Pierce College Faculty and Administrators Participate in NSF-Sponsored STEM Education Workshop
Pierce College Faculty and Administrators Participate in NSF-Sponsored STEM Education Workshop
Three Los Angeles Pierce College faculty and staff members recently participated in the InnovATEBIO Undergraduate Research Strategic Planning Workshop, held in Dallas, Texas. The workshop, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, brought together community college representatives from across the country to discuss strategies for improving STEM education through undergraduate research.
Pierce College was represented by Savanah Senn (Plant Science), Travis Orloff (Chair of Physics), and Wiley Brown (Grants Coordinator). The event focused on integrating research experiences into science curricula and emphasized skill development in data analysis, the scientific method, and industry collaboration.
“The workshop emphasized practical applications of scientific research and highlighted ways to expand access to hands-on learning,” Senn said.
As part of ongoing efforts at Pierce College, students in the PLNT SC 103 Soils course are currently examining eco-friendly alternatives to plastic row covers, an example of how faculty are incorporating applied research into coursework.
Participation in the workshop supports goals outlined in Pierce College’s Strategic Master Plan, including enhancing student learning outcomes and expanding industry partnerships.
