[This paper is part of the Focused Collection on Gender in Physics.] This focused collection
explores inequalities in the experiences of women in physics. Yet, it is important for …

A mentor, advisor, or even a friend? Making connections in college makes all the difference.
What single factor makes for an excellent college education? As it turns out, it's pretty simple …

Across all sciences, the quality of measurements is important. Survey measurements are
only appropriate for use when researchers have validity evidence within their particular …

Background Over the past decade, the prevalence of anxiety has increased among college-
aged students and college counseling centers have become increasingly concerned about …

Overwhelming evidence demonstrating the benefits of active-learning pedagogy has led to a
shift in teaching that requires students to interact more in the classroom. To date, few studies …

Women who start college in one of the natural or physical sciences leave in greater
proportions than their male peers. The reasons for this difference are complex, and one …

Plain Language Summary Women generally, and women of color specifically, have reported
hostile workplace experiences in astronomy and related fields for some time. However, little …

Many academic institutions are investing thousands of dollars in technology-based
classrooms to market themselves as modern and adapt to the new generation of students for …

Active learning in college classes and participation in the workforce frequently hinge on
small group work. However, group dynamics vary, ranging from equitable collaboration to …

As we transition our undergraduate biology classrooms from traditional lectures to active
learning, the dynamics among students become more important. These dynamics can be …