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    Growth Mindset Prompt
    Before giving an introduction to growth mindset, these prompts can be given to students so they can brainstorm activities they associate with long hours of practice (growth mindset) vs. natural...

    Keywords: growth mindsetmetacognitionmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAP

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    Serial Dilutions
    In this Excel workbook, users will enter the original cell concentration and the desired dilution factor (10, 100, and 1000). The program will then calculate the new cell concentration.

    Keywords: concentrationScientific Notationorders of magnitudeserial dilutions

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    Phylogeography Simulator
    This Excel workbook simulates the phylogeography of an asexually reproducing species.

    Keywords: Phylogeographymutation ratesAsexual reproductionspecies dispersal

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    Mini-Workshop August 14, 2020
    We reviewed the materials available on Genome Solver (other lessons here) and described our new python pipeline for examining horizontal gene transfer and a new synteny lesson in detail.

    Keywords: Bioinformatics Education

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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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    Reimagining professional development: Faculty mentoring networks as a model for connecting projects and teachers
    iDigBio webinar providing background on the QUBES project, examples of how faculty mentoring networks have made it possible for diverse educational programs to reach new audiences, and a framework...

    Keywords: webinar

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    2016-Helena_Sofia_Rodrigues-Application of SIR epidemiological model new trends
    In this paper, the basic transmission model is analyzed, as well as simple tools that allows us to extract a great deal of information about possible solutions. A set of applications - traditional...

    Keywords: epidemiologybasic reproduction numberSIR

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    2000-Erdman-Morelock-A Study of Kinetics The Estimation and Simulation of Systems of First-Order Differential Equations
    This paper introduces new and old features of the SAS System for the estimation and simulation of systems of first-order differential equations with emphasis on examples in kinetics.

    Keywords: kineticsSAScompartmentpharmacokinetics

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    1996-D_Erdman-MM_Morelock-A Study of Kinetics
    This paper introduces new and old features of the SAS System for the estimation and simulation of systems of first-order differential equations with emphasis on examples in kinetics.

    Keywords: simulationkineticsparameter estimationEnzymesubstratesavingscompartmentstomachbloodginseng

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    NELF Explorer: Drivers of Landscape Change
    Students explore the connections between land use decisions and land cover change, as well as how to predict the possible impacts of land use decisions into the future.

    Keywords: landscape ecologyscenario analysisland systems scienceLULCC

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    ModelSim Population Biology Unit
    This resource provides rich student modeling activities and materials, teacher resources, and much more, in the realm of agent based models applied to population biology.

    Keywords: modelingsimulationmoduleEvolutioncase studycurriculumagent-based modelpopulation modeldemonstrationin-class activityPresentation

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    Learning How to Make “Good Enough” Estimations
    The ability to estimate physical quantities is a useful skill that can help develop critical thinking and scientific literacy. This lesson provides an accessible way to teach students how to...

    Keywords: MeasurementestimationcommunicationProblem Solvinggroup workUnit conversion

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    Uncovering new species in Honduras with Dr. Josiah Townsend
    Josiah (Joe) Townsend is an Associate Professor of Biology at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Visiting Professor at the Zamorano Biodiversity Center in Honduras. In this discussion,...
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    Genome Hunters: A Quantitative Biology Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
    Poster outlining the process of designing, implementing, and assessing a new quantitative biology CURE course series. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.

    Keywords: quantitative biologycourse-based undergraduate research experienceCURE2021 BIOME

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    The Math Modeling Hub: a New Online Community of Practice for Educators
    Talk given as a part of the Symposium - Communities of Practice for Math Modeling Education at the SIAM 2018 Conference

    Keywords: SIAMCommunities of PracticeResources @ MMHubResources @ SIAMEd 2018

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    An Introduction to Eukaryotic Genome Analysis in Non-model Species for Undergraduates: A tutorial from the Genome Consortium for Active Teaching
    Advances in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology have led to development of many research methods for analyzing genomic data. Students studying biology at the undergraduate level must hone...

    Keywords: Speciationgenome evolutiongenetic variation

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    Bacteria to Brains in Backyard Coyotes: An Interdisciplinary Pedagogical Case Study
    Our interdisciplinary pedagogical case study explores the differences between rural and urban coyotes at the levels of organismal and community ecology. The focus is on how coyotes’ gut...

    Keywords: dietanimal behaviorimmune systemmicrobiomeNervous systemgut-brain axisImmunoReachdysbiosisCoyoteCytokines

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    Pick Your Poison: A Semester-Long Case Study for Undergraduate Toxicology
    The ability to collate information from diverse scientific resources and effectively employ scientific writing is an essential skill for scientists. This lesson describes a semester-long project...

    Keywords: risk assessmenttoxicologyPharmacologyregulationsdose responseADME

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    Role of Crop Genetic Diversity on Pathogen Impact: The Tale of Two Pathogens
    Introductory genetics courses are part of the core curriculum in many different fields, including plant breeding, animal science, biology, microbiology, and natural resource management. Concepts...

    Keywords: plant pathologygenetic diversityDisease TriangleModes of Reproduction

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    Air Quality Data Mining: Mining the US EPA AirData website for student-led evaluation of air quality issues
    Air pollution directly affects human health endpoints including growth, respiratory processes, cardiovascular health, fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and cancer. Therefore, the distribution of air...

    Keywords: data miningenvironmental justiceair qualityairpollutionspatial reasoning

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