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Gradescope License for the College of Science

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.​

If you'd like to explore more about Gradescope, check out their Instructors' Guides or reach out to Melissa Hicks.

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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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Living Physics Community of Practice

The Grove Center for Excellence in Science Education welcomes instructors to join the Living Physics Community of Practice, a new initiative designed to foster interdisciplinary connections and enhance student learning experiences. This program brings together faculty from physics, the life sciences, mathematics, and related disciplines who are interested in enriching the algebra-based physics sequence (PHYS 250 and PHYS 251) with relevant, real-world examples from life science and medicine.

Members of the Living Physics Community of Practice collaborate on the development of curricular materials and work to strengthen the alignment between courses commonly taken by students in these sequences. The group is dedicated to increasing engagement across disciplines and promoting academic success.

The first meeting is Wednesday, September 10, in 16 Ritenour. The community remains open to new members. Educators who are interested in participating are encouraged to indicate their interest through this Grove Center form.

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