While still early in the overall project, the results from the ongoing research studies have started to be disseminated through a number of talks and a dissertation.  Manuscripts are currently being developed or are under review.

Conference Presentations

Philipp, S. B., Tretter, T. R., & Rich, C. Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Impact on Student Academic Achievement and Persistence in General Chemistry. Paper to be presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual International Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2014.

Rich, C. V., Tretter, T. R., Willing, G. A., Philipp, S. B., & Shirley, M. Empirical Evidence of Elements the Positively Impact STEM Retention. NSF STEP Grantees Conference. Arlington, VA, March 2014.

Philipp, S.B., Tretter, T.R., & Rich, C.V. Exploring Undergraduate Teaching Assistants’ Influence on Student Science Identity and Persistence in STEM Coursework. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Science Teacher Educators, San Antonio, TX, January 2014.

Willing, G. & Shirley, M. Successes and Challenges of Introducing Peer-Led-Team-Learning Early in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 2013.

Philipp, S. B., Tretter, T. R., & Rich, C. V. Student science identity and STEM persistence in a STEM retention improvement program. Paper presented at the annual Mid-Atlantic Association of Science Teacher Educators Regional Conference, Beckley, W.V., September 2013.

Philipp, S. B., Tretter, T. R., & Rich, C. V. Development of Peer Learning Assistance Skills in General Chemistry Undergraduate Teaching Assistants. Miami University Chemical Education Conference. Oxford, Ohio, July 2013. (poster)

Philipp, S. B., Tretter, T. R., & Rich, C. V. Development of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants as Effective Peer Learning Assistants in STEM Courses.  Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual International Conference, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, April 2013.

Hadizadeh, J., & Willing, G. A. A Community Building Approach in Support of STEM Retention Efforts. NSF STEP Grantees Conference. Arlington, VA, March 2013.

Philipp, S. B., Tretter, T. R., & Rich, C. V. From UTA to PST:  Two Students’ Paths from Scientist to Teacher. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Science Teacher Educators, Charleston, S.C., January 2013.

Tretter, T. R., Rich, C. V., & Philipp, S. B. Improving undergraduate STEM learning by preparing and supporting effective peer mentors. APLU Science & Mathematics Teaching Imperative National Conference. Alexandria, VA, June 2012.

Rich, C. V. & Tretter, T. R. PRIMES Launch: Connecting Implementation with Institutionalization. NSF STEP Grantees Conference. Arlington, VA, March 2012.

Dissertations

Philipp, S. B. (2013). Strengthening STEM Performance and Persistence: Influence of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants on Entry-level STEM Students. Doctoral dissertation, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.