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    Inclusive Teaching Practices for Collegiate STEM

    Course Prefix and NumberPSN 401
    Interest AreasInclusiveness

    Syracuse University faculty at all ranks teaching courses in science, technology, engineering, and math are eligible to register for this year-long certification program, which includes an inclusive teaching reading group, two workshops (a DEIA workshop and a STEM teaching for belonging workshop), and giving a presentation at a final meeting (the “high-structure syllabus summit”).

    Inclusive Teaching Practices for Collegiate STEM - U001 - 54543

    Class Section54543Section NumberU001
    FormatOnsiteLocationVarious
    Registration Close05/05/2025GradingGrade - PASS/FAIL (P/F)
    Fee$.00
    Instructor:Jessamyn Neuhaus
    Instructor Bio:

    Jessamyn Neuhaus is the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) and Professor in the School of Education. A scholar of teaching and learning, Dr. Neuhaus is the author of Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds Who Want to be Effective Teachers and editor of Picture a Professor: Interrupting Biases about Faculty and Increasing Student Learning, both published in the West Virginia University Press series, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Her forthcoming book, Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom will be published in the Oklahoma University Press series, Teaching, Engaging, and Thriving in Higher Education. Dr. Neuhaus holds a Ph.D. in history and in addition to two historical monographs, has published pedagogical, historical and cultural studies research in numerous anthologies and journals, and is editor of Teaching History: A Journal of Methods. A recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Neuhaus has over twenty years of classroom experience, teaching courses on U.S. history, gender studies, history of sexuality, popular culture history, and specialized seminars she created, such as “Superheroes in U.S. Culture,” “The Prom: History, Politics, Culture, and Society,” “The Apocalypse in U.S. Popular Culture,” and “Zombies in Popular Culture.” As an educational developer, Dr. Neuhaus supports and promotes faculty’s scholarly teaching and pedagogical reflection at every stage of their careers. As a collaborative campus leader, Dr. Neuhaus prioritizes building and sustaining strong communities; recognizing, documenting, and celebrating effective teaching practices; and increasing equitable teaching and learning environments for faculty, students, and staff.

    Instructor:Abby Fite
    Instructor Bio:Abby Fite (she/her) is the Director of Inclusive Excellence at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, where she leads strategic DEIA initiatives tailored to the STEM field. Abby has over a decade of experience designing and implementing effective DEIA initiatives in higher education. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Vassar College, a master’s degree in cultural foundations of education from Syracuse University, and a doctor of education degree in education foundations, organizations and policies from the University of Pittsburgh.

    Syracuse University faculty at all ranks teaching courses in science, technology, engineering, and math are eligible to register for this year-long certification program, which includes an inclusive teaching reading group, two workshops (a DEIA workshop and a STEM teaching for belonging workshop), and giving a presentation at a final meeting (the “high-structure syllabus summit”). Participants who successfully complete this program will be able to effectively apply high-impact, evidence-based inclusive teaching practices to course design, classroom activities, and student learning assessment in STEM undergraduate classes. It will empower faculty to teach effectively to an evolving student population and cultivate classroom conditions that narrow preparation and achievement gaps to optimize learning for all students.

    Participants for the 2024-2025 pilot year will receive a $300 stipend after successfully completing the program and submitting a post-program survey. Participants are strongly encouraged to highlight completion of this microcredential as one way to demonstrate classroom effectiveness in faculty tenure and promotion processes.

    Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence and the College of Engineering & Computer Science.

    • Reading Group Meeting 1: Friday, September 5,1-2:30 PM
    • Reading Group Meeting 2: Friday, September 19,1-2:30 PM
    • Reading Group Meeting 3: Friday, October 3, 1-2:30 PM
    • Reading Group Meeting 4: Friday, October 17, 1-2:30 PM
    • Reading Group Makeup Session: Friday, November 7, 1-3 PM
    • Teaching for Belonging in the STEM Classroom workshop: Friday, January 9, 12 noon – 2 PM (make up session coordinated if needed)
    • High-Structure Syllabus Summit, Friday, March 27, 1-4:30 PM

    CREDENTIAL

    At the successful conclusion of this microcredential program, participants will receive a digital badge from Syracuse University, which can be shared on LinkedIn or any digital media, and which will provide complete detail on information learned and competencies gained throughout the program.

    SPONSORING DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

    If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact Jessamyn Neauhaus, Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence at janeuhau@syr.edu or Abby Fite, Director of Inclusive Excellence at College of Engineering & Computer Science, at alfite@syr.edu.

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