Prof. Keenan Hartert
@profkeenanhartert.bsky.social
Biology Professor at Minnesota State University | 🍎 Teaching | 🔬 Lymphoma/Cancer Research | 📊 Biology Education Research | 🐶 Dog Pictures
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Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades.
Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
www.startribune.com
Thanks to Erin and the Strib team for putting this together! I picked up this project alongside my typical stuff because we've got so many excellent MN State students balling between classes and work. That, and I WANT them to find employment because of what it can teach you! Just don't get buried.
Wrote my first article! Thank you to IHE and Elizabeth 😎 The article argues why data (and its visualization) are worth the extra effort for faculty. Basic summary of what it can build for you:
1) Tenure Applications
2-4) Student Success
5) Public Outreach
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
1) Tenure Applications
2-4) Student Success
5) Public Outreach
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Career Advice | 5 Reasons Faculty Should Collect Class Data
It’s worth the extra effort. https://bit.ly/4r18vf6
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
It’s worth the extra effort. https://bit.ly/4r18vf6
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Wrote my first article! Thank you to IHE and Elizabeth 😎 The article argues why data (and its visualization) are worth the extra effort for faculty. Basic summary of what it can build for you:
1) Tenure Applications
2-4) Student Success
5) Public Outreach
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
1) Tenure Applications
2-4) Student Success
5) Public Outreach
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Biology classes have attached laboratory periods. Why don't writing classes?
Writing is a key of education. There's nothing like pondering ideas, collaborating revising, and creating something final. Is the further cost of time and money worth it? Possible?
#AI #EduSky#AcademicSky
Writing is a key of education. There's nothing like pondering ideas, collaborating revising, and creating something final. Is the further cost of time and money worth it? Possible?
#AI #EduSky#AcademicSky
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Biology classes have attached laboratory periods. Why don't writing classes?
Writing is a key of education. There's nothing like pondering ideas, collaborating revising, and creating something final. Is the further cost of time and money worth it? Possible?
#AI #EduSky#AcademicSky
Writing is a key of education. There's nothing like pondering ideas, collaborating revising, and creating something final. Is the further cost of time and money worth it? Possible?
#AI #EduSky#AcademicSky
Some key Biology Education research findings from the latest SABER meeting
3 months is pretty late to post - sorry 😅 Attending is one of my favorite times of the year thanks to all of the teaching insights and learning opportunities as a professor!
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
3 months is pretty late to post - sorry 😅 Attending is one of my favorite times of the year thanks to all of the teaching insights and learning opportunities as a professor!
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
November 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Some key Biology Education research findings from the latest SABER meeting
3 months is pretty late to post - sorry 😅 Attending is one of my favorite times of the year thanks to all of the teaching insights and learning opportunities as a professor!
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
3 months is pretty late to post - sorry 😅 Attending is one of my favorite times of the year thanks to all of the teaching insights and learning opportunities as a professor!
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
It was great working with Ashley to examine how we can better support students :) That said, go to class! Stats predict populations, not individuals, but engaging with your community provides the hidden value of being in class together.
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Student Success | New Data Shows Attendance Fosters Student Success
Faculty say attendance is known to promote learning and improve student outcomes. Students say they want more flexibility to manage outside pressures. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4kExcKr
Faculty say attendance is known to promote learning and improve student outcomes. Students say they want more flexibility to manage outside pressures. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4kExcKr
Data Shows Attendance Improves Student Success
Faculty say attendance is known to promote learning and improve student outcomes. Students say they want more flexibility to manage outside pressures.
bit.ly
June 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
It was great working with Ashley to examine how we can better support students :) That said, go to class! Stats predict populations, not individuals, but engaging with your community provides the hidden value of being in class together.
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
GPA correlates with class performance, but it’s a great exercise in a Genetics class for demonstrating that the features that you inherit (Hereditary) do not always predict a strict outcome (Phenotype). Identifying over/underperformers is the first step to success 📈
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
May 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
GPA correlates with class performance, but it’s a great exercise in a Genetics class for demonstrating that the features that you inherit (Hereditary) do not always predict a strict outcome (Phenotype). Identifying over/underperformers is the first step to success 📈
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
#EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Correlations among a combined cohort of 226 STEM students in a Genetics course. Some interesting prologues are among these data.
Obvious caveats include that correlations are typically preliminary and that plenty of data doesn’t scale perfectly (lots of students w/ 100% attendance)
#academicsky
Obvious caveats include that correlations are typically preliminary and that plenty of data doesn’t scale perfectly (lots of students w/ 100% attendance)
#academicsky
May 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Correlations among a combined cohort of 226 STEM students in a Genetics course. Some interesting prologues are among these data.
Obvious caveats include that correlations are typically preliminary and that plenty of data doesn’t scale perfectly (lots of students w/ 100% attendance)
#academicsky
Obvious caveats include that correlations are typically preliminary and that plenty of data doesn’t scale perfectly (lots of students w/ 100% attendance)
#academicsky
Does higher student interest in a class improve outcomes in a 200-level STEM course? The basic data suggests so in this case. Let's take a look: yes, populations that arrive with high levels of interest (Likert 4,5) in the class perform significantly better than those that do not (N = 252).
May 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Does higher student interest in a class improve outcomes in a 200-level STEM course? The basic data suggests so in this case. Let's take a look: yes, populations that arrive with high levels of interest (Likert 4,5) in the class perform significantly better than those that do not (N = 252).
Does attendance improve student outcomes in a 200-level STEM course? The data glaringly suggests so.
Welcome to Installment 1 of Student Data Sundays (sorry it's Monday) where I'll share helpful nuggets from the class data that our IRB collects.
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
Welcome to Installment 1 of Student Data Sundays (sorry it's Monday) where I'll share helpful nuggets from the class data that our IRB collects.
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
April 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Does attendance improve student outcomes in a 200-level STEM course? The data glaringly suggests so.
Welcome to Installment 1 of Student Data Sundays (sorry it's Monday) where I'll share helpful nuggets from the class data that our IRB collects.
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
Welcome to Installment 1 of Student Data Sundays (sorry it's Monday) where I'll share helpful nuggets from the class data that our IRB collects.
#HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky
Thanks to Erin and the Strib team for putting this together! I picked up this project alongside my typical stuff because we've got so many excellent MN State students balling between classes and work. That, and I WANT them to find employment because of what it can teach you! Just don't get buried.
Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades.
Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
www.startribune.com
March 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Thanks to Erin and the Strib team for putting this together! I picked up this project alongside my typical stuff because we've got so many excellent MN State students balling between classes and work. That, and I WANT them to find employment because of what it can teach you! Just don't get buried.
Premed students balance grades, studying, class, and employment well, but my excellent student Emma highlights when you have to make tough choices. Listen to more of the student + prof podcast here: youtu.be/Kfl86GOoMF4?... or on Spotify/Apple #highered #college #stem #teaching #students
February 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I’m excited to announce a brand-new podcast project: 🎙️ Degrees Between Us! 🎓📚
What makes higher ed worth it? I sit down with my MSU students to explore their stories, infusing humor & experiences along the way.
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/44K6JyN...
For students, parents, & educators 🚀
What makes higher ed worth it? I sit down with my MSU students to explore their stories, infusing humor & experiences along the way.
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/44K6JyN...
For students, parents, & educators 🚀
February 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’m excited to announce a brand-new podcast project: 🎙️ Degrees Between Us! 🎓📚
What makes higher ed worth it? I sit down with my MSU students to explore their stories, infusing humor & experiences along the way.
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/44K6JyN...
For students, parents, & educators 🚀
What makes higher ed worth it? I sit down with my MSU students to explore their stories, infusing humor & experiences along the way.
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/44K6JyN...
For students, parents, & educators 🚀
With #FAFSA under scrutiny, many suggest students find employment. Trust me, they already are, and working over 20+ hours a week is associated with <90% attendance, and both factors are associated with an inferior class prognosis. More to follow, including a successful intervention from Fall 2024 -
February 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
With #FAFSA under scrutiny, many suggest students find employment. Trust me, they already are, and working over 20+ hours a week is associated with <90% attendance, and both factors are associated with an inferior class prognosis. More to follow, including a successful intervention from Fall 2024 -