outreach
National Center for Science Education Hosts Conference at Vanderbilt University
Jul. 19, 2023—By: Andy Flick, Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator The National Center for Science Education supports teachers in accurately conveying what can often be seen as the difficult or even politicized concepts in science. Making strides to help teachers understand topics like climate change and evolution are high priorities for the organization. This year, NCSE chose Vanderbilt...
New outreach partnership with Dismas House
Mar. 16, 2023—By Dr. Andy Flick Evolutionary Studies scientific coordinator This spring, a new partnership formed between Evolutionary Studies at Vanderbilt and Dismas House, a residential reentry program for men leaving Tennessee state prisons and jails. Dr. Kyle David, a postdoctoral researcher in the Rokas lab, founded this partnership with coordination from Natalie McMillan, program coordinator for...