Publications

  1. Forsythe D., Green R., and Hsu J. Exploring variations in STEM instructors’ approaches to office hours. In press at CBE-Life Sciences Education.
  2. Abdo S., Hsu J., Kapetanakis C., Newman D.L., Wright L.K., and Bailey J. An exploration of spatial visualization skills: Investigating students’ use of 3D models in science problems during think- aloud interviews. In press at Journal of Chemical Education
  3. Hsu J., Dorner M.A., and Hill K.M. 2024. Defining evolution: Exploring students’ conceptions of evolution in introductory biology courses. Evolution: Education and Outreach 17(14).
  4. Lopez S., Pham A., Hsu J., and Halpin P.A. Students bypass the syllabus to utilize alternate LMS locations for assignment deadlines. Advances for Physiology Education 48(3): 588-592.
  5. Hsu J.*, Sung R.-J.*, Swarat S.L., Gore A.J., Kim S., and Lo S.M. 2024. Variations in student approaches to problem solving in undergraduate biology education. CBE-Life Sciences Education 23(2). *authors contributed equally
  6. Craig B. and Hsu. J. 2024. A multi-year longitudinal study exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ familiarity and perceptions of active learning.  Active Learning in Higher Education
  7. Hsu J., Atamian HA, and Avendano-Woodruff K. 2024. Promoting student interest in plant biology through an inquiry-based module exploring plant circadian rhythm, gene expression, and defense against insects. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education 25(1).
  8. Hsu J., Ahles S, Senger LW, and Prakash A. 2024. Exploring pathways to food science careers in Southern California: A case study in food science career development. Journal of Food Science 89(1): 727-739.
  9. Hsu J. 2023. An inquiry-based approach for teaching Type III functional responses in ecology. Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology, Vol. 13: Figure Set #9 [online].
  10. Hsu J., Clark N, Hill K, and Rowland-Goldsmith M. 2023. Investigating the influence of assessment question framing on undergraduate biology student preference and affect. CBE-Life Sciences Education 22(4).
  11. Forsythe D., and Hsu J. 2023. Neutral theory and beyond: A systematic review of molecular evolution education. Ecology and Evolution 13(8).
  12. Goudsouzian L.K., and Hsu J. 2023. Reading primary scientific literature: Approaches for teaching students in the undergraduate STEM classroom. CBE-Life Sciences Education 22(3).
  13. Clark N.*, and Hsu J*. 2023. Insight from biology program learning outcomes: Implications for teaching, learning, and assessment. CBE-Life Sciences Education 22(1). *authors contributed equally
  14. Hsu J., and Halpin P. 2022. Exploring physiology instructors’ use of core concepts: Pedagogical factors that influence choice of course topics. Advances in Physiology Education 46(4): 667-676.
  15. Hsu J., and Dudley L. 2022. Characterizing first-year biology majors’ motivations and perceptions of the discipline. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education, e00134-22.
  16. Hsu J., Rowland-Goldsmith M., and Schwartz E.B. 2022. Student motivations and barriers towards online and in person office hours in STEM courses. CBE-Life Sciences Education 21(4).
  17. Hsu J. 2022. Setting college students up for success. Science 377(6604): 376.
  18. Hsu J., Chen A., Cruz-Hinojoza E., Dinh-Dang D., Roth-Johnson E.A., Sato B.K., and Lo S.M. 2021. Characterizing biology education research: Perspectives from practitioners and scholars in the field. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education 22(2): e00147-21.
  19. Hsu J., Lo S.M., and Sato B.K. 2021. Defining understanding: Perspectives from biology instructors and biology education researchers. American Biology Teacher 83(6): 372-376.
  20. Hsu J. Promoting academic integrity and student learning in online biology courses. 2021. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education 22(1): 22.1.17.
  21. Hsu J., and Goldsmith, G. 2021. Instructor strategies to alleviate student stress and anxiety among college and university STEM students. CBE-Life Sciences Education 20(1): doi:10.1187/cbe.20-08-0189
  22. Hsu J., and Rowland-Goldsmith, M. 2020. Student perceptions of an inquiry-based molecular biology lecture and lab following a mid-semester transition to online teaching. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education: doi:10.1002/bmb.21478
  23. Hsu J. 2020. Using primary literature on SARS-CoV-2 to promote student learning about evolution. Ecology and Evolution 10(22): 12418-12422.
  24. Hsu J. 2019. A “choose-your-own-experiment” classroom-based activity that promotes scientific inquiry about RNA interference. Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education 20(3).
  25. Hsu J.*, Imad M.*, and Wilson K.* 2019. Furry with a chance of evolution: Exploring genetic drift with tuco-tucos. CourseSource: https://doi.org/10.24918/cs.2019.17. *authors contributed equally
  26. Furrow R.*, and Hsu J.* 2019. Concept inventories as a resource for teaching evolution. Evolution: Education and Outreach 12(2). *authors contributed equally
  27. Hsu J. 2018. Using functional responses to investigate the ecological consequences of an introduced biological control agent. Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology, Vol. 13: Figure Set #1 [online].
  28. Hsu J., Wrona A., Brownell S., and Khalfan W.  2016. The Explorations program: benefits of single-session, research- focused classes for students and postdoctoral instructors. Journal of College Science Teaching 45(6): 78-86.