Meeting Abstract 66-5 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:30 – 14:45 Capturing behavioral thermoregulation in the western tent caterpillar Malacosoma californicum pluviale using thermal imaging DAHLHOFF, VC*; LARKIN, B; WOODS, HA; DAHLHOFF, Vic; University of Montana; MPG; University of Montana; University of Montana; University of Montana; University of Montana; University of Montana victoria.dahlhoff@umontana.edu Several traits characterize colonial living in […]
year: 2020
The Importance of Natural History Collection Clubs in Preserving and Using University Collections
Meeting Abstract 65-4 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:15 – 14:30 The Importance of Natural History Collection Clubs in Preserving and Using University Collections HAWKINS, RK*; STOCKER, MR; METZGAR, JS; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech; Virginia Tech rehawk@vt.edu Natural history collections have an essential place in universities for education, research, and outreach. For example, collection specimens are used in taxonomy […]
The Beetle Project Bringing Authentic Research Into High School Classrooms
Meeting Abstract 65-2 Sunday, Jan. 5 13:45 – 14:00 The Beetle Project: Bringing Authentic Research Into High School Classrooms CHAMBERS, NM*; WILLIAMS, CM; West High School; University of California, Berkeley chambers.nikki@tusd.org The future of any scientific discipline depends on nurturing understanding of both discipline-specific core ideas and the nature of scientific thought in the next generation of […]
Development of an Interactive Model of a Snake Jaw for Natural and Applied Science Education
Meeting Abstract 65-7 Sunday, Jan. 5 15:00 – 15:15 Development of an Interactive Model of a Snake Jaw for Natural and Applied Science Education SETH, D; Villanova University deeksha.seth@villanova.edu Multi-disciplinary education has become a critical part of formal and informal curricula to teach students how different disciplines work in harmony and to provide an exciting experience that […]
Designing Multifaceted Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Integrative Biology
Meeting Abstract 65-5 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:30 – 14:45 Designing Multifaceted Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Integrative Biology TRAN, MV*; MILLER, A; ODAKA, Y; OWEN, P; WILSON, K; University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College tranmk@uc.edu Undergraduate research is a way for students to build important skillsets and develop interpersonal connections with fellow students and faculty. Practically speaking, […]
De-Jargonizing SciComm Does having to use simple words make students better at writing for most people
Meeting Abstract 65-1 Sunday, Jan. 5 13:30 – 13:45 De-Jargonizing SciComm: Does having to use simple words make students better at writing for most people? ECHEVERRI, SA*; WETZEL, DP; BROUWER, NL; University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh; University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh; University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh echeverri.sa@gmail.com Scientists often have to share their work with people who are not experts […]
Community-engaged Learning in a Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Meeting Abstract 65-6 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:45 – 15:00 Community-engaged Learning in a Summer Undergraduate Research Program WOODLEY, SK*; CASCIO, M; KOLBER, BJ; MIHAILESCU, MR; TIDGEWELL, KJ; Duquesne University; Duquesne University; Duquesne University; Duquesne University woodleys@duq.edu Scientists are essential for communicating scientific concepts, the social relevancy of science, and the excitement of science and related fields to […]
Building Collaborations with Local Community Colleges to Increase Diverse Students’ Access to STEM Fields
Meeting Abstract 65-3 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:00 – 14:15 Building Collaborations with Local Community Colleges to Increase Diverse Students’ Access to STEM Fields TAYLOR, LD*; WHITE, LD; University of California, Berkeley; University of California, Berkeley larry.taylor@berkeley.edu The underrepresentation of certain groups in higher academia and STEM fields is directly contrasted by the overrepresentation of these same groups […]
The Largest Migration on Earth Sensory Adaptations of a Bioluminescent Deep-sea Vertical Migrator
Meeting Abstract 64-7 Sunday, Jan. 5 15:00 – 15:15 The Largest Migration on Earth: Sensory Adaptations of a Bioluminescent Deep-sea Vertical Migrator DeLeo, DM*; Bracken-Grissom, HD; Florida International University, Miami, FL; Florida International University, Miami, FL dmdeleo14@gmail.com Diel vertical migration of deep-sea animals represents the largest migration on our planet. Vertically migrating fauna are subjected to a […]
Sensorimotor integration in the control of dorsal fin movements during swimming
Meeting Abstract 64-4 Sunday, Jan. 5 14:15 – 14:30 Sensorimotor integration in the control of dorsal fin movements during swimming MEKDARA, PJ*; NASIMI, F; TYTELL, ED; Tufts University; Tufts University; Tufts University prasong.mekdara@tufts.edu Fish fins are highly flexible, which allows them to form complex shapes that can offer hydrodynamic performance benefits. The flexibility in their fins allow […]
