Research Articles
Evolution in the Classroom: Why Teaching Our Branching Family Tree Matters
An engaging exploration of evolutionary theory for high school biology teachers, covering key concepts, landmark studies, and practical teaching tools.
Does Your Major Shape How You Learn Evolution? Anthropology vs. Biology
Explore how anthropology and biology students learn evolution differently, with comparative data on evolutionary understanding across disciplines.
The "Why" Trap: How Our Need for Purpose Clashes with Evolution
Exploring how our teleological thinking conflicts with understanding evolution, and how education can bridge this gap.
How Evolution Gets Real: Texas Scientists Revolutionize Teaching with Live Experiments
Discover how Texas biology and anthropology faculty are transforming evolution education through real-time experiments and innovative teaching approaches.
The Evolution of Teaching Evolution: From Classroom Controversy to Scientific Consensus
Explore the century-long journey of evolution education from the Scopes Trial to modern pedagogical approaches, examining legal battles, teaching strategies, and global perspectives.
When Science and Education Failed: The Troubling History of Eugenics in College Textbooks
Exploring how eugenics infiltrated college textbooks and education policy in early 20th century America, with lasting implications for science and society.
The Mosaic of Life: Teaching Evolution Through Multiple Lenses
A pluralistic approach to teaching evolution that integrates genetics, paleontology, anthropology and modern discoveries to enhance understanding and acceptance.
Unlocking Life's Story: Why Teaching Evolution Shapes How We Understand Our World
Exploring how teaching methods, contextual framing, and societal attitudes impact student understanding of evolutionary concepts.
Dusting off Darwin: Can We Still Afford to Ban Him from the Schools?
Examining the ongoing battle over evolution education and its impact on scientific literacy in the 21st century.