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    2011-Brian_Winkel-Parameter Estimates in Differential Equation Models for Population Growth
    We estimate the parameters present in several differential equation models of population growth, specifically logistic growth models and multiple species competition models.

    Keywords: logisticpopulationparameciaGausegradient search

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    2005-HP-Hirst-Using the Historical Development of Predator-Prey Models to Teach Mathematical Modeling
    Using the Historical Development of Predator-Prey Models to Teach Mathematical Modeling.

    Keywords: predator-preyhistory

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    1969-Carl_Metzler-A mathematical model for the pharmacokinetics of LSD effect
    Contains data on performance scores vs. plasma levels of LSD in human tissues.

    Keywords: LSDtestingpharmacokineticsperformanceplasma level

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    1935 GFGause Article Predator Prey Oscillations
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    Keywords: Lotka-Volterrapredatorparameciumpreycycleoscillate

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    Using Alternative Assessments: IGELS Tools, Tips, & Strategies to Enhance Undergraduate Biology for Non-majors
    Alternative assessments focus on learning outcomes and engage students with metacognitive reasoning.​ This workshop session provides an introduction to designing and using rubrics as alternative...

    Keywords: NABT 2022IGELS

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    Making Change Sustainable: Network for Integrating Bioinformatics into Life Sciences Education (NIBLSE) Meeting Review
    The purpose of the meeting described in this review was to decide how best to ensure the sustainability of the Network for Integrating Bioinformatics into Life Science Education (NIBLSE; pronounced...

    Keywords: meetingsustainabilityfmnNIBLSEincubator

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    Collections Education Coffee Break Series: Anne Basham from LepNet and SCAN on Vimeo
    Anne Basham (Founder ExplorMor Labs LLC/Co-Founder Bon-Earth, LeptNet and SCAN) Presenting on Natural history collections that connect marginalized elders with memory and the natural world. ...

    Keywords: idigbionatural history museumsnatural history collectionlife-long learnersinformal learningvulnerable learnersobject-based learninggeragogyU3A

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    RNAseq data analysis using Galaxy
    This is a bioinformatics exercise intended for use in a computer lab setting with life science majors.

    Keywords: LabbioinformaticsNCBImappingUndergraduateworkflowNIBLSEGalaxyRNAseqgene expressionAdvancedExtended ProjectArabidopsisC1. Role of bioinformaticsC2. Computational conceptsC3. Statistical conceptsC5. Data retrievalIncubated at NIBLSEdifferentially expressed genes

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    An Introduction to the R Programming Environment
    An online module introducing students and biologists to R, published in American Phytopathological Society

    Keywords: epidemiologyRecologyR programming languagebioinformaticsprogrammingplant biologyNIBLSEplant pathology

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    GBIF Tutorial - BLUE Resource
    A user guide and video instructions for GBIF

    Keywords: Querying databasesdatabasedata in the classroombiodiversity informaticsbiodiversity collections

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    Investigating the Ecology of West Nile Virus in the United States
    TIEE Module- How do biotic and abiotic environmental factors explain the historic, present, and future prevalence and range of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the US?
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    Plasmodium Problem Space
    This problem space brings together diverse resources with the goal of helping biology teachers and learners engage in research investigations.

    Keywords: bioinformaticsproblem spacesNIBLSERNAseqmalariaplasmodium

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    Bioinformatics / Neuroinformatics
    This module is a computer-based introduction to bioinformatics resources.  This easy-to-adopt module weaves together several important bioinformatic tools so students can grasp how each is used in...

    Keywords: bioinformaticsNIBLSEImageJquantitative trait locusQTL

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    A BioGraphy of Life: How Graph Theory Makes Mathematics Recognizable, Relevant, and Research-Rich in Biology Education
    Presentation given at the 2106 SIAM Conference on Applied Mathematics Education on graph theory.

    Keywords: graph theory

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    Undergraduate data science: Biological connections and assessing impacts
    Presentation made by Lou Gross et al. as part of the "Bringing Research Data to the Ecology Classroom: Opportunities, Barriers, and Next Steps” Session at the Ecological Society of America...

    Keywords: Ecological Society of America

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    Using Immunocytochemistry and Fluorescence Microscopy Imaging to Explore the Mechanism of Action of Anti-Cancer Drugs on the Cell Cycle
    Understanding and visualizing the cell cycle and mitosis is an essential concept of cell biology. This multi-week lab module has students investigate the mechanism of action of anti-cancer drugs...

    Keywords: fluorescence microscopymitosisCell StructureCell ImagingImmunocytochemistryQuantitative microscopySTEM skills

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    BioTA Podcast Episode #34 Biofilms Podcast Overview
    BioTA Episode #34: Biofilms Authors: Seth Higbee1, Pankaj Mehrotra2, J. Phil Gibson1 Prokaryotes are often taught to us as being free living single-celled organisms that lack membrane bound...

    Keywords: microbiologybacteriaprokaryotesBiofilmsExtracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS)16s Ribosomal RNA

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    Parasite Lifecycle Storybook: Nick the Tick
    Nick the Tick is story about parasite lifecycles suitable for use in university or K-12 settings. The story is about a newly hatched tick named Nick and his adventures as he attempts to find his...

    Keywords: parasiteslife cyclesscience illustrationStorybook

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    2015-Cano-EtAl-Bringing partial differential equations to life for students
    This work describes how to use an authoring tool, Easy Java Simulations, to build interactive simulations using FreeFem++ (Hecht F 2012 J. Numer. Math. 20 251) as a PDE solver engine.

    Keywords: Java SimulationFreeFemauthoring toolsauthoring methodsphysical modellingclassroom teaching

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    2011-Gaff-Lenhart-Use of optimal control models to predict treatment time for managing tick-borne disease
    Tick-borne diseases have been on the rise recently, and correspondingly, there is an increased interest in implementing control measures to decrease the risk. Optimal control provides an ideal tool...

    Keywords: diseaseoptimal controlTICKtick modeehrlichiosisbang bang control

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