National Institute on Scientific Teaching

Inspiring transformation in
STEM education.

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Friday Afternoon Learning Community at NIST (FALCoN)

Join us for conversations with colleagues around evidence-based teaching. You will be inspired to put the ideas we discuss into practice. You can find us on Zoom the second and fourth Friday of every month (4-5 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Pacific).

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What's Happening at NIST?

We are STEM educators and administrators working to improve higher education.

We promote evidence-based teaching practices that support learning, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in higher education. Our community-building efforts include training and networking opportunities for educators.

Testimonials

"It was a wonderful experience, and I hope that more of my colleagues attend next year, so that an entire army of faculty are equipped with the latest weapons to make STEM education meaningful and a joy for all students."