CEILS: A leading STEM Education Center with local and national impact. 

UCLA’s Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences (CEILS) collaborates with regional, statewide, and national organizations to drive change forward and increase equity, diversity and inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Learn more about our center’s team, history, impact, and commitment to this work. Then follow us, subscribe to our newsletter, and join us in this effort.

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Highlights

This is UCLA’s Teaching‑as‑Research Lightning Talks series, hosted by CEILS and CIRTL. Each talk spotlights innovative, research‑driven approaches to teaching and learning across STEM fields. In this series, presenters share fast‑paced insights on topics such as boosting student confidence, portfolio‑based assessment, reflective writing in math, interdisciplinary environmental learning, and evolving perspectives on generative AI in education.

Recorded on February 4, 2026, this collection highlights the creativity and impact of UCLA’s teaching as a research community. Explore the playlist to see how instructors across campus can transform student learning through evidence‑based practice!

YongKyung Oh (DGS Opinions about GenerOM) — “Shiftingative AI: How an Interactive Session Informs Perceptions Research and Education about its Use in”

Pamala N. Dayley (Psychology) — “Effects of Portfolio Grading on Students’ Growth Mindset and Academic Satisfaction”

Ivy Kwok (Civil & Environmental Engineering) — “Conference Attendance: A Vehicle to Enhance Undergraduate Students Topics”  Learning of Interdisciplinary Environmental

Caitlyn Fick (Chemistry & Biochemistry) —  Confidence and Engagement“Enhancing Student in Chemistry Through Real World Topics and Student Choice in Writing”*

What We Do

  • We support a collaborative community of instructors committed to advancing teaching excellence, assessment, diversity, and scholarship, resulting in the enhancement of student learning experiences in the Life and Physical Sciences at UCLA.
  • Provide resources for teams, departments, divisions, and institutions to address systemic bias and racism in higher education and create more equitable policies and practices.
  • Our CEILS Equity & Justice workshops, programs, and resources challenge instructors to embrace evidence-based teaching practices to engage all students and create inclusive and anti-racist classroom climates.
  • In partnership with the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) we provide training and professional development to current graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to prepare them to be excellent educators, effective change agents, and future higher education leaders.
  • The CEILS staff contribute regularly to national collaborations, conversations, conferences, and symposium on key issues facing higher education today.  

Land Acknowledgement

The Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences at UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the taraaxatom (indigenous peoples) in this place. As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders), and ‘eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.