The Science of Teaching: Evidence-Based Approaches in Biology Education

School of Biological Sciences Seminar Program

The goal of these seminars and conversations on teaching is to engage in discussions about evidence-based education methods and teaching practices in our own division and in other departments, divisions, and institutions. Seminars will feature invited speakers, and conversations on teaching will be led by colleagues within the School of Biological Sciences. The times and days of the events will vary.

2025-26 Seminars

Cultivating Values That Attract and Support Underrepresented Students in STEM Classrooms

Dr. Selene Bobadilla
UC Riverside

Date: Friday, 10/10

Location: 2130 Bonner Halll

Time: 2:00 - 2:50 pm
Host: Claire Meaders (cmeaders@ucsd.edu)

Join us for a workshop that explores what it means to pursue a career in STEM. For many underrepresented (URM) students, science isn’t just about curiosity or discovery—it’s about equity, justice, and giving back to their communities. This session will highlight how URM students are driven by a commitment to reduce disparities, advance racial justice, and create change both locally and globally. Together, we’ll explore how STEM classrooms can better honor these values by designing courses that connect science to humanitarian projects, service learning, and culturally affirming experiences.

Dr. Selene Bobadilla Flyer