Dr. Melanie Lenahan
@melanielenahan.bsky.social
Biology professor, ultrarunner, podcast lover. Advocate of open education, inclusive teaching, alt grading She/her/hers
Huge shoutout to the Colorado School of Mines for implementing alt grading in 24 courses across the curriculum - this is an amazing model for educational transformation! Having supportive leadership and collaboration is key #TheGradingConference Panel 1.3D 👏👏
June 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Huge shoutout to the Colorado School of Mines for implementing alt grading in 24 courses across the curriculum - this is an amazing model for educational transformation! Having supportive leadership and collaboration is key #TheGradingConference Panel 1.3D 👏👏
Asao Inoue is giving a powerful and inspiring talk at #TheGradingConferece 🔥🔥
June 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Asao Inoue is giving a powerful and inspiring talk at #TheGradingConferece 🔥🔥
Today is the day! The 2025 #TheGradingConference begins at 11:00 am ET 👏 We have close to 900 registered participants! This conference aims to educate, collaborate, and advance grading practices to make them more equitable and support student success. www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
The Grading Conference
www.centerforgradingreform.org
June 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Today is the day! The 2025 #TheGradingConference begins at 11:00 am ET 👏 We have close to 900 registered participants! This conference aims to educate, collaborate, and advance grading practices to make them more equitable and support student success. www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
Save the dates June 11-13, 2025! We are thrilled to present our keynote speakers, Asao Inoue (Arizona State University), Jeff Anderson (Foothill College), and Eden E. L. Tanner (University of Mississippi)!
To register and learn more about our program, please visit www.centerforgradingreform.org
To register and learn more about our program, please visit www.centerforgradingreform.org
Center for Grading Reform
The Center for Grading Reform is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving grading practices in higher education.
www.centerforgradingreform.org
March 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Save the dates June 11-13, 2025! We are thrilled to present our keynote speakers, Asao Inoue (Arizona State University), Jeff Anderson (Foothill College), and Eden E. L. Tanner (University of Mississippi)!
To register and learn more about our program, please visit www.centerforgradingreform.org
To register and learn more about our program, please visit www.centerforgradingreform.org
Deadline approaching! Submit an abstract for a poster session, talks, workshops, and panel discussions for the 2025 Grading Conference this Friday, February 28th.
For more information and how to submit your abstract, please visit this link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
For more information and how to submit your abstract, please visit this link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
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February 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Deadline approaching! Submit an abstract for a poster session, talks, workshops, and panel discussions for the 2025 Grading Conference this Friday, February 28th.
For more information and how to submit your abstract, please visit this link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
For more information and how to submit your abstract, please visit this link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
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Excited to work with @melanielenahan.bsky.social again to facilitate this learning community!
Are you trying to implement alternative grading into your classroom? Then, this #RIOSLearningCommunity is for you.
Participants will work through an implementation plan to incorporate alternative grading into their next course. It starts on 3/5.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3EsS8UP
#STEM #Education
Participants will work through an implementation plan to incorporate alternative grading into their next course. It starts on 3/5.
Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3EsS8UP
#STEM #Education
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February 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Excited to work with @melanielenahan.bsky.social again to facilitate this learning community!
Best news ever! Registration for the 2025 Grading Conference is OPEN! Please join us to promote grading practices focused on equity & authentic learning. Consider submitting an abstract or volunteering! We value your contributions! #gradingreform
Link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
Link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
The Grading Conference
www.centerforgradingreform.org
February 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Best news ever! Registration for the 2025 Grading Conference is OPEN! Please join us to promote grading practices focused on equity & authentic learning. Consider submitting an abstract or volunteering! We value your contributions! #gradingreform
Link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
Link: www.centerforgradingreform.org/grading-conf...
Our first FALCoN is this Friday, January 24, at 4 pm EST with Lucy Luong, "Scientist Spotlights Initiative." Join this interactive session to learn more about engaging students in written reflection and consider the influence of Instructor Talk! #STEMed #studentsuccess
Register: bit.ly/3WrtJ8h
Register: bit.ly/3WrtJ8h
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FALCoN with Lucy Luong Scientist Spotlights.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The Scientist Spotlights Initiative aims to empower science instructors with inclusive science curricula as a means for students of all backgrounds to envision themselves in science. With the rational...
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January 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Our first FALCoN is this Friday, January 24, at 4 pm EST with Lucy Luong, "Scientist Spotlights Initiative." Join this interactive session to learn more about engaging students in written reflection and consider the influence of Instructor Talk! #STEMed #studentsuccess
Register: bit.ly/3WrtJ8h
Register: bit.ly/3WrtJ8h
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👋 Welcome to BioQUEST on Bluesky!
Whether you're a STEM educator, partner or supporter, BioQUEST is your place to contribute to the ongoing evolution & revolution of STEM education. We provide opportunities for growth, support for impactful collaborations & offer a network dedicated to success.
Whether you're a STEM educator, partner or supporter, BioQUEST is your place to contribute to the ongoing evolution & revolution of STEM education. We provide opportunities for growth, support for impactful collaborations & offer a network dedicated to success.
December 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
👋 Welcome to BioQUEST on Bluesky!
Whether you're a STEM educator, partner or supporter, BioQUEST is your place to contribute to the ongoing evolution & revolution of STEM education. We provide opportunities for growth, support for impactful collaborations & offer a network dedicated to success.
Whether you're a STEM educator, partner or supporter, BioQUEST is your place to contribute to the ongoing evolution & revolution of STEM education. We provide opportunities for growth, support for impactful collaborations & offer a network dedicated to success.
Reposted by Dr. Melanie Lenahan
Save the date for SABER East!
The SABER East conference will be May 28-30, 2025.
Join a vibrant community of biology educators in Rochester, NY for workshops, talks, posters, and networking.
Abstract submission opens January 20.
saberbio.wildapricot.org/SABER-East
The SABER East conference will be May 28-30, 2025.
Join a vibrant community of biology educators in Rochester, NY for workshops, talks, posters, and networking.
Abstract submission opens January 20.
saberbio.wildapricot.org/SABER-East
December 4, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Save the date for SABER East!
The SABER East conference will be May 28-30, 2025.
Join a vibrant community of biology educators in Rochester, NY for workshops, talks, posters, and networking.
Abstract submission opens January 20.
saberbio.wildapricot.org/SABER-East
The SABER East conference will be May 28-30, 2025.
Join a vibrant community of biology educators in Rochester, NY for workshops, talks, posters, and networking.
Abstract submission opens January 20.
saberbio.wildapricot.org/SABER-East
Thank you, Shuchismita Dutta, for the wonderful visit to the RCSB Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University! Our students enjoyed the visit! I'm thankful for our shared passion for molecular structures in education and grateful for our friendship 😍 (Image by the Synergy structure: lnkd.in/e3q6-GxP)
November 27, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Thank you, Shuchismita Dutta, for the wonderful visit to the RCSB Protein Data Bank at Rutgers University! Our students enjoyed the visit! I'm thankful for our shared passion for molecular structures in education and grateful for our friendship 😍 (Image by the Synergy structure: lnkd.in/e3q6-GxP)
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Hey all! Just a quick note that we changed our handle to our website. So @gradingforgrowth.bsky.social is now @thegradingconference.com
Please update if needed! Thx.
Please update if needed! Thx.
November 25, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Hey all! Just a quick note that we changed our handle to our website. So @gradingforgrowth.bsky.social is now @thegradingconference.com
Please update if needed! Thx.
Please update if needed! Thx.
Reposted by Dr. Melanie Lenahan
Excited to be facilitating a Learning Community on Alternative Grading for the RIOS Institute alongside @melanielenahan.bsky.social, starting in a few weeks! Sign up at the link
QUBES - Alternative Grading RIOS Learning Community
QUBES Hub - The Power of Biology, Math, and Community
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March 11, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Excited to be facilitating a Learning Community on Alternative Grading for the RIOS Institute alongside @melanielenahan.bsky.social, starting in a few weeks! Sign up at the link
Happening today, Friday, January 26th at 4 pm EST! Please join us for Sheela Vemu: "Community College Action Research: Exploring the Space for Innovation & Impact." presentation at #NISTFALCoN #communitycollege #BER #studentsuccess
Register here: bit.ly/3SmUUiU
Register here: bit.ly/3SmUUiU
January 26, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Happening today, Friday, January 26th at 4 pm EST! Please join us for Sheela Vemu: "Community College Action Research: Exploring the Space for Innovation & Impact." presentation at #NISTFALCoN #communitycollege #BER #studentsuccess
Register here: bit.ly/3SmUUiU
Register here: bit.ly/3SmUUiU
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New year = new episodes! Join us as we talk to @drew-lewis.com and @clontz.org about active learning and alt grading! #gradingforgrowth #thegradingpod
thegradingpod.com/episodes/26-...
thegradingpod.com/episodes/26-...
26 – Active Learning and Alternative Grading: An Introduction to Team-Based Inquiry Learning with ...
Welcome to 2024! In our first new episode of the year, Sharona sits down with Drew Lewis and Steven Clontz to discuss their Team-Based Inquiry Learning project as well as other parts of the growing…
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January 9, 2024 at 10:53 PM
New year = new episodes! Join us as we talk to @drew-lewis.com and @clontz.org about active learning and alt grading! #gradingforgrowth #thegradingpod
thegradingpod.com/episodes/26-...
thegradingpod.com/episodes/26-...
Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, December 1st, at 4 pm EST with Tati Russo-Tait: "Reflecting on our conceptions of equity." Join this interactive session & learn how different conceptions of equity may relate to practices that can support student success. @NISciTeaching
Register here: bit.ly/46wdGIs
Register here: bit.ly/46wdGIs
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FALCoN with Tati Russo-Tait. Reflecting on our conceptio...
This interactive workshop will engage participants with composite narratives developed from results of a study on science faculty’s conceptions of equity. Participants will engage in discussion and ...
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November 27, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, December 1st, at 4 pm EST with Tati Russo-Tait: "Reflecting on our conceptions of equity." Join this interactive session & learn how different conceptions of equity may relate to practices that can support student success. @NISciTeaching
Register here: bit.ly/46wdGIs
Register here: bit.ly/46wdGIs
Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, November 17th, at 4 pm EST with Melissa Haswell: "Creating an Equitable Classroom Using Trauma-Informed Pedagogy." Join this interactive session to learn trauma-informed teaching strategies.
@NISciTeaching
Register here: bit.ly/49w3DWr
@NISciTeaching
Register here: bit.ly/49w3DWr
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FALCoN with Melissa Haswell. Creating an Equitable Class...
For students that have experienced a personal life event or a collective trauma, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional academic policies may become a barrier that hinders learning due to the way ...
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November 13, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Join #NISTFALCoN this Friday, November 17th, at 4 pm EST with Melissa Haswell: "Creating an Equitable Classroom Using Trauma-Informed Pedagogy." Join this interactive session to learn trauma-informed teaching strategies.
@NISciTeaching
Register here: bit.ly/49w3DWr
@NISciTeaching
Register here: bit.ly/49w3DWr
@truthmatters.bsky.social Wine's True Origins Are Finally Revealed www.scientificamerican.com/article/wine... via @sciam.bsky.social
Wine’s True Origins Are Finally Revealed
A broad genetic study has revised the prevailing narrative about how wine grapes spread around the world
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September 28, 2023 at 9:28 PM
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Friends - I am planning a workshop on high-structure courses in #inclusiveteaching and how #openpedagogy fits within this framework. I would love any insight/teaching materials you may have to share.
September 21, 2023 at 7:41 PM
Friends - I am planning a workshop on high-structure courses in #inclusiveteaching and how #openpedagogy fits within this framework. I would love any insight/teaching materials you may have to share.