Learning Communities as a Driver for Humanizing STEM: Cultivating Authentic Conversations about Anti-Racism in Introductory Biology Pedagogy using Duoethnography
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25 Jul 2024 | Contributor(s): Stephanie Levi Blumer, Bryan Dewsbury, Melissa Haswell, Tess Killpack, Lisa Urry | doi:10.25334/8MBZ-JK72
In this study we present a retrospective debrief of a learning community of college biology professors who were exploring how to define and implement racial equity-focused practices and content in introductory biology curricula. The purpose of this qualitative duoethnography is to discuss the...
Blueprint for Accelerating Change in Social Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Curricula
22 Feb 2024 | Contributor(s): Pat Marsteller, Melissa Haswell, Ruthmae Sears | doi:10.25334/FQQ7-R973
Collaborative community working on projects associated with social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM undergraduate programs.
Examining Medical and Scientific Racism Using the Story of Henrietta Lacks
22 Jul 2021 | Contributor(s): Melissa Haswell | doi:10.25334/QBEH-8376
This is a semester-long project in which students read and discuss the story of Henrietta Lacks from multiple ethical perspectives. This project was developed for an undergraduate science ethics course but could be adapted to other biology courses.
Examining the Physiology Behind the Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
28 Aug 2020 | Contributor(s): Melissa Haswell | doi:10.25334/FKK8-WP23
This is a set of extension questions for the HHMI short film The Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes Video Activity.
Nature’s Flying Machines: The Evolutionary Relationship of Avian Form & Function
28 Aug 2020 | Contributor(s): Melissa Haswell | doi:10.25334/Y5J7-KZ49
In this series of activities, birds will be used as the model organism. The modules examine the connections between body form and function over time by investigating the relationship between avian form and function.
Exploring the Application of Genetic Concepts to the Process of Disease in a Pathophysiology Course for Undergraduate Nursing Students
06 Aug 2019 | Contributor(s): Melissa Haswell | doi:10.25334/8X9Y-6T28
Poster on incorporating genetics concepts related to human disease into nursing courses presented at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop
Sexy Smells - A case study using preen oil composition of the Dark Eyed Junco
19 Jun 2018 | Contributor(s): Sarah Prescott, Melissa Haswell | doi:10.25334/Q4K11B
Poster on a case study invites students to explore the biochemistry and physiology of pheromones using authentic data presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop
30 May 2018 | Contributor(s): Sarah Prescott, Melissa Haswell | doi:10.25334/Q45H7Q