Jessica Merricks

A new study in the Journal of College Science Teaching provides and validates a rubric to help science instructors identify incremental progress in non-majors’ development of reflection skills during a single course or other short-term experience.

Dave Parker, Dave Gammon, Jen Uno and Jessica Merricks developed the case study to help students re-trace ancient human migration patterns using genetic evidence.

According to the recently published paper, the integration of lab and lecture activities allows for a more cohesive and convenient learning experience for non-science majors seeking their lab science graduation requirement.

Assistant Professor of Biology Jessica Merricks travels to Washington, D.C. to meet with lawmakers regarding "forever chemicals”

The lesson is featured in the January 2019 issue of the journal Science and Children and focuses on problem-based learning (PBL) in the elementary science classroom.