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    2014-Allen-EtAl-Perturbations in Epidemiological Models -When zombies attack we can survive
    In this paper, we investigate the existence of stability-changing bifurcations in epidemiological models used to study the spread of zombiism through a human population.

    Keywords: epidemiologydynamical systemszombiesbifurcationperturbation

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    1987-Claude-Marmasse-Studies on differential equations of enzyme kinetics-Biomolecular scheme
    The integral curve is compared with the solutions given by the two classical approximations to the problem: it is shown that the steady-state approximation is to be preferred to the rapid...

    Keywords: steady-state modelisoclinesenzyme kinetics

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    1994-M_Yamaguti-Discrete Models in Social Sciences
    Also, a finite difference model in sociology is given as a chaotic phenomenon.

    Keywords: economicschaossociologydiscretediscretization

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    2015-Differential_Equations-CUPM_Curriculum_Guide_to_Majors_in_the_Mathematical _Sciences
    This is a report from the working group charged with making recommendations for the undergraduate curriculum in differential equations.

    Keywords: differential equationscurriculumCUPM

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    1-043-CoolingUpAndDown-ModelingScenario
    We consider modeling the attempt of an air conditioner to cool a room to a ``constant'' temperature.

    Keywords: temperatureoscillationNewton's Law of Coolingcoolingthermostatair conditioner

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    1-134-LanguageDynamics-ModelingScenario
    Students will be introduced to a mathematical model for language dynamics. Specifically, the model describes the change in the fraction of a population speaking one language over another.

    Keywords: languagecompartmentphase linesbifurcationswitching

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    1-135-FishHarvesting-ModelingScenario
    This short activity will walk students through a guided list of questions to help them to understand how the stability of equilibrium changes with changes in a model parameter, in this case the...

    Keywords: population dynamicsfishstabilitybifurcationharvest

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    6-075-LorenzSystemSimulation-ModelingScenario
    The Lorenz system is examined by students as a simple model of chaotic behavior or strange attractor. MATLAB code is created to find the numerical solutions of the Lorenz’ system of nonlinear...

    Keywords: chaososcillatorLorenzwaterwheelstrange attractorbifurcation effect

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    Save the Bees, Ditch the Plow: A lesson exploring how squash bee abundance is affected by varying levels of soil disturbance.
    The purpose of this lesson is to explore the effects that three varying degrees of soil disturbance has on the squash bee abundance that is observed. We will learn about the importance of...

    Keywords: beesmutualismpollinatorscommunity-based conservationno till farmingreduced tillage

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    9-005-InvasiveSpeciesModel-ModelingScenario
    This scenario takes students through the development of an invasive species partial differential equation model. Basic models are discussed first, which lead students to eventually develop their...

    Keywords: Invasive Specieslogisticmigrationtraveling wavesdispersion

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    Team microBIOME Fall 2020 - DIY microbiome analysis
    This is our final team report for this year's BIOME Institute 2020. Learn about what we got up to and what we're planning for Spring 2021. If you want more information on REMNet go...

    Keywords: microbiomeDNA SubwayDIYREMNet microbiomesNephele

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    Modules Ready or Adaptable for Online Learning: Google Sheet
    A dynamic database of modules discoverable on QUBES that are ready or adaptable for online learning. Anyone can use or contribute to this database.

    Keywords: modulesWorksheet

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    Using IF-AT (Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique) Forms for Collaborative Activities
    Presentation on IF-AT Forms at the 2019 BioQUEST & QUBES Summer Workshop
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    Beanbag Toss (Grades 6-8)
    The classroom lesson presents students with the task of developing a fair--yet challenging--beanbag toss game.

    Keywords: parametersdata collectionMeanMedian & Mode

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    Emergency Water Supply (Grades 6-8)
    This classroom lesson presents students with the task of determining how much water their school would to store in case of an emergency disaster.
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    Building the Best Playground (Grades 3-5)
    The classroom lesson presents students with the task of developing an optimal design for a school playground.

    Keywords: ratesmoneyunit conversions

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    Accelerated Reader (Grades 3-5)
    This classroom lesson presents students with the task of designing a reading schedule to help them reach an overall (total word) reading goal for the year.

    Keywords: rates

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    Essay to students about the fallacy of fixed math ability
    Essay written in 2014 for freshmen in an intro bio course on the fallacy of fixed math ability

    Keywords: modulefixed mindsetgrowth mindsetinnate math abilitymath phobia

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    2018-Franklin_Chen-Teaching Kinetics through Differential Equations Constructed with a Berkeley MadonnaTM Flow Chart Model
    This kinetics manual has been successfully implemented in Physical Chemistry at UW-Green Bay in the fall semester of 2017, with the students’ success rate greater than 80%.

    Keywords: kineticsPhysical ChemistryLotka Volterra equationsBerkeley Madonna platform

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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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