Meeting Abstract 110.8 Wednesday, Jan. 7 11:45 Citizen science with high school students and adults from around the world participating in analysis of synaptic transmission COOPER, R.L.*; MAJEED, Z.R. ; MALLOY, C; ZEIDLER-WATTERS, K.; KRALL, R.M.; JOHNSON, D.; MAYO, S.; COLGAN, W.; CHUNG, W.-Y.; MEGIGHIAN, A.; DUPONT-VERSTEEGDEN, E.E.; Dept. Biol., Univ. KY; Dept. Biol., Univ. KY; Dept. […]
sessions: Session 110
A behavioral syndrome in the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) varies across ontogeny
Meeting Abstract 110.1 Wednesday, Jan. 7 10:00 A behavioral syndrome in the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) varies across ontogeny SCHMIDT, EM*; PFENNIG, KS; UNC-Chapel Hill; UNC-Chapel Hill schmide@live.unc.edu Behavioral syndromes, or “animal personalities,” are correlations between one or more behavioral traits in a population. Although many studies have demonstrated the presence of behavioral syndromes in a variety […]
Teaching Practices in Biologically Inspired Design
Meeting Abstract 110-2 Thursday, Jan. 7 08:45 Teaching Practices in Biologically Inspired Design YEN, J*; HELMS, M; GOEL, A; KHAN, S; TOVEY, CA; WEISSBURG, MJ; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology jeannette.yen@biology.gatech.edu Biologically inspired design (BID) is a powerful […]
Integrating Discovery-Based Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum Overview of an Academy Convocation
Meeting Abstract 110-4 Thursday, Jan. 7 09:15 Integrating Discovery-Based Research into the Undergraduate Curriculum: Overview of an Academy Convocation LABOV, J.B.; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine jlabov@nas.edu http://nas.edu/bls The 2012 report, “Engage to Excel,” from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) urges the STEM education community and funding agencies to “Advocate […]
Authentic science with live organisms can transform evolution education
Meeting Abstract 110-3 Thursday, Jan. 7 09:00 Authentic science with live organisms can transform evolution education BRODER, ED*; GHALAMBOR, CK; ANGELONI, LM; Colorado State University edalebroder@gmail.com The majority of the US public rejects evolution, yet evolutionary approaches grow increasingly important in solving the world’s most pressing problems such as global food security, curing and preventing diseases, coping […]
Larvae of the echinoid Dendraster excentricus change swimming behavior to avoid low pH in columns with layers of acidified and ambient seawater
Meeting Abstract 110-4 Saturday, Jan. 7 14:00 – 14:15 Larvae of the echinoid Dendraster excentricus change swimming behavior to avoid low pH in columns with layers of acidified and ambient seawater BATZEL, G*; MABOLOC, EA; GRÜNBAUM, D; Friday Harbor Laboratories; Hong Kong University of Science; University of Washington gbatzel@gmail.com The abundance and distribution of many benthic invertebrates […]
Ecologically modeling the distribution of an intertidal crab concerning global change
Meeting Abstract 110-5 Saturday, Jan. 7 14:15 – 14:30 Ecologically modeling the distribution of an intertidal crab concerning global change CEJA, AY*; LAM, E; ABEGAZ, MF; SOUTHER, JL; YOU MAK, K; GUNDERSON, A; STILLMAN, JH; TSUKIMURA, B; San Francisco State Univ.; San Francisco State Univ.; San Francisco State Univ.; San Francisco State Univ.; Barnard College of Columbia […]
Drying But Not Dying How Do Intertidal Slug Embryos Survive Environmental Fluctuations
Meeting Abstract 110-3 Saturday, Jan. 7 13:45 – 14:00 Drying But Not Dying: How Do Intertidal Slug Embryos Survive Environmental Fluctuations? VON DASSOW, YJ*; VON DASSOW, M; Duke University Marine Lab; Duke University Marine Lab yasmin.vondassow@gmail.com http://sites.duke.edu/yasmin Development is a complex, seemingly fragile process, but embryos often tolerate large environmental fluctuations. For example, embryos of the sea […]
Are GUDs Duds Predation Risk Alters Nutrient Preferences in Giving-Up Density Experiments
Meeting Abstract 110-1 Saturday, Jan. 7 13:30 – 13:45 Are GUDs Duds? Predation Risk Alters Nutrient Preferences in Giving-Up Density Experiments MCMAHON, JD*; LASHLEY, MA; BARTON, BT; Mississippi State University ; Mississippi State University ; Mississippi State University jdm1346@msstate.edu Giving-up density (GUD) experiments are a common technique used to evaluate perceived predation risk. These experiments use food […]
The release of zinc oxide sunscreens into marine environments and their effects on developing Strongylocentrotus purpuratus embryos
Meeting Abstract 110-1 Sunday, Jan. 7 08:00 – 08:15 The release of zinc oxide sunscreens into marine environments and their effects on developing Strongylocentrotus purpuratus embryos CUNNINGHAM, BE*; BREITENBACH, KK; ADAMS, NL; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo bcunni02@calpoly.edu Increased releases of zinc oxide […]
