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    Circle Train Math Modeling Task
    This math modeling task is appropriate for high school Precalculus students. The students use their knowledge of transformations of trigonometric functions to create models for horizontal and...

    Keywords: mathematical modelTrigonometric Functionsparametric equationstransformations of functions

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    Data simulation and randomization tests
    A participatory live-coding lesson on simulating data and performing randomization tests on ecological data in R.
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    Fitzhugh-Nagumo Model
    The FitzHugh–Nagumo model describes a prototype of an excitable system (e.g., a neuron).

    Keywords: differential equationsmathematical modeldifferential equation modelordinary differential equation modelneuroscienceexcitable

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    Why are Cells Small? Surface Area to Volume Ratio
    This module explores surface area to volume ratios in a cube and sphere in relation to cell size.

    Keywords: introductory biologygraphingRatiosOpenStaxqbccmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyUse elementary functionsCreate graphsInterpret graphsRates and ProportionsSolving Equations and Inequalitiesinterpret tables

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    Uninhibited Growth of Cells
    In this activity, students will explore the concept of binary fission, generation time, and bacterial growth curves, with an emphasis on the log phase. Students will use semi-log graphs and linear...

    Keywords: graphingexponential growthMicrobiology Educationmicrobiologybacteriagrowth rateUndergraduate STEM educationCommunity College Educationqbccmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyCreate graphsInterpret graphsbinary fissionsemi-log graphlinear graphgrowth curvecreating graphsExponential and Logarithmic Functions

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    Adapting BioQUEST and QUBES Resources to Accelerate STEM Education Reform
    This informal presentation will provide an overview of the resources available from the BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium and the QUBES platform to support individuals and projects. These resources...
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    Open science, open data, open source projects for undergraduate research experiences
    Resource from the 2015 BioQUEST Summer Workshop
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    Using gross parasites to sneak even grosser equations into the introductory biology classroom
    This was an oral presentation at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists in Omaha, NE.

    Keywords: ParasitologyAmerican Society for Parasitologists

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    Graphing bacterial growth rates: semi-log graphs v linear graphs
    In this activity, students will explore the concept of binary fission, generation time, and bacterial growth curves, with an emphasis on the log phase. Students will use semi-log graphs and linear...

    Keywords: graphingexponential growthMicrobiology Educationmicrobiologybacteriagrowth rateUndergraduate STEM educationCommunity College Educationqbccmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyCreate graphsInterpret graphsbinary fissionsemi-log graphlinear graphgrowth curvecreating graphsExponential and Logarithmic Functions

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    Evolution of Tusklessness in African Elephants
    The exploitation of African elephants in the form of ivory poaching is exacerbated by warfare. The affects of this anthropogenic evolutionary force on the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta...

    Keywords: Hardy-Weinbergchi-squaredEvolutionExponentsRatiospercentselephantsGorongosa National ParkAfricaqbccUnderstanding fractionsSolving Equations and InequalitiesConcepts in Statisticsusing statisticstusk & tusklessIvory poachingFractions and Mixed NumbersDecimals

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    Sizes, Scales and Specialization: Using Relative Proportions and Scientific Notation to Highlight the Diversity of Cell Types
    This module explores how cell size and shape varies across cell types in the human body by having students calculate relative proportions of numbers in scientific notation.

    Keywords: ExponentsRatiosCellsqbccmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyVisual Accommodationsconverting unitschanging scales

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    Sting, Carry and Stock: How Corpse Availability Can Regulate De-Centralized Task Allocation in a Ponerine Ant Colony
    Model showing that organization of work through a common stomach system can allow Ectatomma ruidum to collectively forage for food in a robust, reactive and reliable way

    Keywords: differential equationsmodelinginsect colonysystems theory

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