Resources (1-20 of 40)

1. RAT ATTACK! Population growth

   07 Apr 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Kiersten Newtoff¹, Gina Wesley¹, Will Gretes², Allison Bell², Kelly Livernoche¹, Sean McNamara³, Jeff Leips⁴

   1. Montgomery College 2. Howard Community College 3. Community College of Baltimore County 4. University of Maryland Baltimore County

   This module contains exercises focused on the use and interpretation of density independent and density dependent population growth models. Students build logistic and exponential growth models in...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/4005/?v=1

2. Integrating the modeling of biogeochemical cycles and energy flow

   30 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Vikki L Rodgers

   Babson College

   This in-class activity challenges students to create and then integrate models of how carbon, nitrogen, water and energy all move within an ecosystem. Using 15 provided standard pools, they work...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3907/?v=1

3. 2013-Brian_Winkel-Browsing_Your_Way_to_Better_Teaching

   13 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Brian Winkel

   SIMIODE - Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations

   We describe the use of browsing and searching (in libraries, on-line, inside sources, at meetings, in abstracts, etc.) as a way to stimulate the teacher of undergraduate mathematics, specifically...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3815/?v=1

4. 2017-Brian_Winkel-Let_Us_Do_It_Using_Modeling_in_the_Classroom

   10 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Brian Winkel

   SIMIODE - Systemic Initiative for Modeling Investigations and Opportunities with Differential Equations

   In this article the author, Brian Winkel, Director of SIMIODE, attempts to make the case for modeling in the differential equations classroom by giving both rationale and examples.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3775/?v=1

5. 2011-Steven_Desjardins-Remi_Vaillancourt-Ordinary_Differential_Equations_Laplace_Transforms_and_Numerical_Methods_for_Engineers

   09 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Steven Desjardins

   University of Ottawa Ottawa, ON CANADA

   This text is packed with worked out presentations, problems, and exercises (with solutions) and MatLab code. There is sufficient detail and attention to topics to more than address interests/needs...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3771/?v=1

6. 2017-Andrew_Lewis-Introduction_to_Differential_Equations_for_Smart_Kids

   09 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Andrew Lewis

   Queen's University, Kingston Ontario CANADA,

   The author addresses the question, "If I do not teach all of the usual techniques and tricks for solving differential equations, what do I replace it with?" in a number of wonderful ways.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3770/?v=1

7. 2011-Richard_Fitzpatrick-Newtonian_Dynamics

   09 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Richard Fitzpatrick

   The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX USA

   This 300 page text is packed with motivational physics. Indeed, Professor Fitzpatrick brings us to the origins of why differential equations are the dominant tools of mathematics in the study of...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3769/?v=1

8. 2016-I-Liang_Chern-Mathematical Modeling_and_Ordinary_Differential_Equations

   09 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Chern I-Liang

   NA

   We let the author's Table of Contents speak for itself.

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3764/?v=1

9. 2020-Cline_Fasteen_Francis_Sullivan_Wendt-Vision_for_Projects_Across_Mathematics_Curriculum

   08 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Kelly Cline

   Carroll College, Helena MT USA

   We consider the use of projects in math courses as a mechanism for promoting coding, communication, and interdisciplinary application of math skills. Final projects play an important role, but we...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/3731/?v=1

10. 2020-Stepien_Kostelich_Kuang-Mathematics Cancer An Undergraduate Bridge Course in Applied Mathematics

    07 Mar 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Tracy L. Stepien¹, Eric J. Kostelich¹, Yang Kuang¹

    NA

    Most undergraduates have limited experience with mathematical modeling. This paper describes a course on the mathematical models of cancer growth and treatment.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3730/?v=1

11. 3-103-PullBackCars-ModelingScenario

    28 Feb 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Tova Brown¹, Brody Johnson²

    1. Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee WI USA 2. Saint Louis University, Saint Louis MO USA

    This activity offers analysis of a toy pull-back car: solution of a differential equation from model; data collection and parameter estimation; and adapting the model to predict maximum speed and...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3664/?v=3

12. 3-103-PullBackCars-ModelingScenario

    28 Feb 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Tova Brown¹, Brody Johnson²

    1. Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee WI USA 2. Saint Louis University, Saint Louis MO USA

    This activity offers analysis of a toy pull-back car: solution of a differential equation from model; data collection and parameter estimation; and adapting the model to predict maximum speed and...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3664/?v=2

13. 3-103-PullBackCars-ModelingScenario

    24 Feb 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Tova Brown¹, Brody Johnson²

    1. Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee WI USA 2. Saint Louis University, Saint Louis MO USA

    This activity offers analysis of a toy pull-back car: solution of a differential equation from model; data collection and parameter estimation; and adapting the model to predict maximum speed and...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3664/?v=1

14. A STEAM Approach to Investigating the Hydrologic Cycle

    20 Jan 2023 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Maribeth Kniffin

    Louisiana State University

    The purpose of this experiential lesson is to teach introductory to mid-level undergraduate students how to make detailed hydrologic field observations into a conceptual model using a painting...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/3637/?v=1

15. Does Organelle Shape Matter?: Exploring Patterns in Cell Shape and Structure with High-Throughput (HT) Imaging

    27 Jan 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Carlos C. Goller*¹, Graham T. Johnson², Kaitlyn Casimo²

    1. North Carolina State University 2. Allen Institute

    Organelle structure has been studied and visualized for decades; however, publicly available databases that use improved high-throughput microscopy of gene-edited cell lines have recently...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2819/?v=1

16. Fitting Exponential and Logistic Growth Models to Bacterial Cell Count Data

    17 Dec 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Adam Rumpf

    Florida Polytechnic University

    In this activity, students will model a noisy set of bacterial cell count data using both exponential and logistic growth models. For each model the students will plot the data (or a linear...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2831/?v=1

17. Moths and Frogs and E. coli, Oh My!: Agent-based Modeling of Evolutionary Systems

    03 Nov 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Alexis Garretson*¹, Lorelei D. Crerar¹

    George Mason University

    In evolution classrooms, introducing and reinforcing the idea of genetic drift and random selection can be challenging, as can be reinforcing appropriate mental models of evolution. Agent-based...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2773/?v=1

18. Promoting Climate Change Literacy for Non-majors: Implementation of an atmospheric carbon dioxide modeling activity as an inquiry-based classroom activity

    27 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Mary A. Williams¹, Deena Wassenberg¹

    University of Minnesota

    Students who are directly involved in scientific activities develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of both scientific knowledge and the scientific process. This understanding is critically...

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2586/?v=1

19. Factor Structure Assessment of the Students Support Needs Scale-Augmented for African-American STEM Students

    22 Jul 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Qingxia Li¹, Thomas Gross², Patricia Abbie McCarroll¹, Catherine Hines²

    1. Fisk University 2. Western Kentucky University

    Poster on the impact of a performance pyramid-based peer-led learning community on course knowledge at a Historically Black University. Presented at the 2021 BIOME Institute.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2474/?v=1

20. “Leveling Up” In Your Favorite Video Game Math Modeling Activity

    03 Apr 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

    By Virginia Parkman¹, Cameron Cook², Greg Wiggins³, Suzanne Lenhart⁴

    1. National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis 2. National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 3. Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 4. University of Tennessee

    Students write linear equations that represent their model for solving a problem about playing video games.

    https://qubeshub.org/publications/2267/?v=1