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    Green Chemistry Modules: Creation and Implementation using Faculty Mentoring Networks (FMNs) as an innovative approach
    Oral presentation given at BCCE2024, slidedeck is included as the resource.

    Keywords: faculty mentoring networksCurriculum developmentgreen chemistryacs-gci

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    Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community
    Oral presentation given at the Millipore Sigma Green Chemistry Symposium - Catalyze: Education to Industry Innovation.

    Keywords: building communitygreen chemistryPeer reviewdigital libraryOpen Educational Resources (OER)

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    Developing teaching resources through a collaborative, cross-institutional approach
    Oral Presentation delivered at the 28th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference, June 4, 2024

    Keywords: faculty mentoring networksCurriculum developmentgreen chemistryacs-gci

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    MTT Assay Video Protocol
    This assay works great. However, the cells are killed during the course of the assay. If you want cells to remain alive use the Alamar Blue assay.

    Keywords: MTT Assay

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    X-ploring Fragile X: The Science Behind the Syndrome
    Fragile X Syndrome is an X-linked genetic disorder resulting from the impairment of transcription of the FMR1 gene, producing less to no FMRP protein. FMRP is a translational inhibitor that plays a...

    Keywords: epigeneticsgene regulationtranscriptioncentral dogmatranslationFragile X syndromeSphingosine Metabolism

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    Mentoring with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) empowers mentees to succeed
    This article examines the important role of mentoring in retaining new teachers, especially teachers of color, through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ). It discusses...

    Keywords: mentoringfaculty developmentguideLecturementorWorkshop materialDEIJMentee

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    Instructor Guide: Integrating Project Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Google Tools to Understand Regulation of Gene Expression with the Lac Operon and Lactase Gene
    Scientific leadership and current artificial intelligence (AI) skills are important skills to be included in the course curriculum. Together or individually, these skills can enhance knowledge,...

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractivebiologymolecular biologygenomicsArtificial Intelligencegene expressionleadershipgroup worklactosegoogle toolsSeniorPhET SimulationLactase

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    Adapting a Traditional Laboratory Exercise to Become Inquiry Based: An Example With an Introductory Biology Lab in Diffusion
    Authentic research experiences are effective in fostering self-efficacy and increasing retention in STEM, particularly among minoritized student populations. Many instructors have sought to bring...

    Keywords: protocolquestionDiffusionVariableshypothesisscience processcontrolscientific efficacy

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    Space Mission Ecology: Making Connections Among Science Disciplines Through the Lens of a Unique Plant
    With this case study, we aim to increase awareness of essential services plants provide to society, as well as the importance of fundamental aspects of ecology for other disciplines and the...

    Keywords: ecologycollaborationplant biologyScience CommunicationBioregenerative Life SupportInterdisciplinary Connections

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    Modeling Two Species Interactions Educational Module
    This set of files comprises an educational module for use in college-level ecology courses. It focuses on exploring two species interactions (mutualism, competition, and predator-prey dynamics)...

    Keywords: ecologyspecies interactionsmathematical modeling

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    A Kinesthetic and Collaborative Activity to Improve Conceptual Understanding of Chemical Equilibrium
    While teaching in large lecture halls, it is challenging even for experienced teachers to hold their students’ attention for the entire class period. Owing to the large enrollment in STEM...

    Keywords: collaborationdemonstrationchemistrykinesthetic learningequilibriumhands-on learning

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    Social Justice Dialogues 2
    Social Justice Dialogues in STEM 2 is a resource to help facilitate conversations around various social contexts within STEM classroom.

    Keywords: EquitySTEM educationUDLjustice

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    Environmental Injustice: When the Grass is Greener on the Other Side
    Environmental pollution is a global threat that is especially prevalent in heavily industrialized and urbanized areas. Pollution can be found in many forms, such as natural and synthetic pollutants...

    Keywords: human healthenvironmental injusticeEnvironmental PollutionSystemic BiasesIdeological AwarenessUrban Ecology and Development

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    Using an Interactive Game, Gutsy, to Examine the Impacts of Pathogens and Everyday Events on the Human Gut Microbiome
    The human gut microbiome is often associated with ‘good bacteria’ in marketing campaigns for dietary supplements, probiotic drinks, and fermented foods. Yet, the dynamic and complex...

    Keywords: bacteriaGamepathogenhealthmicrobiomediversity

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    Instructor Guide : Integrating Leadership Skills, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Google Tools to learn Physics
    Scientific, leadership and recent artificial intelligence skills are integral frameworks of the curriculum. All of them together or individually can enhance knowledge, critical thinking and...

    Keywords: simulationactive learningstembiologyassessmentdata scienceteachingphysicschemistrylearningArtificial Intelligencescienceleadership skillsgoogle toolsinstructor guide

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    Instructor Guide : Integrating Leadership Skills, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Google Tools to learn Chemistry
    Scientific, leadership and recent artificial intelligence skills are integral frameworks of the curriculum. All of them together or individually can enhance knowledge, critical thinking and...

    Keywords: simulationactive learningstemBiochemistryInterdisciplinary STEMfaculty developmentchemistryArtificial IntelligencereflectionUndergraduate: Seniorleadership skillssinstructor traininggoogle tools

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    The Science and Ethics of Gene Drives: An Active Learning Lesson in Genetics
    Coursework connecting biology to socially relevant issues and ethical questions can help students think about biology in interdisciplinary terms. Gene drives represent one topic involving both...

    Keywords: bioethicsCRISPR/Cas9Genetic modificationGene drives

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    A Journal Club Project to Promote Interpreting and Presenting Information From the Primary Scientific Literature
    Many undergraduate students receive little guidance on how to critically read, interpret data within, or present information from the primary scientific literature before they begin senior...

    Keywords: primary literaturejournal clubScience CommunicationfeedbackPeer reviewgroup workOral presentationProcess skillsPeer evaluationDevelopmental neurobiology

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    Glycolysis Can Be Fun: Rediscovering Glycolysis as a Problem-Solving Introduction to Metabolism
    A thorough understanding of glycolysis forms a foundation for students to analyze subsequent topics in metabolism, a core competency recognized by multiple national societies for biology and...

    Keywords: Problem based learningPOGILenzymesGlycolysisMetabolismFermentationchemical reactionsCard sorting activityCofactors

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    Developmental Allometry: Scaling in Growth
    This Excel workbook illustrates a number of allometric equations in animal growth. The workbook also calculates an allometric equation with graphical output for data entered by the user.

    Keywords: allometrybrain developmentSkeletal Systemmetabolic rate

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