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Minna Ng

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Psychology and Neuroscience
Psychology & Neuroscience
308 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27710
308 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Research Interests


The mission of the Duke Team-Based Learning Lab is to identify teaching practices that enhance learning for all students. The Duke Team-Based Learning Lab prioritizes collaboration and inclusiveness.

​Our goals include identifying factors that improve team dynamics, increase a student's sense of belonging, and promote a positive learning environment. We focus primarily on active learning strategies in STEM courses. The lab's aim is also to mentor undergraduate students, whose active contributions shape the research program.

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Neuroscience Service Learning Course Support Funds · January 2023 Awarded by: Duke Service Learning
Neuroscience Service Learning Course Enhancement Activity · January 2023 Awarded by: David L. Paletz Innovative Teaching Funds, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Understanding the student experience in STEM courses during the pandemic: a comparison of traditional face-to-face versus online course versions · 2021 - 2022 Awarded by: Carry the Innovation Forward, Duke Learning Innovation
Impacts of Collaborative Learning in STEM · 2020 - 2021 Awarded by: Bass Connections
Neuroscience & Nutrition Course Development Grant · January 2019 Awarded by: Bass Connections
Collaborative Learning in STEM: Impacts on Student Motivation, Retention, and Self-Efficacy · 2019 - 2020 Awarded by: Bass Connections
Arts & Sciences Assessment Mini-Grant · August 2015 Awarded by: Trinity College, Arts & Sciences
Active Learning Faculty Fellowship · June 2015 Awarded by: Duke Center for Instructional Technology

External Relationships


  • University of Hartford

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