Experiential & Inquiry-based Learning

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Soil Science Research: From Data Analysis to Presentation

In this assignment, students analyzed soil science data using R, created presentations, and delivered their findings in a conference-style setting. Authors: Sarick Matzen, Postdoctoral Associate and Céline Pallud, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Course Number & Title: Sustainable Soils Research Incubator Grant Type:...

Research as a Tool for Change

In this lesson, students explored the various dimensions of research, from traditional methods to its impact on social change and justice, discussing ethical considerations and the balance of insider versus outsider status, and reflecting on how research can empower communities and influence their own work. Author: Marieka Schotland, Executive Director at i4Y (Innovations for Youth), Berkeley Public Health Course Number & Title: PH199: Independent Study - YEDI (Youth Equity Discovery Initiative) Grant Type:...

Experiential Field Learning in Language Courses with Community Outreach

In this activity, students visited the East Asian Library on campus to practice formal speech with a Korean librarian and engage with collections. Author: Minsook Kim, Lecturer in East Asian Languages and Cultures Course Number & Title: K1BX: Elementary Korean for Heritage Speakers Grant Type: Berkeley Discover Departmental Innovation Award Program (Discovery Trailblazers)

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Exploring Space and Mobility

Students in this assignment explored and reflected on campus and local Italian spaces, enhancing vocabulary learning through movement and environmental interaction, culminating in film analysis and a project on historically significant, dynamic locations. Author: Cristina Farronato, Lecturer and Language Program Coordinator in Italian Studies Course Number & Title: Elementary Italian I and II Grant Type: Berkeley Discover...

Environmental Influences on Brain and Behavior

In this assignment, students used journal articles to explore environmental effects on the brain and behavior, culminating in a brief presentation with a written/graphical piece or an extended teaching segment. Author: Annaliese Beery, Associate Professor in Integrative Biology Course Number & Title: IB 142L: Brain, Behavior, and Environment: a research approach Grant Type:...

3D Model Data Acquisition & Virtual Reality-Based Visualization of Infrastructure

In this activity, students apply Structure-from-Motion techniques learned in lectures by visiting the Geosystems Sensing and Analytics Laboratory (GeoSAL). Authors: Dimitrios Zekkos, Robert Kayen, Kenichi Soga, Nick Sitar, Professors in Civil and Environmental Engineering Course Number & Title: CE170A: Infrastructure Sensing and Modeling Grant Type:...