Teaching

Nicholls students use DNA technology to solve ‘murder mystery’

Aimee Hollander introduces interactive learning methods

Harvard Medical School

  • Responsible Conduct of Science MEDSCI300 adn MEDSCI 302
  • Teaching 101

Nicholls State University Department of Teacher Education

  • Elementary Science and Social Studies Methods
  • Multicultural Education
  • Advanced elementary science methods
  • Secondary science methods

Nicholls State University Department of Biological Science

  • Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture
  • Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
  • General Biology (non-majors)

Fletcher Technical Community College

  • General Biology (non-majors)

Brandman University

  • Physical Science (non-majors)
  • Biology (non-majors)

Life West Chiropractic College

  • Pathogenic Microbiology
  • Microbiology Lab
  • Public Health
  • Basic Science Review Course
  • Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers

Professional Development / STEM Education Presentations

Hollander, A (author & presenter), Essler, L (author & presenter), Ravel, D (author & presenter) “How to survive team teaching, aligning your values to teach together.” American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Education, Pittsburgh PA, November 17th-19th 2024.

Hollander, A. (author & presenter), Soicher R.(author & presenter), Simeon, K., Barlow, R. (author & presenter), R “Exploring the roles of educational developers in assessment and evaluation, 49th annual POD network Conference, Chicago, IL(November 10th-14th 2024).

Hollander, A (author& presenter), Rudenga, K (author & presenter), Baier, S (author and presenter) “Postdoctoral fellows in CTLs: Success, challenges and equity considerations.” 49th annual POD network Conference, Chicago, IL ( November 10th-14th 2024).

Hollander, A (author), The curriculum Fellows Program, Workforce development for the future STEM educators and higher education leaders. Innovation/Ideation session at AACU Transforming STEM Education, Washington DC (November 8th-9thth 2024)

Panel speaker “Small Moves for Big Topics: Transforming hard conversations into learning opportunities,” Harvard initiative for teaching and learning annual conference, Boston, MA (September 20th 2024)

Table facilitator and presenter on active learning, and how to navigate higher education as a Post Doc, Teaching Institute: Theory, Practice & Navigating STEM Higher Ed, a 4-day intensive teaching institute for postdoctoral fellows and new faculty. Havard Medical School and Simmons University.  August 5th 2024

Hollander, A (Author) “Mayday, Mayday Cellular Dysfunction While Avoiding Group work Dysfunction!” American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Education, Phoenix AZ November 17th-19th 2023

Hollander, A (Author), Transforming Early Career Science Pedagogy Training AACU Transforming STEM Education, Washington DC (November 2-4th 2023)

Hollander, A (Author), COVID-19, Category 4 Hurricane and Student Perceptions to Helpful Faculty Actions, How Trauma Informed Pedagogy Implementation Improved the Student Learning Experience, NEFDC (October 20th 2023)

Hollander, A. (Author & Presenter), Scott, B. L. (Author & Presenter), Sparking Success, “Teaching Through Trauma,” Tulane University, New Orleans. (December 10, 2022).

Scott, B. L. (Author & Presenter), Hollander, A. (Author & Presenter), The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, “Teaching through the Trauma,” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Orlando, FL. (October 9, 2022).

Hollander, A., Louisiana Teacher Leader Summit, “Using Models to Uncover Student Misconceptions in Science,” LDOE, New Orleans. (June 1, 2022).

Hollander, A., Ask the Experts, “Pathways to Grant Success: Board of Regents Enhancement Questions? ” University Louisiana System Board of Regents, Zoom. (May 18, 2022).

Hollander, A., Louisiana SciComm Summit, “Communication and Professional Development,” LSU and La Sea Grant, Baton Rouge. (March 17, 2022).

Hollander, A., 13th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, “How Summer Hyflex Training Impacted Fall Teaching and Learning,” Center for Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech, Virtual. (February 5, 2021).

Hollander, A., Science Colloquium, “Increasing student success in general education biology courses and other stories,” SUNY Empire State College, Zoom. (February 2, 2021).

Hollander, A. (Author & Presenter), 3rd Annual Sparking Success Faculty Development Conference, “Empowering Every Voice in theClassroom,” Tulane Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning, New Orleans. (December 11, 2020).

Hollander, A., Hyflex/Hybrid Summer Professional Development, “Best Practices for Feedback and Assessment in a Hybrid/Hyflex teaching environment,” Nicholls State University, Thibodaux LA. (July 20, 2020).

Hollander, A., UNO Department of Chemistry Seminar Series, “The Importance of Science Communication and How to Incorporate it into Curriculum,” UNO, University of New Orleans. (February 7, 2020).

Hollander, A. (Author & Presenter), LATM/LSTA Joint Conference, “Teaching evolution using 3D printed skulls,,” LSTA, Baton Rouge Louisiana. (November 5, 2019).

Hollander, A. (Author & Presenter), Cafe, “Various Active learning techniques to try in your classroom,” Nicholls State University, CarnivalRoom. (November 2, 2019).

Hollander, A. (Author & Presenter), “Incorporating Primary Literature into the STEM Classroom,” Nicholls State, Nicholls State. (October15, 2019).

Hollander, A. (Author & Presenter), American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Education Conference, “Teaching from BIG to Smalland Observing Increased Student Success,” American Society for Microbiology, Bethesda, MD. (August 3, 2019).

Various active learning techniques to try in your classroom, Aimee M Hollander, November 2nd2018, Nicholls State University faculty development workshop series CAFÉ  (oral presentation)

Creating Faculty and Student Success Initiatives at a PUI, Aimee M Hollander,June 8th, 2018, American Society for Microbiology ASM Microbe, Atlanta GA (oral presentation)

Oil eaters, a course based undergraduate research experience for 200 levels microbiology students, Aimee M Hollanderand Sara Shields-Menard, November 10th, 2017 National Association of Biology Teachers

Public STEM Writing: Improving Science Literacy for STEM and Non-STEM majors, Scott D Banville, Aimee M Hollander, Shaping the future of E-learning, April 4th 2017, Pennington Biomedical Research Center Baton Rouge, LA (Oral Presentation)

Aimee Hollander,  The evaluation of active learning techniques for the review of basic sciences and the impact of these methods by multiple choice exam assessment. March 21st-22nd 2015 Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) meeting, Las Vegas NV (Oral presentation)

Aimee Hollander, Enhancing your lessons with technology. Faculty Development Day Summer 2014. Hayward CA. (Oral Presentation)