University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Engage students in authentic science practices, while approaching teaching with the spirit of scientific research

Coined two decades ago at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Scientific Teaching has become an international initiative to transform STEM education. The Scientific Teaching book and free digital course reflect the most recent STEM education research, and they cover topics such as course design, assessment, and engaging all students in the facets of science. All content is supported by a number of evidence-based frameworks.

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10,000+

Book copies in circulation

5,000+

Teachers trained

Scientific Teaching News

A Short History of Scientific Teaching

The term “Scientific Teaching” was coined in 2004 by UW-Madison Professor Jo Handelsman (Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Plant Pathology) in response to the need to address the attrition of STEM majors and promote evidence-based teaching methods…

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