Student Opportunities
Undergraduate students can become Learning Assistants (LAs) for one of our supported courses or benefit from the improved instructional approaches and peer guidance in these courses. LAs support their peers' learning by guiding student groups through challenging activities during class. In the STEM Communities Project, LAs are also working in faculty-student teams to find / develop / modify student-centered activities for specific courses.
Learning Assistant Application
Students can support their peers by applying to be an LA. Applications open in October and March. Returning LAs can also serve on our LA Advisory Committee.
LA Opportunity
Applications for Fall 2024 are now closed. Applications for Spring 2025 will open in October. Watch the video below to learn more about this opportunity!
STEM Pedagogy Course
New LAs have opportunities to evaluate the process of STEM teaching and learning and examine structures and practices that facilitate and/or inhibit student learning in a 2-credit STEM Cognition and Pedagogy course (HON 3210 / BIO 3210 / PHYS 3210).
Learn about LAs' experiences in the pedagogy course by watching the video below!
Planning with faculty
LAs and faculty meet in weekly preparation sessions to prepare for upcoming classes. Weekly preparation sessions also include community discussions about inclusive STEM teaching and learning.