Melanie Cooper, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption 'We want students to develop a deep understanding of core ideas they can build on and put to use, not just facts they can regurgitate,' said Michigan State University science education scholar Melanie Cooper. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.