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    Resources for Assessing Educational Interventions in Biology at the Collegiate Level
    Most scientific research is judged based on the quality of controlled experiments and carefully analyzed results. In addition, proper levels of regulation in terms of biosafety and animal usage are...

    Keywords: researchassessmentpedagogylearning gainsIRBregulatory compliance

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    Discovery and Invention: A Reflection on Representation in Science
    Despite increased awareness of the lack of equity and inclusion in the STEMM classroom, lessons on DEI topics are treated as separate to the scientific curriculum being taught. Rarely are...

    Keywords: EquityDiversity and Inclusionantiracism

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    Using Nanoparticles to Treat Cancer Scientist Spotlight
    Students use published scientific data to determine which types of nanoparticles would be best to use to deliver cytotoxic drugs directly to cancer cells. Then they learn about the scientist who...

    Keywords: cancer biologyscientist spotlightsnanoparticles

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    Exploring Health Inequities and Redlining
    For this assignment, students will investigate relationships between historic redlining data and modern statistics of human health.

    Keywords: diseasehealthsocial justicepublic healthData science for Biologistredliningchronic diseasesocial vulnerability

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    REMNet: A Student’s Guide to Experimental Design 5.3.19
    Video on experimental design for students from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: Videoexperimental designMicrobiology Educationresearch in the classroomREMNeturban microbiomemicrobiology research

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    Community Conversation: What can BIOME do for your project?
    Follow the link to the webinar video, "What can BIOME do for your project?". In this conversation, an overview of the Summer 2022 BIOME Institute will be given with four special guests who...
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    Problem-Based Learning for Physiology: Synthesizing the Cardiovascular System, Respiration, Macronutrient Metabolism, and Renal Function
    Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a valuable tool for helping students overcome reliance on memorization by scaffolding opportunities for them to practice the competency of...

    Keywords: MetabolismObesityblood pressurecardiac functioncardiovascularmetabolic syndromerenalRespirationrespiratory system

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    Designing Strategies to Promote Diversity and Equity with a Campus Climate Survey
    Institutions of higher education are increasingly looking for strategies to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). An alumni survey is a valuable tool for identifying actionable strategies...

    Keywords: EquitydiversityracismSexismcampus climate

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    REMNet Tutorial, Excel Part 2: Understanding Your Microbiome “Data Summary” Document 4.25.19
    Video on understanding microbiome data from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network
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    REMNet Tutorial, Excel Part 5: Making Heat Maps 4.26.19
    Video on making heat maps in Excel from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: ExcelVideoMicrobiology EducationMicrobiome researchresearch in the classroomREMNeturban microbiome

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    REMNet: A Student’s Introduction to Urban Microbiomes 5.3.19
    Video on urban microbiomes from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: VideoMicrobiology Educationresearch in the classroomREMNeturban microbiomesmicrobiology research

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    REMNet: Online Resources 5.3.19
    Video on online resources for studying microbiomes from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: VideoMicrobiology EducationmicrobiomesMicrobiome researchresearch in the classroomREMNet

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    Evaluating Representation in Science Through a Peer-Reviewed Research Study
    The demographic representation of scientists featured in biology curricular materials do not match that of the undergraduate biology student population or of the U.S. population. In this lesson, we...

    Keywords: societyRepresentationSTEM equity

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    Ciliate Genomics Consortium: a professional learning community sharing modular curricula to support undergraduate research in the classroom
    The Ciliate Genomics Consortium (CGC) employs an integrative teaching and research model that combines both inquiry-driven class laboratory activities and collaborative consortium pedagogies to...
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    CUREnet: The Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience Network
    CUREnet connects people, programs, and networks working to make undergraduate research more accessible.

    Keywords: undergraduate researchcourse-based undergraduate research experienceCUREnet

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    Highlights of the Hewlett-Foundation Grant Award to Bates College (February 2021)
    End-of grant highlights of the Hewlett-Foundation grant award to Bates College: Supporting more equitable and sustainable open education across STEM
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    HF Bates Mid Year Progress Report
    Mid-year highlights of the Hewlett Foundation Grant Award to Bates College: Supporting more equitable and sustainable open education across STEM

    Keywords: STEM Evaluation

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    Mentoring Undergraduate Research Projects in Mathematical Biology
    Part of the 2015 SMB Minisymposium: Topics in Biomathematics Education

    Keywords: epidemiologymentoringcurriculumundergraduate researchGene regulatory networkpest management

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    Fatty Acid Induction of Lipid Droplets in Cancer Cells
    There is a growing need for the development and communication of cell culture-based laboratory activities specifically designed for undergraduate students. This multi-week laboratory activity...

    Keywords: Course based undergraduate researchCell ImagingLive Cell Staining

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    REMNet Tutorial, R Part 1: Getting Started in R with Microbiome Data 5.3.19
    Video on the basics of R software from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: VideoMicrobiology EducationR programming languagemicrobiomesresearch in the classroomREMNeturban microbiomes

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