Biology Teaching and Learning

HHMI postdocs learn and apply principles of active-learning to teach undergraduates

National Academies Midwest Northstar Summer Institute

One of the many National Academies Summer Institutes for Undergraduate Education in Biology held at academic institutions across the nation, the National Academies Midwest Northstar Summer Institute is held on the University of Minnesota's campus. The 2013 Summer Institute will take place from July 8-13.

HHMI postdocs are among those who participate in this 5-day workshop. Each year, faculty and instructional staff from colleges and universities in the region are invited to participate in the Midwest Northstar Summer Institute.

Participants at the Midwest Northstar Summer Institute go through a process of (reflective) writing, planning, reading, researching, discussing teaching methods, and developing active-learning teaching materials that participants can use at their home institutions in the ensuing academic year.

This event is made possible by HHMI and the National Academies.

Postdocs Teach Active-Learning Classes

HHMI postdocs will have the opportunity to hone their teaching skills by teaching in the University's state-of-the-art active learning classrooms (ALC). Using active-learning strategies, they will strive to transform students into active participants in the classroom.

These are the classes our postdocs have taught (or will teach):