Michelle Pass

Labs Coordinated:
• Principles of Biology Lab (Biology 1110L)
• Cell Biology Lab (Biology 3111L)
• Genetics Lab (Biology 3166L)
• Animal Physiology (Biology 3273L)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I (Biology 2273L)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab II (Biology 2274L)

Current Research Interest:
• Persistence and attrition of underrepresented groups in biological sciences
• Self-efficacy and science identity among underrepresented minority STEM majors
• Higher education access, engagement, and success, particularly for underrepresented minority students

Publications:
Morgan, J., Pass, M., & Hutchison, C.B. (in press). What they bring to the table: Exploring
existing knowledge and capital in the classroom from non-European dominant student perspectives. In N.D. Young, E. Jean, T. Citro (Eds.), The empathic teacher: learning and applying the principles of social justice education to the classroom. Delaware: Vernon Press.

Richardson, S., Pass, M. Talking Black and White: An Intercultural Exploration of
Twenty First Century Racism, Prejudice, and Perception. The Journal of
Baccalaureate Social Work (2018).

Lewis, C., Bryant, A., Robinson, J., Glavich Mayakis, C., Pass, M., Williams, J., Strong, K.,
Richardson, S.C., & Hopper, E. (2017). Check and Connect Implementation Fidelity Report: November report. Charlotte, NC: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, College of Education, Urban Education Collaborative.

Lewis, C., Bryant, A., Robinson, J., Glavich Mayakis, C., Pass, M., Williams, J., Strong, K.,
Richardson, S.C., & Hopper, E. (2017). Check and Connect Implementation Fidelity Report: December report. Charlotte, NC: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, College of Education, Urban Education Collaborative.

Lewis, C.W., Strong, K.W., Hopper, E., Pass, M., Richardson, S. C. (2016). Survey analysis
East Hartford High School. Charlotte, NC: The Urban Education Collaborative.

Katsanos, T., Schmutz, V., Jason, K., Pass, M., & Missihoun, H. (2015). Promoting Civility and Professionalism in the Classroom. Students’ Pathway to Success: A Faculty Guide, 41-60

Jason, K., Schmutz, V., Missihoun, H., Pass, M., & Katsanos, T. (2015). Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Awareness. Students’ Pathway to Success: A Faculty Guide, 178-201.

Presentations:
Pass, M., Pugalenthi, P., Robinson, J. & York, P. (2018, November). Teacher Preparedness in Biotechnology. International Conference on Urban Education, Nassau Bahamas
Pass, M., Gadd, S. & York, P. (2018, November). Invited Panel Presenter All Hands on Deck and Boots on the Ground: Building a School-Community-University Partnership to Promote Student Self-Advocacy. International Conference on Urban Education, Nassau Bahamas
Pass, M (2018, August). Grant Writing with A Purpose. Invited Guest Speaker, Urban Schooling curriculum and Pedagogy College of Education. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
Pass, M (2018, October). Persistence of Underrepresented Minority Undergraduate Students in Biological Sciences. Faculty and Graduate Student Research Symposium. College of Education. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
Pass, M (2018, March). Special Edition APA Workshop. Invited Guest Speaker, Urban Educators for Change. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC.
Pass, M (2016, December). Urban Education Documentary Screening: “All the Difference”. Invited Panel Presenter, Urban Education collaborative, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC.
Pass, M., & York, P. (2016, December). Weaving Biological Cells to Teach Community. Culturally Relevant Arts Education for Social Justice Symposium, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC.
Pass, M. B., Bullock, S., & Moore, J. (2012, July). Help Me! I Don’t Know How to Be a Lab TA! Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of Biology Laboratory Educators Conference. Chapel Hill, NC.
Pass, M. (2005, April) “Girls Leading Girls in Science”, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC