New paper: How Biology Course Content Can Support Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Students

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Written By Kika Tuff
A seahorse

Seahorses are one of many examples of the diversity in sex and reproduction strategies across life. Highlighting this diversity in biology courses is one of several strategies that trans, non-binary, and intersex students tell us supports them.

It turns out the content we teach matters…

Three ways instructors talk about sex, gender, orientation, and reproduction-related content in biology courses can increase trans, non-binary, and intersex students’ belonging.

In our newest paper Dr. Eddy explores interviews with 54 students with queer genders to understand how some biology content can increase their belonging in biology classrooms.   

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