Research Seminar: Characterizing and supporting mechanistic reasoning in undergraduate science courses
CASTLE Seminar
Characterizing and supporting mechanistic reasoning in undergraduate science courses
Dr. Keenan Noyes
Grand Valley State University; Visiting Faculty
Abstract:
Mechanistic reasoning is an important thinking strategy in science which emphasizes how and why phenomena occur. I have used this lens to explore how undergraduate students explain difficult ideas like forces and energy. In this talk, I will discuss my prior research in this area and ways to support mechanistic reasoning in the classroom.
Bio:
Keenan Noyes graduated from MSU in 2022 with a Ph.D. in chemistry and in 2016, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and biotechnology from Lyman Briggs College.
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