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    2014-John_Cimbala-Dynamic System Response
    In this learning module, we discuss the dynamic system response of sensors and their associated electronic circuits.

    Keywords: sensor networksoscillationssystem responseelectronic circuit

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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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    Built-in Flexibility: Lessons learned to engage your community virtually
    Materials and resources for "Built-in Flexibility," an episode of the webinar series, "Adapting to COVID-19: Resources for Natural History Collections in a New Virtual World."

    Keywords: professional developmentidigbionatural history collectionswebinarcommunity engagementonline eventsonline professional developmentaccess

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    Lake Mixing Module (Project EDDIE)
    Students explore spatial and temporal patterns of lake mixing using high-frequency temperature data from lakes around the world.

    Keywords: stratificationProject EDDIE

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    Using Case Studies to Engage Students in Wicked Problems
    Interactive presentation on using case studies at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: case studiesSummer Workshop 2018wicked problems

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    Bio+: Integration of Biology Principles and Application in Cross-Disciplinary Curricula
    Poster on two cross-disciplinary courses at Olin College presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: cross-disciplinary instructionSummer Workshop 2018

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    Active Learning: Developing Self-Directed Learners Through Strong Intellectual Engagement
    When they were students, many current science instructors learned through traditional lectures. This mode of passive knowledge transmission has been shown to be less effective for student learning...

    Keywords: active learningmetacognitionconstructivism

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    1999-Kowalczyk-Hausknecht-Using DEs To Model Real World Data
    With the increasing availability of easy to use interactive differential equation software, we convinced ourselves to completely redesign the way we teach differential equations.

    Keywords: circuitTorricelli's LawHooke's LawRC circuitharmonic oscillatorglucoseglucose tolerance test

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    EDU-STEM - Equity and Diversity in Undergraduate STEM (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    EDU-STEM is Equity and Diversity in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), a network funded by the National Science Foundation to support the research-coordination...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    Starting Conversations About Discrimination Against Women in STEM
    Many scientists know about — and experience — discrimination against women. In this professional development lesson, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and other career...

    Keywords: identityracismGender discriminationIntersectionalityMicroagressionsSexismSexual assaultSexual harassmentTrolling

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    1-038-Ebola-ModelingScenario
    Students will use data published by the World Health Organization to model the 2014 outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa. We begin with a simple exponential growth model and move through the...

    Keywords: population dynamicsdata analysisexponential growthEbolalogisticepidemic

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    Self-Assembling Geometric Solids Videos
    An online resource showcasing research and developments in self-assembling 3D printed models. Our collection of videos covers various aspects of the self-assembly process and novel techniques.

    Keywords: GeometricSelf-assemblysolidsPlatonicArchimedean

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    Applying ESA’s 4DEE framework to guide the development of ecological literacy for non-majors
    The Four-Dimensional Ecological Education (4DEE) framework, endorsed by the ESA Governing Board in November 2018, is the culmination of 30 years of work by the ecology community to clearly define...

    Keywords: ecology4DEE Frameworkecological literacy

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    GBIF Tutorial - BLUE Resource
    A user guide and video instructions for GBIF

    Keywords: Querying databasesdatabasedata in the classroombiodiversity informaticsbiodiversity collections

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    Tools: New tools for new science
    A collection of computational, modeling and data analysis tools developed at Microsoft Research Labs.

    Keywords: modelingdata analysisdatacomputational toolsdata visualization

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    PLANT Talking Points: Economic Botany - how we value plants...
    This resource gives insight into the interactions between humans and the environment.

    Keywords: sustainabilitybotanyenvironmentethnobotany

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    QUBES: Building a community to promote undergraduate quantitative biology education
    Poster on the QUBES project presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: QUBESfaculty mentoring networkscommunitySummer Workshop 2018

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    Using the Environmental Column To Connect Silos
    Poster on diverse sampling techniques to increase scientific communication presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: interdisciplaryScientific communicationsampling techniquesSummer Workshop 2018interdisciplinary communication

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    Undergraduate Research at Lane Community College
    Session presentation on CURES at Lane Community College presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: undergraduate researchcommunitySummer Workshop 2018CUREs

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    National Institute for STEM Evaluation and Research (NISER)
    Poster on program evaluation presented at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: evaluationNISERprogram evaluationSummer Workshop 2018

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