Volume 33
Major Workshops | Mini-Workshops | Posters
Major Workshops
Studying Photosynthesis in Hedera helix Janice Bonner [Abstract] [Full-text]
Microsatellite DNA: Population Genetics and Forensic Applications Kuei-Chiu Chen [Abstract] [Full-text]
An Inquiry Based Bioinformatics Exercise Incorporated into a Newly Developed Molecular Biology Laboratory Course Liane Chen & Kathryn Zeiler [Abstract] [Full-text]
Plants - Don’t Just Sit There, Do Something!!! Marsha E. Fanning & Karen M. McDougal [Abstract] [Full-text]
Locomotor Responses of Flesh Fly Larvae to Light William V. Glider, Michael Bessert & Tom Suhr [Abstract] [Full-text]
Using Classical Genetics Simulator (CGS) to Teach Students the Basics of Genetic Research Jean Heitz, Mark Wolansky, & Ben Adamczyk [Abstract] [Full-text] [Supplemental materials]
Effect of Environment and Modulators on Hindgut and Heart Function in Invertebrates: Crustaceans and Drosophila Rachel Holsinger & Robin L. Cooper [Abstract] [Full-text]
A Cross-Curricular Molecular Genetics Lab in Embryology K. Joy Karnas & Audrey J. Ettinger [Abstract] [Full-text]
Exploring Systematics and Phylogenetic Reconstruction Using Biological Models Hans Lemke & Jeffrey Jensen [Abstract] [Full-text]
Landscape Ecology: Quantifying Spatial Information the Hard Way Using Microsft Excel ™ Timothy Menzel [Abstract] [Full-text]
The Use of His-tagged EGFP- and mCherry-Drosophila Ultrabithorax (Ubx) Fusion Proteins for Student Designed Biomaterials Formation Projects Donna L. Pattison & Sarah E. Bondos [Abstract] [Full-text]
Enzyme Explorations through Cheesemaking: A Qualitative Approach for Learning about Enzyme Function Aimee Phillippi [Abstract] [Full-text]
What Happened to Alice Newfield? An Investigative Case Study to Engage Non-science Majors’ Interest in the Diversity of Life and the Nature of Science Lori Ann Rose [Abstract] [Full-text]
Using Flour Beetles (Tribolium confusum) in Population Growth Studies Sheryl Shanholtzer & Ann S. Lumsden [Abstract] [Full-text]
Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies: Assessment of Student Learning in the College Science Classroom Karen Sirum [Abstract] [Full-text]
Temperature Loggers: A Hot Technology for Gathering Large Environmental Data Sets to Promote Students’ Hypothesis Testing Abilities Scott R. Smedley [Abstract] [Full-text] [Supplemental materials]
A Toolbox for Giving Your Laboratory a Pedagological Makeover Mark E. Walvoord & Mariëlle H. Hoefnagels [Abstract] [Full-text]
Using Microfossils to Demonstrate Ecology and Evolutions: In Memoriam of Charlie Drewes Ann Yezerski [Abstract] [Full-text]
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Mini Workshops
Stepping Outside the Classroom: A Different Approach to Estimating Populations Gemma Bartha [Abstract] [Full-text]
Integrating Laboratory Research Experiences in the Biology Curriculum Carrie Doonan [Abstract] [Full-text]
Identification of Human Polymorphisms in the Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) Bitter Taste Receptor Gene and Protein Julie Emerson [Abstract] [Full-text]
Using Scientific Process (as Defined by the Inquiry Wheel) to Guide Multi-Session Inquiry-Based Laboratory Experiences in the Biology Major Stephanie Fuhr, Kristen Douglas, Jason Koontz, Lori Scott, & Dara Wegman-Geedey [Abstract] [Full-text]
Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) Preferences for Different Types of Fruits Luis Guerra & Van Wheat [Abstract] [Full-text]
Hands-on Molecular Biology Research in the Undergraduate Curriculum Immo A. Hansen, Angus L. Dawe, & C. Donovan Bailey [Abstract] [Full-text]
The Far-Reaching Benefits and Structure of a Future Faculty Teacher Training Program Elizabeth Hobson [Abstract] [Full-text]
Molecular Biology in Real Time: Tricks and Tips for Turbo-Charging and Student Proofing Standard Protocols Michael J. Keller [Abstract] [Full-text]
Online Collaboration Tools as a Method to Increase Data Flexibility, Sample Size, and Quality for Field-based Guided Inquiry Labs Saewan Koh [Abstract] [Full-text]
Use of Learning Objects as Lab Simulations in Biology Michael A. Kolitsky [Abstract] [Full-text]
Flipping the Biology Class with Wikis Ravindra Malik & Keith Hamon [Abstract] [Full-text]
Preparing Graduate Students to Teach Introductory Biology as Inquiry: The Use of Inquiry Caselets to Solve Teaching Dilemmas Kristen Miller [Abstract] [Full-text]
Yet another Digital Fruit Fly Lab - But with Emphasis on the Genetic Experiment Todd C. Nickle & David A. Bird [Abstract] [Full-text]
May the Fastest Larva Win! Inquiry-based Evolution and Food Preference Experiments Kathleen Nolan , Alexander Braun, Kevin Kim, & Clement Kairouz [Abstract] [Full-text]
Consensus Building for Environmental Issues: Marine Protected Areas as a Case Study Courtney E. Richmond & Sarah E.Kolesar [Abstract] [Full-text]
Extraordinary Claims: An Innovative Approach to Engage Student Interest and Enhance Critical Thinking Skills in General Education Science Courses Lori Rose, Marcus Gillespie, Ph.D., Matthew Rowe Ph.D., Todd Primm Ph.D., & Li-Jen Shannon Ph.D. [Abstract] [Full-text]
Making Cell Structure and Function Interactive and Interesting Sarah Salm, Jessica Goldstein, & Lauren Goodwyn [Abstract] [Full-text]
An Authentic Undergraduate Research Experience that Combines Genome Annotation and Functional Genomics Lori Scott & Angela Ghrist [Abstract] [Full-text]
Case-Based Strategies for Enhancing Student Interest and Understanding of Cellular Respiration Michèle Shuster [Abstract] [Full-text]
The Use of DNASTAR Lasergene Educational Software with Molecular Techniques to Support Bacterial Identification Troy Skwor [Abstract] [Full-text]
Human Genetics with Mustard: Use of DNA Markers for Paternity Testing In Rapid-Cycling Brassica rapa (Fast Plants Type) Douglas Wendell, Dawn M. Pickard, Eryn E. Slankster & Mary R. Belz [Abstract] [Full-text]
Runaway Sexual Selection Simulation Game Marlene Zuk, Lawrence S. Blumer, & Brian Gray [Abstract] [Full-text]
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Posters
On-line Laboratories for Introductory Biology to Enhance Web-based Learning Betty L. Black & Marianne Niedzlek-Feaver [Abstract] [Full-text]
Factors that Influence Learning Gains in Inquiry-Based Laboratory Courses Lawrence S. Blumer & Christopher W. Beck [Abstract] [Full-text] [Supplemental materials]
A Question-based Project that Uses a MAP Kinase Western Blot to Examine the Role of Calcium in Sea Urchin Fertilization Aaron Coleman [Abstract] [Full-text]
Utilizing a Community Cichlid Fish Tank for Animal Behavior Studies James Foo, Ronald Orlovsky, Bianca Brown, Samantha Jones, & Kathleen Nolan [Abstract] [Full-text]
Molecular Digital Course in Biological Education William Grisham, Franklin B. Krasne, Natalie A. Schottler, Jackson Beatty [Abstract] [Full-text]
Counting “Shmoos”: Identifying the Missing Yeast Mating Gene Ginny G. Hutchins [Abstract] [Full-text]
ABLE History: Past, Present, and Future Susan Karcher & Anna Wilson [Abstract] [Full-text]
Connecting to the Environment in Non-majors Ecology Mary Ann McLean [Abstract] [Full-text]
Extinction 2: A Game that Examines Important Concepts in Evolutionary Ecology Marianne Niedzlek-Feaver & Betty L. Black [Abstract] [Full-text]
Using Pillbugs and Barriers to Explore the Scientific Method in the First Introductory Laboratory Period Marianne Niedzlek-Feaver & Betty L. Black [Abstract] [Full-text]
The Effectiveness of Carrot Seed Oil and Citronella as Repellants of Bean Beetles (Callosbruchus maculatus) Gabriel Onor & Illya Tietzel [Abstract] [Full-text]
CSI: Botany Karen Romanyk [Abstract] [Full-text]
Using C. elegans to Teach Transmission Genetics in a Large Introductory Biology Lab Penny Sadler & Diane C. Shakes [Abstract] [Full-text]
Physiology Boot Camp: An Intensive Staff Training Model for Laboratory Courses with High Enrollments Angela M. Seliga & Girija I. Bhonsle [Abstract] [Full-text]
To Romp through the Kingdoms or Not to Romp through the Kingdoms: That Is the Question! Kenneth G. Sossa [Abstract] [Full-text]
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