Building Biodiversity Datasets for Invasive Species
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08 Aug 2023 | Contributor(s): Sara Hansen, Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/7G20-HK17
A module guiding students through the process of mapping biodiversity data and building a biodiversity dataset to study the spread and impacts of the invasive aquatic plant species, European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L.).
How many critters can an island hold? Using digitized natural history collections to test real hypotheses about island biogeography
24 May 2023 | Contributor(s): Carly Jordan, Janice Krumm, Tiffany Marie Doan, Jason Kilgore, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/M1CW-PR45
Use digitized natural history specimen data from the Alexander Archipelago in Alaska to explore hypotheses about island biogeography. Reprinted from Proceedings of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (2019).
20 Mar 2023 | Contributor(s): Sara Hansen, Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/S3Y8-S737
Mutualism and Coevolution of Agave and Bats
23 Jul 2022 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/32GN-Y676
In this module, students will investigate the mutualistic relationship between Agave its bat pollinators and the effects of coevolution on the morphological adaptations of the species involved.
Building Biodiversity Datasets
07 Feb 2022 | Contributor(s): Sara Hansen, Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/D6BG-GT45
A module guiding students through the process of building a biodiversity dataset using field data and protocols derived for a study of the invasive aquatic plant species, European frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L.).
04 Feb 2022 | Contributor(s): Carly Jordan, Janice Krumm, Tiffany Marie Doan, Jason Kilgore, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/2MEY-Z236
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Natural History
06 Jun 2021 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/N5ZV-7T79
In this module, students will explore Western Science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge and review a case study of how the TEK of the Inuit provided a way of knowing and understanding the biology of the bowhead whale in the Alaskan arctic.
The Evolution (and Coevolution) of Flowering Plants Virtual Classroom
05 Feb 2021 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/RT9Q-4V46
In this lab, you will explore the diversity of flower and fruit adaptations that have evolved to accomplish pollination and seed dispersal and you will investigate the coevolution of angiosperms and their pollinators.
Case Study: Pollination of the Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) by the Solitary Bee (Andrena nigroaenea)
03 Dec 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/NBN0-2T17
The research uses natural history collection data to explore a potential phenological shift between an orchid that employs sexual deception and a solitary bee.
Using Natural History Collection Data in Your CURE: BLUE BIOME 2020
01 Dec 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton, Rachael Snodgrass, Katie Pearson, Jenn Yost, Johanna Jantzen, Douglas Soltis, Pamela Sue Soltis, Shelly Gaynor | doi:10.25334/99WT-ST50
This is the report for the BLUE working group from the Biome Institute 2020. It reflects our group's efforts and products related to CUREs and Natural History Collection Digital Data.
01 Dec 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/JPSF-JF61
In this module, students will explore Western Science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge and review a case study of how the TEK of the Inuit people provided a way of knowing and understanding the biology of the bowhead whale in the Alaskan arctic.
Engaging students in data exploration using digital biodiversity databases: BLUE Data Network
27 Jul 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/4K4E-B455
Slides for BLUE presentation at 2020 BIOME Institute: Cultivating Scientific Curiosity
Integrating digitized biodiversity data exploration into the undergraduate biology curriculum
27 Jul 2020 | Contributor(s): Debra Linton, Libby Ellwood, Lisa White, Anna Monfils | doi:10.25334/E4PN-GZ50
Poster on the Biodiversity Literacy in Undergraduate Education (BLUE) project presented at the 2020 BIOME Institute: Cultivating Scientific Curiosity
Cleaning Biodiversity Data: Excel
09 Jun 2020 | Contributor(s): Debra Linton, Molly Phillips | doi:10.25334/BASF-A951
Access and clean an open source polar bear dataset using Excel.
Louse Genetics, Genomics, and Gene Function...Oh My!
22 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Julie Allen, Brad W Goodner, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/WR1H-KA33
In this module, students will be investigating a louse gene with an unknown function to determine if it might be important in the evolution of the louse ecomorphs.
Birds and Lice: Reciprocal Natural Selection
22 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Julie Allen, Brad W Goodner, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/JAWH-MZ69
This exercise investigates the form and function of lice and their relationship to their bird host.
Louse and Human Coevolution
22 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Julie Allen, Brad Goodner, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/JJBH-SG27
This module examines the complicated co-evolution of Lice, Humans, and Great Apes
Movement: Nature's Flying Machines (Online)
25 Mar 2020 | Contributor(s): Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/9CMG-Q484
Adapted for online learning: In this lab, you will explore the physics of flight, the adaptations that make powered flight possible, and the evolution of powered flight in vertebrates and invertebrates.
Communicating with Data: Digital Data Resources
22 Mar 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/ETFQ-MD77
Students access, clean, configure, and standardize a dataset and create a relevant and scientifically valid data visualization to communicate science.
Communicating with Data: Infographic with Digital Data
22 Mar 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/4H38-8A18
Working collaboratively in teams of 2-4 researchers, students engage in targeted projects to address critical information and research needs using digital biodiversity data.
21st Century STEM Workforce Skills
22 Mar 2020 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Debra Linton | doi:10.25334/C0BA-ZP79
This activity includes a leadership assessment and associated exercise to encourage the development of 21st Century STEM Skills.
Backward Design with Digital Data
19 Mar 2020 | Contributor(s): Debra Linton, Libby Ellwood, Molly Phillips, Erica Krimmel, Natalie Douglas, Anna Monfils | doi:10.25334/9SDG-5Z52
Best practices for designing educational modules using biodiversity data
Using Data Science Skills and Digitized Natural History Collections Data to Investigate Ecological and Evolutionary Principles in Introductory Biology Courses
22 Aug 2019 | Contributor(s): Debra Linton, Molly Phillips, Libby Ellwood, Lisa White, Anna Monfils | doi:10.25334/44MG-DP37
Session presentation Biodiversity Literacy in Undergraduate Education project at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop
Biodiversity Literacy in Undergraduate Education (BLUE): Building standards and resources for using collections data in the classroom
26 Jun 2019 | Contributor(s): Molly Phillips, Debra Linton, Libby Ellwood, Natalie Douglas, Lisa White, Anna Monfils | doi:10.25334/WYMZ-1441
Abstract for poster on using collections data presented at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop
Measuring Success for Collections: Educational Products and Outcomes
07 Jun 2019 | Contributor(s): Anna Monfils, Molly Phillips, Libby Ellwood, Debra Linton, Lisa White, Natalie Douglas, Shari Ellis, Sam S Donovan | doi:10.25334/Q4HT89
Presentation at the 34th Annual meeting of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections