Publications, Presentations, and Partnerships
The Sustainable Bioproducts and Bioenergy Program has connected with the broader Bioeconomy, STEM, and Education communities through numerous publications, presentations, and partnerships across the country.
Publications
- McAlexander, S. L., McCance, K. R., Blanchard, M. R., & Venditti, R. A. (2022). Investigating the Experiences, Beliefs, and Career Intentions of Historically Underrepresented Science and Engineering Undergraduates Engaged in an Academic and Internship Program. Sustainability, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/su14031486 (PDF)
- McAlexander, S. L., Noble, S. M., McCance, K. R., Blanchard, M. R., & Venditti, R. A. (2021). Measuring Undergraduate Students’ Beliefs about and Career Interest in Bioproducts and Bioenergy. BioResources, 16(3), 5679-5693. (PDF)
- McCance, K. R., Suarez, A., McAlexander, S. L., Davis, G., Blanchard, M. R., & Venditti, R. (2021). Modeling a biorefinery: Converting pineapple to bioproducts and biofuel. Journal of Chemical Education. (PDF)
- Blanchard, M. R., Venditti, R. A., McAlexander, S. L., McCance, K. R., & Collier, K. M. (2021). An interdisciplinary model to diversify STEM participation: College, high school, & industry partnerships. In D. Farland-Smith (Ed.), Handbook of research on student, scientist, & teacher partnerships (pp. 95-132). IGI Global. (PDF)
Presentations
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)- April 2021
- An Interdisciplinary Approach to Develop Interest for Bioproduct Careers with Historically Underrepresented STEM Undergraduates
- Analyzing an Interdisciplinary Education and Science/Engineering Team’s Interactions Using Activity Theory
- Understanding Scientists,’ Engineers,’ and Educators’ Perceptions of Collaboration and Interdisciplinarity: National Survey Validation and Results (Virtual)
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) – January 2022
Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education (MA-ASTE) – September 2021
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) – August 2021
- Understanding Teacher Implementation of Bioeconomy Activities through the Lens of Expectancy-Value Theory
- Analyzing an Interdisciplinary Team’s Interactions Through an Activity Theory Lens
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)- April 2021
- Analyzing Whether Teachers’ Task Values Influence Their Implementation of Bioeconomy-Focused Lessons
- Supporting Transfer Students Career Development through Science/Engineering Internships: A Narrative Case Study
Bridging the Gap- October 2020
Australasian Science Education Research Research Association (ASERA) – June 2020
- Graduate Students’ Perceptions of Participating in an Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Supporting Transfer Student Science/Engineering Career Experiences
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) – March 2020
Bridging the Gap – October 2019
- Novozymes Scholarships offered to HS Teachers for BTG 2019 presentation
Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education (MA-ASTE) – September 2019
SciREN Triangle Researcher and Educator Open House – September 2019
European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) – August 2019
American Chemical Society GC&E – June 2019
Bridging the Gap – October 2018
Pulp and Paper Foundation poster presentation – September 2018
Mid-Atlantic Association for Science Teacher Education (MA-ASTE) – September 2018
Partnerships
- Further developing new and existing relationships with over 40 industry partners
- PSE and SMT undergraduate careers and internship matching
- CABLE collaborations & Spring Conference
- Caldwell Fellow SATELLITE Camp for HS Students