Dr. Soupir’s research program focuses on sustainable water systems with an emphasis on nonpoint source pollution control, watershed management, and water quality monitoring.
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Summer 2023 RET/REU Deliverable Booklet
Produced during the 2023 summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Iowa State University, this booklet showcases the participants’ learning and includes personal stories, ideas for student engagement, and professional goals related to their work during the academic year.
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Want to learn more about how the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices look in real research labs? Sit back and enjoy four episodes of the Authentic Science podcast featuring Abby Schaefer as we discuss each of the SEPs and her journey as a female-identifying STEM researcher.
Continue readingAntimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture (AMR)
A full set of instructional materials created in collaboration with Iowa State University researchers, Dr. Adina Howe and Dr. Michelle Soupir. Students investigate the development of drug-resistant microbes in agricultural settings and engage with two hands-on investigations, each focused on the importance of using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science and Engineering Practices to make sense of various phenomenon.
Continue readingSummer 2022 RET Deliverable Booklet
Produced during the 2022 summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) at Iowa State University, this booklet showcases the participants experience and how they will bring this back to their classrooms.
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A full set of instructional materials created in collaboration with Iowa State University researcher, Dr. Michelle Soupir. Students investigate woodchip bioreactors as an emerging technology designed to improve the health of our waterways by denitrifying surface water. Students engage with two hands-on investigations while focusing on the importance of using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Science and Engineering Practices to make sense of various phenomenon.
Continue readingSummer 2021 RET Deliverable Booklet
Produced during the 2021 summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) at Iowa State University, this booklet showcases the curriculum materials participants wrote to be used with students. Each teacher created a “dilemma” that connects with their summer research project and helps students hone their skills in creating evidence-based arguments.
Each dilemma is supported with a unit storyline, connections to science and math academic standards, and a discussion of possible assessment strategies.
Continue readingSummer 2020 RET Deliverable Booklet
Produced during the 2020 summer Research Experience for Teachers (RET) at Iowa State University, this booklet showcases the curriculum materials participants wrote to be used with students. Each teacher created a “dilemma” which connects with their summer research project and helps students hone their skills in creating evidence-based arguments.
Each dilemma is supported with a unit storyline, connections to science and math academic standards, and a discussion of possible assessment strategies.
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