Bixby Labs
Department of Chemistry, Lewis University

• “Targeting Persistence: Student Profiles Reveal Strengths and Challenges in Chemistry and Biochemistry Undergraduate Student Development,” Werner, A.J.^ and Bixby, T.J., J. Chem. Educ. Articles, 101, 4114-4123 (2024)

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• “Assessing Mindset, STEM Identity, and Community in Chemistry Students,” Bixby, T.J. and Werner, A.J.^, The POGIL National Meeting, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, June 22 – 25, 2024

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• “Recruiting and Retaining Racially/Ethnically, Linguistically, and Gender-diverse STEM Teacher Educators Who are Prepared to Teach Students in Culturally Relevant Ways,” Southall, A.B., Bixby, T.J., Colak, H., Huvaere, D., Patel, C., and Robinson, T.Y., Annual Midwest Robert Noyce Conference, St. Louis, MO, October 20-22, 2023

 

• “Targeting Persistence: Case studies reveal strengths and challenges in developing mindset and STEM identity,” Werner, A.J.^, and Bixby, T.J., American Chemical Society Joint Midwest-Great Lakes Regional Meeting, St. Louis, MO, October 18 – 20, 2023

 

• “Analysis of CURE survey data during online instruction,” Kubacki, M.^, and Bixby, T.J., American Chemical Society Joint Midwest-Great Lakes Regional Meeting, St. Louis, MO, October 18 – 20, 2023

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• “Building Community, Belonging, and STEM Identity in Chemistry and Physics Undergraduates,” Bixby, T.J., National Conference to Advance POGIL Practice, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, June 26 – 28, 2023

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• “Assessment of the Short-Term Outcomes of a Semester-Long CURE in General Chemistry Lab”, Bixby, T.J., Miliauskas, M., J. Chem. Educ., 99, 3849-3857 (2022)

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• “Researchable questions in an at-home general chemistry lab during COVID,” Bixby, T.J., Tiltges, M.*, American Chemical Society Fall National Meeting, Chicago, IL, Aug 21-25, 2022

 

• “Integration of 3D-Printed Optomechanics Kits into an Advanced Instrumental Analysis Course,” Mantia, M.^, Bixby, T.J., Biennial Conference for Chemical Education, Purdue University, West-Lafayette, IN, July 31 – Aug 4, 2022

 

• “Using Student Teaching Evaluations to Assess the Efficacy of a Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship in Preparing Candidates for Culturally-Responsive Practices”, Bixby, T. J. and Landando, L., J. Educ. Equity, 18, 2, (2022)

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• “Optical Measurements on a Budget: A 3D-Printed Ellipsometer,” Mantia, M.^, Bixby, T.J., American Association of Physics Teachers Summer Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI, July 8-13, 2022

 

• “Optical Measurements on a Budget: A 3D-Printed Ellipsometer”, Mantia, M., Bixby, T.J., Am. J. Phys., 90, 6 (2022) Feature Article

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• “Assessment of CUREs in General Chemistry Lab”, Bixby, T.J., Assessment Institute, Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis, IN, Oct 25, 2021

 

• “Student Feedback and Equitable Assessment Strategies”, Bixby, T.J. & Hansen-Lewis, T. Round Table session, National Conference for the Advancement of POGIL Practice, June 28-30, 2021

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• “Triangulation of Student Outcomes from a CURE in General Chemistry Lab.” Bixby, T.J., National Conference for the Advancement of POGIL Practice, June 28-30, 2021

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• "Perspectives on course-based undergraduate research experiences." Miliauskas, M.^, Bixby, T. Poster Presentation, ACS Spring National Meeting, Apr 21, 2021

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• "Optical measurements on a budget: A 3D printed ellipsometer." Mantia, M.^, Bixby, T. ACS Spring National Meeting, Apr 14, 2021

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• "Triangulation of student outcomes from a CURE." Bixby, T. ACS Spring National Meeting, Apr 9, 2021​

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• "Promoting Growth Mindsets in Students; Feedback-Focused Rubrics to Develop Skills", Bixby, T. and Stanford, C. Discussion Session, AAC&U Transforming STEM Higher Education, Chicago, IL, Nov 7-9, 2019

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• "Towards a CURE in General Chemistry Lab"

  • ​Invited Speaker for the Chemistry Department at Ball State University, Muncie, IN, October 10, 2019​

  • ​Poster Presentation, Gordon Research Conference for Chemical Education Research and Practice, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, June 16-21, 2019

  • Poster Presentation, POGIL National Meeting, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, June 1-4, 2019

  • Short Seminar, 2019 ACS Great Lakes Regional Meeting, Lisle, IL, May 1-4, 2019

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• "Instrument Building, Characterization, and Use in Advanced Instrumental Analysis", Short Seminar, Biennial Conference on Chemical Education, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN, July 29 - Aug 2, 2018

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• "Enhancing Learning by Assessing Process Skills in STEM Courses", Poster Presentation, POGIL Northwest Regional Meeting, Portland, OR, July 25-27, 2017

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• "Developing and Assessing Problem-Solving Skills in General Chemistry", Poster Presentation, National Conference for Advanced POGIL Practitioners, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, June 26-28, 2017

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• "Service Learning in Analytical Chemistry", Poster Presentation, ENGAGE Service Learning Fair, Lewis University, Jan 25, 2017

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• "Enhancing Learning by Improving Process Skills in STEM", Short Seminar, ACCA Pedagogy Symposium, November 5, 2016

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• "Developing and Assessing Problem-Solving Skills in General Chemistry", Poster Presentation, Gordon Research Conference for Chemical Education Research & Practice, Bates College, Lewiston, ME, June 21-25, 2015