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    2011-Brian_Winkel-Parameter_Estimates_in_Differential_Equation_Models_for_Chemical_Kinetics
    We estimate the parameters present in several differential equation models of chemical kinetics and logistic growth.

    Keywords: kineticsparameter estimationlogisticchemical kineticschemical reaction

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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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    "What's on your plate?" with Adam Cornish, PhD
    This talk delves into “Modern Agriculture: What’s on Your Plate?” with Dr. Adam Cornish. Adam is a program analyst in the Office of Agricultural Policy at the State Department, and received his...

    Keywords: agriculturePublic PolicyGMOs

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    River and Tree health of the Truckee River Basin with Noelle Patterson
    Today we are highlighting our talk with Ph.D. student Noelle Patterson discussing watersheds, the history of the Truckee River Basin, and the health of Cottonwoods in the region.

    Keywords: ecologyteachinghydrology

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    The impacts of wildfire smoke on human health with Dr. Colleen Reid
    In this discussion, Dr. Colleen Reid discusses her field of Health Geography, or how environmental exposures impact population health. A detailed breakdown of the pollutant composition of...
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    The career of a shark researcher with Dr. Chris Lowe
    From blue-collar to deep blue research, professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at California State University discusses his life journey and his fascinating research of sharks,...

    Keywords: marine biologyCareer Exploration

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    The intersection of research and operations in Meteorology with Dr. Katie Wilson
    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientist Dr. Katie Wilson discusses with us the intersection of research and operations in the field of Meteorology.

    Keywords: climatenoaameteorologyweather

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    A Curious Display
    Case study on genetically modified organisms provided in English and American Sign Language.

    Keywords: geneticscase studyagricultureBiotechnologyenvironmental scienceDNAUniversal Design for LearningGMOAmerican Sign Language

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    Mystery box puzzle for model based reasoning
    This is a computer based problem solving activity that I use to engage introductory biology students with discussions about model based reasoning.

    Keywords: Model Based ReasoningScientific reasoningpuzzle

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    Lichens in Your Local Landscape
    This project uses Lichens to connect students with their local environmental air quality. Through a short lab session, students assess lichens growing on trees on their campus. They then use class...

    Keywords: NEONNational Ecological Observatory Network

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    Student and Faculty Tools for Generating High-Quality Phage Annotations
    Phage genome annotation requires collaboration between faculty and their student research team. This set of resources provides tools to assist both students and faculty in the evaluation and...
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    Digital Atlas of Ancient Life | Exploring the Diversity and History of Fossil Life
    The Digital Atlas project include field guides to fossils (including a mobile app), an online paleontology textbook, and a collection of over 500 virtual 3D models of fossil specimens.

    Keywords: Evolutionbiologyidigbiopaleontologytaxonomynatural history collectionsgeologySPNHC2020

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    21st Century STEM Workforce Skills
    This activity includes a leadership assessment and associated exercise to encourage the development of 21st Century STEM Skills.

    Keywords: collaborationteam scienceleadership skills

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    Intro videos and terminology for GMOs, Transcription, Translation
    Compiled resources around GMOs and protein production including vocabulary, animations, videos, and games

    Keywords: geneticsagricultureplantstranscriptiongenomesGMOtranslation

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    Learning with All Your Senses: Mathematical Manipulatives Enhance Student Comprehension of Biological Models
    Handout for a session presentation on kinesthetic learning at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop

    Keywords: Models3D models3D printingmanipulativeskinesthetic learning

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    Students of Color Identify Ways Enivronmental Faculty Can Advance Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Undergraduate Programs
    This grounded theory study documents the experiences of students of color in undergraduate environmental degree programs. Its results can inform faculty, staff, and administrators about how to...
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    Amylase Copy Number and Diet
    An adapted module from HHMI Spreadsheet Tutorials using amylase data for students to gain data analysis and excel skills

    Keywords: Scientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific Methodology

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    Search for the Missing Sea Otters
    National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science- using a progressive disclosure format, this case study teaches students how to apply ecological principles to a real-life ecological problem.

    Keywords: Community Ecologypopulation ecologypredationAlaskaSea otterkiller whaleOrcinus orcamarine mammalkelp bedpredatorecological energetics

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    Exaggerated Traits and Breeding Success in Widowbirds
    National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science- this interrupted case focuses on sexual selection in widowbirds.

    Keywords: Evolutionexperimental designsexual dimorphismsexual selectionNatural SelectionWidowbirdsbirdintrasexual selectionintersexual selectionhandicap hypothesis

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