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Biogeography of Hantavirus Hosts
11 Aug 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Jocelyn Colella1, Marlon E. Cobos1
University of Kansas
Using QGIS, this module introduces students to zoonotic pathogens, host biogeography, the "One Health" concept, forming hypothesis, and natural history museums within the Hantavirus system.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4495/?v=1
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Conducting Biodiversity Science in the 21st Century (Poster)
08 Aug 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils
Central Michigan University
A poster summarizing how museum resources can be used for conducting biodiversity science in the 21st century including in research, education and in increasing inclusivity and diversity in STEM.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4489/?v=1
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Mapping Specimen Occurrence Data in QGIS
28 Jul 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Cecily Bronson
Use digitized natural history collection occurrence data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to map the distribution of the beaver in the state of Oregon from 1800-2020 using QGIS
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2351/?v=2
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BCEENET- Broadening undergraduate participation in ecology and evolution research through CUREs using digitized natural history collections data (RCN-UBE Introduction)
29 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Janice L. Krumm1, Carly N. Jordan2, Liz Shea3, Jean L Woods4, Cecily D Bronson5
1. Widener University 2. The George Washington University 3. Delaware Museum of Nature and Science 4. Bethel College, Kansas 5. BCEENET
Biological Collections in Ecology and Evolution Network (BCEENET) brings together natural history collections (NHC) professionals, undergraduate educators, data experts, and researchers to support...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4351/?v=1
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Identifiers in Digital Natural History Collections
29 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Vicky Zhao Chan
Stanford University
This is a collection of resources focusing on GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers) on what they are, what role they play in digital natural history collections, and how to incorporate them in...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4380/?v=1
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Sin Nombre Hantavirus in the US
26 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Helen Wearing1, Jocelyn Colella2, Joseph Cook1, Anna Monfils3, Alejandra Camacho4, Ana Lazar5, Filipe Souza-Gudinho6
1. University of New Mexico 2. University of Kansas 3. Central Michigan University 4. Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador 5. Museu Nacional /UFRJ 6. Museu Nacional/UFRJ
A module guiding students through the review of different biodiversity data sources to identify patterns in the distribution of the Sin Nombre Hantavirus in the United States. English, Spanish, and...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/4313/?v=1
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How many critters can an island hold? Using digitized natural history collections to test real hypotheses about island biogeography
24 May 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Carly Jordan1, Janice Krumm2, Tiffany Marie Doan3, Jason Kilgore4, Debra Linton5
1. George Washington University 2. Widener University 3. New College of Florida 4. Washington & Jefferson College 5. Central Michigan University
Use digitized natural history specimen data from the Alexander Archipelago in Alaska to explore hypotheses about island biogeography. Reprinted from Proceedings of the Association for Biology...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2826/?v=2
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Uncovering Hidden Figures of Natural History Collections Using Digital Data Sleuthing & Storytelling
23 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Molly Allison Phillips1, Olubunmi Aina2, Adania Flemming3, Shawn Elizabeth Zeringue-Krosnick4, Jennifer Kovacs5, Siobhan Leachman6, Makenzie E. Mabry3
1. BioQUEST 2. Allen University 3. iDigBio, FLMNH 4. Tennessee Tech University 5. Agnes Scott College 6. Aotearoa New Zealand Wikimedia User Group
In this presentation we will introduce a series of modules meant to train the next generation of scientists to be data sleuths and storytellers, engaging learners in authentic research experiences...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3853/?v=1
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BCEENET: Connecting digitized natural history collections with course-based undergraduate research experiences
07 Oct 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Janice L. Krumm1, Cecily D Bronson2, Carly N. Jordan3
1. Widener University 2. BCEENET 3. George Washington University
Biological Collections in Ecology and Evolution Network (BCEENET) brings together undergraduate educators, natural history collections professionals, researchers, and data experts to support the...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3547/?v=1
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Distributions CURE- Exploring Species Distribution Changes and their Drivers
24 Aug 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Tiffany Marie Doan1, Tanya Dewey2, John Carroll3, Liz Alter4
1. New College of Florida 2. Colorado State University and the Animal Diversity Web (animaldiversity.org) 3. Georgia Southern University 4. CSUMB
This course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) uses digitized natural history collections data to answer questions about species distributions and their drivers. This inclusive CURE can...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2349/?v=1
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Sexual Dimorphism CURE: Exploring Melanized Wing Patterns of Pieridae Butterflies
18 Aug 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Paula A Trillo1, Elissa Suphapun Sorojsrisom2, Carly N. Jordan3, Janice L. Krumm4
1. Gettysburg College 2. Columbia University 3. George Washington University 4. Widener University
Teach a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) using digitized natural history collections data to test hypotheses on sexually dimorphic wing melanization patterns of Pieris rapae...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3250/?v=1
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Measuring Size and Area of Digitized Specimens using ImageJ
07 Jun 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Elissa Suphapun Sorojsrisom1, Janice L. Krumm2, Paula A Trillo3
1. Columbia University 2. Widener University 3. Gettysburg College
Use ImageJ to analyze morphological characters in digital images of natural history specimens. Skills are transferable to many organisms and other morphological measurements.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/3120/?v=1
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Putting specimens on the map: An introduction to georeferencing
04 Mar 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Elissa Sorojsrisom1, Matthew Johnson2
1. Columbia University 2. Texas Tech University
Use GEOLocate to assign geographic coordinates to natural history collections specimens
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2890/?v=1
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How many critters can an island hold? Using digitized natural history collections to test real hypotheses about island biogeography
04 Feb 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Carly Jordan1, Janice Krumm2, Tiffany Marie Doan3, Jason Kilgore4, Debra Linton5
1. George Washington University 2. Widener University 3. New College of Florida 4. Washington & Jefferson College 5. Central Michigan University
Use digitized natural history specimen data from the Alexander Archipelago in Alaska to explore hypotheses about island biogeography. Reprinted from Proceedings of the Association for Biology...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2826/?v=1
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What’s the DEAL – The Digital Encyclopedia of Ancient Life and Digital Atlas Apps
10 Nov 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Jonathan Hendricks1, Bruce Lieberman2
1. Paleontological Research Institution 2. The University of Kansas
The Digital Encyclopedia of Ancient Life and Digital Atlas Apps -- identify fossils and explore diversity and history of life on earth.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2787/?v=1
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Spatial Analysis with QGIS
13 Oct 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Ryan Kerney1, Timothy Whitfeld2
1. Gettysburg College 2. Bell Museum, University of Minnesota
Map specimen data points using QGIS, connect them to form a polygon using the Concave Hull plugin, and calculate the range of a species to examine how it changes over time.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2761/?v=1
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Mapping Specimen Occurrence Data in QGIS
24 Sep 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Cecily Bronson
Use digitized natural history collection occurrence data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to map the distribution of the beaver in the state of Oregon from 1800-2020 using QGIS
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2351/?v=1
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Digital Herbarium Lab with RStudio: Are shifting abundances of native species detectable over time?
23 Jul 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Rebecca Penny Humphrey
Aquinas College
This 2- to 3-hour lab activity introduces sophomore-level students to digitized herbarium collections, R-coding, and potential reasons for shifting abundances in native and non-native plant species...
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2482/?v=1
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Case Study: Pollination of the Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) by the Solitary Bee (Andrena nigroaenea)
03 Dec 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils1, Debra Linton1
Central Michigan University
The research uses natural history collection data to explore a potential phenological shift between an orchid that employs sexual deception and a solitary bee.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2167/?v=1
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Using Natural History Collection Data in Your CURE: BLUE BIOME 2020
01 Dec 2020 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):
By Anna Monfils1, Debra Linton1, Rachael Snodgrass1, Katie Pearson2, Jenn Yost, Johanna Jantzen, Douglas Soltis3, Pamela Sue Soltis, Shelly Gaynor3
1. Central Michigan University 2. Cal Poly State University 3. University of Florida
This is the report for the BLUE working group from the Biome Institute 2020. It reflects our group's efforts and products related to CUREs and Natural History Collection Digital Data.
https://qubeshub.org/publications/2151/?v=1