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    Finch Evolution Collection
    Over the past four decades, biologists Rosemary and Peter Grant have documented the evolution of the famous Galápagos finches

    Keywords: EvolutionResources @ HHMI - BioInteractive

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    Distances in the Universe: An Inquiry Lab Sequence Taught in West Africa and North America
    Astronomy evokes deep curiosity for many people, making it a beautiful topic for supporting students to learn scientific practices and develop as scientists. We present an inquiry-based lab...

    Keywords: InquiryAstronomy labParallaxInverse-square law for lightCosmic distance ladderAsking investigable questions

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    2003-Bohren-Dimensional analysis-falling bodies--fine art of not solving differential equations
    Dimensional analysis is a simple, physically transparent and intuitive method for obtaining approximate solutions to physics problems, especially in mechanics.

    Keywords: falling bodydimensional analysisdrag

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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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    1-061-PotatoCooling-ModelingScenario
    We model the cooling of a baked potato and compare it to student-collected data.

    Keywords: least sum of square errorsNewton's Law of Coolingcoolingpotato

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    Movement: Nature's Flying Machines
    In this lab, you will explore the physics of flight, the adaptations that make powered flight possible, and the evolution of powered flight in vertebrates and invertebrates.

    Keywords: citizen sciencequantitative skillsDigital RepositoryFlight

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    Synapse Transmission and Action Potentials
    This module introduces action potentials in the context of understanding nerve impulses. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.

    Keywords: InequalitiesOpenStaxAnimal Physiology

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    The ACTN3 Polymorphism: Applications in Genetics and Physiology Teaching Laboratories
    Inquiry-based undergraduate laboratories provide the opportunity to engage students in a research experience that improves scientific thinking, but such activities can be difficult to develop and...

    Keywords: protein structure and functionhuman genetic variationmuscle physiology

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    Small Organisms with Big Consequences: Understanding the Microbial World Around Us
    Creating a hands-on lab that conveys important information while simultaneously allowing for student autonomy can be difficult. This is particularly true for the field of microbiology, in which...

    Keywords: disease transmissionmicrobiologymicrobiomeliterature reviewPeer reviewPathogensHealth and WellnessThe Scientific Method

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    Mockumentary: Parasitology Research
    A new parasite is decimating the endangered purple platytoad population! Follow scientists from the Host-Parasite Interactions group as they try to save the purple platytoad through a...

    Keywords: parasitesecological parasitologyclinical diagnostic parasitologymockumentarytranslational research

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    2015-European_Bioinformatics_Institute-Bio-Models-Database
    Bio Models Database is a repository of computational models of biological processes. Models described from literature are manually curated and enriched with cross-references. All models are...

    Keywords: biologydatabasebioinformaticsModelscomputational models

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    Students examine the diversity of human cell sizes and number using scientific notation
    In this powerpoint, several of the resources from the published module 'Sizes, Scales and Specialization' are used to create a mini-module that has students examine the size and abundance of...

    Keywords: ExponentsRatiosqbccmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular Biologyconverting unitschanging scales

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    Climate Diagrams Mini-Case Study for Ecology
    This mini-case study provides undergraduate ecology students with experience in how to read climate diagrams and how to put them together. The activity includes a discussion of actual and potential...
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    Structuring Courses for Equity
    As instructors, we continually look for new ways to create equitable learning environments and support learning for all students in our courses. Recently, we have explored ways that we can increase...

    Keywords: Equitymetacognitioninclusivitycourse structure

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    Squirrels in Space: Using Radio Telemetry to Explore the Space Use and Movement of Sciurid Rodents
    Biotelemetry is used by researchers to track the interactions of animals with each other and the environment. While advancing technology has led to the development of numerous biotelemetry tools,...

    Keywords: DispersalHabitat selectionHome rangeSquirrel-Net

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    2013-Herald-EtAl-Simple Climate Models to Illustrate How Bifurcations Can Alter Equilibria and Stability
    While college level science classes now frequently include exposure to climate change issues, not all science majors, math majors and future math K-12 teachers are likely to see climate issues in...

    Keywords: climate changeice capstipping pointbifuircation

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    2008-Jai-Li-Differential equations models for interacting wild and transgenic mosquito populations
    We formulate and study continuous-time models, based on systems of ordinary differential equations, for interacting wild and transgenic mosquito populations.

    Keywords: Mosquito borne diseasespopulationsHolling-II-type mating ratestransgenic mosquitoesnonhyperbolic equilibriummosquitoes

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    2006-Ousmane_Mousa_Tessa-Mathematical model for control of measles by vaccination
    In this article, we use a compartmental mathematical model of the dynamics of measles spread within a population with variable size to provide this framework.

    Keywords: vaccinationcompartmentherd immunitymeaslesoptimal strategy

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    2000-Idels-Wang-Harvesting Fisheries Management Strategies With Modified Effort Function
    This study concludes that a control parameter beta (the magnitude of the effect of the fish population size on the fishing effort function E), changes not only the rate at which the population goes...

    Keywords: sustainabilityfishFishingmanagementharvestfisherstrategyoverfishing

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