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    Build-a-Phage Lab Manual
    This is a lab manual for phage genome synthesis that includes both Building Block synthesis and Semi-synthetic assembly.
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    Pain Medication Treatment Modeling Project
    This classroom modeling project applies mathematical techniques to solve a problem related to drug dosage patterns. Suitable for high school or undergraduate students. Prerequisite: Calculus I.

    Keywords: Mathematical Biologycalculusexponential decayrecursionabsorptionelimination

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    The Undergraduate Student’s Guide to Geometric Morphometrics
    Embarking on a new research endeavor can be a daunting task. User guides, books, and published articles are written for an audience that already has some background experience in the field....

    Keywords: researchGeometric Morphometrics"body shape""shape analysis"

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    2018-Kovacs-Insperger-Retarded neutral and advanced differential equation models for balancing using an accelerometer
    It is shown that slight modeling differences lead to significant qualitative change in the behavior of the system, which is demonstrated by means of the stability diagrams for the different models.

    Keywords: feedbackAccelerometersfunctional differential equationssemi-discretizationD-subdivision method

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    The importance of citizen science in researching snow with Dr. David Hill
    David Hill is a professor at Oregon State University and a National Geographic Explorer. He discusses with us why citizen science is important and how he incorporates it into his own research.

    Keywords: citizen science

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    9-020-HeatDiffusion-ModelingScenario
    This project guides students through experimental, analytical, and numerical techniques for understanding the heat (diffusion) equation with nonhomogeneous boundary conditions. In particular,...

    Keywords: laboratoryDiffusionheat

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    CURE-all: Large Scale Implementation of Authentic DNA Barcoding Research into First-Year Biology Curriculum
    Growing calls in science education reform have emphasized wide-scale engagement of first-year undergraduate students in authentic research experiences; however, large course enrollments, inadequate...

    Keywords: phylogeneticsbioinformaticsBiodiversityprocess of sciencetaxonomyPCRDNADNA sequencegel electrophoresis

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    Self-Assembling Geometric Solids Videos
    An online resource showcasing research and developments in self-assembling 3D printed models. Our collection of videos covers various aspects of the self-assembly process and novel techniques.

    Keywords: GeometricSelf-assemblysolidsPlatonicArchimedean

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    BioTA Podcast Working Group Lightning Talk - YouTube
    This lightning talk outlines out work to develop a set of podcasts and in0class activities. The podcast episodes on metagenomics in general are available. Additional resources and additional...

    Keywords: Flipped classroommetagenomics

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    Ethics in Synthetic Biology
    This collection of five activities provide students with an introduction to thinking about ethical concerns in human genome synthesis, gene editing, metabolic engineering, and synthetic genomes.

    Keywords: biostatisticsstatistical analysisavian malariaSummer Workshop 2018

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    Build-a-Genome Lab Manual for RFP Synthesis
    This lab manual describes a multi-week lab project for the design, assembly from oliognucleotides, cloning, and sequencing of the RFP gene. This resource was developed as part of NSF Award...
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    Should we synthesize a human genome?
    Two articles introducing the Human Genome Project-Write and asking questions about the ethics of the project.

    Keywords: biostatisticsstatistical analysisavian malariaSummer Workshop 2018

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    Intro to BIOMAAP - Student Introduction
    This presentation is intended as a short, in-class introduction to the program and some of the research behind it, in hopes of generating ‘buy in’ for a course-long use of BIOMAAP materials.

    Keywords: metacognitionmath attitudesResources @ BIOMAAP

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    Spreadsheet Data Analysis Tutorial Series
    This series of self-paced tutorials show how to analyze data using a spreadsheet program.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveScientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific MethodologyHigh School

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    BioVEDA Curriculum: An Approach to Link Conceptual and Quantitative Understanding of Variation During Experimental Design and Data Analysis
    When performing a biological investigation, experts constantly cycle between conceptual and quantitative modes of thinking, integrating their understanding in both worlds to make decisions about...

    Keywords: statisticssample sizeBiological variation

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    2018-Vajravelu-Teaching Large DE Classes
    Practical problem solving in science and engineering programs require proficiency in mathematics. Improving student performance and retention in mathematics classes requires inventive approaches.

    Keywords: differential equationsLarge classlarge classroom

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    1-155-CruiseControl-ModelingScenario
    In this project we illustrate the design of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) cruise control algorithm for an automobile. PID control is one of the most common techniques in control...

    Keywords: PID controllerfeedback controlControl theorycruise controlautomobileclosed-loop controlinput-ouputblock diagram

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    2017-Helen-Byrne-Further Mathematics Biology
    These studies will be in the context of ecological, biological and biochemical applications.

    Keywords: epidemicschemotaxisenzyme-substrateion channelsnerve pulsesgene proagationtumour

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    1-139-PlantsVsHerbivores-ModeliongScenario
    In this activity, students will apply a variety of techniques for analyzing nonlinear systems (e.g., nullclines, linearization, and technologies for drawing phase portraits) to study...

    Keywords: ecologynullclinesherbivoreplant-herbivore interactionsplantlinearization

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    An Interrupted Case Study on Urban Prairie Restoration
    Engaging students in meaningful discussions can be a challenging task for science instructors, especially in introductory courses. The story-telling approach used in case studies can increase...

    Keywords: urban ecologyPrescribed fireEcosystem Servicesecological restorationwoody encroachmentrangeland ecology

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