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The Grove Center

What We Do

We support Instructor Teaching

We Support Instructor Teaching

We engage with faculty through programs, events and consultations to foster teaching innovation and promote deep student learning.
We Support Equitable Practices.

We Support Equitable Practices

The Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education supports equitable practices.
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We support Digital Learning

The Grove Center has a wealth of experience helping instructors with their digital learning needs.
We support community building.

We Support Community Building

The Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education strives to be the connecting hub for the science education community in the Eberly College of Science.

Center Highlights

Side-by-side portraits of Aaron Garner and James Martin, participants in the Spring 2026 Faculty Exchange Program. One portrait is photographed indoors in front of a bookshelf, and the other is photographed outdoors in front of leafy plants.

Faculty Exchange Program Spotlight: Aligning Chemistry and Biology

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Accessibility Lab: Get Your Course Ready for Fall

Want to check course accessibility prep off your summer to-do list? The Grove Center’s August Accessibility Lab offers three supported work sessions where you can bring your syllabus and materials and get hands-on help with document, image, and video accessibility before fall. Learn more about dates, times, and how to register on the Accessibility Lab web page.

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EDUCAUSE Membership Is Free for Eberly College of Science Instructors

Eberly College of Science instructors can now enjoy complimentary EDUCAUSE membership. Explore webinars, resources, and a national community focused on teaching, technology, and research.

Activate your free EDUCAUSE profile with your Penn State email to get started.

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Syllabus Refresh: Build a Syllabus That Works for Every Student

Want your syllabus to do more for your students without adding to your workload? Join the Grove Center on August 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the hands-on "Syllabus Refresh" workshop where you will revise your tone, policies, and formatting to meet Penn State Faculty Senate Policy 43-00 requirements. Stay afterward for "Inspiration and Ice Cream," a relaxed card activity to spark teaching ideas over ice cream. See the full event listing and what to bring on our website.

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