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Learning Assistants in chemistry labs are creating confident learners at Rutgers University-New Bruswick

Learning Assistants in chemistry labs are creating confident learners at Rutgers University-New Bruswick

Teaching Spotlight: Dr. Christine Altinis - Creating Confident Learners in the Lab and Beyond
May 15, 2025
Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy

Institution: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

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LAA highlighted in an article about the LA Model in the Chronicle of Higher Education

LAA highlighted in an article about the LA Model in the Chronicle of Higher Education

How undergraduate learning assistants make large-enrollment courses feel more human
By Beckie Supiano, March 21, 2025
Thanks to Laurie Langdon from CU Boulder for meeting with CHE writer Beckie Supiano, and for setting the landscape for the article. Thanks to Julie Donnelly from Univ. of Central Florida as she welcomed Beckie into her class and helped set up connections to other UCF faculty so that Beckie could get observations and conversations to inform her article. Thanks to the LAA community for work across the Alliance that helps to make the LA Model a success.

Institution: University of Central Florida

Location: Orlando, Florida

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Valerie Otero recognized for ground-breaking work

Valerie Otero recognized for ground-breaking work

University of Colorado Boulder science education professor Valerie Otero won the 2023 Svend Pedersen Award and Lecture from Stockholm University for her major and lasting contribution to science education.

Institution: University of Colorado Boulder

Location: Boulder, Colorado

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CU Denver's LA Program marks its first decade

In Spring 2022, the University of Colorado Denver Learning Assistant (LA) Program celebrated its 10th year of supporting STEM student success.  LA Program Coordinator Julie Bickner and program creators Dr. Laurel Hartley and Dr. Bud Talbot were part of the celebration.

Institution: University of Colorado Denver

Location: Denver, Colorado

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