Works by Ballen, Cissy

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Are synchronous chats a silver lining of emergency remote instruction? Text-based chatting is disproportionately favored by women in a non-majors introductory biology course.

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PLoS ONE, 2022, v. 17, n. 10, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0273301

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Robnett, Rachael D.;
Ballen, Cissy J.;
Fagbodun, Sheritta;
Lane, Kelly;
McCoy, Sophie J.;
Robinson, Lecia;
Weems, Ebony I.;
Cotner, Sehoya

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Evaluating open-note exams: Student perceptions and preparation methods in an undergraduate biology class.

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PLoS ONE, 2022, v. 17, n. 8, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0273185

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Driessen, Emily P.;
Beatty, Abby E.;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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"Out of my control": science undergraduates report mental health concerns and inconsistent conditions when using remote proctoring software.

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International Journal for Educational Integrity, 2023, v. 19, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1007/s40979-023-00141-4

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Pokorny, Annika;
Ballen, Cissy J.;
Drake, Abby Grace;
Driessen, Emily P.;
Fagbodun, Sheritta;
Gibbens, Brian;
Henning, Jeremiah A.;
McCoy, Sophie J.;
Thompson, Seth K.;
Willis, Charles G.;
Lane, A. Kelly

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Re-envisioning Biology Curricula to Include Ideological Awareness.

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Research in Science Education, 2024, v. 54, n. 1, p. 13, doi. 10.1007/s11165-023-10101-0

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Costello, Robin A.;
Beatty, Abby E.;
Dunk, Ryan D. P.;
Ewell, Sharday N.;
Pruett, Jenna E.;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Using anti-DEI policies to dismantle education: A new front in a really old battle.

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PLoS Biology, 2025, v. 23, n. 6, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003256

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Ballen, Cissy J.;
McGlynn, Terry;
Zamudio, Kelly R.

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Cognitive and Social Benefits Among Underrepresented First-Year Biology Students in a Field Course: A Case Study of Experiential Learning in the Galápagos.

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Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2018, v. XXX, n. 3, p. 1, doi. 10.36366/frontiers.v30i3.422

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Mason, Nicholas A.;
Brunner, Rebecca M.;
Ballen, Cissy J.;
Lovette, Irby J.

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Article

Smaller Classes Promote Equitable Student Participation in STEM.

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BioScience, 2019, v. 69, n. 8, p. 669, doi. 10.1093/biosci/biz069

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Ballen, Cissy J;
Aguillon, Stepfanie M;
Awwad, Azza;
Bjune, Anne E;
Challou, Daniel;
Drake, Abby Grace;
Driessen, Michelle;
Ellozy, Aziza;
Ferry, Vivian E;
Goldberg, Emma E;
Harcombe, William;
Jensen, Steve;
Jørgensen, Christian;
Koth, Zoe;
McGaugh, Suzanne;
Mitry, Caroline;
Mosher, Bryan;
Mostafa, Hoda;
Petipas, Renee H;
Soneral, Paula A G

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Article

Do Small Classes in Higher Education Reduce Performance Gaps in STEM?

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BioScience, 2018, v. 68, n. 8, p. 593, doi. 10.1093/biosci/biy056

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Ballen, Cissy J;
Aguillon, Stepfanie M;
Brunelli, Rebecca;
Drake, Abby Grace;
Wassenberg, Deena;
Weiss, Stacey L;
Zamudio, Kelly R;
Cotner, Sehoya

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Article

Longitudinal Analysis of a Diversity Support Program in Biology: A National Call for Further Assessment.

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BioScience, 2017, v. 67, n. 4, p. 367, doi. 10.1093/biosci/biw187

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BALLEN, CISSY J.;
MASON, NICHOLAS A.

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Small group gender ratios impact biology class performance and peer evaluations.

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PLoS ONE, 2018, v. 13, n. 4, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0195129

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Sullivan, Lauren L.;
Ballen, Cissy J.;
Cotner, Sehoya

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Article

Can mixed assessment methods make biology classes more equitable?

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PLoS ONE, 2017, v. 12, n. 12, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0189610

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Cotner, Sehoya;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Article

Exams disadvantage women in introductory biology.

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PLoS ONE, 2017, v. 12, n. 10, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0186419

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Ballen, Cissy J.;
Salehi, Shima;
Cotner, Sehoya

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Article

Pathways of opportunity in STEM: comparative investigation of degree attainment across different demographic groups at a large research institution.

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International Journal of STEM Education, 2023, v. 10, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1186/s40594-023-00436-5

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Costello, Robin A.;
Salehi, Shima;
Ballen, Cissy J.;
Burkholder, Eric

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"It let me merge my love of teaching with research": A qualitative investigation of the career pathways of biology education researchers.

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PLoS ONE, 2024, v. 19, n. 10, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0312243

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Driessen, Emily P.;
Steele, Ariel L.;
Costello, Robin A.;
Brewer, Peyton;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Addressing the Unique Qualities of Upper-Level Biology Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences through the Integration of Skill-Building.

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Integrative & Comparative Biology, 2021, v. 61, n. 3, p. 981, doi. 10.1093/icb/icab006

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Beatty, Abby E;
Ballen, Cissy J;
Driessen, Emily P;
Schwartz, Tonia S;
Graze, Rita M

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Article

Equitable Instructor Assessment Changes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Journal of College Science Teaching, 2024, v. 53, n. 2, p. 95, doi. 10.1080/0047231X.2024.2316387

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Lamb, Todd;
Driessen, Emily P.;
Beatty, Abby E.;
Youngblood, Rachel;
Esco, Abby;
Cotner, Sehoya;
Creech, Catherine;
Drake, Abby Grace;
Fagbodun, Sheritta;
Hobbs, Kristen S.;
Lane, A. Kelly;
Larson, Erin;
McCoy, Sophie J.;
Thompson, Seth;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Article

Instructor Gender and Student Confidence in the Sciences: A Need for More Role Models?

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Journal of College Science Teaching, 2011, v. 40, n. 5, p. 96

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Cotner, Sehoya;
Ballen, Cissy;
Brooks, D. Christopher;
Moore, Randy

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Global perspectives of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning science in higher education.

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PLoS ONE, 2023, v. 18, n. 12, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0294821

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Salehi, Shima;
Ballen, Cissy J.;
Bolander Laksov, Klara;
Ismayilova, Khayala;
Poronnik, Philip;
Ross, Pauline M.;
Tzioumis, Vicky;
Wieman, Carl

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Teaching at the intersection of science and society: An activity on healthcare disparities.

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Biology Methods & Protocols, 2024, v. 9, n. 1, p. 1, doi. 10.1093/biomethods/bpad041

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Adams, Paula E;
Granados, Enya;
Beatty, Abby E;
Ballen, Cissy J

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Learning principles of evolution during a crisis: An exploratory analysis of student barriers one week and one month into the COVID‐19 pandemic.

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Ecology & Evolution (20457758), 2020, v. 10, n. 22, p. 12431, doi. 10.1002/ece3.6741

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Driessen, Emily;
Beatty, Abby;
Stokes, Alexis;
Wood, Sara;
Ballen, Cissy

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Group work enhances student performance in biology: A meta-analysis.

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BioScience, 2024, v. 74, n. 3, p. 207, doi. 10.1093/biosci/biae001

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Driessen, Emily P;
Wilson, Alan E;
Hall, Ian;
Brewer, Peyton;
Odom, Sara;
Ramsey, Sara Beth;
Wood, Sara;
Ballen, Cissy J

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A Half Century of Student Data Reveals the Professional Impacts of a Biology Field Course.

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BioScience, 2023, v. 73, n. 1, p. 59, doi. 10.1093/biosci/biac103

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Hernández, Lina M Arcila;
Mittan-Moreau, Cinnamon S;
Lamb, Todd;
Holmes, Katherine D;
McDonald, Coby A;
Zamudio, Kelly R;
Ballen, Cissy J

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Oxidant Trade-Offs in Immunity: An Experimental Test in a Lizard.

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PLoS ONE, 2015, v. 10, n. 5, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pone.0126155

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Tobler, Michael;
Ballen, Cissy;
Healey, Mo;
Wilson, Mark;
Olsson, Mats

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Article

"Scientists are People too": Biology Students Relate More to Scientists When They are Humanized in Course Materials.

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CBE Life Sciences Education, 2024, v. 23, n. 4, p. 1, doi. 10.1187/cbe.24-02-0045

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Schultheis, Elizabeth H.;
Zemenick, Ash T.;
Youngblood, Rachel M.;
Costello, Robin A.;
Driessen, Emily P.;
Kjelvik, Melissa K.;
Weber, Marjorie G.;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Article

Challenging Misconceptions about Race in Undergraduate Genetics.

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CBE Life Sciences Education, 2024, v. 23, n. 3, p. 1, doi. 10.1187/cbe.23-12-0228

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Ball, Erin M.;
Costello, Robin A.;
Ballen, Cissy J.;
Graze, Rita M.;
Burkholder, Eric W.

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Article

How Do Students Critically Evaluate Outdated Language That Relates to Gender in Biology?

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CBE Life Sciences Education, 2024, v. 23, n. 2, p. 1, doi. 10.1187/cbe.23-07-0125

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Dunk, Ryan D. P.;
Malmquist, Sarah J.;
Prescott, Kristina K.;
Ewell, Sharday N.;
Henning, Jeremiah A.;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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A Comparison of Study Behaviors and Metacognitive Evaluation Used by Biology Students.

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CBE Life Sciences Education, 2023, v. 22, n. 4, p. 1, doi. 10.1187/cbe.22-11-0225

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Ewell, Sharday N.;
Driessen, Emily P.;
Grogan, William;
Johnston, Quinn;
Ferdous, Shobnom;
Mehari, Yohannes;
Peart, Ashley;
Seibenhener, Michael;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Biology Instructors See Value in Discussing Controversial Topics but Fear Personal and Professional Consequences.

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CBE Life Sciences Education, 2023, v. 22, n. 3, p. 1, doi. 10.1187/cbe.22-06-0108

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Beatty, Abby E.;
Driessen, Emily P.;
Clark, Amanda D.;
Costello, Robin A.;
Ewell, Sharday;
Fagbodun, Sheritta;
Klabacka, Randy L.;
Lamb, Todd;
Mulligan, Kimberly;
Henning, Jeremiah A.;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Instructor recommendations for student learning strategies and metacognition: An analysis of undergraduate biology syllabi.

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Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2025, v. 62, n. 4, p. 1132, doi. 10.1002/tea.21996

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Ewell, Sharday N.;
Harvey, Alayna;
Clark, Amanda;
Maloney, Megan E.;
Stevison, Laurie S.;
Ballen, Cissy J.

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Walking and talking the tree of life: Why and how to teach about biodiversity.

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PLoS Biology, 2017, v. 15, n. 3, p. 1, doi. 10.1371/journal.pbio.2001630

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Ballen, Cissy J.;
Greene, Harry W.

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Multifactorial Sex Determination in Chameleons.

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Journal of Herpetology, 2016, v. 50, n. 4, p. 548, doi. 10.1670/15-003

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Ballen, Cissy J.;
Shine, Richard;
Andrews, Robin M.;
Olsson, Mats

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