The Penn State Eberly College of Science has acquired a college-wide license for Gradescope, available for instructor use beginning in January 2026. Gradescope is an online grading platform that supports paper-based, digital, and coding assignments; speeds up rubric-based grading; and provides question-level analytics that can inform course and assessment design.

Gradescope can help instructors provide more consistent feedback, manage grading more efficiently in large-enrollment courses, and identify common student difficulties across questions or learning outcomes.​

At the Grove Center, we understand the power of multimedia in enhancing the learning experience. Multimedia, which includes text, images, audio, video, and interactive content, can make complex scientific concepts more understandable and engaging for students. 

If you're looking to make your course materials more inclusive and effective, Penn State’s AIC Certificate offers a practical, flexible way to do just that. Designed for faculty, staff, and graduate instructors, this 10–15-hour program helps you audit your course, create accessible content, and build a portfolio—all with expert support. Participants report improved workflows, tech proficiency, and even better student feedback. Whether you teach biology, physics, or any other discipline, this is a great opportunity to enhance your teaching and support all learners.