Speaking
How Rethinking Biology Can Positively Change Your Life (TEDxCU)
Biology is all around us, and thoughtful engagement with biology is important for the health and welfare of society. However, many people dislike biology and avoid engaging in society's big biological issues. Author, biologist, and learning scientist Melanie Peffer explains biology in a different light through our everyday experiences, and shows how rethinking biology can positively impact your life.
Melanie Peffer is the best-selling author of Biology Everywhere: How the science of life matters to everyday life. Biology Everywhere is a journey through the science of life as told through our daily experiences.
Build a Better World Through Biology Teaching
Imagine what’s possible for biology students when they can connect what they’re learning to their everyday lives. 🔍
In this clip, Dr. Melanie E. Peffer, Ph.D. shares how she developed her MindTap Course, “Biology for Life”, 1e, with a focus on helping students make critical connections between biology concepts and real-world situations they’re likely to encounter in the future.
Watch Dr. Peffer’s full webinar to learn simple teaching strategies that you can leverage to inspire curiosity in your students and motivate them to create real change in the world.
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Behind the Scenes of Biology for Life
In this series, Dr. Peffer goes behind the scenes on writing her textbook, Biology for Life.
To Catch a Rainbow: A Tale of Infertility and Hope
In many cultural traditions, rainbows are symbols of hope and renewal. A rainbow baby is one who is born after a previous pregnancy loss.
In my talk, I share my tale of recurrent pregnancy loss and the roller coaster of my pregnancy with my rainbow baby.
I share what I learned on the journey and ideas for how to support others during pregnancy loss and for those who choose to become pregnant again after loss.
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