Creating Digital Curriculum that Features Positive Representations of Students’ Identities

BACON, led by Neil Garg, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is an online organic chemistry tutorial that draws connections to human health and pop culture. BACON includes “Sizzling Scientists,” which features scientists from underrepresented backgrounds and their contributions to the field.

Digital Resources

BACON’s “Sizzling Scientists” feature

Digital Enablement

Digital curriculum allows professors to include positive representations of diverse identities. Videos, guest lecturers, and highlighting diverse experts can help professors at a wide array of institutions achieve this.

Fostering a Sense of Belonging

Implementation Effort:

Light

Subject:

Chemistry

Use Case:

Course Design Equitable Implementation