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    Using Digitized Collections-Based Data in Research: A Hands-On Crash Course in Ecological Niche Modeling
    Step-by-step, hands-on instruction on ways to access and download these specimen data, how to process climate layer data, and how to apply Maxent software to construct ecological niche models.

    Keywords: ecology labbiodiversity informaticsnatural history collectionsMicrosoft Excelbiodiversity collectionsRstatsecological niche modelingQGISENMToolsMaxent

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    NIBLSE Incubators: A community-based model for the development of bioinformatics learning resources
    Presentation on NIBLSE incubators at the 2019 Great Lakes Bioinformatics Conference

    Keywords: bioinformaticsNIBLSEBioinformatics Educationincubators

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    Infectious Chocolate Joy with a Side of Poissonian Statistics: An activity connecting life science students with subtle physics concepts
    Lesson on what it means for biological processes to be Poissonian, published in CourseSource

    Keywords: quantitative biologybioinformaticsmicrobiologyphysicsNIBLSEHIVCourseSourcemultiplicity of infectionPoisson Distribution

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    Homologous chromosomes? Exploring human sex chromosomes, sex determination and sex reversal using bioinformatics approaches
    In this four- part guided activity, students will learn about the structure and function of human autosomal and sex chromosomes, view and interpret gene maps, and gain familiarity with basic...

    Keywords: bioinformaticsNIBLSECourseSourceautosomehomologous chromosomeshomologous recombinationsex chromosomesex determinationsex reversal mutations

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    A Hands-on Introduction to Hidden Markov Models
    A lesson in which students will understand the basic structure of an HMM, the types of data used in ab initio gene prediction, and its consequent limitations.

    Keywords: Markov modelbioinformaticsgenomicsNIBLSEtranscriptionCourseSourceexonintronsplicing

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    Behavioral Genetics: Investigating the genes of a complex phenotype in fruit flies
    Introductory genetics laboratory published as GSA Learning Resource

    Keywords: behaviorbioinformaticsNIBLSEdrosophilagenetic basisfruit fliesmodel organism

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    2015-Pendrill-Eager-Free fall and harmonic oscillations analyzing trampoline jumps
    In this work, the motion on a trampoline is modelled by assuming a linear relation between force and deflection, giving harmonic oscillations for small amplitudes.

    Keywords: Accelerometersfree falljumptrampoline

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    2014-Hrydziuszko-EtAl-Mathematical Two-compartment Model of Human Cholesterol Transport
    We develop a two-compartment mathematical model to investigate cholesterol transport in the circulatory system and its de novo synthesis in the liver.

    Keywords: metabolic syndromecompartmentcholesteroltwo-compartment modelcholesterol transport

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    Bringing Research Data to the Ecology Classroom: Opportunities, Barriers, and Next Steps
    Organized Oral Session at the Ecological Society of America annual meeting, August 8th, 2017 Portland Oregon.

    Keywords: Ecological Society of America

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    How to Find a Gene: Retrieving Information From Gene Databases
    A strong understanding of distinct gene components and the ability to retrieve relevant information from gene databases are necessary to answer a diverse set of biological questions. However, often...

    Keywords: NCBItranscriptiontranslationGene StructureGene databasesEnsembl

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    Online Information Literacy: Applying the CRAAP Test to Vaccine (Mis)information
    Teaching scientific literacy skills can help combat the propagation of misinformation online. This lesson is intended to give students practice identifying reliable scientific information on the...

    Keywords: Vaccinesimmunityreliability

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    Introduction to the Fculty Resource Guide: Integrating Social Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Issues in STEMM courses
    We live in challenging times. Higher education faces many challenges including changes in enrollment pattern, fiscal constraints and lack of public acceptance of the value of the degree relative to...

    Keywords: social justiceDEI statementsTeaching Controversial Issues

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    Morphological identification of mosquitoes through microscopic observation
    Scientific research is integrated into various stages of student learning, but hands-on involvement in the research process typically begins at the university level. This module aims to engage high...

    Keywords: modulebiologyproject based learningmosquitoScientific researchMicroscope usedigital accessibility

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    CRISPR in the Classroom Network - Bringing CRISPR-Cas9 technologies to the undergraduate classroom: an undergraduate instructors' network (RCN Introduction)
    Our RCN-UBE seeks to develop a national network for the development and implementation of experiential-based course modules for undergraduates centered around CRISPR-Cas9 technology through...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    Student-Led Research; Integrating Citizen Science & Field Methodology in the Ecology Classroom
    Targeting undergraduate students in lower-division ecology courses, this module guides students through authentic research. The purpose of this project is to provide hands-on research experience to...

    Keywords: undergraduate researchcitizen sciencecamera trap

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    Community Conversation: OER for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM Classrooms
    Follow the link to the webinar video, "OER for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM Classrooms". In this conversation, bringing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the classroom was discussed...
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    Best Practices and Recommendations for Designing Activities for Highlighting Diverse Scientists Through Quantitative Skill Development
    Poster on best practices to guide the design of quantitative skill-based learning activities that help create an inclusive environment. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.

    Keywords: quantitative skillsinclusive learning designscientist spotlights2021 BIOMEscientific worldviews

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    The QUBES Resource System: Integrating open educational practices into diverse education reform communities
    Presentation on the QUBES Resource System given at the 16th Annual Open Education Conference

    Keywords: QUBESOERQUBES Resources SystemOpenEd

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    The Potential of Natural History Collections in Educating the 21st Century Scientist and Citizen
    Presentation at the 5th Life Discovery Conference on natural history collections

    Keywords: natural historynatural history collections5th Life Discovery Conference

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    Using computational molecular modeling software to demonstrate how DNA mutations cause phenotypes
    This lesson is a five-week series of laboratory activities designed to help students transition from applying lower order thinking skills to the central dogma to applying higher-order thinking skills.

    Keywords: bioinformaticsNIBLSEProtein StructureDNAmolecular modelinggenotypephenotypeCourseSourcecomputational modelingcentral dogmaplant leaf structure

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