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The State of the Society: The Society for College Science Teachers—Revisiting its Mission, Goals, and Value to You in Becoming A Member

In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. This month’s issue shares the many opportunities offered with membership....

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Statistics and Hypothesis Testing in Biology: Teaching Students the Relationship Between Statistical Tests and Scientific Hypotheses

The typical biometry course emphasizes statistical theory and methods, with little opportunity for students to apply statistics in testing scientific hypotheses. Early in education, students should be taught to use basic statistical tests as a rigoro...

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Point of View: The Many Paths to Success—Biology Education is Flourishing at Many Campuses as New Approaches to Teaching and Learning Take Hold

This column shares reflections or thoughtful opinions on issues of broad interest to the community. This month’s issue highlights the new approaches to teaching and learning biology. ...

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Computer-Assisted Microscopy in Science Teaching and Research: A Technological Approach to Teaching the Relationships Between Biological Form and Function

Microscopes have been the main tool for analyzing tissue form in both university and research laboratories for decades. However, biological microscopy has entered a new era with the advent of desktop computers and software to analyze images. Students...

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Use of Customized Digital Images for Teaching Human Anatomy: A Technological Supplement to Traditional Anatomy Instruction

Teaching in the human anatomy field is evolving rapidly with the introduction of innovative instructional methods. This article features more efficient teaching techniques using digital images....