Sam Donovan
@samdonovan.net
Science educator, open advocate, and music lover.
Director of Outreach and Strategic Engagement at BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium, QUBES platform supporter, Open Education Ecosystems PI
http://SamDonovan.net
bioquest.org
QUBESHub.org
Director of Outreach and Strategic Engagement at BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium, QUBES platform supporter, Open Education Ecosystems PI
http://SamDonovan.net
bioquest.org
QUBESHub.org
Reposted by Sam Donovan
We have an effective teaching course coming in the Fall!
This is a six week course. You'll connect with teaching practices that help create classrooms where students can be academically successful, and feel supported at the same time.
Application Deadline: 8/7/2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/4fbSSw8
This is a six week course. You'll connect with teaching practices that help create classrooms where students can be academically successful, and feel supported at the same time.
Application Deadline: 8/7/2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/4fbSSw8
Effective Teaching Learning Community Application
Apply now to join our learning community on Effective Teaching! This six-week professional development series will re-engage you in the best practices for cultivating an environment where students can...
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July 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
We have an effective teaching course coming in the Fall!
This is a six week course. You'll connect with teaching practices that help create classrooms where students can be academically successful, and feel supported at the same time.
Application Deadline: 8/7/2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/4fbSSw8
This is a six week course. You'll connect with teaching practices that help create classrooms where students can be academically successful, and feel supported at the same time.
Application Deadline: 8/7/2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/4fbSSw8
Learn More about the OCTOPUS Project
octopus.qubeshub.org
The OCTOPUS project is focused on developing resources for an undergraduate open science—open pedagogy program.
OCTOPUS Community Conversation Zoom Link
bates.zoom.us/j/9153732061...
Friday June 5th at 1 ET / 10 PT
Check out our resources.
octopus.qubeshub.org
The OCTOPUS project is focused on developing resources for an undergraduate open science—open pedagogy program.
OCTOPUS Community Conversation Zoom Link
bates.zoom.us/j/9153732061...
Friday June 5th at 1 ET / 10 PT
Check out our resources.
June 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Learn More about the OCTOPUS Project
octopus.qubeshub.org
The OCTOPUS project is focused on developing resources for an undergraduate open science—open pedagogy program.
OCTOPUS Community Conversation Zoom Link
bates.zoom.us/j/9153732061...
Friday June 5th at 1 ET / 10 PT
Check out our resources.
octopus.qubeshub.org
The OCTOPUS project is focused on developing resources for an undergraduate open science—open pedagogy program.
OCTOPUS Community Conversation Zoom Link
bates.zoom.us/j/9153732061...
Friday June 5th at 1 ET / 10 PT
Check out our resources.
Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 19 @ 2 ET.
Sandra Gesing - will share, "AI Without the Headache: NAIRR for Teaching and Discovery"
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot aims to democratize access to advanced AI resources
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Sandra Gesing - will share, "AI Without the Headache: NAIRR for Teaching and Discovery"
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot aims to democratize access to advanced AI resources
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
May 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 19 @ 2 ET.
Sandra Gesing - will share, "AI Without the Headache: NAIRR for Teaching and Discovery"
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot aims to democratize access to advanced AI resources
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Sandra Gesing - will share, "AI Without the Headache: NAIRR for Teaching and Discovery"
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot aims to democratize access to advanced AI resources
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Reposted by Sam Donovan
One day left to submit a Poster or Works in Progress proposal for BIOME 2026!
Need a tiny break from grading? Submit that idea you’ve been meaning to share.
Proposal deadline only. Registration is open until May 22.
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#BIOME2026 #STEMEd #OpenEd @bioquest.bsky.social
Need a tiny break from grading? Submit that idea you’ve been meaning to share.
Proposal deadline only. Registration is open until May 22.
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#BIOME2026 #STEMEd #OpenEd @bioquest.bsky.social
May 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
One day left to submit a Poster or Works in Progress proposal for BIOME 2026!
Need a tiny break from grading? Submit that idea you’ve been meaning to share.
Proposal deadline only. Registration is open until May 22.
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#BIOME2026 #STEMEd #OpenEd @bioquest.bsky.social
Need a tiny break from grading? Submit that idea you’ve been meaning to share.
Proposal deadline only. Registration is open until May 22.
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#BIOME2026 #STEMEd #OpenEd @bioquest.bsky.social
Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 5 @ 2 ET.
Steven Clontz, PreTeXt contributor and PreTeXt.Plus co-founder, and OEE-RCN steering committee member will be presenting "Authoring accessible and interactive documents using PreTeXt".
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Steven Clontz, PreTeXt contributor and PreTeXt.Plus co-founder, and OEE-RCN steering committee member will be presenting "Authoring accessible and interactive documents using PreTeXt".
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
May 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Our next OSUB Seminar is on Tuesday, May 5 @ 2 ET.
Steven Clontz, PreTeXt contributor and PreTeXt.Plus co-founder, and OEE-RCN steering committee member will be presenting "Authoring accessible and interactive documents using PreTeXt".
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Steven Clontz, PreTeXt contributor and PreTeXt.Plus co-founder, and OEE-RCN steering committee member will be presenting "Authoring accessible and interactive documents using PreTeXt".
More info & Register - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Join us on April 21 @ 2PM ET for: "OCTOPUS Project: Integrating open pedagogical practices in the teaching of open science"
More info and Register here -qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee/osub
Part of the Open Education Ecosystem Research Coordination Network - qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee
More info and Register here -qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee/osub
Part of the Open Education Ecosystem Research Coordination Network - qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee
April 20, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Join us on April 21 @ 2PM ET for: "OCTOPUS Project: Integrating open pedagogical practices in the teaching of open science"
More info and Register here -qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee/osub
Part of the Open Education Ecosystem Research Coordination Network - qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee
More info and Register here -qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee/osub
Part of the Open Education Ecosystem Research Coordination Network - qubeshub.org/community/groups/oee
Reposted by Sam Donovan
Don’t forget about tomorrow!
Come learn more about the Octopus project. Join the session (at 2pm ET): qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Come learn more about the Octopus project. Join the session (at 2pm ET): qubeshub.org/community/gr...
April 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Don’t forget about tomorrow!
Come learn more about the Octopus project. Join the session (at 2pm ET): qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Come learn more about the Octopus project. Join the session (at 2pm ET): qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Reposted by Sam Donovan
Next week, learn about the OCTOPUS Project at a seminar.
Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators.
Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators.
Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
April 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Next week, learn about the OCTOPUS Project at a seminar.
Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators.
Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators.
Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
There is a new Open Education Ecosystems Newsletter posted. This one focuses on High Performance Computing resources.
Check it out -
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
qubeshub.org/news/newslet...
#OEE
Check it out -
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
qubeshub.org/news/newslet...
#OEE
April 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM
There is a new Open Education Ecosystems Newsletter posted. This one focuses on High Performance Computing resources.
Check it out -
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
qubeshub.org/news/newslet...
#OEE
Check it out -
qubeshub.org/community/gr...
qubeshub.org/news/newslet...
#OEE
Open Science in Undergraduate Biology (OSUB) Seminar Series
Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 PM ET
Infrastructure to Instruction: Evolving Curriculum Through the SGX3 Faculty Hack
Charlie Dey - Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
Information and registration - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#OEE
Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 PM ET
Infrastructure to Instruction: Evolving Curriculum Through the SGX3 Faculty Hack
Charlie Dey - Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
Information and registration - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#OEE
Open Education Ecosystems RCN: OSUB Seminar Series
QUBES Hub - The Power of Biology, Math, and Community
qubeshub.org
April 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Open Science in Undergraduate Biology (OSUB) Seminar Series
Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 PM ET
Infrastructure to Instruction: Evolving Curriculum Through the SGX3 Faculty Hack
Charlie Dey - Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
Information and registration - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#OEE
Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 PM ET
Infrastructure to Instruction: Evolving Curriculum Through the SGX3 Faculty Hack
Charlie Dey - Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
Information and registration - qubeshub.org/community/gr...
#OEE
Reposted by Sam Donovan
We are looking for a new coordinator to join the Education & Engagement team at @alleninstitute.org! This person will support the full breadth of our efforts here in the program, including administrative support, participant communications, helping with field trips, and much more. 1/2
August 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We are looking for a new coordinator to join the Education & Engagement team at @alleninstitute.org! This person will support the full breadth of our efforts here in the program, including administrative support, participant communications, helping with field trips, and much more. 1/2
This is a great opportunity for 2 year college faculty to engage with the NABT community.
Are you a two-year instructor going to the NABT conference this fall? Limited funding is available for registration and a one-year NABT membership. (No travel support is available.)
More information is available at https://conta.cc/45O3VqL
ALL REIMBURSEMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 26.
More information is available at https://conta.cc/45O3VqL
ALL REIMBURSEMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 26.
URGENT: Funding Available for NABT2025!!
Email from Get Reimbursed for Your Conference Registration View as Webpage Greetings! Are you a two-year faculty going to the NABT conference this fall? QB@CC (NSF Award #1919613) and BioQUEST have
conta.cc
August 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
This is a great opportunity for 2 year college faculty to engage with the NABT community.
Reposted by Sam Donovan
I spoke with Kari Jordan and Erin Becker of The Carpentries about why they declined a $1.5M NSF grant intended to expand data science training. Their decision highlights the growing intersection of #science, #DEI, and federal policy.
Read the full story on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
Read the full story on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules
A coding nonprofit turned down a $1.5M NSF grant after new DEI restrictions, highlighting the clash between federal policy and scientific community values.
www.forbes.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I spoke with Kari Jordan and Erin Becker of The Carpentries about why they declined a $1.5M NSF grant intended to expand data science training. Their decision highlights the growing intersection of #science, #DEI, and federal policy.
Read the full story on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
Read the full story on Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
Reposted by Sam Donovan
🛑 What if the GEP disappeared?
No more open-access genomics curriculum.
No more free tools, research projects, & training.
No more national community connecting 200+ institutions.
#GenomicsEducation #STEMEquity #GEPgenomics
No more open-access genomics curriculum.
No more free tools, research projects, & training.
No more national community connecting 200+ institutions.
#GenomicsEducation #STEMEquity #GEPgenomics
August 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🛑 What if the GEP disappeared?
No more open-access genomics curriculum.
No more free tools, research projects, & training.
No more national community connecting 200+ institutions.
#GenomicsEducation #STEMEquity #GEPgenomics
No more open-access genomics curriculum.
No more free tools, research projects, & training.
No more national community connecting 200+ institutions.
#GenomicsEducation #STEMEquity #GEPgenomics
Reposted by Sam Donovan
Sharing:
📢 The BioGraphI Project
🗓️Sept 24
🗣️ Drs. Desirée Forsythe, Bryan Dewsbury & Jeremy Hsu
📝”Journeys into Justice-Centered Pedagogy”
Join a talk on how STEM educators confront inequities & break barriers for students
☑️ Register by Sept 17
🔗 tinyurl.com/Fall2025Even...
📢 The BioGraphI Project
🗓️Sept 24
🗣️ Drs. Desirée Forsythe, Bryan Dewsbury & Jeremy Hsu
📝”Journeys into Justice-Centered Pedagogy”
Join a talk on how STEM educators confront inequities & break barriers for students
☑️ Register by Sept 17
🔗 tinyurl.com/Fall2025Even...
August 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Sharing:
📢 The BioGraphI Project
🗓️Sept 24
🗣️ Drs. Desirée Forsythe, Bryan Dewsbury & Jeremy Hsu
📝”Journeys into Justice-Centered Pedagogy”
Join a talk on how STEM educators confront inequities & break barriers for students
☑️ Register by Sept 17
🔗 tinyurl.com/Fall2025Even...
📢 The BioGraphI Project
🗓️Sept 24
🗣️ Drs. Desirée Forsythe, Bryan Dewsbury & Jeremy Hsu
📝”Journeys into Justice-Centered Pedagogy”
Join a talk on how STEM educators confront inequities & break barriers for students
☑️ Register by Sept 17
🔗 tinyurl.com/Fall2025Even...
Reposted by Sam Donovan
Undergrads learning real genomics?
Yes—through the Pathways Project.
The GEP provides:
• A gene annotation walkthrough
• A full YouTube video series
• All prerequisite curriculum materials
—all free and open-access.
Explore here: thegep.org/projects/pat...
#Genomics #STEMed #GEPtools
Yes—through the Pathways Project.
The GEP provides:
• A gene annotation walkthrough
• A full YouTube video series
• All prerequisite curriculum materials
—all free and open-access.
Explore here: thegep.org/projects/pat...
#Genomics #STEMed #GEPtools
August 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Undergrads learning real genomics?
Yes—through the Pathways Project.
The GEP provides:
• A gene annotation walkthrough
• A full YouTube video series
• All prerequisite curriculum materials
—all free and open-access.
Explore here: thegep.org/projects/pat...
#Genomics #STEMed #GEPtools
Yes—through the Pathways Project.
The GEP provides:
• A gene annotation walkthrough
• A full YouTube video series
• All prerequisite curriculum materials
—all free and open-access.
Explore here: thegep.org/projects/pat...
#Genomics #STEMed #GEPtools
Reposted by Sam Donovan
🌀 BIOME 2025 (organized by @bioquest.bsky.social ) was one of the most energizing events of my summer. Educators across disciplines came together to catalyze change through inclusive, sustainable, community-centered STEM education. #BIOME2025 #CatalyzingChange #STEMed #CommunitiesOfPractice
July 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🌀 BIOME 2025 (organized by @bioquest.bsky.social ) was one of the most energizing events of my summer. Educators across disciplines came together to catalyze change through inclusive, sustainable, community-centered STEM education. #BIOME2025 #CatalyzingChange #STEMed #CommunitiesOfPractice
Reposted by Sam Donovan
I will be presenting in a @aaas.org IUSE Initiative webinar where we investigated impacts of using open science (from @alleninstitute.org) as a teaching tool on student attitudes and knowledge! Register now to join on October 23. aaas-iuse.org/event/embrac...
July 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I will be presenting in a @aaas.org IUSE Initiative webinar where we investigated impacts of using open science (from @alleninstitute.org) as a teaching tool on student attitudes and knowledge! Register now to join on October 23. aaas-iuse.org/event/embrac...
Reposted by Sam Donovan
It’s been a BIG summer of conferences—packed with ideas, momentum, and community. Here’s a quick rundown of where I’ve been showing up (and what I’m carrying forward). 🧵👇
July 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s been a BIG summer of conferences—packed with ideas, momentum, and community. Here’s a quick rundown of where I’ve been showing up (and what I’m carrying forward). 🧵👇
Join us to explore strategies for engaging faculty and students with open science principles and practices.
Have you heard about the OCTOPUS Project?
In collaboration with BIOQUEST (@bioquest.bsky.social), RIOS is working to create a set of openly licensed materials that can be adopted or adapted by faculty.
We are looking for faculty collaborators to participate
(deadline: Aug 8): bit.ly/4fiK9bg
In collaboration with BIOQUEST (@bioquest.bsky.social), RIOS is working to create a set of openly licensed materials that can be adopted or adapted by faculty.
We are looking for faculty collaborators to participate
(deadline: Aug 8): bit.ly/4fiK9bg
RIOS Institute: Other Projects & Collaborations
QUBES Hub - The Power of Biology, Math, and Community
bit.ly
July 30, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Join us to explore strategies for engaging faculty and students with open science principles and practices.
An important conversation about support for open education practices.
Find it right here! www.opened.org/events/2025/...
Webinar: Report Out and Next Steps — opened.org
Join us for an update from the Open Education Association Development Project, a national initiative working to strengthen the open education field through collaboration and strategic coordination. D...
www.opened.org
July 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
An important conversation about support for open education practices.
Citizen science - an important component of the open science landscape.
Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research, Study Suggests www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/s...
Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research, Study Suggests
www.nytimes.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Citizen science - an important component of the open science landscape.
Reposted by Sam Donovan
This is Dr. Melanie Lenahan. She is a biology professor.
She organized a #RIOSLearningCommunity (with Dr. Drew Lewis) that explored alternative grading practices. This is what she said about it. #LetsLearnTogether
She organized a #RIOSLearningCommunity (with Dr. Drew Lewis) that explored alternative grading practices. This is what she said about it. #LetsLearnTogether
July 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is Dr. Melanie Lenahan. She is a biology professor.
She organized a #RIOSLearningCommunity (with Dr. Drew Lewis) that explored alternative grading practices. This is what she said about it. #LetsLearnTogether
She organized a #RIOSLearningCommunity (with Dr. Drew Lewis) that explored alternative grading practices. This is what she said about it. #LetsLearnTogether
BIOME 2025 Day 1!
Welcome to our annual BIOME 2025, focusing on the theme of Catalyst for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together. Take a sneak peek below at today's schedule below!
For more information and to sign up for BioQUEST news: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
Welcome to our annual BIOME 2025, focusing on the theme of Catalyst for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together. Take a sneak peek below at today's schedule below!
For more information and to sign up for BioQUEST news: qubeshub.org/community/gr...
July 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM