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    A Hands-on Introduction to Hidden Markov Models
    In this Lesson, we describe a classroom activity that demonstrates how a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) is applied to predict a eukaryotic gene, focusing on predicting one exon-intron boundary. This HMM...

    Keywords: transcriptionexonintronsplicing

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    Rescuing Data: Preserving Data for the Future
    Meet Diane Srivastava, director of the Canadian Institute for Ecology and Evolution, and learn how they sythesize and save biodiversity data.

    Keywords: metadatadigital datadata skillsBiodiversity Science

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    Climate Change Module (Project EDDIE): Instructor Implementation
    This details an implementation of the climate change module, where students explore how climate is using data. Produced by Project EDDIE.
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    Food, Energy and Water Learning Modules (FEWLM) Workbooks
    FEWLM is a low-cost inquiry-based interdisciplinary STEM prototypical curriculum built on Next Generation Science Standards, systems thinking and informed engineering design pedagogy.

    Keywords: K-12inquiry-based learningNext Generation Science StandardsSystem Thinking

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    Reflective Writing Tools: Building Skills and Habits of Thinking in Becoming a Scientist
    Reflective writing tools are intended to help students better connect current learning experiences to prior learning, engage the role of emotion in current and future learning, and assess learning...

    Keywords: STEM educationreflective writingMentorshipambiguityindependenceperseverance

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    Cell Collective: Computational Modeling and Simulation Designed with the Classroom in Mind
    This working group collaborated on content and pedagogy surrounding the use of Cell Collective to integrate computational modeling and simulation into undergraduate biology curriculum.
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    Social Justice Working Group - Scientist Spotlights
    This is a reporting out of the work done by participants in the Social Justice Working group that formed as part of the BIOME 2020 Institute, which is focused on the creation and use of scientist...
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    Genomics Lessons with GEA - RNA-Seq CURES
    Our BIOME Group worked towards developing a set of learning goals for faculty who plan to launch a CURE based on RNA-Seq data. We also developed a workflow for analysis of either prokaryotic or...
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    Functional and structural analysis of Amylase activity
    This exercise was developed to allow students to apply the scientific method and use their knowledge of enzymes to investigate the relationship between enzyme activity and structure. Students...
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    Scientist Spotlights: Integrating Themes of Diversity and Inclusion with Course Content
    The Scientist Spotlights Initiative empowers middle/high school, college, and university science educators to implement inclusive curricula that help ALL students see themselves in science.

    Keywords: communitydiversityinclusivity

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    HHMI SEA-PHAGES and GENES: Course-based UREs Designed for All
    The HHMI Science Education Alliance (SEA) program supports a community of faculty members and institutions embed research as a fundamental component of early undergraduate science curricula.

    Keywords: course-based research experiences (CUREs)SEA-PHAGES

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    Pivoting Intro from Inquiry to Online
    This poster will present how inquiry-based learning experiences that were designed for face-to-face labs can be modified in a rapid pivot to online teaching.

    Keywords: plant physiologybotanyonline learninginquiry-based learningtranspirationonline labremote

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    BIO 439/539: Big Data Analysis
    Course materials for BIO 439/539: Big Data Analysis

    Keywords: Rdata analysisbig datadata managementstatistical methods

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    AMS Mathematical Moments
    Discover the world of mathematics with Mathematical Moments, 8.5'' x 11'' pdfs, available in many different scientific topics.  

    Keywords: case studymathadvertisingsocietyResources @ AMSResources @ QUBES - Teaching & Referencesciencepictiresclassrooms

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    Seed Dispersal in Tropical Forests
    In this activity, students use data from published studies to understand patterns of seed dispersal and apply these ideas to the design of a conservation area.

    Keywords: ecologyResources @ HHMI - BioInteractivecommunityplantsdiversityScientific Process

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    Mendelian Genetics, Probability, Pedigree, and Chi-Squared Statistics
    A lesson that requires students to work through a series of questions pertaining to the genetics of sickle cell disease and its relationship to malaria.

    Keywords: geneticsResources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveScientific ProcessStatistics and Mathmendelian inheritance

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    Allele and Phenotype Frequencies in Rock Pocket Mouse Populations
    A lesson that uses real rock pocket mouse data collected by Dr. Michael Nachman and his colleagues to illustrate the Hardy-Weinberg principle.

    Keywords: EvolutionResources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveNatural SelectionScientific ProcessStatistics and Mathevolution of populations

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    Confronting the challenges of bringing research data into undergraduate classrooms using online faculty mentoring networks
    Poster on using ecological research data in undergraduate courses

    Keywords: Ecological Society of Americafmn

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    Using CRISPR-Cas9 to teach the fundamentals of molecular biology and experimental design
    One of the challenges of inquiry-based research experiences is balancing the instruction on skills and techniques with data generation and analysis. This is especially true in technique heavy...

    Keywords: experimental designcrisprmolecular technique

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    Instructor Guide : Integrating Leadership Skills, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Google Tools to learn Chemistry
    Scientific, leadership and recent artificial intelligence skills are integral frameworks of the curriculum. All of them together or individually can enhance knowledge, critical thinking and...

    Keywords: simulationactive learningstemBiochemistryInterdisciplinary STEMfaculty developmentchemistryArtificial IntelligencereflectionUndergraduate: Seniorleadership skillssinstructor traininggoogle tools

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