Winter 2002
Making a Major Curriculum Change in a Multi-section
Multi-Instructor Course
Phyllis S. Laine
"The first time through a major curricular change,
no matter how prepared you think you are, you’ll be reacting. The second
and third time, the ride seems less bumpy."
Genetics Websites
Ruthanne B. Pitkin
"During the summer of 2001, a colleague, Bill
Patrie, and I gave a one week workshop entitled "Mendelian and Population
Genetics Investigations" designed for middle and high school teachers.
...In preparation for the class, I went looking for web sites .."
Laboratory Research Experiences at St.
Francis College
Kathleen A Nolan
"I believe I initially obtained the
self-confidence to try to undertake this project through a workshop given
by Arri Eisen (1994) at Emory University."
Lab Survey on Molecular,
Cell, Biochemistry, and Genetics Courses
Anne Cordon
"I am asking readers of Labstracts, to complete
the following survey concerning the design, structure, content, and evaluation
of the lab component of your course(s)."
Time to Look to the Future of ABLE
Maggie Haag
"I would like to have an open discussion on our direction
for the next twenty-five years. I am hoping this article will jump-start
this discussion."
Mid-year Financial
Statement
Alec Motten, Treasurer
Two Short Courses Offered by ABLE Members
Integrating Inquiry and Technology into a Biology Laboratory
for the Non-major Student (P. Laine and C. Geer) and Developmental Biology
(L. Johnson)
Regular Features
Labstracts Notes
From the Desk of the Editor
Calendar of Events
Candidates for Board Positions
President-Elect
Carol Budd
Secretary
Robert Hodson
Member-at-Large
Marsha
Fanning
Michael Stone
Cast Your Vote Online
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contains a link to position descriptions on the ABLE website, voting instructions,
and a link to the voting site.
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