Biology Faculty organize and present at Mass PKAL January Meeting

Salem State University hosted the virtual 2024 Massachusetts PKAL Regional Network Winter Conference titled "(Re)Engaging in Passionate STEM Teaching and Learning."

Dr. Laura Laranjo (Biology) and Dr. Maura Murray (Mathematics) served as the conference organizing team and College of Arts and Sciences Dean Brian Vanden Heuvel provided opening remarks.

Two faculty from the biology department shared presentations: Lynn Fletcher presented on "Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives to Navigate our Ecological Crisis" and Tess Killpack presented on "Two-Stage Exams to enhance engagement and learning in Introductory Biology." Kristin Pangallo from the Chemistry & Physics department presented on "Implementing Mastery-Based Grading in General Chemistry."