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Congratulations to Dr. James W. Brown from Colorado Christian University and The City University of New York has been named 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 Dr. James Brown teaches fully online microbiology courses at CUNY and Colorado Christian University. Designated One of the Top 40 Innovators in Education by the Center for Digital Education, Dr. Brown thrives in teaching online and enjoys nurturing the next generation of college students in health care or public health. Dubbed "The Godfather of Online Science" for his advocacy and pioneering work to deliver science courses completely online, Dr. Brown has opened the door to a science education for many. During 2020, he volunteered his time to convert numerous science courses from face-to-face to online, many of which use Science Interactive. Dr. Brown consistently goes above and beyond to design lab experiences that provide the kind of hands-on experience students would find useful. Dr. Brown is the former college/university dean at Ocean County College and New Jersey City University, director of microbiology at Roche Biomedical Laboratories, Inc, and the State of New Jersey Assistant Commissioner of Health. He is a member of the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Advisory Board as well as a member of the North American Distance Learning Association. 🥽We salute Dr. Brown and congratulate you on being selected a recipient of our 2024 Community Champion award. We appreciate all that you do to positively impact student outcomes and advance science education both inside and outside the classroom. To learn more and hear from Dr. Brown and our other Golden Goggles recipients on October 16, register for our webinar:  https://lnkd.in/g_3chEnQ

📯We’re so excited to share that Tibi Marin from San Joaquin Valley College has been named 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 for her work in Implementing Innovative Blended Learning Methods. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐚 '𝐓𝐢𝐛𝐢' 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧 Ms. Tibi Marin teaches on-campus as well as blended and hybrid chemistry courses at San Joaquin Valley College. Professor Marin uses different modalities so she can reach and activate each student’s learning style. In addition to traditional materials, she provides exemplar videos on topics related to the content, scientific articles where they provide feedback, all with the aim to increase their science literacy. “When you see a student’s face as they engage in a different level of learning, with hands-on labs and demonstrations, you, as a teacher, know you’re doing a good job! In my classroom, I conduct hands-on demonstrations and interactions between students using mental maps and Artificial Intelligence. At the end of the lab. I want us to discuss what just happened and show students how the lab should improve their understanding of the subject matter.” As one of her colleagues said: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Carlota for the past five years in various capacities, and every time we connect, her passion shines through. She truly loves to inspire, guide, and engage with her students.” 🥽Congratulations on being selected a winner of our 2024 Golden Goggles awards program. We appreciate all that you do to positively impact student outcomes and advance science education both inside and outside the classroom. We are truly privileged to work with partners like Tibi! To learn more and hear from all of our 2024 winners on October 16, register for our peer learning webinar: https://lnkd.in/g_3chEnQ   

A big congrats to Ricki Burnett Arndt from Utah State University, Brigham City who has been named Student-Centered Educator of the Year for her work in Fostering Student-Centered Learning. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐝𝐭, 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 Mrs. Ricki Burnett Arndt teaches blended and hybrid biology & microbiology courses at Utah State University-Brigham City. Ricki fosters student-centered learning in every way possible. She has created in-person and at-home versions of the labs. She leads Zoom versions of the in-person labs so that the content and quality of instruction are equal across all students. Should a student still not be able to attend, a recording is posted, and she will host office hours. Ricki is a constant innovator who always has students' needs at heart. Ricki's impact on microbiology at Utah State University is significant and growing. Not only has she created a sound lab curriculum that has been shown to increase student scores and satisfaction, she has co-authored a new microbiology textbook that the department will start using this fall. Moreover, in her new role as Lab Specialist, she is training two additional lab instructors for courses at different campuses. As her colleague said: “Her work ethic, organization, and dedication to students are a tremendous model for our staff, and we are indebted to her for all of her ongoing efforts as an educator.” 🥽Congratulations on being selected a winner of our 2024 Golden Goggles awards program. We appreciate all that you do to positively impact student outcomes and advance science education both inside and outside the classroom.  To learn more and hear from Ricki on October 16, register for our webinar ⬇️

Congratulations to Telicia Ward-Thomas, MS, BS, CPhT, RPT from American National University who has been named Student Champion of the Year for her work in Promoting Student Support & Mentorship. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 Ms. Ward-Thomas teaches fully online pharmacy technician courses at ANU. As our honoree in the category of Student Support & Mentorship, Telicia uses these 4 principles to drive student success: 1. Commit to teaching for students 2. Engage and encourage through active learning 3. Effectively communicate with students 4. Establish a positive and lasting impact on our student She has been instrumental in enhancing student learning objectives and outcomes for her department's courses. With a unique teaching technique, students who complete her courses come out well trained and well rounded. Besides teaching as an adjunct instructor, Professor Ward-Thomas volunteers her time to assist with course restructuring and course design. Above all, she works hard to create an environment where students feel comfortable approaching her with academic and personal issues, and the end result is always an optimal student learning experience. 🥽Congratulations Telicia on being selected a winner of our 2024 Golden Goggles awards program. We appreciate all that you do to positively impact student outcomes and advance science education both inside and outside the classroom. We are truly privileged to work with partners like you! To learn more and hear from Telicia on October 16, register for our webinar ⬇️ #scienceeducation #scienceeducators #onlinelabs #oncampus #f2flearning #hybridlearning #blendedlearning #studentengagement #scientificliteracy #access #goldengoggles

📯You’ve probably heard by now… there are 5 new Golden Goggles winners! But we want you to get to know each one just a little bit better. So let us introduce you to Amanda Rosenzweig, PhD from Delgado Community College who has been named Inclusive Educator of the Year for her work in Expanding Access & Equity. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠, 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌, 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 Dr. Rosenzweig, Assistant Dean for School of STEM, teaches hybrid, blended and fully online biology as well as Anatomy & Physiology courses that often exceed 100 students per course! In addition to her administrator duties, she is an educator to her core, remaining wholly committed to improving access and equity. She has dedicated her career to improving accessibility for all students, regardless of their different abilities, financial status, and life circumstances. Dr. R, as she is known to her students, makes sure to implement a variety of tools, both in person and online, including hands-on tools, videos, and field trips. She strives for full ADA compliance not only for her own classes, but for her department’s courses as well, regularly offering ADA compliance webinars and training to help faculty deliver their material to the undeserved communities of New Orleans. Dr. R also works with incarcerated students to help them get certifications and degrees, to give them a leg up when they reenter the workforce. As one of her colleagues said: “No one works as hard as Amanda Rosenzweig! Despite all her commitments and administrative duties, she never stops trying to improve courses and make every student’s time at Delgado a better experience. She works so hard to promote best practices and new technology in the classroom. She’s an amazing mentor to new faculty, and an all around dedicated educator. I am not sure she ever sleeps!” 🥽Congratulations on being selected a winner of our 2024 Golden Goggles awards program. We appreciate all that you do to positively impact student outcomes and advance science education both inside and outside the classroom. We are truly privileged to work with partners like you, Dr. R! To learn more and hear from Dr. R. on October 16, register for our webinar, link in the ⬇️

What’s a pair of Golden Goggles without a chance to learn? Join us next 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭 16 when the 2024 Golden Goggles winners present a Peer Learning webinar, where you’ll have a chance to gain insight into the unique strategies and tools they use to positively impact student success and expand access to science education. They’ll share the challenges, lessons, and best practices they’ve learned along the way -- and you’ll be sure to leave with a handful of new ideas and strategies you can start implementing in your courses today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_3chEnQ Presenters include: 🥽Amanda Rosenzweig, PhD from Delgado Community College 🥽Telicia Ward-Thomas, MS, BS, CPhT, RPT from American National University 🥽Tibi Marin from San Joaquin Valley College 🥽Ricki Burnett Arndt from Utah State University, Brigham City 🥽Dr. James W. Brown from Colorado Christian University

📣Sound the horns📣 The 2024 Golden Goggles have been announced! A couple months ago, we opened our 2024 Golden Goggles awards and your nominations did not disappoint. Thank you for the many thoughtful nominations. While it’s impossible to recognize everyone, each and every nomination was inspiring, and we feel privileged to work with such dedicated educators like you. So without further delay, your 2024 Golden Goggles winners are: 🥽Amanda Rosenzweig, PhD, Delgado Community College, who has been named Inclusive Educator of the Year. 🥽Telicia Ward-Thomas, MS, BS, CPhT, RPT, American National University, who has been named Student Champion of the Year. 🥽Tibi Marin BS, MA education/geology, EdS, PhD (ABD), San Joaquin Valley College, who has been named Blended Learning Innovator of the Year. 🥽Ricki Burnett Arndt, Utah State University, Brigham City, who has been named Student-Centered Educator of the Year. 🥽Dr. James W. Brown, Colorado Christian University and The City University of New York, who has been named Science Interactive’s Community Champion of the Year. Learn more about each of our winners: https://lnkd.in/gGYqD5gw #scienceeducation #scienceeducators #onlinelabs #oncampus #f2flearning #hybridlearning #blendedlearning #studentengagement #scientificliteracy #access #goldengoggles

In 3, 2, 1 more day... 💥Until we announce the winners of our 2024 Golden Goggles Awards💥 Who will be our champions of access, equity, engagement, student-centered learning and advocacy? Get ready because tomorrow we're announcing our 5 winners, and we invite you to join us next Wednesday, Oct 16 for our Peer Learning webinar, where we’ll feature those five Golden Googles winners—all of whom have made outstanding contributions to the field of science education this year. Each honoree will share their unique strategies and the tools they use to positively impact student success and expand access to science education, specifically across the areas of access & equity, fostering student-centered learning, student support & mentorship, and blended learning methods. If you want to reserve your spot today, register here: https://lnkd.in/g_3chEnQ

The final countdown is on…in 3, 2, 1 ⏰ Until we announce the winners of our 2024 Golden Goggles Awards! Who will be our champions of access, equity, engagement, student-centered learning and advocacy? On Tuesday, we’ll be announcing our 5 winners, and we invite you to join us on Wednesday, Oct 16 for our Peer Learning webinar, where we’ll feature those five Golden Googles winners—all of whom have made outstanding contributions to the field of science education this year. Each honoree will share their unique strategies and the tools they use to positively impact student success and expand access to science education, specifically across the areas of access & equity, fostering student-centered learning, student support & mentorship, and blended learning methods. If you want to reserve your spot today, register here: https://lnkd.in/g_3chEnQ

Different factors have impacted the downward trend in on-campus lab enrollment, like falling birth rates, rising college tuition, and shifting needs of different student populations. As part of our 2024 Annual Lab Report, 300 surveyed deans/department chairs and instructors revealed what’s happening with their lab courses. More than half cited declines in enrollment in on-campus labs, while nearly 75% reported continued growth in online options and increases in demand for hybrid/blended courses. If the implication wasn’t clear, this research underscores the significant impact NOT offering labs online will have on enrollment. Check out what programs are doing to meet the needs of today's students and boost enrollment. https://lnkd.in/eaR--xd4