Building a Better Learning Experience: Using Student Data to Enhance Active Learning for Neurodivergent Students
Building a Better Learning Experience: Using Student Data to Enhance Active Learning for Neurodivergent Students
May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Dr. Mariel Pfeifer, Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi
Description
This talk will present findings from research about optimizing active learning to better serve neurodivergent STEM learners. Attendees will leave with concrete takeaways, including a general and a specific teaching tip that they can integrate into their courses to foster a more supportive learning environment for all students. Attendees will also receive additional resources to support future pedagogical decision-making.
About the Speaker
Mariel Pfeifer is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi. She is dedicated to promoting access to STEM fields for students and faculty with disabilities. Mariel earned her Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Georgia, where she received both an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and an ARCS Foundation award. As a trained biology education researcher and cell biologist, she aims to leverage her expertise in research, teaching, and mentoring to help eliminate barriers in STEM education.