Career of the Month: An Interview With Biological Engineer Reshma Shetty

Journal Article | June 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Reshma Shetty's career path to becoming a biological engineer.

Implementation of an Explicit and Reflective Pedagogy in Introductory Biology Laboratories

Journal Article | October 2010

Students need to reflect on the practice of science to fully understand the nature of science (NOS), which is an important component of scientific literacy. In this paper, the authors describe how to implement an…

Buffer Biology: A design-your-own lab for chemistry

Journal Article | October 2000

This article presents a buffer investigation to learn about the buffering capacity of household products such as shampoo and hand lotion. Students design and perform their own chemistry lab to gain a better…

Research and Teaching: Inquiry in the Community College Biology Lab

Journal Article | November 2002

A qualitative analysis of students’ reactions and outcomes to a long-term inquiry experience in a freshman biology course shows positive results. Students posed research questions and designed experiments. The analysis…

"Biology Education"—An Emerging Interdisciplinary Area of Research

Journal Article | December 2012

Middle Tennessee State University recently developed an interdisciplinary PhD program with a specific concentration in "biology education." The program brings together faculty with expertise in basic biology, biology…

Investigative Labs in Biology: The Importance of Attending to Team Dynamics

Journal Article | October 2007

This article provides some tips for success in facilitating teamwork. Working collaboratively is common in science and the functioning of teams has a large impact on both the implementation of a research project and…

Taking Biology Through Creative Writing: Integrating Abstract Biological Concepts into Narrative Contexts Makes Science Come Alive for Apprehensive Nonmajors

Journal Article | January 1997

In this article, the author developed entertaining creative writing assignments that require all students to provide the story context for their own learning. Simple and creative methods of conveying information reduce…

Reinvigorating Introductory Biology: A theme-based, Investigative Approach to Teaching Biology Majors—Making Science More Meaningful at an All-Women's College

Journal Article | October 1997

This theme-based, investigative approach to teaching introductory biology offers faculty a way to emphasize the process of science over content. Students appreciate the freedom to test their own ideas and to become…