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    1990-Winkel_Brian-First-year_calculus_students_as_in-class_consultants
    We demonstrate how we use traditional text book calculus problems to involve first year calculus students as consultants. Students are asked to solve a “real world” problem after interviewing a...

    Keywords: optimizationcalculusConsultantprinterclient

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    2021-Brian_Winkel-Modelling_sublimation_of_carbon_dioxide
    We report results in our efforts to model sublimation of carbon dioxide and the associated kinetics order and parameter estimation issues in our model.

    Keywords: dataparameter estimationcarbon dioxidesublimationdry ice

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    2015-Brian_Winkel-Informed_Conjecturing_of_Solutions_for_Differential_Equations_In_a_Modeling_Contex
    We examine (1) first order exponential growth or decay and (2) second order, linear, constant coefficient differential equations, and show the advantage of learning differential equations in a...

    Keywords: exponential growthsolutionslinear systemsdecayconjecture

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    2013-Brian_Winkel-An_Optimal_Control_Model_in_Insect_Colonies
    we find and develop background material on an application of optimal control theory to model the evolutionary strategy of an insect colony to produce the maximum number of queen or reproducer...

    Keywords: insect colonyoptimal controlparameter

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    2009-Brian_Winkel-Population_modelling_with_MandMs
    Several activities in which population dynamics can be modeled by tossing M&M’s® candy are presented.

    Keywords: simulationparameter estimationimmigrationdeathdifference equation

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    2022-Kalman-Improved Approaches Discrete Continuous Logistic Equation
    In the precalculus curriculum, logistic growth generally appears in either a discrete or continuous setting. These actually feature distinct versions of logistic growth, and textbooks rarely...

    Keywords: logisticcontinuousSpreadsheetPrecalculusdiscrete

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    Focusing on Civic Engagement: IGELS Tools, Tips, & Strategies to Enhance Undergraduate Biology for Non-majors
    We can help students find relevance when we teach though issues that we experience in our daily lives.​ This workshop session provides an introduction to civic engagement and led participants...

    Keywords: NABT 2022IGELS

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    Creating Inclusive Classes: IGELS Tools, Tips, & Strategies to Enhance Undergraduate Biology for Non-majors
    The syllabus is often your first engagement with students in your courses.​ This workshop session provides an introduction to using a rubric to assess and revise your syllabus to make it more...

    Keywords: NABT 2022IGELS

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    Introduction to IGELS: Tools, Tips, & Strategies to Enhance Undergraduate Biology for Non-majors
    The national network for the Interactions in General Education Life Science Courses (IGELS) is a coalition of biologists and biology educators collaborating to support and mentor “non-major...

    Keywords: NABT 2022IGELS

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    Reasoning and Relevance: IGELS Tools, Tips, & Strategies to Enhance Undergraduate Biology for Non-majors
    We focus on Reasoning and Relevance as key features of curriculum resources for use in non-majors courses. This workshop section provides an overview of how we characterize reasoning and relevance...

    Keywords: NABT 2022IGELS

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    Does explicitly teaching leadership skills increase student persistence in STEM fields?
    Poster on leadership skills presented at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop
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    Mutation and Selection: An Exploration of Antibiotic Resistance in Serratia Marcescens
    This laboratory module gives students hands-on experience with mutation and selection in bacteria.

    Keywords: moduleinquiry labsmutationartificial selectionbacteriain-class activityHandoutlab protocolResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Referenceantibiotic-resistance

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    Design a Zoo (Grades 6-8)
    This classroom lesson presents students with the job of designing a zoo, which could include modeling tasks ranging from choosing and locating the exhibits to setting the right admission prices.
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    Computational Biology using R
    This is an introductory level course on computational biology.

    Keywords: simulationmoduleRcourseprojectsolutions

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    1999-Richard_Single-Different quotients-derivatives-and data through modeling with slime
    In this article, I present an experiment that can be conducted in a calculus class to investigate the difference quotient and the derivative, using mathematical modeling with student-collected data.

    Keywords: data analysisslimedifference quotientspread of slime

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    1991-Thoddi_Kotiah-Difference and differential equations in the mathematics of finance
    Many problems arising in the mathematics of finance involve identical money flows at regular time intervals and are typically solved by appropriate valuation at a focal date or by setting up an...

    Keywords: financesavingsgrowth fundinterestmortgageannuitydepreciation

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    1992-CHF_Bulte-The differential equation of the deflection curve
    This paper presents the derivation and physical meaning of the general fourth-order linear differential equation (with sectionally continuous derivatives) of the deflection curve and its general...

    Keywords: beamdeflectionshear forcebending momentcritical loadnatural frequency

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    1992-Emelie_Kenney-Differential equations and the AIDS epidemic
    This paper describes a lecture for Calculus II students in which the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome was used to motivate study of first-order linear differential equations and the derivative...

    Keywords: epidemicCDCAIDSDisease Control

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    1999-F_Brauer-What Goes Up Must Come Down
    This paper is a wonderfully general analysis of the following, “It is natural to ask whether a particle propelled upwards takes longer to fall to earth from its maximum height than it takes to rise...

    Keywords: projectilefrictionfalling timerising timemaximum height

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    1994-Paul_Davis-Asking Good Questions about Differential Equations
    A general essay about the Rule of Three – numerical, algebraic, and graphical perspectives + modeling with one illustration about Irish population.

    Keywords: questionspopulationnumericalphysical contextgraphicalalgebraicIreland

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