Personal profile
About
Prof. DeChenne-Peters joined Georgia Southern University in 2017.
Research interests
Course-based undergraduate research experiences; teaching in biology classrooms; development of science process skills
Teaching interests
Related links & documents
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. in Science Education, Oregon State University
… → 2010
M.S. in Genetics and Cell Biology, Washington State University
… → 1992
B.S. in Microbiology, Washington State University
… → 1988
Disciplines
- Cell Biology
- Science and Mathematics Education
Research Interests
- Biology Education Research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
-
SDG 15 Life on Land
Fingerprint
- 1 Similar Profiles
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
-
Course-based undergraduate research experience impacts on student outcomes at minority-serving community colleges
Zhang, J., DeChenne-Peters, S. E., Hecht, D., Wolyniak, M. J., Kuhn, M. L., Koletar, C. M., Galport, N., Eddy, R. M., Provost, J., Bell, J. K. & Bell, E., May 1 2025, In: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 53, 3, p. 253-264 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations -
Innovate and empower: the malate dehydrogenase course-based undergraduate research experiences and community of practice
DeChenne-Peters, S. E., Scheuermann, N. L., Parente, A. D. & Zhang, J., Oct 3 2024, In: Essays in Biochemistry. 68, 2, p. 253-268 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Systematic review › peer-review
2 Scopus citations -
Length of course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE) impacts student learning and attitudinal outcomes: A study of the Malate dehydrogenase CUREs Community (MCC)
DeChenne-Peters, S. E., Rakus, J. F., Parente, A. D., Mans, T. L., Eddy, R., Galport, N., Koletar, C., Provost, J. J., Ellis Bell, J. & Bell, J. K., Mar 2023, In: PLoS ONE. 18, 3 March, e0282170.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Scopus citations -
Faculty Experiences during the Implementation of an Introductory Biology Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
Dechenne-Peters, S. E. & Scheuermann, N. L., Dec 1 2022, In: CBE Life Sciences Education. 21, 4, ar70.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Scopus citations -
Anatomy of STEM teaching in North American universities
Stains, M., Harshman, J., Barker, M., Chasteen, S., Cole, R. S., DeChenne-Peters, S., Eagan, M. K., Esson, J. M., Knight, J. K., Laski, F. A., Levis-Fitzgerald, M., Lee, C. J., Lo, S. M., McDonnell, L. M., McKay, T. A., Michelotti, N., Palmer, M. S., Plank, K. M., Rodela, T. M. & Sanders, E. R. & 11 others, , Mar 30 2018, In: Science. 359, 6383, p. 1468-1470 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Systematic review › peer-review
Open Access645 Scopus citations
Prizes/Honors
-
1st Place, Graduate Division, Sigma Xi Research Competition
DeChenne-Peters, S. E. (Recipient), 1991
Prize: Award
-
American Society for Microbiology Conference for Undergraduate Educators Textbook Travel Award
DeChenne-Peters, S. E. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Award
-
-
Honorable Mention, Graduate and Professional Student Association Research Exposition
DeChenne-Peters, S. E. (Recipient), 1991
Prize: Award
-