Meeting Abstract 41.2  Jan. 6  Using animal behavior to teach the scientific process in a high school environment LEE, DN; University of Missouri – St. Louis dnl62e@umsl.edu Far too many students enter and leave science classes memorizing the products of scientific endeavors without knowing what science is. They fail to understand that science involves the observation of […]

Meeting Abstract 41.5  Jan. 6  The future of university-based natural history museums: lessons from history HANKEN, J.; Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA hanken@oeb.harvard.edu Contemporary natural history museums confront a future ripe with promise and uncertainty. This is especially so for university-based museums, which must compete both financially and intellectually with other deserving academic programs […]

Meeting Abstract 41.4  Jan. 6  Sea the Future of Science: Increasing Diversity through Cross Sector Collaboration FISLER, Shara; Aquatic Adventures Science Education Foundation sharafisler@aquaticadventures.org The lack of diversity in the scientific community has led to a call to action within government, academic institutions, and industry. In response to this need, a team of marine educators and researchers […]

Meeting Abstract 41.3  Jan. 6  Grading Student Lab Papers and Oral Presentations Fairly and Consistently Using Rubrics HARRIS, Michelle A.; University of Wisconsin-Madison maharris@wisc.edu Many of us require our students to write and orally present research papers and/or lab reports summarizing their lab work. We do this to assess how well our students understand key concepts embedded […]

Meeting Abstract 41.1  Jan. 6  Future Ecologists As Researchers: A F.E.A.R. Factor Summer in St Louis BADE, L.M.; Univ. of Missouri, St Louis lmbpb2@umsl.edu Students in urban settings have limited exposure to conservation biology and ecology topics. In actuality, studying ecology in urban environments is accessible, rewarding, and can provide students with authentic research opportunities. Towards these […]

Meeting Abstract 40.5  Jan. 6  Phenotypic effects of the “mighty mini-muscle” allele in a large HR x C57Bl/6J backcross HANNON, R,M*; KELLY, S,A; MIDDLETON, K,M; KOLB, E,M; POMP, D; GARLAND JR., T; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of California, Riverside; Univ. of North Carolina, Chappel Hill; Univ. of California, […]

Meeting Abstract 40.2  Jan. 6  Patterning domains in the vertebrate mesoderm and the generation of morphological variation. BURKE, A.C.*; DURLAND, J.L.; SFERLAZZO, M; Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT; Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT; Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT acburke@wesleyan.edu The body plan of vertebrates comprises an axial system of a cranium and segmental vertebrae and ribs. In jawed vertebrates the […]

Meeting Abstract 40.4  Jan. 6  Hox genes and paired appendages: Paddlefish put a new spin on the fin. DAVIS, M.C.*; DAHN, R.D.; SHUBIN, N.H.; Univ. of Chicago; Univ. of Chicago; Univ. of Chicago marcusd@uchicago.edu Hox genes play an essential role in the development of vertebrate fins and limbs. During early appendage development in zebrafish and tetrapod (chick, […]

Meeting Abstract 40.1  Jan. 6  Hedgehog signaling in differentiation, growth, and maintenance of craniofacial features during larval development in zebrafish. HERNANDEZ, L.P.; George Washington University, Washington, DC phernand@gwu.edu Hedgehog signaling has been shown to play an important role in proper craniofacial development. While the role of this signaling pathway in early embryonic development has been well documented […]

Meeting Abstract 40.3  Jan. 6  Detecting the early skeletal anlagen of the direct-developing frog Eleutherodacylus coqui through gene expression KERNEY, Ryan; Harvard University, Cambridge, MA kerney@fas.harvard.edu Anurans exhibit a wide range of life history variation that often coincides with developmental diversity. The most dramatic departure from the typical biphasic lifestyle is direct development, where the free-living tadpole […]