisle, Professor of Biology John Tyler - Midlothian

Science labs provide an opportunity for active learning, but many A&P labs are just laborious labeling assignments. We have designed labs that engage the students in active and collaborative exercises using available models, slides, and specimens.


Room: Chesterfield Madison Building

Intended Audience: Chemistry

Addressing Science Deficiencies: Technology, Sustainability, and Enhancing Writing Rigor in the Lab Lanette Upshaw, Assistant Professor Virginia Western

By developing an "in house" laboratory textbook that focuses on scientific analytical writing, technology, sustainability, and enhancing rigor, students are able to increase their knowledge of the scientific process and experimental skill sets.

Insight will be gained of the steps involved in the process of laboratory curriculum development from conception to implementation, as well as on-going modifications. The presentation will address the broader deficiencies discovered during implementation: base scientific knowledge, analytical writing, equipment and lab notebook skill sets, and inability to draw basic conclusions from the lab data. The benefits of using an “in house” lab textbook vs. a traditional book from a publisher will be explored.



Room: York Madison Building

Intended Audience: Engineering

Go Big or Go Home! Building the Pipelines Students Need and Industry Leaders Want

Todd Estes, Director, Career Education Programs & Workforce Partnerships Virginia’s Community Colleges

Community colleges serve as economic engines for their region by providing the education and training needed to fill 21st century jobs. However, workforce development takes many forms and is available from myriad providers. How will Virginia’s Community Colleges continue to lead the way within the evolving business, economic, and political landscape? Let’s talk about opportunities to go big! Work-based learning, active industry engagement, accelerated student schedules, credit for prior learning, connections with K12, and college promise pathways all hold the potential to help scale-up our programs across the Commonwealth. Bring your innovative ideas for an interactive session.


Room: King William Jefferson Building

Intended Audience: Biology

Teaching Critical Thinking Skills Using Case Studies Trudy Witt, Associate Professor of Biology Germanna - Fredericksburg

Using case studies to teach science improves students’ critical thinking skills. But, how do you teach using case studies? Come learn some teaching methods from the 2018 Summer Workshop of the NSF’s National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science.


Room: Albemarle Jefferson Building

Intended Audience: Geology

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Guided Pathways & Geology Callan Bentley, Assistant Professor of Geology Northern Virginia - Annandale

Ken Rasmussen, Professor of Geology Northern Virginia - Annandale

Guided pathways are intended to provide students clear choices on validated academic tracks, minimizing wasted time & effort. However, there may be collateral damage in the process, in particular for small disciplines. How best to optimize?

Geology Transfer Roundtable Callan Bentley, Assistant Professor of Geology Northern Virginia - Annandale

Representatives from 4-year colleges & universities will be invited to share their perspectives on the transfer of students (and courses) from VCCS schools.



Room: Dinwiddie Jefferson Building

Intended Audience: Applied Technologies & Building Trades

“Jazz” Up Your Classes with Ideas from the Electric Guitar Building Institute Mark Huntress, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Physics Patrick Henry

I will relate my experiences from the 2018 Electric Guitar Building Institute, which is hosted by the NSF-funded National STEM Guitar Project. The goal of the institute is to create and share guitar-oriented learning modules while making an electric guitar.


Session Two 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.



Welcome to Canvas, VCCS' New LMS Platform Sheri Prupis, Director of Learning Technologies VCCS System Office

This session will discuss the benefits of teaching & learning with technology as well the challenges. Features of Canvas will be demonstrated. Audience members can bring their own laptop and participate in the demonstration.



Intended Audience: Computer Science & Cybersecurity

A Multi-Use Technology Framework: The Virginia Cyber Range Henry Coffman, Cybersecurity Program Manager Lord Fairfax - Middletown

David Raymond, Director, Virginia Cyber Range Virginia Tech

This discussion/demo will describe the Virginia Cyber Range resources it provides to educators, opportunities for making courseware available through the range; provides a case study that describes other cyber uses and potential needs for the range.

Effective cybersecurity workforce development requires effective courseware, as well as infrastructure for hands-on activities such as labs, classroom exercises, and competitions. The Virginia Cyber Range is funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia to meet this need for Virginia's high schools, community colleges, and universities. In addition to the above, this presentation will include a case study that describes using the range to select and train students for cybersecurity competitions (e.g., CTFs) and explore the potential for using the range in other disciplines, such as computer science and information systems technology.





Guided Pathways for Science Degrees Jaime Mergliano, Professor of Biology John Tyler - Midlothian

Steve Carlisle, Professor of Biology John Tyler - Midlothian

Degrees that allow minimal options provide students with clear unambiguous pathways towards successful completion. We have set up our science transfer degree to provide students a clear and straightforward pathway to our local four-year schools.




Q: “When Will We Ever Use This (Math)?” A: “Circuits!” Anna Bampton, Associate Professor John Tyler - Midlothian

EGR 251 Circuits, a sophomore level class, utilizes many pages (!) of math concepts. As an engineering and former math instructor, I will present several example applications, from basic math, precalculus, calculus and differential equations.




Two-Year/Four-Year A&P/Nursing/Allied Health Departments Round Table Discussion Jeffrey Hollar, Associate Professor of Biology Lord Fairfax – Middletown

Nursing & Allied Health Panelists: Jean Chappell, Piedmont Virginia Tammy Colatruglio, John Tyler Patricia Lawson, Lord Fairfax Patti Lisk, Germanna Jamie Robinson, James Madison University Charles Smith, Rappahannock Tamara Zurakowski, Virginia Commonwealth University

Join in the discussion of such issues as transferability of A&P courses, course content, acceptance of community college’s online courses, plus much more.





In Defense of Access and Diversity: Current Research Regarding Online Chemistry and Biology Lecture and Lab Courses Shawn Shields, Professor of Chemistry Germanna - Fredericksburg

William Callan, Assistant Professor of Biology Germanna - Fredericksburg

Recent studies comparing learning outcomes for online labs versus traditional labs show online labs are at least as effective as traditional labs.




A Workforce Development/Academic Partnership to Promote Technology Certification Robert Tureman, Associate Professor of Information Systems Technology Paul D. Camp - Suffolk

Thomas Czerwinski, Adjunct Professor of Information Systems Technology Paul D. Camp - Suffolk

We present design of a workforce development and academic partnership to offer IT certification training. Academic students need to have their test paid. Workforce students need small classes to run. The project combines resources to promote student success.




Engaging Students in the Classroom: Brief Oral Exercises Ann Evans, Professor of Biology Thomas Nelson - Hampton

Oral communication skills are vital but not regularly included in lecture. I redid my BIO 101 for repeated, brief oral exercises. Even students who didn’t particularly 'like' the work found it 'helpful.' Most would’ve liked more! Come, listen, talk.




Incorporating Professional Skills in Geoscience Courses Pete Berquist, Assistant Professor & Department Chair of Geology Thomas Nelson - Williamsburg

Callan Bentley, Assistant Professor of Geology Northern Virginia - Annandale

Lynsey LeMay, Instructor of Geology Thomas Nelson - Hampton

Karen Layou, Professor of Geology Reynolds - Henrico


We will explore how to incorporate workforce skills in geoscience classes. Participants will collaboratively identify indispensable professional skills to couple with geoscience content & leave with tangible ways incorporate into their courses.




The First Principle of Training Michael Plumb, Dept. Chair Mechanical Engineering & Safety Technologies Tidewater - Virginia Beach

The First Principle of Training: To identify training needs before trying to implement any training solutions. In this session we will discuss the applied reasoning to all facets of training: faculty and adjuncts, administrators and their supporting role in providing students the opportunity to learn the skill sets needed for employment and job promotion.

3:20 – 3:30 p.m. 10-minute break

Session Three 3:30 - 4:20 p.m.



NASA Professional Development (PD) for STEM Educators: Digital Badging, Online Professional Learning Community and STEM Takes Flight Anne Weiss, NASA Educator Professional Development Specialist

John Sound, Associate Professor Northern Virginia

Amy McClure, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Research Southside Virginia

Grace Cellucci, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Germanna

Jennifer Polm, Instructor of Mathematics John Tyler

Stacie Deaver, Assistant Professor of Biology Virginia Western

Elena Kuchina, Professor of Physics & Department Head Thomas Nelson

This session will provide an overview of online NASA education resources such as PD digital badging, learning community platforms, STEM Takes Flight, a residential NASA PD workshop for VCCS STEM faculty, and content for students interested in STEM careers.





Forget C++, Program Arduinos in Python and Focus on STEM William Oliver, Professor Blue Ridge

Learn how to bypass Arduino C++ entirely with Adafruit's open-source CircuitPython programming language, compatible with a range of Arduino-compatible microcontrollers and high-quality sensors. Focus on science, math, and problem solving.

Participants will learn the advantages of CircuitPython and compatible hardware, with focus on easy to build/code projects that can be used in science and math courses as well as middle- and high-school outreach.




Early Alert and Advising Tools in EAB Navigate Campus Sue Ann Curran, Program Technical Coordinator VCCS System Office

EAB Campus will replace SAILS as the early alert system in 2019 and introduce advising tools. The presentation includes an overview of EAB Campus along with a description of its functionality for early alert, attendance, and academic advising.




Quantitative Reasoning—Content Revisited Bob Parker, Mathematics Discipline Lead Germanna - Fredericksburg

Quantitative Reasoning is now implemented in all colleges. We will use this opportunity to revisit the course objectives for the purpose of clarifying objectives and proposing any edits. Remaining time will be spent sharing ideas and questions.




Activities and Strategies to Get Students Actively Engaged in Anatomy Lab Julie Fasano, Microbiology Professor Germanna - Fredericksburg

A critical examination of anatomical models during anatomy lab is crucial for success. This session will demonstrate activities, and share strategies, that "compel" students to examine models closely, while working together effectively in anatomy lab

When using anatomical models and charts in anatomy lab, the objective is to have students use a list of specifically selected structures, and to critically examine each model so as to correctly identify and distinguish


between these structures on the models. This process is crucial if students are to succeed on practical exams. Getting students to do this effectively isn’t always easy. Stronger students might use answer keys and look over the models independently. However, many students give the anatomical models only a cursory look (if at all), and usually begin a task that doesn’t involve either the models or charts, before trying to leave lab early. This session will demonstrate various activities, and share some strategies that can be used in the lab, to “compel” students to critically examine the models and charts during lab, to work together and learn from each other, and to understand how the anatomical structures are connected for function, all while using the entire lab period effectively.




Amadeo Carlo Avogadro, Solution Mining, and US Patents Roy Kaplan, Professor, Chemistry Department John Tyler - Midlothian

Amadeo Avogadro, Solution Mining, & US Patents. What do these three seemingly unconnected topics have in common? They are the subjects of laboratory exercises conducted in John Tyler's CHM-101/111 labs to demonstrate important chemical concepts.

The object of this presentation is to describe in detail three laboratory experiments currently being conducted at John Tyler to demonstrate, in an easy to understand format, basic concepts discussed in the classroom. Actual copies of the exercises and a list of the materials needed to conduct them s will be available at the STEM Peer Group Conference along with student-acquired data.




Engineering Roundtable Discussion Jeff Levy, Department Head New River

Join your colleagues for a roundtable discussion and share current issues and concerns at your campus.





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Foundations of Life Sciences (NAS 2): A Developmental Biology Course Designed as the Prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology (BIO141) and Microbiology (BIO150) Melinda Clark, Assistant Professor Piedmont Virginia

NAS 2 provides foundational material and the study skills necessary for success. The learning objectives, teaching modality, OER, and TBL activities, including “lab day,” will be reviewed. Lessons learned and success rates will be discussed.

Inquiry Labs—Engaging Students in the Scientific Process Diane Tulipani, Adjunct Professor of Biology Rappahannock - Glenns

Lisa Merritt, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences Rappahannock - Glenns

Inquiry-based labs promote active learning, development of critical thinking, and promotes appreciation of the scientific process. We will discuss the successful use of inquiry labs to investigate chemical composition, enzyme activity, and ecology.




Seeing the Sauk: Using a Collection of Hand Samples to Teach About Cratonic Sequences in Historical Geology Russell Kohrs, Adjunct Professor of Geology Lord Fairfax - Middletown

Historical Geology is a course that asks students to process really complex content, particularly when it comes to helping students understand their local geology in the context of the Earth's long history. In addition, augmenting on campus or online/hybrid instruction with specific hand samples is much less intuitive than it is for Physical Geology, given that such Historical Geology collections become much more specialized in nature. Thus, lab exercises for students in GOL106 can be difficult to design. This session will focus on reviewing a new set of rock samples, created to be a mobile and curated collection, that will serve as a springboard for discussion of the geological development of the Valley and Ridge province. Through a deeper exploration of the Sauk Sequence through this rock kit, Historical Geology students can apply their rock ID and analysis skills to learn about their local geologic past about Precambrian through Lower Ordovician Laurentian environments. The session will focus on discussing the purpose of this set of rocks and reviewing the collection and usefulness for the course, including brainstorming potential applications for lab exercises.




Intended Audience: Applied Technologies & Building Trades

Go Big or Go Home! Building the Pipelines Students Need and Industry Leaders Want

Todd Estes, Director, Career Education Programs & Workforce Partnerships Virginia’s Community Colleges

Community colleges serve as economic engines for their region by providing the education and training needed to fill 21st century jobs. However, workforce development takes many forms and is available from myriad providers. How will Virginia’s Community Colleges continue to lead the way within the evolving business, economic, and political landscape? Let’s talk about opportunities to go big! Work-based learning, active industry engagement, accelerated student schedules, credit for prior learning, connections with K12, and college promise pathways all hold the potential to help scale-up our programs across the Commonwealth. Bring your innovative ideas for an interactive session.


Session Four 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.



VSGC Community College NASA Internship Opportunities Nicole Shaw, Program Assistant Old Dominion University

Students will conduct hands-on summer research projects at NASA Langley Research Center or NASA Wallops Flight Facility. These paid opportunities will be open to all VA Community College students with a STEM major meeting academic requirements. There will be approximately 20 positions available for community college students to work directly with NASA researchers on various projects.




What Will It Take to Finally Put a Spear Through IPv4 and Embrace IPv6? José Nieves, Professor of Information Technology Lord Fairfax - Faquier

We will explore why, after reaching capacity on available IP addresses, the TCP/IP v4 protocol suite still survives, even after IPv6 was developed, adopted officially in 2011, and touted to have virtually unlimited IP addresses. Why hasn't v4 died?

This session will explore why is it that, although an alternative to the aging, yet well-established TCP/IP protocol suite v4 has been developed and officially adopted for over 7 years, the networking world has not embraced TCP/IP v6 and continues to cling to the former. The session will also explore "what will it take" to leave v4 behind and embrace v6.





Mechatronics Roundtable Eric Beaver, Instructor, Mechatronics Tidewater

This roundtable discussion will cover various topics including (but not limited to) industry needs and advisory committees, industry credentials, challenges facing the industry and graduates, system level course prerequisites, articulation agreements, educational resources and equipment, and emerging topics. Please feel free to bring your own questions and topics for conversation!




The Use of Maple Software in a Calculus Course Matthew Westerhoff, Associate Professor of Mathematics Northern Virginia - Annandale

John Sound, Associate Professor of Mathematics Northern Virginia - Alexandria

We will provide an overview of Maple, discuss the possible use of Maple in a Calculus course, and show some assignments that provide students an understanding of calculus concepts while learning how to use a computational tool such as Maple.




Innovative, New Ideas for Engaging A&P Students Trudy Witt, Associate Professor of Biology Germanna - Fredericksburg

Could you use some innovative, new ideas for engaging your A&P students? Join us for highlights from workshops presented by some of the best A&P faculty in the country at the 2018 HAPS (Human Anatomy and Physiology Society) National Conference.




Chemistry Working Group: Chemistry 111/112 Course Objectives Katherine Burton, Professor of Chemistry Northern Virginia - Alexandria

The Chemistry Working Group was formed in November of 2013. This session will continue to explore the course objectives for Chemistry 111 and 112, to determine if there is room for developing any "common objectives" across the VCCS.


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Session Four (continued) 4:30 - 5:20 p.m.



Chemistry Working Group: Chemistry 111/112 Laboratory Discussion Sam Dillender, Professor of Chemistry Lord Fairfax - Middletown

The Chemistry Working Group continues to explore and investigate the various labs that are conducted in Chemistry 111 and 112 courses across the VCCS. The aim is to determine if there is a desire to “standardize” these labs.




Using Tablet PCs and OneNote Class Notebook to Improve Student Learning and Class Management Brian Hale, Associate Professor of Engineering/Program Head Southwest Virginia

Tablet PCs and OneNote with the Class Notebook Add-on are great tools for teaching engineering courses. The session’s goal is to demonstrate the use of advanced technology for teaching engineering courses. Tablet PCs and OneNote together can provide improved course organization and student organization. It can increase the speed students receive feedback for both in-progress and completed homework submissions. Faculty throughout the VCCS could adopt some or all of the tools demonstrated to improve how they teach their traditional courses and online courses.




Microbiology Prerequisites, Course Content and More Tim Rhoads, Professor of Biology Central Virginia

Topics to be discussed concerning BIO 150 and BIO 205: appropriate prerequisites for each course, comparison of course content and students served, etc. Bring your own questions and ideas for this roundtable discussion. Also bring your syllabi.




Taking Better Geological Photos Callan Bentley, Assistant Professor of Geology Northern Virginia - Annandale

Geologists make & use photographs of samples, outcrops, & landscapes. Great photos make geological relationships clear. Poor photos waste time & obscure information. Participants will contribute images, critique, practice techniques, & share photos.




Intended Audience: General Science

How to Counter the Attacks on Science Richard Groover, Assistant Dean of Math, Science, & Engineering Reynolds - Henrico

The Disinformation Playbook presented in this session will be revealed showing efforts occurring to discredit information from science and science research, and provide suggestions on how educators can handle such in the classroom sessions.

Scientists and educators face challenges from concerted efforts to create disinformation about science. This presentation will provided documented evidence of efforts to discredit science. The Disinformation Playbook will be presented in this session and reveal what efforts occur to discredit information from science and science research, and provide suggestions on how educators can handle such in the classroom sessions.

5:20 p.m. End of Day One—Dinner On Your Own

Dining Suggestions

In addition to Virginia Crossings’ excellent restaurant and tavern, below are a few of the many restaurants nearby:

Rapid Pizza, 1592 Mountain Rd

O'Bank's Cafe & Grill, 10392 Leadbetter Rd (Cuisines: American, Bar, Pub)

Jade Restaurant, 10180 Lakeridge Pkwy (Cuisines: Chinese, Asian)

Jersey Mike's Subs, 10180 Lakeridge Pkwy Ste. 105

Waffle House, 8400 Brook Rd

Thai Gourmet, 9555 Kings Charter Dr. Ste. F (Cuisines: Asian, Thai)

Frida's Mexican Restaurant, 910 E Parham Rd (Cuisines: Mexican)

Marty's Grill, 9357 Atlee Rd Ste. 1111 (Cuisines: American, Bar)

Kreggers Tap and Tablecreole, 9523 Kings Charter Dr. (Cuisines: Barbecue, American, Cajun & Creole)

Bella Luna Ristorante Italiano, 1212 Concord Ave (Italian, Pizza)

Mi Jalisco Family Mexican Restaurant, 9523B Kings Charter Dr.

Starbucks, 8137 Brook Rd North Park Shopping Center

Sweet Frog Ashland, 10040 Sliding Hill Rd (Frozen Yogurt)

Ming's Dynasty, 1200 Concord Ave (Cuisines: Chinese, Asian)

Phoenix Garden Vegetarian Restaurant, 7103 Brook Rd (Cuisines: Asian, Vietnamese, Vegan)

Vito's, 9555 Kings Charter Dr. Ste. M (Italian, Pizza)

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AGENDA | Saturday, October 27, 2018

Breakfast 7:15 – 8:00 a.m.

Glen Restaurant

Please help yourself to the hotel’s breakfast buffet, take advantage of this final opportunity to visit our exhibitors and network with colleagues from across the state, and be ready to move the the Henrico Ballroom no later than 8:00 a.m. for our special morning keynote presentation.

Session Morning Plenary 8:10 - 8:55 a.m.

Room: Henrico Ballroom Madison Building


Transfer Virginia: Making Transfer Work for Everyone Patricia Parker, Project Director, Transfer Virginia Virginia's Community Colleges

Transfer Virginia is a collaborative partnership that embraces the growing need for seamless transfer amongst the Commonwealth’s institutions. By addressing such areas as course transferability, timeliness of transfer, equity in mobility, and efficiency in credit earning, Transfer Virginia will transform the transfer experience for our students. Come learn more about the Transfer Virginia project and how you as faculty can be a part of this exciting journey. Your questions and ideas are welcome!

8:55 – 9:10 a.m. 15-minute session break

Session Five 9:10 - 10:00 a.m.



Civic Engagement in the STEM Classroom Gillian Backus, Professor Northern Virginia - Loudoun

Ritu Kansal, Professor Northern Virginia - Annandale

At the 2018 New Horizons Conference, new General Education Outcomes were unveiled, to include civic engagement. What is civic engagement? And what might civic engagement look like in STEM fields? Join us to explore answers to these questions.

To Access

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Connect to SSID: Hilton Honors Meeting If the splash page does not automatically appear please open a web browser (Firefox, Chrome, Explorer, Safari, etc..) The splash page should come up, if not simply enter www.google.com Click on promo code and enter VCCSPEER2018 and click connect. *code is not case sensitive





Using OER Textbooks in Computer Science Classes Jeffrey Elkner, CS & IT Instructor Northern Virginia - Alexandria

An NVCC dual-enrollment instructor will share two Open Educational Resource (OER) textbooks he uses for CSC 200 and CSC 205, discuss how this has benefited him and his students, and suggest how it could benefit instructors throughout the VCCS. OER materials can be adapted and customized, providing them the ability to bring their own expertise into their text materials, better meeting student needs. They also offer the potential for greater collaboration among VCCS instructors, building a community of practice around the materials we co-develop.




Meet and Greet Problem Solving: Strategies to Integrate Active Learning Content into Traditional First Day Activities Jennifer Polm, Instructor John Tyler - Chester

Participants in this session will explore first day activities that better reflect a typical class meeting and set the tone for active learning in the classroom. Participants will also brainstorm modifications for their own courses or disciplines.

Participants will explore how students can be given the opportunity to walk out of the first day of class having already solved course-related problems, feeling comfortable with the required course software, as well as their classmates, while also overcoming common classroom fears. The session will conclude with participants brainstorming and sharing how they could modify these activities for their own courses or disciplines.




Precalculus Tips & Tricks Theresa Thomas, Math Dept Chair/Associate Dean Blue Ridge

Aren’t we always looking for more ways to engage our students in the material? The projects presented are Precalc-centered; however, the tips and tricks shown in this presentation can be used at any level. You will learn about “vux’ and “hoy,” GARY, “f-words,” cheers, scavenger hunts, graphing families, etc....

Students need to be engaged in the material for meaningful learning to take place. Providing a classroom environment that promotes creativity through various projects, and teaching techniques, leads to a less intimidating and more rewarding experience for the students.





Faculty Advising for Bio 141-142/Navigate/Pathways Jeffrey Hollar, Associate Professor of Biology Lord Fairfax - Middletown

This session is focusing on best practices for faculty advising for BIO 141-142 in the context of the new VCCS wide use of Navigate/Pathways software.




Student Learning Outcomes for Organic Chemistry Catherine Holroyd, Professor of Chemistry Tidewater - Virginia Beach

Rhodora Snow, Professor of Chemistry John Tyler - Chester

Course content lists for CHM 241/242 were collected from VCCS colleges. Consolidation gives a shorter list of measurable student learning outcomes. Lists will be discussed with the objective of creating uniform lists for use by all VCCS colleges.




Updating Engineering Fundamentals Course Descriptions Brian Hale, Associate Professor of Engineering/Program Head Southwest Virginia

The course descriptions for the freshmen engineering sequence courses (EGR 120, EGR 110, EGR 115) have not been updated in over twenty years. This can become an issue when trying to get these courses approved for transfer to four-year-year engineering programs. As demands for course transferability change so too must the course objectives and content. The session’s goal is to update the wording for the course descriptions of the freshmen engineering courses.




Spicing up Bio 101: Incorporating Short, Interactive Activities to Promote Learning Lynette Hauser, Assistant Professor of Biology Tidewater - Portsmouth

A challenge of Bio 101 is finding a balance between delivering content and keeping students engaged. To address this, I use short, interactive activities that help break the lecture and touch on key biology concepts. I will share my experiences. Participants will leave with tools they can use in their own teaching.




Intended Audience: Physics

Project-based Physics Teaching Elena Kuchina, Professor of Physics Thomas Nelson - Hampton

The goal of a project-based physics teaching is to motivate students and prepare them for the changing needs of the modern world. The hands-on approach seems to make physics more appealing to the underrepresented groups.



Intended Audience: Applied Technologies

Applied Technologies Roundtable Discussion Jeff Levy, Program Head New River

Join your colleagues for a roundtable discussion and share current issues and concerns at your campus.


Room: King George Jefferson Building


Designing Accessible Syllabi Joressia Beyer, Biology Professor John Tyler - Midlothian

Image how frustrating it would be to attempt to read a syllabus using a screen reader and your screen reader cannot read it. I will teach you the 6 simple steps to make your syllabus accessible and ensure equality of opportunity for all.

NOTE: Attendees should bring a fully charged laptop or tablet to participate in this interactive session.


Room: Buckingham Jefferson Building


Data Points by HHMI BioInteractive Maury Wrightson, Associate Professor of Biology & Geology Germanna - Fredericksburg

Do you want students to be able to interpret figures and draw conclusions? Then come learn to use Data Points to teach scientific content and improve students’ comfort working with data. Each Data Point includes a figure from primary literature, cap

Introduce instructors to Data Points by HHMI BioInteractive and explore how this resource can be used in the classroom.


Bring your device!


Session Six 10:10 - 11:00 a.m.



Implementing the Corequisite Model of Developmental Mathematics Zack Beamer, Assistant Professor & Mathematics Department Chair Piedmont Virginia

In the corequisite model, students at the margins of preparedness are given in-time remediation. This session overviews the research supporting a transition to the coreq model and presents initial findings from one college using a coreq (MCR 4).




New Teaching Methods: C++ Linked List A. Jeffrey Goldstein, Adjunct Professor Tidewater - Virginia Beach

A presentation of an advanced Lab of a Singly Linked List. Overloaded friend functions for input and output operators will be shown using a useful program that deals with student names, zipcodes, gender, & GPA using objects containing structs.

Share teaching strategies, techniques, and computer lab assignments for an advanced C++ semester curriculum.





Storytelling: A Way to Teach, a Way to Learn Melissa Back, Asst Professor of Biology Southside Virginia - Keysville

Listening to stories is how we learn. Cause and effect, critical thinking and knowledge are not memorized, they are integrated through hearing, creating and imagining stories. Let's share ideas on how to bring this tool into our classrooms!

The goal of this session is to offer a new way to present content to students which may engage and encourage metacognition and critical thinking skills.

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Variation of Pascal's Triangle Heng Fu, Professor Tidewater - Virginia Beach

Andrew Fu, Student Princess Anne High School

Yanyu Jiang, Student Princess Anne High School

Pascal’s triangle is traditionally perceived as having two-dimensional properties. In this presentation, we model the formation of a variation of a three-dimensional Pascal triangle. We will prove the closed form generalization for each entry.




Best Practices for Using Anatomage Tables in the A&P Laboratory Jeffrey Hollar, Associate Professor of Biology Lord Fairfax - Middletown

This session focuses on developing best practices for using the Anatomage table, a virtual cadaver series, in the A&P laboratory across the VCCS community colleges.

The goal of this session is to explore and develop best practices for using the Anatomage table in the A&P laboratory across the VCCS community colleges.

Session Six / Seven 10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.



Two-Year/Four-Year Chemistry Department Round Table Discussion Sam Dillender, Professor of Chemistry Lord Fairfax - Middletown

Ernie Grisdale, Professor of Chemistry Lord Fairfax - Middletown

A round table discussion will be held with four year schools to discuss such issues as transferability of chemistry courses, names of chemistry courses, separation of lecture and lab, acceptance of community college’s organic course, plus much more.





Creating a STEM Club to Aid Student Success! Cathleen McCarthy-Burke, STEM-H Coordinator John Tyler - Midlothian

Pascal Renault, Professor, Physics John Tyler - Chester

Shijian Chu, Associate Professor, Biology John Tyler - Chester

Patricia Silva-Santisteban, Associate Professor, Information Technology John Tyler - Chester

Establishing, and maintaining a student interest club can be daunting. We have increased the number and diversity of students in the STEM-H club at JTCC. Come and get some tips on creating clubs that engage, retain and promote student success.




Campus Tours: Restructuring Biology 102 to Incorporate Mini-Field Trips and Experiential Learning about Local Biota Joanna Vondrasek, Professor of Biology Piedmont Virginia

I restructured BIO 102 to include three sessions where students take a guided tour of campus ecosystems. I will present how the tours are integrated into course content, the assessment, and a brief demonstration of a guided campus tour.

The goal of this presentation is to demonstrate how to incorporate more field-based, experiential learning into introductory biology courses separate from the laboratory component of the course.




The Distance to Two Variable Stars of Different Type by the Period-Luminosity Method of Miss Henrietta Swan Leavitt Thomas Mosca, Professor of Mathematics Rappahannock - Warsaw

Students who are exposed to science early are more likely to have their curiosity aroused and from there to participate in science at university and, ultimately, as professionals. Many VCCS students do not have this exposure, especially those in rural communities, and also especially first generation college students. This project was designed to engage students in scholarly research under the guidance of faculty, stimulate students to prepare formal, high quality presentations, and encourage students to present at formal meetings of professional scientists. These goals were accomplished, and we begin with new students right away.




Intended Audience: General Science

Revising the Science AA&S Curriculum at Germanna Community College to Facilitate Student Transfer to Four-Year Universities Shawn Shields, Professor of Chemistry Germanna - Fredericksburg

William Callan, Assistant Professor of Biology Germanna - Fredericksburg

The Science Department at GCC has significantly revised the Science AA&S curriculum to better meet the degree requirements of four-year schools and facilitate student transfer. The new curriculum requires a core degree and one science track.

Participants will leave with ideas for how to align their curriculum in the first two years with the requirements of 4-year universities in their respective discipline. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the curriculum change process.



Intended Audience: Transfer Engineering and Applied Technologies

Improving Retention and Diversity via Spatial Visualization Training Kenny Grimes, Associate Professor of Engineering & Interim Program Head for Electronics Technology Tidewater - Virginia Beach

Come experience spatial visualization (3D thinking) training that TCC has been using since 2011 to significantly improve student retention and diversity of both engineering and technology students.

That attendees grasp the impact that spatial visualization (3D thinking) to student success in engineering and in applied technologies.





VCCS Professional Development Grants: Funding 101 Joressia Beyer, Associate Professor John Tyler - Midlothian

Nancy Harris, VCCS Professional Development Programs Manager VCCS System Office

Learn the practical and essential aspects that are important in writing a competitive grant proposal for the Paul Lee Professional Developmental grant and workshop mini-grant.

Bring your device!



Session Seven 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.



Taming the OER Monster: Strategies for Course Redesign and Tools for Finding the Appropriate Resources Juville Dario-Becker, Professor Dabney S. Lancaster

Kellie Aldi, Assistant Professor Germanna - Fredericksburg

Martin Zahn, Professor Thomas Nelson - Williamsburg

OER has transformed Science Courses without diminishing their quality. This presentation will inform participants how to redesign a course with existing platforms (Intellus) that integrates into any LMS such as Canvas, and how to find quality OER with the right tools and resources.




Energizing Student Resumes with Non-Traditonal Approaches Melissa Stange, Professor of Computer Science Lord Fairfax - Middletown

Henry Coffman, Professor of Cybersecurity Lord Fairfax - Middletown

As John Holt said, “Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.” This session will discuss five primary ways to better prepare Cybersecurity and Computer Science students outside the classroom.

The goal of this session is to share five primary ways to better prepare students for professional and transfer success outside of the classroom by giving them opportunities to apply what they have learned in the classroom and to show off their skills. To share first-hand feedback from students, faculty, and partners on this approach to energize a student’s resume and provide a framework for other disciplines to emulate.




Incorporating Drones into Varied Curriculum Julie Young, Professor Thomas Nelson - Hampton

The use of drones in video and photography are well known, but drones are expanding in innovative ways into many industries. Learn how faculty are incorporating drones in varied curriculum, and the advantages for students learning.





Navigating Precalculus Success Alison Moore, Assistant Professor, Mathematics Central Virginia

Cindy Wallin, Dean, Science, Math & Engineering Division Central Virginia

According to VCCS data, only 54% of students are successful in precalculus. Come prepared to collaborate with us regarding best practices for increasing student success. Discussion will center around course structure, use of resources, and pedagogy.

Current data regarding Precalculus success rates suggest a need for implementation of more active learning methodologies and best practices that will engage Millennials and Gen Z students in the mathematics classroom. Discussion will center around course structure, use of tutoring, additional resources, as well as pedagogy. VCCS data, indicative of the poor success rates, will be presented and participants will be encouraged to share ideas that may increase these success rates.




Assessment of Effectiveness of Active Learning Practices in On-Ground, Hybrid and Online A&P Courses Ilse Silva-Krott, Associate Instructor Northern Virginia - Annandale

We shall discuss active learning activities in A&P courses (all modalities), and plan research to study student engagement and active learning. Research results will serve to improve Bio 141 and Bio 142 as we move to the use of OER.




A Comprehensive Design Project for AAS Electronics Education George Studtmann, Engineering Instructor, Program Head Electronics Virginia Western

Training technicians for the workplace requires hands-on education. VWCC Electronics has created an innovative project using printed circuit boards. Based on NI software, students develop a product from schematic to soldered final product.

The goal of this presentation is to educate technology, engineering, and science instructors in the benefits of a comprehensive active learning project. The review will illustrate the industry requirements for electricians and how they are implemented in the project. Application of the project principles can be made then to their own courses and learning requirements.





Designing Lab Manuals—Deep Thoughts Amanda Lentz-Ronning, Professor John Tyler - Chester

Joressia Beyer, Associate Professor John Tyler - Midlothian

We explore everything from using publisher lab manuals to writing your own from scratch. Topics include pros and cons, avoiding copyright issues for custom and OER labs, and best practices for communication, planning, and sharing of documents. Our goal is to discuss the options instructors have when choosing and designing a laboratory manual. While our experience is with biology and environmental science, our session is applicable to all laboratory sciences.




Physics Peer Group Meeting Elena Kuchina, Professor of Physics Thomas Nelson - Hampton

Physics professors from VCCS colleges will discuss the plan for the next two years and report on achievements in the past two years. Professional development opportunities, conferences, internship availability for students will be introduced.




OER in A&P Jeffrey Hollar, Associate Professor of Biology Lord Fairfax - Middletown

This session focuses on reducing costs of learning materials for VCCS students; we will discuss current OER materials, lower cost resources, and the potential usefulness of a VCCS common resource.

The goal of this session is to find new solutions to reduce costs for students taking BIO 141/142.




Computer-based Projects for Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations Jason Lachniet, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Wytheville

This hands-on session will present ideas for class projects in calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations using free open source software. A new open educational resource guidebook to GNU Octave will be shared with participants.

Bring your device!


The goal of this session is to provide ideas for computer-based projects in MTH 263, 264, 265, 266, and 267 that can be implemented using free, open source software, supported by free open educational resources.




Intended Audience: Natural, Environmental, & Horticultural Science

Birds of Virginia: Knowledge to Save Nature Ann Simpson, Associate Professor Lord Fairfax - Middletown

Rob Simpson, Professor Lord Fairfax - Middletown

Did you know 2018 is the “Year of the Bird” as well as the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act? Join us to share stories, learn easy identification tips, and celebrate our feathered friends that share our campuses and backyards.

We protect what we know about. The more you know about birds and how to identify them, the more you can share with your students, friends, and colleagues about the importance of conservation of nature. Over the past ten years, birding has become America’s fastest growing recreational activity, beating out hiking, downhill skiing, and even walking. Ann and Rob Simpson will share some easy identification tips so you can learn to identify birds that you see and hear on your campus and in your backyard and help keep the knowledge of nature alive for future generations.

12:00 p.m. Conference Adjourns

Session Wrap-up Meeting 12:10 - 1:00 p.m.



A&P Workgroup: Wrapping Up and Planning for the Future Jeffrey Hollar, Associate Professor of Biology Lord Fairfax - Middletown

This session will serve as a wrap-up from the previous sessions that dealt with communication with both two-year and four-year nursing schools, and BIO 141/142 course objectives. Action items will be adopted for our next A&P Workgroup meeting.

The goal of this session is to wrap-up the sessions from the 2016 Science Peer Group meeting, the A&P Workgroup meeting at JSRCC in November 2017 as well as the A&P specific sessions from the STEM Peer Group meeting and adopt plans for the future.





Chemistry Working Group Wrap-Up and Action Items Sam Dillender, Professor of Chemistry Lord Fairfax - Middletown

The Chemistry Working Group was formed in November of 2013. Sub-groups were formed and their work will be presented at the 2018 STEM Peer Group. This session will wrap-up the work to date from the sub-groups, and develop a plan for the next meeting.


Room: Henrico A Madison Building


VMATYC Meeting Wes Crumpler, President-Elect, Virginia Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Tidewater

Following the STEM Conference, VMATYC is having their annual business meeting. A buffet lunch from the hotel's restaurant will be provided.

Thank you for participating in the VCCS’ first STEM peer group conference and special thanks to all our presenters. It’s your proactive involvement that makes VCCS peer group program a success.

Very special thanks to our conference chairs and coordinators: Anatomy & Physiology: Jeff Hollar, Lord Fairfax Biology: Anne Allison, Piedmont Virginia Chemistry: Sam Dillender, Lord Fairfax Engineering & Applied Technologies: Jeff Levy, New River Geology: Callan Bentley, Northern Virginia Mathematics, Wes Crumpler, Tidewater Microbiology: Tim Rhoads, Central Virginia Physics: Elena Kuchina, Thomas Nelson Technology: Melissa Stange, Lord Fairfax

Be on the lookout for an email inviting you to participate in an online evaluation of the conference. We value your input and hope to hear from you.

VCCS STEM PEER GROUP CONFERENCE | DIRECTORY 29

DIRECTORY First Last Title Discipline College / Company Email Address Caroline Abbott Associate Professor Math New River [email protected] Shaheem Abrahams Associate Professor - Biology A&P Thomas Nelson [email protected] Sahar Abu Eqab adjunct professor Biology Northern Virginia [email protected] Ihab Abuzayda Associate Professor, IST Technology Reynolds [email protected] Janet Adams Professor of Biology & Biology Program Head Biology Reynolds [email protected] Stacy Adams Biology Mountain Empire [email protected] Lekh Adhikari Associate Professor Chemistry Rappahannock [email protected] Anwar Ahmad Assistant Professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Sharis Ahmadi Associate Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Douglas Albach Adjunct Instructor Geology Germanna [email protected] Kellie Aldi Faculty Chemistry Germanna [email protected] Joe Alfred Math No affiliation [email protected] Siham Alfred Math Faculty Math Germanna [email protected] David Alger Adjunct Faculty Technology Tidewater [email protected] Teba Aljumaili Associate Dean Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Gabriela Ancajas Chemistry Teacher Chemistry Southside Virginia [email protected] William Anderson Adjunct Assistant Professor Physics Thomas Nelson [email protected] Darrell Andrews Associate Professor - IT Technology Lord Fairfax [email protected] Londo Andrews Associate Professor of IT Technology Reynolds [email protected] Desire Ankah Adjunct Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Hashem Anwari Professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] James Atkinson Instructor Math Central Virginia [email protected] Agnes Awomoyi Adjunct Faculty Biology CCWA [email protected] Melissa Back Asst. Professor of Biology Biology Southside Virginia [email protected] Gilliam Backus Biology Professor Biology Northern Virginia [email protected] B Bagby Assistant Professor of Information Technology Technology Virginia Western [email protected] David Balfour Professor of Biology A&P Danville [email protected] Anna Bampton Associate Professor Engineering John Tyler [email protected] Aubrey Bass, III. Asst. Professor Engineering Reynolds [email protected] Zachary Beamer Assistant Professor & Department Chair Math Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Eric Beaver Instructor Applied Technologies Tidewater [email protected] Lena Beloozerov Faculty Physics Southside Virginia [email protected] Sam Benke IST Program Head Technology Dabney S. Lancaster [email protected] Callan Bentley Asst. Professor of Geology Geology Northern Virginia [email protected] Pete Berquist Assistant Professor and Geology Department Chair Geology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Joressia Beyer Associate Professor Biology John Tyler [email protected] Debbie Bonham McGraw Hill Education [email protected] Frank Borleske Associate Professor of Mathematics Math Lord Fairfax [email protected] Sara Botkin Mathematics Instructor Math Blue Ridge [email protected] Lee Anne Bowling-Angle Science Program Head Biology Dabney S. Lancaster [email protected] Diana Branton Mathematics Instructor Math Tidewater [email protected] Cheryl Brindle Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Lord Fairfax [email protected] Daniel Brogan Assistant Professor Engineering Virginia Western [email protected] Brittany Brooks Learning Technology Consultant [email protected] Kay Brooks Associate Professor Math Reynolds [email protected] Sylvia Brown Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Mountain Empire [email protected] Vincent Brown Professor of Engineering and Technology Engineering Southside Virginia [email protected] Jonathan Brumfield Associate Professor Engineering Blue Ridge [email protected] Donna Burge Professor A&P Lord Fairfax [email protected] Brian Burns Faculty Math Thomas Nelson [email protected] Katherine Burton Professor of Chemistry Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Heather Butler Science Program Head and Assist. Professor of Biology Biology Virginia Western [email protected] Emilia Butu Associate Professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Chloe Callahan Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology A&P Central Virginia [email protected] Gretchen Callan Adjunct Biology Professor Biology Germanna [email protected]


First Last Title Discipline College / Company Email Address William Callan Assistant Professor of Biology Biology Germanna [email protected] Veronica Carlan Assistant Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Steve Carlisle Professor A&P John Tyler [email protected] Mike Cast Associate Professor Biology Blue Ridge [email protected] Grace Cellucci Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Germanna [email protected] Venkatesan Chakrapani Faculty Math Blue Ridge [email protected] Pablo Chalmeta Faculty Math New River [email protected] Mihaela Chamberlin Associate Professor Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Jean Chappell Dean, Health and Life Sciences Biology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Mukesh Chhajer Professor, Physics and Math Physics Danville [email protected] Swati Chokshi Associate Professor Engineering Tidewater [email protected] Shijian Chu Faculty Biology John Tyler [email protected] Melinda Clark Assistant Professor Biology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Sylvia Clay Engineering Program Head and Instructor Engineering Reynolds [email protected] William Clement Dean of Computer Science and IT Technology Tidewater [email protected] Jessica Coco Faculty Math Central Virginia [email protected] Henry Coffman Cybersecurity Academic Program Manager Technology Lord Fairfax [email protected] Barbara Comfort Associate Professor, IST Technology Reynolds [email protected] Joel Comiskey Network Engineer Technology Central Virginia [email protected] Dorothy Connelly Faculty Technology Blue Ridge [email protected] Jonathan Cook Assistant Professor of Physics Physics Blue Ridge [email protected] Johnny Cornett Instructor Engineering Reynolds [email protected] Keith Costello Professor of IST Technology Wytheville [email protected] Charles Crook Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics Physics Rappahannock [email protected] Chris Crowley Educational Sales Lead Colonial Scientific [email protected] Robert Crumpler Assistant Professor of Math Math Tidewater [email protected] Melissa Csikari Adjunct Biology Germanna [email protected] Yingjin Cui Assistant professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Sue Ann Curran Technical Program Coordinator N/A System Office [email protected] Thomas Czerwinski Adjunct Professor Technology Paul D. Camp [email protected] Pamela Dale Math Tidewater [email protected] Heather Dammeyer Biology Adjunct Biology Germanna [email protected] Faison Dana Biology Blue Ridge [email protected] Juville Dario-Becker Professor N/A Central Virginia [email protected] Alpana Das Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Sandie Dashiell Academic Assist.Coor. BUS, Public Services, IST, Math Math Thomas Nelson [email protected] Wendi Dass Professor Math Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Scott Davis Instructor Technology Tidewater [email protected] Stacie Deaver Assistant Professor of Biology Biology Virginia Western [email protected] Stacey Deputy Instructor of Biology Biology Tidewater [email protected] Emmanuel des-Bordes Math Blue Ridge [email protected] Sam Dillender Professor of Chemistry Chemistry Lord Fairfax [email protected] Matthew Dittler Biology Patrick Henry [email protected] Lorenz Drake Professor CADD Program Applied Technologies Tidewater [email protected] Tami Dreyfus Executive Learning Consultant Pearson Education [email protected] Beverlee Drucker Mathematics Instructor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Debra Duffy Assoc. Professor of Geology Geology Tidewater [email protected] Brian Dunn Associate Professor A&P Reynolds [email protected] Bob Dust Associate Professor Technology Reynolds [email protected] Michelle Edmonds Dean of Nursing, Allied Health, and Natural Sciences Biology Southside Virginia [email protected] Scott Edmonds Assistant Professor of Engineering Engineering Southside Virginia [email protected] Abe Eftekhari Dean for Math, Science, Technology & Business Engineering Northern Virginia [email protected] Jeffrey Elkner Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Ebenezer Emos Math Instructor Math John Tyler [email protected] Todd Estes Dir., Career Education Programs & Workforce Partnerships N/A VCCS [email protected] Ann Evans Professor of Biology Biology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Susan Evans Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Education; CFAC Math Wytheville [email protected]


First Last Title Discipline College / Company Email Address Renee Eves Instructor of Mathematics Math Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Julie Fasano A&P Germanna [email protected] Michael Ferero Instructor Technology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Mirela Fetea Professor of Physics Physics Germanna [email protected] Yalitza Figueroa Chemistry Central Virginia [email protected] Michael Filsinger Assistant Professor Math Thomas Nelson [email protected] Cat Finnegan Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness VCCS [email protected] Karen Fisher Biology Instructor A&P Southside Virginia [email protected] N V Fitton Associate Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Staci Forgey Associate Professor of Biology Biology Tidewater [email protected] Alex Foxworthy Professor of Biology Biology Eastern Shore [email protected] Daniel Franssell Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Joy Frazier Earhart Instructor of Chemistry Chemistry Blue Ridge [email protected] David French Associate Professor Math Tidewater [email protected] Shannon Fritts Assistant Professor A&P Mountain Empire [email protected] Heng Fu Associate Professor Math Tidewater [email protected] Pardha Gadiyaram Associate Professor of Math and Physical Sciences N/A Southside Virginia [email protected] Marcella Gale Mechatronics Faculty Technology Central Virginia [email protected] Khadiga Gamgoum Associate Professor of Mathematics Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Kelley Gaske Adjunct Instructor Biology Germanna [email protected] Sandy Gharib Coordinator, Learning & Development N/A Dabney S. Lancaster [email protected] Romit Ghosh Adjunct Faculty Technology Reynolds [email protected] Ioannis Gkigkitzis Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Rose Goble Assistant Professor of Biology A&P Danville [email protected] Yanina Goddard Professor Physics Piedmont Virginia [email protected] A. Jeffrey Goldstein Adjunct Professor Technology Tidewater [email protected] Mark Goldstein Adjunct Faculty Technology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Jennifer Gonzalez Adjunct Biology Professor Biology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Paul Gordy Associate Professor - Engineering Engineering Tidewater [email protected] Kimberly Griffin Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Tidewater [email protected] Kenny Grimes Associate Professor Engineering Tidewater [email protected] Ernie Grisdale Assistant Professor of Chemistry Chemistry Lord Fairfax [email protected] Richard Groover Assistant Dean Biology Reynolds [email protected] Essma Haddam Instructor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Brian Hale Associate Professor of Engineering/Program Head Engineering Southwest Virginia [email protected] Ferdinand Hallare Assistant Professor Math Tidewater [email protected] Julia Hamel Biology Instructor Biology Germanna [email protected] Deborah Hamilton Adjunct Instructor Chemistry Southside Virginia [email protected] Shelina Hardwick-Moses Adjunct Faculty N/A Thomas Nelson [email protected] JC Harmon Learning Technology Representative McGraw-Hill Education [email protected] Nancy Harris Professional Development Programs Manager N/A System Office [email protected] Reid Harris Assistant Professor of Biology A&P Blue Ridge [email protected] Katina Harris-Carter Associate Professor Biology Tidewater [email protected] Evgenia Harrison Math Tidewater [email protected] Lynette Hauser Associate Professor of Biology Biology Tidewater [email protected] Eric Hayes Professor Chemistry Tidewater [email protected] Brian Hegarty Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Christy Hewett Assistant Professor Math Tidewater [email protected] Barbara Heyl Professor of Chemistry Chemistry Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Carrie Hibbs Mathematics Faculty Math Germanna [email protected] Jessica Hogan professor Biology Central Virginia [email protected] Jeffrey Hollar Associate Professor of Biology A&P Lord Fairfax [email protected] Chris Holman Biology Reynolds [email protected] Catherine Holroyd Professor of Chemistry Chemistry Tidewater [email protected] Deborah Hood Professor Technology John Tyler [email protected] Jay Hooper Dept. Head E&I Engineering Dabney S. Lancaster [email protected] Dan Horine Mechatronics Department Head Mechatronics [email protected]


First Last Title Discipline College / Company Email Address Alicia Howell Assistant Professor of Biology Biology Paul D. Camp [email protected] Jerry Huang Adjunct Instructor Technology John Tyler [email protected] Mark Huntress Professor Chemistry &Physics Patrick Henry [email protected]

Morgan Hyde Event Technology Coordinator Technology System Office [email protected] Michael Iannuzzi Professor Chemistry John Tyler [email protected] Okia Ikwuazorm Instructor Geology Northern Virginia [email protected] Dariush Izadi Associate Prof. of Mathematics Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Karl Jackson Assistant Professor of Chemistry Chemistry John Tyler [email protected] Mitra Jahangeri Associate Professor Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Randolph Joe Assistant Professor Math Reynolds [email protected] Pamella Johnson Associate Professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Tony Jones Adjunct Instructor Engineering John Tyler [email protected] Ritu Kansal Associate Professor Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Roy Kaplan Professor, Chemistry Department Chemistry John Tyler [email protected] Sue Karch-McBride Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math John Tyler [email protected] Liz Keller Math Adjunct Math Blue Ridge [email protected] Laura Kelley Instructor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Ramani Kharidehal Faculty Physics Northern Virginia [email protected] Mike Kirby Assistant Professor Math Tidewater [email protected] Betty Knick adjunct teacher Math Danville [email protected] Russell Kohrs Adjunct Professor Geology Lord Fairfax [email protected] Alexander Krantsberg Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Elena Kuchina Professor of Physics & Department Head Physics Thomas Nelson [email protected] Jason Lachniet Assistant Professor Math Wytheville [email protected] Terri Lane Associate Professor Technology Mountain Empire [email protected] Angela Lawhorne Director of Workforce Development N/A Paul D. Camp [email protected] Patricia Lawson Dean of Health Professions N/A Lord Fairfax [email protected] Karen Layou Professor Geology Reynolds [email protected] Lynsey LeMay Instructor Geology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Amanda Lentz-Ronning Professor of Biology Biology John Tyler [email protected] Jeff Levy Department Head Applied Technologies New River [email protected] Kurk Lew Professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Patti Lisk Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies N/A Germanna [email protected] Owen Lofthus Associate Professor Chemistry Virginia Western [email protected] Ann Loving Associate Professor of Mathematics Math Reynolds [email protected] Christy Lowery-Carter Professor of Mathematics Math Southside Virginia [email protected] Laura MacIntyre Math Faculty Math Tidewater [email protected] Ben MacKinnon Instructor Math John Tyler [email protected] Riham Mahfouz Professor Chemistry Thomas Nelson [email protected] Jason Malone Instructor Engineering Lord Fairfax [email protected] Thomas Marino Engineering Northern Virginia [email protected]

Laurie Martin-Vermilyea Geology Northern Virginia [email protected]

Angela Mason Instructor of Biology- A&P A&P Tidewater [email protected] Vadim Matyushin Math Instructor Math Mountain Empire [email protected] John Maxfield Professor Technology Blue Ridge [email protected]

Cathleen McCarthy-Burke STEM-H Coordinator Biology John Tyler [email protected]

Shannon McDermott Associate Professor of Biology Biology Central Virginia [email protected] Bill McNamara Assistant Professor Technology Tidewater [email protected] Don Mendonsa Professor Technology Tidewater [email protected] Jaime Mergliano A&P John Tyler [email protected] Diana Merkel Associate Professor Technology Germanna [email protected]

Tim Merrill Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Keynote Reynolds [email protected]

Lisa Merritt Associate Professor, Biological Sciences Biology Rappahannock [email protected] Brenda Miller Associate Professor Computer Science Technology John Tyler [email protected] Cindy Miller Math Professor Math [email protected]

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First Last Title Discipline College / Company Email Address Katherine Miller Asst. Prof. Biology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Charuta Mirajkar Associate Professor Biology John Tyler [email protected] Anita Mohan Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Marty Montpetit Professor of Biology A&P John Tyler [email protected] Alison Moore Assistant Professor - Mathematics Math Central Virginia [email protected] Edward Morris Engineering Instructor Engineering Tidewater [email protected] Thomas Mosca Professor Math Rappahannock [email protected] Susan Moyer Credit for Prior Learning Coordinator N/A VCCS [email protected] Stephanie Muir Math Instructor Math John Tyler [email protected] Ji Hyon Mun Professor Engineering Thomas Nelson [email protected] Daniel Murphy Adjunct Faculty Technology Central Virginia [email protected] Eunic Myers Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Lord Fairfax [email protected] Manori Nadesalingam Physics Northern Virginia [email protected] Julie Nash Professor of Psychology N/A Eastern Shore [email protected] Karen Neal Assistant Professor of Biology Biology Reynolds [email protected] Jewel Newman Professor Applied Technologies Central Virginia [email protected] Mark Newman adjunct faculty Applied Technologies Central Virginia [email protected] José Nieves Professor of Information Technology Technology Lord Fairfax [email protected] William Noble NRCC Engineering Engineering New River [email protected] Joe Noone Electrical Instructor Engineering John Tyler [email protected] Ahmad Noor Professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Patti Loika Nunnally Professor Technology John Tyler [email protected] Jay Nyzowyj Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Germanna [email protected] Kelly Oakes Biology Teacher Biology Danville [email protected] Miranda Oaks Instructor of Mathematics Math Mountain Empire [email protected] John Ochab Professor of Physics Physics Reynolds [email protected] Olufunke Olagunju Associate Professor Chemistry Thomas Nelson [email protected] Ellen Oliver Math Instructor Math New River [email protected] William Oliver Professor Technology Blue Ridge [email protected] Teresa Overton Assistant Professor of Mathematics Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Harpreet Panesar Associate Professor A&P Blue Ridge [email protected] Christopher Pantazis Assistant Professor Biology John Tyler [email protected] Patricia Parker Project Manager, Transfer Virginia VCCS [email protected] Robert Parker Faculty Math Rappahannock [email protected] Krishna Pendyala Professor Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Bruce Penrose Adjunct lecturer Geology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Steve Perry A&P Central Virginia [email protected] Roselyne Petit Instructor Mathematics Math John Tyler [email protected] Emma Phillips Instructor of Biology A&P Blue Ridge [email protected] Michael Plumb Dept Head Mechanical Engineering & Safety Technologies Applied Technologies Tidewater [email protected] Jennifer Polm Instructor Math John Tyler [email protected] Kelsey Poor Educational Courseware Representative Hawkes Learning [email protected] Sushma Popli-Aibara Associate instructor Biology John Tyler [email protected] Andria Powell Ross Associate Instructor - Dev. Mathematics Math Germanna [email protected] Ashley Pratt Mathematics Instructor Math Dabney S. Lancaster [email protected] Cartie Pruitt Learning Consultant Pearson Education [email protected] Sheri Prupis Director of Teaching and Learning Technologies VCCS [email protected] Charles Pumpuni Professor A&P Northern Virginia [email protected] Tiffany Randall Professor and Science Program Head Biology John Tyler [email protected] Tiffany Randall John Tyler [email protected] York Randall Adjunct Faculty Biology Virginia Western [email protected] Kenneth Rasmussen Professor of Geology Geology Northern Virginia [email protected] David Raymond Director Technology No affiliation [email protected] Kevin Reed Professor Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Martha Reed Assistant Professor of Biology A&P Southside Virginia [email protected] Pascal Renault Professor of Physics Physics John Tyler [email protected] Xavier Retnam Math Central Virginia [email protected]


First Last Title Discipline College / Company Email Address Tim Rhoads Professor of Biology Biology Central Virginia [email protected] Crystal Richardson Adjunct Professor Biology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] James Richerson Associate Professor Applied Technologies Blue Ridge [email protected] Mike Rinko Sales Manager Colonial Scientific [email protected] Adriel Robinson Math Instructor Math Tidewater [email protected] Jamie Robinson BSN Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor N/A James Madison Univ. [email protected] James Rudnicky Biology Instructor Biology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Taurus Satterwhite Program Head Computer Science Technology Reynolds [email protected] Sally Schaffner Instructor Technology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Harry Schoeller Assistant Prof of Engineering Engineering Germanna [email protected] Beth Schomber Associate Professor Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Jeffery Scott Associate Professor Technology Virginia Western [email protected] Kristi Seacat Regional Account Manager eScience Labs [email protected] Timothy Seaman Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Charlie Shaeff Adjunct Instructor of Biology A&P Central Virginia [email protected] Nicole Shaw Program Assistant N/A Old Dominion Univ. [email protected] Beth Shelton Math Instructor Math Central Virginia [email protected] Shawn Shields Professor of Chemistry Chemistry Germanna [email protected] Mariko Shimizu Instructor of Mathematics Math No affiliation [email protected] Ilse Silva-Krott . A&P Northern Virginia [email protected] Patricia Silva-Santisteban Associate Professor Technology John Tyler [email protected] Ann Simpson Associate Professor A&P Lord Fairfax [email protected] Rob Simpson Associate Professor Biology Lord Fairfax [email protected] Patricia Smeltz Biology John Tyler [email protected] Charles Smith Dean of Health Sciences N/A Rappahannock [email protected] Rhodora Snow Chemistry John Tyler [email protected] Pengfei Song Professor of Biology Biology Thomas Nelson [email protected] John Sound Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Lucinda Spryn Assistant Professor Chemistry Thomas Nelson [email protected] Kathryn St .Clair Adjunct Instructor of Geology Geology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Melissa Stange Professor of Computer Science Technology Lord Fairfax [email protected] Kevin Stilwell Assistant Professor of Biology Biology Southwest Virginia [email protected] Jonathan Stoddard Professor Chemistry Danville [email protected] George Studtmann Engineering Instructor Engineering Virginia Western [email protected] Ann Sullivan Professor of Chemistry Chemistry Reynolds [email protected] Tatyana Sullivan Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Piraba Swaminathan Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Marian Swift Math Instructor Math John Tyler [email protected] Hashem Tabrizi Adjunct Faculty Technology Northern Virginia [email protected] Afshin Tavassoli Assistant professor Biology A&P Northern Virginia [email protected] Melissa Taylor Learning Specialist McGraw-Hill Education [email protected] Getachew Teferra Biology Northern Virginia [email protected] Gregg Tennefoss Professor Technology Tidewater [email protected] Frederick Terranova Assistant Professor of Biology Biology Northern Virginia [email protected] Yohannes Tesema Associate Professor Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Alison Thimblin Dean, Math and Computer Science Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Theresa Thomas Associate Academic Dean Math Blue Ridge [email protected] Season Thomson Professor of Biology A&P Germanna [email protected] Biniyam Tibebu Instructor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Sheralyne Tierseron Biology Reynolds [email protected] Irina Timchenko Associate Professor of Mathematics Math Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Snejana Topalova Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Phuc Tran Professor Physics John Tyler [email protected] Jonathan Tso Chair, Department of Geology Geology Radford University [email protected] Joan Tuck Professor, Information Technology Technology Southside Virginia [email protected] Lisa Tuckey Assistant Professor of Biology Biology Rappahannock [email protected] Diane Tulipani Adjunct Instructor, Biology Biology Rappahannock [email protected]


First Last Title Discipline College / Company Email Address Robert Tureman Associate Professor Technology Paul D. Camp [email protected] Catherine Twyman Adjunct Faculty Engineering New River [email protected] Shalini Upadhyaya Biology Reynolds [email protected] Lanette Upshaw Assistant Professor Chemistry Virginia Western [email protected] Mary Vander Maten Assistant Dean of Biology Biology Northern Virginia [email protected] John Vanderson Instructor Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Sherry Vaughan Math Instructor Math Thomas Nelson [email protected] Tonia Vaughn Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Jeffrey Vetrano Associate Dean Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Victoria Vetrano Math No affiliation [email protected] Francesca Viale Physics Northern Virginia [email protected] Janie Vinson Geology Adjunct Professor Geology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Joanna Vondrasek Professor Biology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Bruce Wahl Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Michael Wallace Assistant Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Cindy Wallin Dean, Science, Math & Engineering N/A Central Virginia [email protected] Ben Wang Associate Dean Chemistry Northern Virginia [email protected] Richard Watkins Instructor Math Dabney S. Lancaster [email protected] David Webb Assistant Prof. of MET Applied Technologies John Tyler [email protected] Anne Weiss Educator Professional Development Specialist Biology NASA [email protected] Matthew Westerhoff Associate Professor Math Northern Virginia [email protected] Amy White Dean, STEM Biology Virginia Western [email protected] Brenda Wiens Professor of Biology Biology Lord Fairfax [email protected] Simmons William Assistant Professor, Engineering Engineering Tidewater [email protected] Ken Williams Associate Professor of Mathematics Math John Tyler [email protected] CRAIG Willits Assistant Professor Math Germanna [email protected] Van Wilson AVC, Student Experience and Strategic Initiatives N/A VCCS [email protected] Marc Wingett Biology Instructor Biology Tidewater [email protected] David Winters Associate Professor Chemistry Tidewater [email protected] Trudy Witt Associate Professor of Biology Biology Germanna [email protected] Diane Wolff Technology Virginia Western [email protected]

Geraldine Woodberry-Wright Professor of Biology A&P Tidewater [email protected]

Frank Wright Assistant Professor of Math and Physics Physics Mountain Empire [email protected] Lawrence Wright Professor of Biology A&P Reynolds [email protected] Tommy Wright Associate Professor, IT Technology Southside Virginia [email protected] Maury Wrightson Associate Professor of Biology & Geology Geology Germanna [email protected] Marlena Yost Associate Professor Biology Piedmont Virginia [email protected] Julie Young Professor Applied Technologies Thomas Nelson [email protected] Cristyl Zaccagnino Chemistry Chemistry Germanna [email protected] Kimberly Zahn Associate Professor of Biology Biology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Martin Zahn Associate Professor of Biology Biology Thomas Nelson [email protected] Aziz Zahraoui Adjunct Math Tidewater [email protected] Izanne Zorin Biology Biology Northern Virginia [email protected] Tamara Zurakowski Undergraduate Programs Director N/A No affiliation [email protected]

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Friday, October 26th Concurrent Sessions At-a-Glance





Henrico Ballroom A General Interest

The New VCCS General Education Outcomes:Faculty Feedback OpportunityFinnegan, Merrill

Welcome to Canvas, VCCS' New LMSPrupis

NASA Prof. Dev. for STEM Educators and STEM Takes Flight Weiss, Sound, Polm, Celluici, Deaver, McClure, Kuchina

VSGC Community College NASA Internship OpportunitiesShaw

Henrico Ballroom B Tech (IST/CS/Cyber)

Using GitHub Classroom in Programming Classes Maxfield

A Multi-Use Technology Framework: The Virginia Cyber RangeCoffman, Raymond

Forget C++, Program Arduinos in Python and Focus on STEM Oliver

What Will It Take to Finally Put a Spear through IPv4 and Embrace IPv6? Nieves

Spotsylvania General Interest

Undergraduate Research— No Lab Coat Required Neal

Guided Pathways for Science DegreesMergliano, Carlisle

Early Alert and Advising Tools in EAB Navigate CampusCurran

Mechatronics Roundtable Beaver

HanoverMath

Increasing Students’ Understanding of Calculus: Applications from the Physics Perspective Tran

Q: “When Will We Ever Use this (Math)?”A: “Circuits!” Bampton

Quantitative Reasoning - Content RevisitedParker

The Use of Maple Software in a Calculus Course Westerhoff, Sound

Brunswick Anatomy & Physiology

A&P Labs: A New Hope Montpetit, Mergliano

Two-Year/Four-Year A&P/Nursing/Allied Health Departments Panel Hollar, Lisk, Smith, Lawson, Chappell, Colatruglio, Tacy

Activities and Strategies to Get Students Actively Engaged in Anatomy Lab Fasano

Innovative, New Ideas for Engaging A&P Students Witt

Chesterfield Chemistry

Addressing Science Deficiencies: Technology, Sustainability, and Enhancing Writing Rigor in the Lab Upshaw

In Defense of Access and Diversity: Current Research Regarding Online Chemistry and Biology Lecture and Lab Courses Shields

Amadeo Carlo Avogadro, Solution Mining, and US PatentsKaplan

Chemistry Working Group: Chemistry 111/112 Course Objectives and Laboratory Discussion Burton

YorkEngineering

Go Big or Go Home! Building the Pipelines Students Need and Industry Leaders Want Estes

A Workforce Development/Academic Partnership to Promote Technology Certification (IST) Tureman, Czerwinski

Engineering Roundtable

Using Tablet PCs and OneNote Class Notebook to Improve Student Learning and Class Management Hale

King William Biology

Teaching Critical Thinking Skills Using Case Studies Witt

Engaging Students in the Classroom: Brief Oral Exercises Evans

Split Session: Foundations of Life Sciences (NAS 2) ClarkInquiry Labs- Engaging Students In The Scientific Process Tulipani, Merritt

Microbiology Prerequisites, Course Content and More Rhoads

Albemarle Geology

Split Session:Guided Pathways & GeologyBentley, Rasmussen Geology Transfer Roundtable

Incorporating Professional Skills in Geoscience Courses Berquist, Bentley, LeMay, Layou

Seeing the Sauk: Using a Collection of Hand Samples to Teach About Cratonic Sequences in Historical GeologyKohrs

Taking Better Geological Photos Bentley

Dinwiddie Applied Tech / Gen Sci

“Jazz” Up Your Classes with Ideas from the Electric Guitar Building Institute Huntress

The First Principle of TrainingPlumb

Go Big or Go Home! Building the Pipelines Students Need and Industry Leaders WantEstes

How to Counter the Attacks on ScienceGroover

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Session Six 10:10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


Post-event Meetings 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Henrico Ballroom A General Interest

Civic Engagement in the STEM ClassroomBackus, Kansal

Implementing the Corequisite Model of Developmental MathematicsBeamer

Taming the OER Monster: Strategies for Course Redesign & Finding the Appropriate Resources Dario-Becker, Aldi, Zahn

VMATYC Lunch Meeting

Henrico Ballroom B Tech (IST/CS/Cyber)

Using OER Textbooks in Computer Science Classes Elkner

New Teaching Methods: C++ Linked List(Computer Lab - BYOD) Goldstein

Energizing Student Resumes with Non-Traditomal Approaches Stange

Spotsylvania General Interest

Meet and Greet Problem Solving: Strategies to Integrate Active Learning Content into Traditional First Day Activities Polm

Storytelling: A Way to Teach, a Way to Learn Back

Incorporating Drones into Varied CurriculmYoung

HanoverMath

Precalculus Tips & Tricks Thomas

Variation of Pascal's Triangle Fu, Fu

Navigating Precalculus Success Moore, Wallin

Brunswick Anatomy & Physiology

Faculty Advising for Bio 141-142 / Navigate / Pathways Hollar

Best Practices for Using Anatomage Tables in the A&P LaboratoryHollar

Assessment ofEffectiveness of Active Learning Practices in On-Ground, Hybrid and Online A&P CoursesSilva-Krott

A & P Wrap-up Meeting

ChesterfieldChemistry

Student Learning Outcomes for Organic Chemistry Holroyd, Snow

Chemistry Wrap-up Meeting

York Engineering

Updating Engineering Fundamentals Course Descriptions Hale

Creating a STEM Club to Aid Student Success! McCarthy-Burke, Renault

A Comprehensive Design Project for AAS Electronics EducationStudtmann

King William Biology

Spicing up Bio 101: Incorporating Short, Interactive Activities to Promote Learning Hauser

Campus Tours: Restructuring Biology 102 to Incorporate Mini-field Trips and Experiential Learning about Local Biota Vondrasek

Designing Lab Manuals - Deep ThoughtsLentz-Ronning, Beyer

Albemarle Physics

Project-Based Physics Teaching Kuchina

The Distance to Two Variable Stars of Different Type by the Period-Luminosity Method of Miss Henrietta Swan Leavitt Mosca

Physics Peer Group MeetingKuchina

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Revising the Science AA&S Curriculum at GCC to Facilitate Student Transfer to Four-Year Universities Shields, Callan

OER in A&PHollar

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Designing Accessible Syllabi Beyer

Improving Retention and Diversity via Spatial Visualization Training Grimes

Computer-based Projects for Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential EquationsLachniet

Buckingham General Interest

Data Points by HHMI Biointeractive Wrightson

VCCS Professional Development Grants: Funding 101Beyer, Harris

Birds of Virginia: Knowledge to Save NatureSimpson, Simpson

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