When it comes to innovating research, you can count on a Spider to take the lead. Just take a look at psychology professor Cindy Bukach, who is leading a STEM research team that has been awarded a total of approximately $2 million from the National Science Foundation.

Bukach, a cognitive neuroscientist whose portion of the grant is nearly $720K, is working with colleagues on a cross-school, collaborative project that will improve STEM learning and learning environments. The project will revise existing courses and create new ones, as well as provide training to build the STEM workforce.

“This award will train faculty from across the country on collaborative course design, inclusive pedagogy, and how to adapt the materials we’ve created for their particular needs,” Bukach said.

We are so proud one of our own is on the forefront of this important research!