Cottrell Scholars

CSC Awards

The lead Cottrell Scholar on each project is listed.

2023

Academic Leadership Training (ALT) 2.0
Rigoberto Hernandez, chemistry, Johns Hopkins University

CONTOUR-A: Cross-Organizational Network for Tools to Optimize Undergraduate Research in Astronomy
Rachel Bezanson, astronomy, University of Pittsburgh

Hidden Figures in Physics and Astronomy: Highlighting Scientists from Marginalized Backgrounds in Course Lectures
Javier Duarte, physics, University of California, San Diego

Lead Better, Disrupt Barriers, and Have an Impact
Jennifer Ross, physics, Syracuse University

2022

Supporting Making to Align Research and Teaching (SMART): A Cottrell Collaborative 
Tim Atherton, Tufts University 

Infusing Computational Science Concepts into STEM Courses through Multidisciplinary Instructor Collaborative Networks
Davit Potoyan, Iowa State University 

Lowering Activation Barriers to Success in PChem (LAB-SIP): Towards Better Access to Creative Practice for Students in a Re-envisioned and Re-invigorated Physical Chemistry Curriculum
Casey Londergan, Haverford College 

The Cottrell Astronomy Network: Collecting and Distributing Resources to Support Undergraduate Astronomy Student Success
Jessica Werk, University of Washington

2021                                   

Cottrell Scholar Collaborative as Bridge for National DEI Efforts
Rory Waterman, University of Vermont 

Art and the Creative STEM Classroom
Elisabetta Matsumoto, Georgia Tech

A Cottrell Scholars Workshop on Authentic Grading in STEM and Holistic Evaluation of Students’ Performance
Mario Affatigato, Coe College

2020                                   

Moving the Dial: A Network for Systematic Change        
Rory Waterman, University of Vermont 

Seeing is Believing: Enhancing the Visualization of Atoms, Molecules, and Materials Using Augmented and Virtual Reality 
Katherine Mirica, Dartmouth College 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Age of COVID-19: A New STEM Pipeline Model that Grows Undergraduate Research at Minority-serving Institutions via Collaboration, Personnel Exchange and Online Training  
Shane Ardo, University of California, Irvine 

2019      

Communicating Science: 12 Profound Scientific Breakthroughs
Kathryn Haas, Saint Mary's College         

Establishing a Network for Effective Interventions in STEM Classrooms: Fanning the FLAMEs
Tom Solomon, Bucknell University          

The Cottrell Emerging Scholars Program: Enhancing the Successful Transition of Underrepresented Postdoctoral Scholars into the Professoriate
Keivan Stassun, Vanderbilt University   

Development of the “Enhancing Science Courses by Integrating Python (ESCIP)” Network
Grace Stokes, Santa Clara University      

2018      

Development of a Faculty Empowerment Network for Tenure Track Faculty in Chemistry and Physics
Amanda Wolfe, University of North Carolina at Asheville             

Cottrell Scholars Collaborative (CSC) for a Science Communication Enabled Community
Scott Shaw, University of Iowa 

Catalyzing Joint Research Between Predominantly Undergraduate (PUI) and Research (R1) Institutions Through the Cottrell Scholars Collaborative
Mario Affatigato, Coe College   

Partnering with CUREnet and Professional Societies for Dissemination of CURE Curricula
Rory Waterman, University of Vermont               

2017      

Teach Better Update
Penny Beuning, Northeastern University            

Training Faculty to Assist Students in Career Planning
Adam Urbach, Trinity University               

Learning to Build Authentic MSI/PWI Partnerships
Lisa M. Manning, Syracuse University   

Development of Practical Tools for an Inclusive STEM Learning Environment Based on Student Views and Recommendations
Linda Columbus, University of Virginia  

2016      

Promoting Adoption of Research and Inquiry-Based Lab Curricula
Rory Waterman, University of Vermont               

Bridges to Germany: Junior Faculty Professional Development Workshop
Carla Fröhlich, North Carolina State University  

Teacher Scholar Ambassadors for PUI-R1 Partnerships
Zach Schultz, Ohio State University

Academic Leadership Training
Rigoberto Hernandez, Johns Hopkins University              

2015      

Diversity Survey and Policy
Adam Leibovich, University of Pittsburgh            

Getting a Job at a Research Intensive Primarily Undergraduate Institution
Gina MacDonald, James Madison University      

National Collegiate Scholastic Association, a Cottrell Scholars Collaborative
Jeff Byers, Boston College          

Implementing Effective Evaluation of Teaching and Learning in STEM
Mike Dennin, University of California, Irvine

Mobilizing the Forgotten Army:  Equipping TAs with Inquiry-Based Instruction Methods
Jordan Gerton, University of Utah

Cottrell Scholar Collaborative New Faculty Workshop
Rory Waterman, University of Vermont               

2014      

The Quantum Flip
Andriy Nevidomskyy, Rice University    

Academic Leadership Training
Rigoberto Hernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology 

3D-MoChI: Three-Dimensional Models for Chemistry Instruction
Ognjen Miljanic, University of Houston

Cottrell Scholar Collaborative New Faculty Workshop
Rory Waterman, University of Vermont

2012      

Mobilizing the Forgotten Army: Equipping TAs with Inquiry-Based Instruction Methods
Jordan Gerton, University of Utah          

Effective Evaluation of Teaching and Learning (EETL) - Searching for New Approaches to R1 STEM Teaching Evaluation
Stephen Bradforth, University of Southern California

Cottrell Comic Challenge Project (CCCP): A Pilot Program for Attracting and Developing Graphic Talent for a Novel Outreach Project
Snezana Stanimirovic, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Cottrell Repository for Effective Science Teaching (CREST)
Geoffrey Hutchison, University of Pittsburgh

2011      

New Faculty Orientations to Support the Development of Research Scholars
Rory Waterman, University of Vermont               

Effective Practices in Learning and Pedagogy from Cottrell Scholars: A High Impact Text for Educational Leadership in the 21st Century
Penny Beuning, Northeastern University            

Cottrell Scholars Collaborative Think and Do Tank
James D. Martin, North Carolina State University