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Last published 2025
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Mark W. Bland

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3 h-index 9 pubs 45 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Mark W. Bland researches the complexities of evolution education, focusing on how individuals in the southern United States perceive and discuss evolutionary concepts. His work examines the effectiveness of different pedagogical approaches, including the impact of student-generated visual aids on learning outcomes in introductory biology courses. Bland has also investigated the historical context of evolution in education, referencing key legal cases such as "McLean v. Arkansas." His recent publications explore contemporary challenges and opportunities in fostering acceptance and understanding of evolutionary science among college students.

With an h-index of 3 and 45 citations across 9 publications, Bland has actively contributed to discussions on science education. He has collaborated with Michael T. Scoles on shared research interests, resulting in two co-authored publications. Bland's recent activity indicates ongoing engagement with his research areas.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 9
  • Citations: 45

Selected Publications

  • Evolution Education: Has the Light Been Switched On? (2025)
    The journal of college science teaching DOI OpenAlex
  • College students in the southern US can change their views about evolution (2024)
    Journal of Biological Education 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Experimental Detection of an Emotional Response to the Idea of Evolution (2015)
    The American Biology Teacher 11 citations DOI OpenAlex

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