Michael Ashley

Former lab manager and former undergraduate researcher

About me: I graduated from ASU in May 2016 with a degree in biology and a minor in biochemistry. I was born in Arizona and have lived here my entire life. Coming from a long line of teachers, education has always been a passion of mine. As such I have great interest in education research and having an impact on future generations both at ASU and globally. In regards to my future career, I am currently pursuing acceptance into medical school to become a physician. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, and sand volleyball.

Publications:

Cooper KM, Ashley M, Brownell S.  A bridge to active learning: A summer bridge program helps students to maximize their active learning experiences and the active learning experiences of others.  CBE Life Sciences Education.  March 2017. 

Cooper KM, Ashley M, Brownell SE.  Using expectancy value theory as a framework to reduce student resistance to active learning: a proof of concept.  Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education.  May 2017.

Ashley M*, Cooper KM*, Cala JM, Brownell SE.  Building better bridges into STEM: A synthesis of 25 years of literature on STEM summer bridge programs.  CBE Life Sciences Education. (*these authors contributed equally).

Cooper KM, Ashley M, Brownell SE. Breaking down barriers: A bridge program helps first year biology students become comfortable and make connections with faculty. Journal of College Science Teaching.   In press.

michael.e.ashley@asu.edu