REMINDER: we have two new Spring Professional Development Learning Communities (LC) starting soon! One LC explores the RIOS Podcast: Knowledge Unbound (bit.ly/41qSMdF), while the other focuses on implementing alternative grading (bit.ly/48J4sMF). Click on the respective links to learn more.

Don’t forget about tomorrow! Come learn more about the Octopus project. Join the session (at 2pm ET): qubeshub.org/community/gr...

Our next Brew and Banter session is coming up (April 27 at 3pm ET)! It will focus on critical perspectives on AI: This session explores the ethical, environmental, and human implications of AI in education. Learn more here: bit.ly/3O9XgSO

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, professor Aubrey Sirman & student Angie Catalina Aguilar (from Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago) discuss first-gen experiences, program benefits, & more. You can catch the ep on Spotify, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

Explore two RIOS Learning Communities (LC): one on Knowledge Unbound (Season 2) for reflective teaching, and one on implementing alternative grading with a structured plan for your next course.

Next week, learn about the OCTOPUS Project at a seminar. Led by RIOS Institute & BioQUEST, this project helps educators use open pedagogy and supports students as co-creators. Join April 21, 2PM ET. Learn more and register: qubeshub.org/community/gr...

The RIOS Institute @rioscommunity.bsky.social is sponsoring a learning community on Alternative Grading, beginning May 5 (and ending right before @thegradingconference.com). Join me and @melanielenahan.bsky.social for a weekly community where you design an alt grading scheme for your upcoming class.

⏳ Less than 1 month left to submit an application to present your work at BIOME 2026 Share your work. Build connections. Contribute to a collaborative STEMM education community. 🔗 qubeshub.org/community/gr... #BIOME2026 #STEMEd

Karen Cangialosi, RIOS Director of OPEN, will be a panelist at "Data Is Power: Students as AI Ethics Researchers." Karen (along with fellow panelists) will discuss: student agency, AI, ethics, & data literacy. Register here (for this free virtual event): bit.ly/tmo-2026-register

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, Dr. Kelly Mack (of AAC&U) talks about her early life, her work in organizations to make change in academia and education, and choosing the right path for herself. Catch this ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube and the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

We have a new Brew and Banter session coming up! This session explores critical perspectives on AI: its broader context, key concerns, and potential negative impacts on education. Join our discussion on April 27 (3pm ET). Learn more: bit.ly/3O9XgSO

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, Dr. Joianne Smith, President of Oakton College, shares how meaningful connections and supportive faculty foster a community where students feel seen & thrive. You can catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube and the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

Call for Ideas! RIOS is seeking proposals for new Working Groups. These are innovation sandboxes where bold ideas tackle real challenges and become tangible products. Topics span advocacy, STEM inclusion & training, OER development and more. Learn more here: bit.ly/4s90HqR

A fresh EP of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, our host sits down with educational developer, Thomas J. Tobin for a conversation about Universal Design for Learning and inclusive teaching strategies. You can catch the episode on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

Our next Brew and Banter session is TOMORROW (4PM ET)! This session (led by with Dr. Tatiane Russo-Tait) will focus on shaping together, "A Manifesto for Critical-Feminist Science," which will be a special theme in the top-tier journal Science Education. Learn more: bit.ly/4rp9OmU

Colleagues across our community are gathering feedback through several surveys. If you have a few minutes, please consider sharing your experiences. Your insights help strengthen teaching, research, and collaboration in STEMM education. Survey links in the thread below ⬇️

Don't forget to join us on March 26 at 4 PM ET! There will be a Brew & Banter session with Dr. Tatiane Russo-Tait. This session will focus on shaping together, "A Manifesto for Critical-Feminist Science," which will be a special theme in the journal Science Education. Learn more: bit.ly/4rp9OmU

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! This week, host Bryan Dewsbury talks with his former mentor, Dr. Lawrence Blumer of Morehouse College, about teaching, mentorship, and 35 years of academic life. You can catch the episode on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube and the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

Don't forget to listen to the newest episode of #KnowledgeUnbound. Aria Mia Loberti reflects on her experiences: academically, professionally and her advocacy for people with disabilities. Catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

In our next Brew and Banter session on March 26 at 4 PM ET, join Dr. Tatiane Russo-Tait as she discusses a call for papers for a special theme in Science Education: “A Manifesto for Critical-Feminist Science Education.” Join us: bit.ly/4rp9OmU

A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out! Host Bryan Dewsbury chats with former student Aria Mia Loberti about her journey from triple majoring in college to starring in a show, and advocating for people with disabilities. Catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

As #OEWeek26 comes to a close, the conversations don’t have to end. There are countless spaces to continue the dialogue: OEGlobalConnect: connect.oeglobal.org OEGlobal Newsletter Signup : www.oeglobal.org/communicatio... CCCOER: www.cccoer.org You can also join the RIOS newsletter: bit.ly/4rixXf0

Don't forget to listen to the newest episode of #KnowledgeUnbound. Dr. Juan Ramírez Lugo joined our host for a discussion on his experiences around the world. You can catch the episode on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube (bit.ly/4aX0AIh) and the Knowledge Unbound website (bit.ly/4smwsxd)

It’s the day 3 of #OEWeek26. Today we are sharing the paper: “The double-edged sword: Open educational resources in the era of Generative Artificial Intelligence.” It offers a critical examination of the evolving meaning of “open” in education, as AI reshapes the OER landscape: bit.ly/4b43Th5

There is a new episode of #KnowledgeUnbound out! Dr. Juan Ramírez Lugo joins us. He talks about his personal experiences navigating grad school, the cultural challenges he encountered along the way, and more. You can catch this ep on Spotify, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd

It’s day two of #OEWeek26! Today, we are spotlighting the Title II rule on digital accessibility. With the compliance deadline approaching, many questions still remain. The Open Education Association recently released a video explaining the key details & what orgs need to know: bit.ly/4smk5RN

Happy #OEWeek26! 🎉 Open Education is all about accessibility: bringing educators, practitioners, and students together to share ideas, showcase open practices, and expand access to learning for all. So many events are happening this week! Check OE Global’s calendar to explore them: bit.ly/4rQdTS8

Last call! ☕ There’s just one more day to register for our Brew & Banter event with Dr. Allison Lester (Friday at 3pm ET). She’ll be leading a conversation on co-creating with AI: bit.ly/4toREUE

Don't forget to listen to the newest episode of Knowledge Unbound with Dr. Asia Eaton (Professor of Psychology). Dr. Eaton’s work shows how powerful research can be when it’s channeled toward creating meaningful social change. Catch the ep on Spotify, the KU website and Youtube: bit.ly/4qX5V8C

Knowledge Unbound S3 has just begun! We start off the season with Dr. Asia Eaton (Professor of Psychology at FIU). This conversation delves into her research work on feminism and gender-related violence, and more. Catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, the KU website and Youtube: bit.ly/4qX5V8C

One week until our next Brew & Banter session! ☕ Join Dr. Allison Lester (Arizona State University) for a conversation about co-creating with AI to enhance critical thinking. Register now: bit.ly/4toREUE The session will take place on February 27 at 3PM ET.

Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi and partner institutions are conducting a national, anonymous, IRB-approved 20–30 minute survey on how faculty are navigating recent policy changes while supporting diverse students. Please consider participating or sharing: bit.ly/40ijQuQ

Our next Brew and Banter session is coming up! Dr. Allison Lester will discuss co-creating with AI to enhance critical thinking—using trust, shared norms, and student authorship to co-create AI policy with students. Date & Time: February 27 at 3PM ET Learn more & register here: bit.ly/4toREUE

RIOS invites our community to join Dr. Carrie Diaz Eaton (our Executive Director) for an open-door conversation focused on holding space in difficult times. This gathering offers an opportunity to connect. No registration is required for this event. Jan 30 (1:30-2:30pm ET): bit.ly/4qyZFo9

Happy MLK day! Martin Luther King Jr exemplified bravery and determination throughout his fight for equality. He changed systems and history. We at RIOS celebrate and honor his life and legacy today (and every day).

RIOS has a new Learning Community starting soon! Drs. Desiree Forsythe & Meg Jones will facilitate a community focused on: How Queer Histories Impact the Science Classroom. Learn more and apply (deadline 1/25/26): bit.ly/4bx7rdi

The Center for Grading Reform promotes effective grading reform to advance education nationwide. Right now, they are accepting abstracts for their 2026 grading conference. Abstract information: lnkd.in/eU3EYC4r More info on Center for Grading Reform: lnkd.in/e4YpfrDr

Deadline to join one of the many spring 2026 opportunities our community is hosting is approaching! Consider an FMN, maybe a book club, or mentorship group, plus other options. Check them out here: qubeshub.org/news/newslet...

Very excited for this conversation with @annamillsoer.bsky.social and her work on an #OER book that examines #GenAI & #Writing…check out the interview & consider adopting her #OpenTextbook #HigherEd #EdTech #AIEdu open.substack.com/pub/aiedusim...

Our final Brew & Banter session of 2025 is coming up. Dr. Lance Eaton will explore how open education and artificial intelligence can work together to expand access, creativity, and student agency in teaching and learning. Learn more and register: bit.ly/43tIkDv

Sharing open educational resources amplifies our commitment to improving STEM education. This resource is based out of CourseSource & focuses on encouraging students to develop analogies, to challenge them to defend their understanding of genetic terms: bit.ly/3zf2DZx

Happy Tuesday! It's time for our #RIOSTuesTalks (where we explore ideas related to social justice, #OpenEducation & social change). We are constantly learning from activists who paved the way and impacted history. Who are the social justice advocates and change-makers in history that you admire?

RIOS Brew and Banters are a virtual series where people come together for informal conversations about current topics in STEM education. On Nov 6, Dr. Nate Emery will have a session about advocating for curricular change within and across disciplines. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4nY4h5L

RIOS Brew and Banters are a virtual series where people come together for informal conversations about current topics in STEM education. On Nov 6, Dr. Nate Emery will have a session about advocating for curricular change within and across disciplines. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4nY4h5L

Jude is the Chief Operating Officer of @qside.bsky.social . Last year, QSIDE had a #RIOSWorkingGroup. Their group created a Social Justice Advocate Manual for Survival (SJAMS). This manual offers proactive strategies to counter the anti-DEI/anti-woke hostility from bullies against advocates.

We are still accepting applications for our upcoming Learning Community: "Science Education as Civic Education". This LC will interrogate the claim that science and democracy share an “indissoluble” bond. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4o0AA4k

RIOS Brew and Banters are a virtual series where community members come together for informal conversations about current topics in STEM education and/or the education system as a whole. We have two upcoming sessions.

We have a new Learning Community coming up: "Science Education as Civic Education". The focus of this LC is to use primary documents & secondary sources to interrogate claim that science & democracy share an “indissoluble” bond, as well as an “ethical orientation”. Apply by Oct 27: bit.ly/4o0AA4k

There are so many organizations and projects working to make education more inclusive & accessible. The Environmental Education Initiative is one of them. They offer a curated collection of free environmental education resources for K-12 classrooms: bit.ly/40EumO2

Sharing open educational resources amplifies our mission to improve accessibility in STEM education. The resource we are sharing today is based out of CourseSource & focuses on getting students comfortable with R, data literacy & statistical concepts: bit.ly/3XkxZ8V