Social Justice Working Group - Scientist Spotlights
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03 Dec 2020 | Contributor(s): Pat Marsteller, Sarah Prescott, Justin Michael Bradshaw, Kristen Butela, Robert E Furrow, Pratima Jindal, Rachel Pigg, Merrie Renee Richardson, Sheela Vemu, Suann Yang | doi:10.25334/H2QY-1H85
This is a reporting out of the work done by participants in the Social Justice Working group that formed as part of the BIOME 2020 Institute, which is focused on the creation and use of scientist spotlights in the classroom.
01 Dec 2020 | Contributor(s): Pat Marsteller, Sarah Prescott, Justin Michael Bradshaw, Kristen Butela, Pratima Jindal, Rachel Pigg, Merrie Renee Richardson, Sheela Vemu, Suann Yang | doi:10.25334/BGDE-6V78
Scientist Spotlights and Data Nuggets Workshop Materials (BIOME 2021)
29 Jul 2021 | Contributor(s): Jessica Ashley Allen, Jennifer Apple, Karen Groh, Elizabeth Hamman, Pratima Jindal, Pat Marsteller, Heather Olins, Darlene Panvini, Rachel Pigg, Gustavo Requena Santos, Merrie Renee Richardson, Sheela Vemu, Jennifer Wade, Suann Yang | doi:10.25334/HKS3-EY64
Materials and resources for the "Scientist Spotlights and Data Nuggets Workshop," presented at the 2021 Biology and Mathematics Educators (BIOME) Institute.
Project Leadership Resources - Bringing Leadership Experiences into the Classroom
16 Jan 2024 | Contributor(s): Sheela Vemu, Mary Mulcahy, Dr Pankaj Mehrotra, Carlos C. Goller, Bharti Kaushik, Heather Rissler, Laurel Lorenz | doi:10.25334/VQJ3-4627
The Project Leadership Program is a pedgagogical approach that is designed to improve teamwork through the integration of shared leadership experiences. The program involves three components: a web-based App called Project Leadership, active engagement of student teams, and supportive coaching...
Linear Regression (Excel) and Cellular Respiration for Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
03 Dec 2021 | Contributor(s): Irene Corriette, Beatriz Gonzalez, Daniela Kitanska, Henriette Mozsolits, Sheela Vemu | doi:10.25334/5PX5-H796
Students typically find linear regression analysis of data sets in a biology classroom challenging. These activities could be used in a Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Statistics course. The collection provides student activity files with Excel instructions and Instructor Activity files with...
Exploring Interdisciplinary Professional Development Opportunities through the Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges QB@CC Project
19 Jul 2022 | Contributor(s): Irene Corriette, Sheela Vemu | doi:10.25334/GKTM-7B27
The Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges (QB@CC) project provides a platform for open education resource (OER) development. Biology and mathematics faculty collaborate, create, and publish OERs that target key quantitative skills in biology. Faculty can participate in the project in four...
Ecology/Environmental Biology Molecular Case Studies for Molecular CaseNet - YouTube
06 Dec 2021 | Contributor(s): Debra Linton, Heather Simpson, Jennifer Glee Buntz, Sheela Vemu, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/Z1G8-TD15
Biome Institute 2021, Fall Working Group Summary Video
Box-of-Lessons Review, Fall 2022 - YouTube
07 Dec 2022 | Contributor(s): Alexandra Pettit, Sheela Vemu, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/SRG3-FM52
This video described the working group activities for BIOME Institute 2022 - Fall working group
Box of Lessons: A Toolkit for Introducing Students to Biomolecular Structure and Function
30 Oct 2023 | Contributor(s): Sheela Vemu, Alexandra Pettit, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/CM1V-FW77
This is a poster describing a collection of open educational resources that were developed by faculty participating in the Molecular CaseNet Faculty Mentoring Network in Spring 2022. The collection was then reviewed and piloted and is now ready for publishing.
BioGraphI Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Tool - Google Docs
02 Jul 2024 | Contributor(s): Rachel M. Pigg, Kristen Butela, Robert E Furrow, Elizabeth Hamman, Dmitry Kondrashov, Sheela Vemu | doi:10.25334/6WSR-DA82
This document contains the student learning outcomes that guide the development of curriculum produced by the Biologists and Graph Interpretation (BioGraphI) Network and the survey instrument used to assess the curriculum. Survey items are adapted from previously published instruments.
Best Practices and Recommendations for Designing Activities for Highlighting Diverse Scientists Through Quantitative Skill Development
16 Jul 2021 | Contributor(s): Kristen Butela, Sheela Vemu, Pratima Jindal | doi:10.25334/JBTN-7A24
Poster on best practices to guide the design of quantitative skill-based learning activities that help create an inclusive environment. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.
Adapted Value of Mistakes
10 May 2019 | Contributor(s): Sheela Vemu | doi:10.25334/Q4DT8C
This module is adapted from BIOMAAP materials on the value of mistakes and application of growth mindset in a microbiology lab.
A "Box of Lessons" for Exploring Biomolecular Structure and Function
20 Jul 2022 | Contributor(s): Keith A. Johnson, Alexandra Pettit, Sheela Vemu, Shuchismita Dutta | doi:10.25334/K480-QR38
Biomolecular structure and function is emphasized as a core concept in a variety of community determined educational standards for biology and chemistry. Most curricula introduce students to the building blocks and principles of biomolecular structures, in introductory chapters of biology,...