PULSE Regions

Five national regions of the PULSE Network host regional workshops on a regular basis. There are PULSE networks in every region in the country: Pacific Northwest; Southwest; Midwest and Great Plains; Southeast; and Northeast.

These PULSE communities of practice are composed of faculty from institutions of every type and size. Click on the map below to find the Regional Network in your area and learn about upcoming programs!

The various regions of the PULSE regions groups

Northeast Region

The Northeast Region of PULSE extends from Maine to Maryland. The most recent meeting was held in May 2025. Future meetings will be announced soon.

Southeast Region

The Southeast Region PULSE (SERP) meeting occurred on August 4-5. Thanks to the attendees!

Midwest Great Plains Region

Midwest and Great Plains PULSE has held annual meetings for many years, highlighting the progress of all types of collegiate institutions in adopting Vision and Change and changing the way their department functions.

Pacific Northwest Region

The Northwest (NW) has 8 PULSE Fellows from diverse institution types, and these individuals have come together to form the Northwest PULSE working group. Using funds from NSF RCN-UBE (NSF #1346583) and EAGER (NSF #1347553) awards, this group has created a NW V&C Community of Practice (COP), a network of colleges and universities in the NW (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY; additional schools from CA, GA, UT). Institutions that join the NW COP will use the resources and tools developed both within and outside of the PULSE effort to transform how their Life Science Departments educate their students using a Systems Thinking approach. This region includes Canada as well.

Southwest Region

The Southwest PULSE Regional Network is a community of practice centered around the Southwest area of the United States, including Hawaii.

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