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    Spectral Seismology Module (Project EDDIE)
    Based on a conceptual presentation of waveforms and filters

    Keywords: Project EDDIE

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    Calling Bull: Data Reasoning in a Digital World
    "So, the aim of this course is to help students navigate the bullshit-rich modern environment by identifying bull seeing through it, and combating it with effective analysis and argument."

    Keywords: data scienceinformation literacydata literacyethicscallin bullcalling bull

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    Processes that Regulate Patterns of Species and Genetic Diversity
    TIEE Module- This activity was developed for an undergraduate upper level course for natural resources majors. Classes of 20 – 30 students work best for the activity.
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    Exploration of the Human Genome by Investigation of Personalized SNPs
    To increase students' interest in their own genomes, this computer-based laboratory lesson is designed to be coupled with the opportunity for the students to be genotyped by the consumer sequencing...

    Keywords: bioinformaticsNIBLSECourseSourcegenomic wide association studiesUCSC genome browsersingle nucleotide polymorphism

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    Marriage Model (with errors)
    Marriage age model for use with NetLogo and ABM material

    Keywords: computational modelagent-based modelsocial networksmarriageChapter 6Chapter 6.5

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    IPMpack: an R package for Integral Projection Models
    IPMpack is an R package (R Development Core Team 2013) that allows users to build and analyse Integral Projection Models.

    Keywords: RR-Forgeanimalbiostatisticscomparative analysisecologylongitudinal datamodel comparisonmodel estimationprojectionssurvivaltime seriestrajectoryIPMintegral projection modelsResources @ QUBES - Software

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    Calculating Lifetime Cancer Risk Resulting from DNA Replication
    An expanded case study adapted from an HHMI Data Point on Cell Division and Cancer Risk using Figure 1 from Tomasetti, C. and Vogelstein, B. (2015).

    Keywords: cancerScientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific Methodologybiology of cellscell growth and divisionHigh School

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    Understanding the Quantitative and Computational Skills of Incoming Biology Students
    Presentation given as part of a Minisymposium at BEER 2015.

    Keywords: assessmentBioSQuaRE

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    Using a Sequential Interpretation of Data in Envelopes (SIDE) approach to identify a mystery TRP channel
    This lesson sought to engage students in data interpretation and to encourage critical thinking about neurophysiology in the context of temperature sensation. A family of receptors called Transient...

    Keywords: Cell communicationChannel specificity and activationLimitations of tools of Cell BiologyNeuronal Signaling

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    A Laboratory Module That Explores RNA Interference and Codon Optimization Through Fluorescence Microscopy Using Caenorhabditis elegans
    Scientific research experiences are beneficial to students allowing them to gain laboratory and problem-solving skills, as well as foundational research skills in a team-based setting. We designed...

    Keywords: microscopyC. elegansquantitative analysisinquiry-based learninggene expressionRNA interferenceCodon UsageLaboratory Module

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    Bringing Pasteur Back to Life: Studying the Biochemistry of Yeast Fermentation Through Discussion Groups and an At-Home Lab
    This hands-on, student-centered biochemistry lesson introduces beginner biochemistry students to the techniques of effectively reading and discussing primary literature, identifying fundamental...

    Keywords: primary literatureexperimentationyeastMetabolismFermentationRespirationequilibrium

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    MCC - A National Malate Dehydrogenase Protein-Centric Molecular Life Sciences Couse-based Undergraduate Research Network (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    The MCC is an inclusive national community consisting of faculty, from community colleges, MSI, PUI and Research Intensive institutions teaching and developing Course based Undergraduate Research...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    CBEC - Cell Biology Education Consortium (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    The CBEC helps faculty at PUIs move cancer cell culture research into the classroom. The mechanism that provides faculty with the resources they need to do this are modular protocols called Cell...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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    2017-Brandi-Garcia-Motivating engineering students to math classes - Practical experience teaching ODEs
    In this paper we propose an approach to teaching-learning process of mathematical concepts to engineering students with a motivational factor: a practical problem to be modeled in which students...

    Keywords: computational toolsteachingengineering studentspractical problem

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    1972-R_C_Rothermel-A Mathematical Model for Predicting Fire Spread in Wildland Fuels
    The development of a mathematical model for predicting rate of fire spread and intensity applicable to a wide range of wildland fuels is presented from the conceptual stage through evaluation and...

    Keywords: predictionforest firefire managementfire spreadfuel

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    5-025-SaltCompartments-ModelingScenario
    Model a phenomena in which salt mixtures from two tanks are mixed using several strategies.

    Keywords: compartmentsalttanks

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    Student Activities to Accompany BioTA Podcast Episode 23: Chocolate Is Life
    This instructional resource provides three activities to accompany a podcast on chocolate, including critical reading of primary literature and a focus on social justice and equity issues. The...

    Keywords: ecologyPodcastsocial justicepollinationChocolateCacao

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    Project Leadership Resources - Bringing Leadership Experiences into the Classroom
    The Project Leadership Program is a pedgagogical approach that is designed to improve teamwork through the integration of shared leadership experiences. The program involves three components: a...

    Keywords: communicationcollaborationfeedbackleadership skillsteam workleadership developmentsense of belongingproject leadership

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    Probing Subunit Interactions in 3-Phosphoglycerate Dehydrogenase
    A research poster.

    Keywords: JoCURE

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    USE C*Sci - The Undergraduate Student Experiences with Citizen Science Network to Transform Learning and Broaden Participation in Science (RCN-UBE Introduction)
    The Undergraduate Student Experiences with Citizen and Community Science Network includes educators, researchers, and project leaders excited about the use of participatory science approaches to...

    Keywords: RCN-UBE Introduction

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