Figure 1.  Answers to survey question, “Which of the following have influenced your teaching techniques for gateway courses?”  Two groups were surveyed: 1) Michigan: geosciences instructors from institutions within the State of Michigan, and 2) geosciences instructors who participate in a geosciences education listserv ([log in to unmask]).

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     Professor Perry J. Samson 

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Associate Chair                    

     Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences             

1539 Space Research Building 734-763-6213  [office]        

     University of Michigan             734-936-0503  [fax]           

     Ann Arbor, Michigan  48109-2143            

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