Abstract for DBER Group Discussion on 03-15-2018
Authors and Affiliations:
Douglas Golick
Assistant Professor
Department of Entomology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Title
Engaging Undergraduates in Citizen Science with Pollinators to Enhance Conservation Knowledge, Biological Systems Thinking, and Community Engagement
Abstract
This presentation will share a course redesign project that engages undergraduate students in introductory entomology and biology classes at three universities in semester-long citizen science experiences with bumble bees. The purpose of this course redesign is to help students to improve their science literacy, systems thinking, and community engagement through authentic citizen science projects in conjunction with more traditional course teaching approaches (e.g. lecture, book readings, and class activities).