Meeting Abstract 17-6 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:30 – 11:45 Glare Reduction Properties of Dark Avian Facial Markings LEBOW, CL*; BURT, DB; TAYLOR, J; Stephen F. Austin State University; Stephen F. Austin State University; Stephen F. Austin State University clebow@tds.net Avian facial plumage, bill coloration, and feather microstructure may serve one or more adaptive functions. Several researchers have […]
year: 2020
Evolution of Phototransduction Genes in Lepidoptera
Meeting Abstract 17-3 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:45 – 11:00 Evolution of Phototransduction Genes in Lepidoptera BRISCOE, AD*; MACIAS-MUñOZ , A; RANGEL-OLGUIN, AG; BRISCOE, Adr; University of California, Irvine; University of California, Irvine; University of California, Irvine abriscoe@uci.edu http://visiongene.bio.uci.edu/Adriana_Briscoe/Briscoe_Lab.html Vision is underpinned by phototransduction, a signaling cascade that converts light energy into an electrical signal. Among insects, phototransduction […]
Allometric relationships in the visual ecology of sharks
Meeting Abstract 17-2 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:30 – 10:45 Allometric relationships in the visual ecology of sharks HALL, BE*; BIGMAN, JS; BEDORE, CN; Georgia Southern University; Simon Fraser University; Georgia Southern University bh06426@georgiasouthern.edu Adaptations of visual systems, such as acuity, sensitivity, and eye size (e.g., eye diameter) can be used to infer the relative importance of vision […]
Working to Learn Applying Labor-Based Assessment to Scientific Writing and Laboratory Courses
Meeting Abstract 16-3 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:30 – 10:45 Working to Learn: Applying Labor-Based Assessment to Scientific Writing and Laboratory Courses PASK, GM; Bucknell University g.pask@bucknell.edu There is a growing concern in higher education that students are focusing too much on grades and too little on their own learning and growth. Not only does grading for accuracy […]
The Minimal Marking Technique Grading Writing Assignments while Promoting Active Learning
Meeting Abstract 16-1 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:00 – 10:15 The Minimal Marking Technique: Grading Writing Assignments while Promoting Active Learning ENGLISH, P; SILVERTHORN, DU*; University of Texas at Austin; University of Texas at Austin silverthorn@utexas.edu Requiring students to write can enhance their analytical, elaboration, and critical thinking skills while giving them an opportunity to explore the scientific […]
Implementing Vision and Change into the first-year biology sequence for majors
Meeting Abstract 16-5 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:00 – 11:15 Implementing Vision and Change into the first-year biology sequence for majors. MINEO, PM*; HEBERT, AK; BENNETT, KF; GUENTHER, MF; KSIAZEK-MIKENAS, K; RAIMONDI, SL; Elmhurst College Patrick.Mineo@Elmhurst.edu The Department of Biology at Elmhurst College recently revised the introductory biology sequence for first-year students following the recommendations of Vision and […]
Getting Undergrads to Write the Something
Meeting Abstract 16-4 Saturday, Jan. 4 10:45 – 11:00 Getting Undergrads to Write the Something KILLION, KD; Blinn College District, Brenham, TX; Blinn College karen.killion@blinn.edu Getting undergraduates to take notes is a struggle. They either write nothing or attempt to write every word. I have a background in teaching 6-12 science and have done professional development for […]
Developing a multidisciplinary, undergraduate research training program for dual enrolled students
Meeting Abstract 16-8 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:45 – 12:00 Developing a multidisciplinary, undergraduate research training program for dual enrolled students COYLE, J.A*; LOLAVAR, A.A; MEREDITH, T.L; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University; Florida Atlantic University jashcra1@fau.edu Florida Atlantic University High School (FAUHS) is a public, dual enrollment high school on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. FAUHS […]
Cross-pollination Art & Sex through the Lens of Botany
Meeting Abstract 16-6 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:15 – 11:30 Cross-pollination: Art & Sex through the Lens of Botany MARTINE, C.T*; KELL, A. ; Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA; Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA ctm015@bucknell.edu https://www.bucknell.edu/fac-staff/chris-martine Offered as a sophomore-level Integrated Perspectives course at Bucknell University, Art & Sex Through the Lens Botany integrates the professional perspectives of a visual […]
Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Biology Curricula and Classrooms
Meeting Abstract 16-7 Saturday, Jan. 4 11:30 – 11:45 Creating LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Biology Curricula and Classrooms SHARPE, SL; Kansas State University sharpes@ksu.edu LGBTQIA+ students in college biology classes often find their identities and experiences ignored or stigmatized, which can alienate these students from continuing to study biology and reaffirm harmful misconceptions about sex, gender, and sexuality for […]
