This year the Office for Teaching and Learning's Virtual Brown Bag (VBB) series is focused on High-Impact Practices (HIPs). Teaching and learning practices are designated as HIPs based on evidence of significant educational benefits to students who participate in them – including and especially those from demographic groups historically underserved by higher education.  

Many colleges and universities are now providing research experiences for students in all disciplines. The goal is to involve students with actively contested questions, empirical observation, cutting-edge technologies, and the sense of excitement that comes from working to answer important questions. This session will focus on introducing various ways Wayne State faculty are employing undergraduate research in their courses or to support their research agendas. We will be joined by Jessika Edgar—Assistant Professor of Art and Coordinator of Ceramics, Donna Kashian—Professor in the Biological Science department and Director of Environmental Science, and Alana Conti—Associate Professor of Neurosciences in the Department of Neurosurgery with the School of Medicine. 

Expect an engaging 15-20 minutes of insights and sharing, followed by a dedicated Q&A session tailored to address your individual questions. Please join us and feel encouraged to enjoy lunch while you learn.