Grow Microbiology
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How and Why Do Animal Viruses Jump!
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spillover events, just like the Black Death in the 14th century, continue today. Watch this engaging short video to learn more about this phenomenon, ...
Reach Your Microbiology Students On and Off Campus with McGraw Hill Virtual Labs
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please join Tami Hodge (McGraw Hill Education) & Heidi Smith (Front Range Community College), as they talk about the importance of a solid pre-lab...
Lecture in a box: Understand vaccine basics & the details of the vaccines used for COVID-19 by Microbiology author Kelly Cowan
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has challenged everyone to understand how vaccines work and how we can ensure their safety. This talk from microbiology author Marjorie Kel...
How to answer the question "Why"?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As instructors teaching the non-majors microbiology student you often hear “why do I need to know this”? Bringing relevancy into the course can ...
Let's Talk Vaccines and COVID-19 – Lecture in a Box
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have produced effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19. The speed with which the vaccine...
Lecture in a Box: Epidemiology of a Pandemic
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this awesome lecture from Kelly Cowan. The live lecture link is below, if you want to view it with visuals. Enjoy! Instructors - with every...
Preparing Today’s Student for Tomorrow’s Information
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this episode of Grow Microbiology, where Tami Hodge (McGraw-Hill) interviews Denise Andersen (University of Washington: Senior Lecturer Eme...
COVID Information + Tips to move your course online
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this episode where we interview Heidi Smith, Microbiology Professor at Fort Range Community College in Fort Collins, CO. Heidi offers tips ...
Tips to Move Your Science Course Online
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With recent events, it's time to think about getting your Microbiology course online! Join Valerie Kramer ([email protected]) and Ji...
Why do we LOVE using the ASM Curriculum Guidelines?
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about how key branded content offered through Connect Microbiology is tagged to the American Soci...
7 tips to student engagement in Microbiology!
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about an article called "7 Ways to Tackle Student Engagement" This article was written ...
How to kick-start critical thinking! Is the 5 second rule real?
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about the 5 second rule, one fun way to kick start your critical thinking in class and how the Sa...
Live from ASM 2019
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) as he interviews faculty live from the exhibit hall! McGraw-Hill Education was live from booth #14/15 in Tyso...
Support at Every Step of the Way!
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely and Sally Yagan (McGraw Hill Education) as they give you an inside look at the Support at Every Step program. You can find out more a...
Body Odor plus Fashion...and a discussion about NCLEX style questions!
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely in this solo show discussing an article he found about clothing and body odor PLUS the NCLEX exam style questions in McGraw-Hill Educ...
McGraw-Hill: Our culture makes a difference!
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) and Sara Leiding (student at the University of Iowa and Summer Intern for McGraw Hill Education) as they talk...
McGraw-Hill Education 2019 ASM Preview show!
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks about the exciting happenings at this year’s ASMCUE in Tysons, VA. Author Corners (Saturday Aug...
Happy Microbiome Day from GROW MICROBIOLOGY!
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) as we wish you a happy micro biome day! Jim Shares a quick passage from Prescott's Microbiology to help ...
The implementation kickoff show!
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely and Valerie Kramer (McGraw Hill Education) as they talk about the start of our implementation season! We are excited to offer a world...
Critical thinking, group study, approachable writing and smart grids ROCK!
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) and his guest Kelly Cowan (Miami University: Ohio). Kelly Cowan talks about the 2 things that make Cowan Micr...
A true game-changer= SmartBook 2.0!
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) and Bill Hoover (Bunker Hill Community College) as they discuss SmartBook 2.0. SmartBook 2.0 is available wit...
What do eavesdropping, social media and teaching tips have in common?
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) and Barry Chess (Pasadena City College) for a fun show shared about the microbiology laboratory and teaching ...
Top 5 tips to help students prepare for microbiology exams!
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Exams are coming, exams are coming, exams!!!!! Join Jim Connely in this solo show discussing the top 5 tips to help your students succeed in taking ex...
How to achieve big gains with active learning in microbiology
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Be inspired with Active Learning Techniques! Join us for a fun show shared to us from the Succeed in A&P podcast. Jim Connely will introduce Valer...
From flipping the classroom, teaching tips to ANTHRAX!
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (Go Hawkeyes) as he welcomes passionate instructor Michael Troyan from Pennsylvania State University (Go Nittany Lions). Michael shar...
NCLEX Exam Style Question In Microbiology Help Your Students
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely in this solo show discussing the NCLEX exam and exam style questions in McGraw-Hill Education’s Connect Microbiology! NCLEX quest...
Solved! Strategies to teach the top 3 topics in microbiology
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely as he welcomes passionate instructor and author Heidi Smith from Front Range Community College. Heidi shares her experience and some ...
Tips: How to rock every microbiology lecture!
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) and his guest Bridgett Mcgowen-Hawkins (international speaker and founder of BMC Talks) as they talk about ti...
7 Tips To Help Boost Your Microbiology Lectures
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) in episode, where he talks about how an excellent article authored by Dr. Heather Collins called “Defy Deat...
Life Science Content Creation At McGraw-Hill
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as he talks to Thomas Timp (Managing Director at McGraw-Hill Education) about authorship at McGraw-Hill. How ...
Don't be Afraid to Mix it Up! Change is Good.
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More Microbiology Motivation from McGraw-Hill Life Sciences Marketing Director, Jim Connely. Join us as we share our experiences in Microbiology and l...
Behind the Scenes: How Content Gets to You!
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join passionate McGraw-Hill product team members, Valerie Kramer and Darlene Schueller, and hear how the production of Microbiology content for you an...
How to Achieve the Growth Mindset in Microbiology
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Be inspired by Microbiology instructor Jason Furrer, PhD (University of Missouri), as he consistently engages students with outside expert advice and ...
4 Ways to Pique Interest and Make Students Care
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get your students excited about Microbiology with these four ideas that will not only get your students interested in Microbiology, they will care! Th...
Want to transform your microbiology class? Listen to this!
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Author and Instructor Barry Chess (Pasadena City College) on how humor and real-life situations appeal to students, boost learning, develop ...
Be Inspired to Prepare your Unprepared Students
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll want to help change the future of learning after this episode! Listen as author, instructor, and community activist Dr. Kelly Cowan (Miami Un...
Do these Three Things and See your Students Succeed!
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Challenge them. Avoid memorization. Apply Microbiology to real life. Author and instructor Denise Anderson (University of Washington) shares her teach...
Motivate Students with Active Learning
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Valerie Kramer as she welcomes passionate instructor and author Heidi Smith from Front Range Community College. Heidi shares her experience and s...
ASM 2018 McGraw-Hill Education Booth Preview (#13)
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Valerie Kramer and Jim Connely (McGraw-Hill Education) as they share the exciting happenings at this year’s ASMCUE in Austin, TX. Start your da...