“In my course, I used the software platform Perusall to let students comment and ask questions on our D2O book Model Systems in Biology in an online group setting. This interactive approach made the readings more engaging for the students and allowed me to monitor their comprehension and interests effectively. This approach isn’t possible with high-cost textbooks that my students can’t easily afford. Thus, the D2O option has notably improved the book’s accessibility, benefiting both my teaching and the students’ learning experience. Thank you, MITP.”
—Georg Striedter is Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine and author of Model Systems in Biology: History, Philosophy, and Practical Concerns

“Engineering and geosciences are less ‘booky’ disciplines, but the D2O edition of my book has circulated and bolstered my reach substantially. I wrote about Mexico, and have given one major talk at UNAM and one for a Latin America-based Environmental Humanities group. Given the difficulty of accessing physical books and lower income of scholars based in these regions, open access is key to making the book available in diverse sites in Latin America. I have also received substantial recognition for my book outside of my disciplinary circles, specifically in government agencies including USGS and the Bureau of Reclamation, which is enabled by the open access edition.”
— Elizabeth Reddy is Assistant Professor of Engineering, Design, & Society at the Colorado School of Mines and author of ¡Alerta!: Engineering on Shaky Ground