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Research

This page is dedicated to compiling academic accomplishments of ILC staff and graduate assistants. The page will be updated periodically, as new presentations, publications, and other academic accomplishments are achieved.

Awards

▼   Publications
  • Lewis, D., Clontz, S., Parrish, C., Estis, J., and Chaudhury, S.R (To Appear 2024), “Supporting Instructors in Implementing Team-Based Inquiry Learning.” Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education. http://sigmaa.maa.org/rume/crume2024/papers/117.pdf

  • Mukherjee, B., LaCross, L., and Khalsa, G. (2024), “A Lifelong Journey: A Phenomenological Exploration of Faculty Perceptions about Coach Training at an Academic Medical Center.” BMC Med Educ 24, 1085. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06038-1

  • Arif, L., Williams D., and Chaudhury, S.R. (2022), “Measuring the Effectiveness of An Innovative Application of Learning Technology in College Genetics”, Journal of STEM Education, Vol. 23, Issue 3.

  • Browning, B., Fetner, J., Moore, P., Ortiz Y.L., and Zha, S. (2021), "An Examination of Pre-Service Teachers’ Interpersonal Dispositions in the Readiness Assurance Stage of Team-Based Learning". Action in Teacher Education, 43(1), 4-19.

  • Loo, M. and Ward, P.J. (2019), "Not 'One China,' not 'One Culture': Multicultural Exploration of Differences and Similarities Between Mainland China and Taiwan.” ECTESOL Review 2(1), 6-10.

  • Lagos, Y., Loo, M., Volkovetska-Ireland, N., and Ward, P.J. (2019), "Building Academic Capacity with Cultural Relevance: A Cross-Case Analysis of Transnational Partnerships." Practice of Educational Communications and Technology, 2(1), 399-403.

  • Utschig, T., Apple, D., Beyerlein, S., Chaudhury, S.R., Morgan, J., Scheller, W., Litynski, D., Cox, V., El-Sayed, M., Leasure, D. (2018), “Learning to Learn Engineering”, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) - Full Paper. San Jose.

  • Chaudhury, S.R., Canatsey, S., and Ward, P.J. (2018), “A Perspective on Interactive Lecture Demonstrations as a Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Activity”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 1287, No. 1.

  • Vandegrift, E., Mulnix, A., Yates, J., and Chaudhury, S.R. (2018), “A Different Kind of Workshop: Collaborative Design in Educational Development”, To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development, Vol. 37, Issue 2. Wiley Periodicals.

  • Mulnix, A., Chaudhury S.R., and Vandergrift, E. (2016), “How Important Is Achieving Equity in Undergraduate STEM Education to You?” Journal of College Science Teaching, Vol. 45, No. 4. pp. 8-10.
▼   Conference Presentations
  • LaCross, L. (2024), “What do CATs have to do with it? Aligning High Engagement Strategies with Your Course Learning Objectives.” Sharpen the Saw: Bishop State Faculty Workshop, invited speaker.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2024), “Learning Science and the Science of Learning”, invited keynote, Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology, Cincinnati, OH.

  • Lasey, R. (2024), “Introduction to POGIL: The Fundamentals,” Southeastern Regional Robert Noyce Conference, Mobile, AL.

  • Stalley, S.T. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2024), “Virtual Reality Applications in the Classroom”, Southeastern Regional Robert Noyce Conference, Mobile, AL.

  • LaCross, L. (2024), “Sustainability and Your Curriculum: Designing Faculty-Focused Programs.” Gulf Scholars Conference, Houston, TX.

  • Stalley, S.T. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2024), “Experiences and Applications of Virtual Reality - Examples for Faculty Developers”, Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium, Gulfport, MS.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2024), “Tasks Inspired and Enhanced by Science Education Research”, workshop at Southeastern Robert Noyce Regional Conference, Mobile, AL.

  • Lasey, R.C. and Mayo, D.M. (2024), “Intentional Course Design with AI: A Roundtable Discussion, Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium, Gulfport, MS.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2023), “The Joy of Teaching Physics and Music and the Teaching of Joy”, invited talk at Maple League Hosts (online).

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2023), “Learning Science and the Science of Learning”, keynote presented at Southeastern Robert Noyce Regional Conference, Mobile, AL.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2023), “Moving Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries to SoTL as Scholarly Work”, keynote presented at Linguistic Society of America, Conference on Scholarly Teaching in Linguistics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

  • Arif, L., LaCross, L., and Chaudhury, S.R. (2023), “What Matters in Instructor Communication Practices? A Qualitative Study of Mid-semester Feedback”, Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium, Auburn University.

  • Peterson, K., and LaCross, L.. (2023), "Faculty Student Mentorship: Key to Persistence and Retention", Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium, Auburn University.

  • LaCross, L. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2023), “Paying Attention to Faculty Needs through Mentoring”, Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium, Auburn University.

  • LaCross, L., Kuusinen, C., and Deschamps, A. (2023), “Can Icebreakers Be Saved? Considering Social Anxiety and Neurodivergent Learners.” POD Network Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. and Stalley, S. (2023), “JAGSTARS: Just Another Google Sheet Tracking And Reporting System”, Poster presentation (finalist for POD Innovation Award), POD Network Annual Conference, Pittsburgh.

  • Vitulli, P. and Mayo, D.M. (2022), “Incorporating Institution-wide Quality Online Course Enhancements Across All Modalities”, workshop presented at Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Innovate Education Reimagined, Dallas Ft. Worth, TX.

  • Mayo, D.M., Williams, D.S., and LaCross, L. (2022), “Increasing Canvas Competency via a Faculty-Focused Mini Course”, workshop presented online at InstructureCon.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. and Kolārkar, A. (2022), “Visual Approaches for Teaching Physics in Diverse Classrooms”, workshop presented at Southeastern Robert Noyce Regional Conference, Montgomery AL.

  • LaCross, L., Chaudhury, S.R. (2022), “Intermural Partnerships: Remodeling a Mentoring Program.” POD, Seattle, WA.

  • Kuusinen, C., LaCross, L. (2022), “A Scholarly Framework to Re:Purpose Icebreakers.” POD, Seattle, WA.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2022), “From Individual Pathways to Institutional Cultures: SoTL in our Academic Lives”, keynote presented at SoTL Summit (online), Kennesaw State University.

  • LaCross, L., Williams, D.S. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2022), “Student Experience Feedback: Data Point and Conversation Starter”, Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium, Auburn University.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2021), “Learning Science and the Science of Learning”, seminar at College of Idaho, Caldwell, ID.

  • Chaudhury, S.R., Jefferson, K., and Amankwatia, T. (2021), “Incorporating Institution Wide Quality Online Course Enhancements Across all Modalities to Meet the Current Demands in Higher Education”, Concurrent session presentation at OLC Accelerate. Washington D.C.

  • Williams, D.S., and LaCross, L. (2021), “Using Learning Objects to Build Faculty Confidence and Foster Social Presence in Remote Learning Environments.” Southern Regional Faculty & Instructional Development Consortium, virtual.

  • LaCross, L., and Williams, D.S. (2021), “Faculty Self-Efficacy in Implementing Social Presence Practices in Online Learning Environments.” Pandemic Pedagogy Research Symposium, Duke University, virtual. Honorarium Awarded.

  • Chaudhury, S.R., Spencer, P., LaCross, Lisa, and Williams, D.S. (2021), “Exploring Student Perceptions of Remote Instruction Using a New Learning Management System During a Pandemic,” Learning Analytics Summit, Indiana University, virtual.

  • LaCross, L., Williams, D.S., Chaudhury, S.R. (2021), “Tracking the Transfer of Research-Based Instructional Social Presence Practices via Faculty and Student Voice.” Poster presentation at POD 2021 Conference, virtual.

  • Lagos, Y., Loo, M., and Ward, P.J. (2020), "Improving the International Student Experiences Through a Pre-Arrival Course", Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), virtual.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2019), “Learning Science and the Science of Learning”, seminar at Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, OH.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2019), “Multiple Representations for STEM disciplines: Lessons from the Learning Sciences”, seminar at Creighton University, Omaha, NE.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2019), “Piecing Together the Online Program Management Puzzle: Buy, Build, or Both?” Panelist at Eduventures Summit, Howard Lurie (Organizer).

  • Wise, A. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2019), “Cross Disciplinary Strategies for Engaging Broader Audiences in Science Advocacy”, contributed talk at American Association of Physics Teachers, Summer Meeting, Provo, Utah.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2019), “Renewed Attention for Interactive Lecture Demonstrations: scripts and orchestration graphs”, contributed talk presented at American Association of Physics Teachers, Summer Meeting, Provo, Utah.

  • Williams, D.S. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2019), “SGIF Online Edition: Capturing the Voice of Online Learners”, workshop presented at POD Network Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Mulnix, A., Vandegrift, E., Yates, J. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2018), “Leading Institutional Initiatives From the Middle: Unrecognized Role”. Workshop presented at POD Network Conference, Portland, OR.

  • Chaudhury, S.R. (2017), “Professional Development in Teaching and Soccer Refereeing: Parallels and Contrasts”, paper presented at 2nd EuroSOTL Conference, Lund, Sweden.

  • Mattson, S. and Chaudhury, S.R. (2017),  “Institutional Transformation through SoTL: Initial Steps at South Alabama”, 2nd EuroSOTL Conference, Lund, Sweden.

  • Robinson, J., Friberg, J., and Chaudhury, S.R. (2017), “Transforming Teaching and Learning through Advocacy and Outreach.” 2nd EuroSOTL Conference, Lund, Sweden.
▼   Grant Proposals
  • “Filling the Gap—Establishing an Undergraduate Program in Research Administration and Management”, National Science Foundation, sub-award from UAB, PI: Chaudhury, S.R., $480K, 3 years (sub award from UAB, funded Aug. 2024)

  • “MAGIC STEM—Motivating Academics for Growth, Innovation and Collaboration”, National Science Foundation, PI: Robin Lasey, co-PI: Chaudhury, S.R., $182K, 2 years, (funded Aug. 2024)

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Training for Improving Plastics Circularity (TIPC) Grant Program, PI: Shenghua Wu, Co-PI: Lisa LaCross $200,000 awarded 2024, 1 year

  • U.S. Department of State Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Grant, Virtual Exchange Institute, Co-PIs: Lisa LaCross and Shawn Dillard, $20,000, awarded 2024, 1 year

  • “Workshop grant for Open Educational Documents, Technologies and Research”, National Science Foundation, PI: Steven Clontz, co-PI: Lasey/Chaudhury, $49K, 1 year, (funded 2023)

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program, PI: Shenghua Wu, Co-PI: Lisa LaCross $144,528 awarded 2023, 2 years

  • Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) Part A Grant | Second Year Experience Program, PI: Nicole Carr, Key personnel: Lisa LaCross, $450,000, awarded 2021, 5 years

  • “Team Based Inquiry Learning in Linear Algebra”, National Science Foundation, PI: Drew Lewis, co-PI: Chaudhury, $600K, 3 years (funded Oct. 2020)