1. Flexible Instructional Space for Teaching Science Courses with emphasis on Inquiry and Collaborative Active Learning Finch-Gray Science Building Lab Renovation Proposal, presented by the McMurry Physics Department

2. Getting Vision Right

3. McMurry University Vision for the Natural and Computational Sciences The McMurry University Natural and Computational Sciences faculty believes that a basic appreciation of science is an essential component of a well- rounded education. McMurry science programs are designed to cooperatively build within every graduate the foundational knowledge, appropriate skills, and hands-on experience necessary to succeed in the workplace, the classroom, graduate programs, or professional schools. The research- rich environment encourages faculty to develop both individually and collaboratively, to implement innovative teaching methods, and to advance and disseminate scientific knowledge.

4. The aspects of McMurry University 2023 Centennial Vision We envision o learning communities o using asynchronous learning modes o a more diverse campus o opportunities for collaborative programs o the Center for Research in Teaching Mathematics and Science o the development of other MURI centers for undergraduate research

5. Challenges in Teaching Physics o the need to balance the depth and breadth in material coverage o the need to provide active engagement with subject matter o the need to integrate laboratory exercises with class content o the need to account for various learning styles of diverse student audiences

6. MIT Story Teaching First-year introductory physics and TEAL class-room

7. MIT Story  Cartesian Learning  Constructivist Learning  Social Constructivism

8. MIT Story

9. MIT Space

10. MIT Space After

12. TEAL Space in work

13. New Space for Science  Flexible  Supportive of social interactions  Supportive of interdisciplinary collaboration  Makes science visible  Adaptable for future

14. Inquiry-Based Instructional Modules

15. Physics Proposal Part A Flexibility

16. Current Conditions

17. Renovated Space

19. Flexibility of Renovated Space

22. Flexibility of Furniture

23. Physics Proposal Part B  Functionality

24. Current Conditions

25. Functionality of Renovated Space

27. Planned Impact and Assessment