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    REMNet Tutorial, R Part 4: Creating Taxa Plots in R 5.2.19
    Video on making taxa bar plots in R from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network
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    REMNet: Introduction To Instructors 5.3.19
    Video on incorporating microbiome sequencing into biology education from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: VideomicrobiomesREMNetmicrobiome sequencing

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    Sequences and Properties of Gluten Proteins From Different Grains: A Virtual-Friendly Protein Laboratory
    The COVID-19 pandemic has forced much university instruction into virtual modes. As a result, many laboratory courses have either dropped content altogether or replaced hands-on activities with...

    Keywords: protein structure and functionProtein sequenceintermolecular forcesBiomacromolecules

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    Study Findings to Understand Students' Perceptions of OEP/OER
    The purpose of this study is to explore the relationships for students’ perceptions of OER, efficacy of course constructs, course achievement, and demographic characteristics.
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    Needleman - Wunsch Algorithm Exercise
    This exercise is used in a sophomore-junior level bioinformatics course. The algorithm is introduced to the students who then complete the exercise.

    Keywords: bioinformaticsUndergraduateNIBLSEalgorithmsincubatorsAudience LevelAdvancedActivity Length1 HourNeedleman-WunschC2. Computational conceptsIncubated at NIBLSE

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    Critical Zone Science Part II
    As part of our effort to model the redwood forest water budget, we used the InTeGrate Unit 5.2 to put numbers to pathways.
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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 1: Accessing Your Microbiome Data 5.3.19
    Video on accessing microbiome data from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: data analysisREMNet

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    REC Network - Deepening and Expanding the Mission and Outcomes of the Re-Envisioning Culture Network (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    The Re-Envisioning Culture Network (REC Network) is a group of diverse individuals across institutions of higher education, STEM careers, K-12 education, Black cultural spaces, the arts, and the...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    BEDE - Biological and Environmental Data Education Network: Preparing Instructors to Integrate Data Science into Undergraduate Biology and Environmental Science Curricula (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    The Biological and Environmental Data Education Network (BEDE Network) develops and shares teacher-training workshops, curricular designs, teaching modules, and best practices to help integrate...

    Keywords: computational toolsdata scienceRCN-UBE Introduction

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    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ecology: Introducing the Environmental Data Science Inclusion Network (EDSIN)
    The Environmental Data Science Inclusion Network (EDSIN) was launched in the spring of 2019 following an NSF INCLUDES conference. This poster, summarizing the event, was presented at the 2019...

    Keywords: data scienceEquitydiversityinclusionNational Ecological Observatory NetworkEDSIN#edsin2019

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    Outside the Norm: Using Public Ecology Database Information to Teach Biostatistics
    Biology students’ understanding of statistics is incomplete due to poor integration of these two disciplines. In some cases, students fail to learn statistics at the undergraduate level due...

    Keywords: biostatisticshypothesis testingexperimental design

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    RESCUE-Net - Developing a Faculty Network in a Biodiversity Hotspot: the Research Experiences in Southern California For Undergraduate Ecologists Network (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    RESCUE-Net is a network of faculty in Southern California dedicated to mentoring undergraduates in conservation research so that they can become the next generation of ecological leaders.

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    Using Constructed Response Questions on High-Stakes Assessments in Large Classes With Limited Support
    Large lecture courses often rely heavily, and sometimes exclusively, on Multiple Choice (MC) exams to assess student learning. Constructed Response (CR) questions, in which students generate their...

    Keywords: assessmenttestexamLarge classconstructed responseshort answerscoring

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    Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges Network Meeting Code of Conduct
    Code of Conduct for the Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges (QBCC) Network Meeting in February 2020

    Keywords: community collegesquantitative biologycode of conductqbcc

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    REMNet Tutorial, R Part 2: Importing Your Microbiome Data into R 5.3.19
    Video on importing data into R from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: growth mindsetVideoMicrobiology EducationR programming languagemicrobiomesmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAPmistakesvalue of mistakesresearch in the classroomREMNeturban microbiomes

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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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    REMNet Tutorial, Excel Part 6: Making Microbiome Column Charts 5.3.19
    Video on creating column charts in Excel from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: ExcelVideoMicrobiology Educationmicrobiomesresearch in the classroomREMNeturban microbiomes

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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 Tutorial, Excel Part 3: Organizing Your Microbiome Data 5.3.19
    Video on organizing microbiome using Excel from the Research Experiences in Microbiomes Network

    Keywords: ExcelVideoMicrobiology Educationmicrobiomesresearch in the classroomREMNeturban microbiomes

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