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    Data is the New Science - R Remix
    In this module, students will be introduced to some emerging biodiversity data resources. They will be asked to think critically about the strengths and utility of these data resources and apply...

    Keywords: data in the classroomR Markdownbiodiversity informaticsnatural history collection

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    A Day in the Life of a Plant Breeder: A Role-Playing Game Integrating Plant Breeding Decisions to Downstream Market Outcomes
    Undergraduate genetics courses often have a strong molecular and mathematical focus without an applied framework illustrating downstream impacts of genetic decisions, especially within a plant...

    Keywords: active learningsystems thinkingphenotypeplant geneticsGame Based Learningplant breedingrole-playing

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    The BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium
    The BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium: A Community of Educators Supporting Evolution and Revolution in STEM Education; Poster presented at National Association of Biology Teachers, November 2024

    Keywords: Resources @ BioQUESTPosterNABT 2024

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    2019-Dimopulos-Heaney-Bukaida-IceCoverageInTheArcticClimateOverTime
    Through extensive research, it was found that the region’s oldest and thickest ice on this extent has significantly and continually decreased over the years.

    Keywords: Antarctic foodd websBiodiversity declineice coveragepolar bear

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    Drug Discovery through Ethnobotany
    In this lesson, students interpret graphs demonstrating synergy between antibiotics. Then, students view and reflect on an interview with biologist Dr. Cassandra Quave, whose research includes the...

    Keywords: graph interpretationfmndisabilityBioGraphIrepresentation in STEM

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    Developing a semester long cancer cell culture CURE
    A weekly outline for developing a semester-long cell culture CURE. Includes examples of student class presentations with annotated notes.

    Keywords: cell biologyPresentationcourse-based research experiences (CUREs)Cell culture-based researchCBECSemester outline

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    Exploring Biological Variation and the Value of Natural History Collections Using an Online Lesson
    First-year science students in large-enrollment lecture courses are rarely given opportunities to contribute to science beyond their classroom as part of their curriculum. Meanwhile, natural...

    Keywords: natural historymuseumBiodiversityalgaeherbariumseaweedcitzen science

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    Introduction to Bionomia
    This module introduces students and instructors to Bionomia, a database that highlights the collectors and identifiers of natural history specimens. It aims to foster appreciation for these...

    Keywords: ORCIDidentitynatural history collectionscourse-based research experiences (CUREs)AttributionBCEENETRepresentationWikidatahidden figuresdata democratizationrestorative practicerestorative justiceBionomia

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    Protein Import Into the ER: Understanding Experimental Methods for Old and New Cellular Discoveries
    Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) is an effective approach for group work in STEM courses. POGIL-style lessons foster active learning because they require students to communicate and...

    Keywords: Necessary and sufficientsignal sequenceProtein SynthesistrafficER importTranslocation

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    Building open education ecosystems to facilitate the adoption and adaptation of computational and data-centric tools across undergraduate biology education
    The OEE-RCN is an NSF-funded Research Coordination Network working at the intersection of Open Science and Open Education Resources (OER) with the goal of lowering barriers to adopting...

    Keywords: science gatewaysmetadataprofessional learningFAIR principles

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    Developing teaching resources through a collaborative, cross-institutional approach
    Oral Presentation delivered at the 28th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference, June 4, 2024

    Keywords: faculty mentoring networksCurriculum developmentgreen chemistryacs-gci

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    Osmosis Through the Lens of Sexual Health
    Osmosis contributes to a range of biological phenomena, from functioning of nephrons in animals to stomatal opening and closing in plants; yet, scientifically simple ideas about osmosis are common....

    Keywords: OsmosisDiffusionsexual healthsocial and cultural embeddedness of scienceinclusive dialogue

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    Take 4DEE outside: Using campus and local resources to photograph ecological concepts
    In my introductory courses in environmental science and ecology, students work on a three-part project throughout the 16-week semester (called “Finding Ecology Where You Look”) to focus on making...

    Keywords: ecologyenvironmental scienceconcept inventoryPhotography4DEE Framework

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    X-ploring Fragile X: The Science Behind the Syndrome
    Fragile X Syndrome is an X-linked genetic disorder resulting from the impairment of transcription of the FMR1 gene, producing less to no FMRP protein. FMRP is a translational inhibitor that plays a...

    Keywords: epigeneticsgene regulationtranscriptioncentral dogmatranslationFragile X syndromeSphingosine Metabolism

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    Instructor Guide: Integrating Project Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Google Tools to Understand Regulation of Gene Expression with the Lac Operon and Lactase Gene
    Scientific leadership and current artificial intelligence (AI) skills are important skills to be included in the course curriculum. Together or individually, these skills can enhance knowledge,...

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractivebiologymolecular biologygenomicsArtificial Intelligencegene expressionleadershipgroup worklactosegoogle toolsSeniorPhET SimulationLactase

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    Trail Camera Field Survey Module
    This QUBES module introduces high school students to the exciting world of field surveys using trail cameras. Designed for environmental science classes, the module offers a hands-on approach to...

    Keywords: graphsspecies richnessCommunity EcologymammalsMicrosoft Exceldichotomous keycamera trapsShannon diversity indexTrail CamerasPivotTables

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    Adapting a Traditional Laboratory Exercise to Become Inquiry Based: An Example With an Introductory Biology Lab in Diffusion
    Authentic research experiences are effective in fostering self-efficacy and increasing retention in STEM, particularly among minoritized student populations. Many instructors have sought to bring...

    Keywords: protocolquestionDiffusionVariableshypothesisscience processcontrolscientific efficacy

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    Space Mission Ecology: Making Connections Among Science Disciplines Through the Lens of a Unique Plant
    With this case study, we aim to increase awareness of essential services plants provide to society, as well as the importance of fundamental aspects of ecology for other disciplines and the...

    Keywords: ecologycollaborationplant biologyScience CommunicationBioregenerative Life SupportInterdisciplinary Connections

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    Evaluating Local Adaptation and Conservation with Life Tables
    This module contains a sequence of activities designed for an undergraduate ecology lesson on stage-structured population models or life tables that use published data. Two versions are provided:...

    Keywords: ecologypopulation modelmatrix modelsclimate changelife cyclessensitivity analysispopulation ecologylife tablestage-structured modelsnet reproductive rateconservation planning

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    A Kinesthetic and Collaborative Activity to Improve Conceptual Understanding of Chemical Equilibrium
    While teaching in large lecture halls, it is challenging even for experienced teachers to hold their students’ attention for the entire class period. Owing to the large enrollment in STEM...

    Keywords: collaborationdemonstrationchemistrykinesthetic learningequilibriumhands-on learning

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