BREAKDOWN OF FY 06 PHASE 2 AND FY07 PHASE 1 FUNDED PROJECTS
By Sub-Discipline Served
Biochemistry/molecular biology/biotechnology
Phase 2
O618688 Active Learning Modules for the Molecular BioSciences, production of space
filling plastic models of proteins (Herman, Milwaukee School of Engineering)
Phase 1
0633286 Threading Interdisciplinary Biological-Chemistry Experiments Throughout the
Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum using MALDI Mass Spectrometry, Mass Spectral
analysis of biological molecules throughout the chemistry curriculum (Beussman, St Olaf
College)
0633424 Integrating Biology Learning Through Investigation, genetic analysis of plant,
Arabidopsis, and herbivore parasites, spider mites & root nematodes (Dolan, Virginia
Polytech)
0633736 Bridging Biology and Physics Undergraduate Education through Nanoscience:
A New Mexico Network Approach, adding nanotechnology to current courses at all
levels, includes faculty development including community college faculty, producing
new materials establishing a working group to continue work (Serrano, New Mexico
State)
0633282 From Proteins to Genes: Molecular Biology of Plant Peroxidases, sophomore
level research laboratory course (Kleinschmidt, Alleghany College)
0632986 Learning Plant Molecular Biology Through Research-Oriented Investigations
(jr/sr level) (Shuai, Wichita State)
0633121 Discovering Science through Fermentation: Equipment for an Investigative
Approach includes attention to non-science majors, partners senior and
sophomore/freshman (Jarvis, Hampshire College)
0633062 Yeast and Oxygen: Incorporating Functional Genomics Research into Three
Advanced Laboratory Classes, student-designed research on S cereviseae methionine
sulfoxide reductases. (O’Connor, Boston College)
0633404 Inexpensive Glycolytic Pathway Discovery Lessons using Microarray
Technology (Bonds, Western Carolina)
General Biology or Introductory Science Classes
Phase 2
0618570 Interactive Case-Study Teaching with Large Classroom Response Systems in
Large Biology Classes, curriculum development (Herreid, SUNY at Buffalo)
0618182 Improving Biology Understanding through a Universal Design for Learning
Strategy, includes a strong science education research component (Tamarkin, Springfield
Technical Community College)
0618536 Implementing C.R.E.A.T.E. Through Faculty Development at Multiple
Institutions in order to Assess Its Efficacy on Diverse Learners, using current literature
readings, includes a science education research component (Hoskins, CUNY City
College)
Phase1
0633660 Collaborative Research: Critical Thinking for Civic Thinking in Science,
Analysis of Civic Problems with a Science Base, eg purity of drinking water, a
collaboration among 4 institutions (McConnell, U Akron, Portland State, Central Conn,
Wagner College)
0633374 Biology Curriculum Enrichment Project —adaptation of BioQuest material and
PBL modules, acquisition and use of Vernier probes (Buchner, College of San Mateo)
0633648 Continuous Renewal of Undergraduate Education Via an Interdisciplinary,
Inquiry Based Laboratory, senior level mechanical engineering and biotechnology
students preparing modules for introductory level students, includes a community college
and an HBCU (Voglewede, U of South Carolina)
0633317 Improving the Learning Experience in Introductory STEM Courses in a Large
Research University, introducing active learning following a model successful in physics,
TA’s as the agent of change (Potter, U Cal Davis)
0633660 Collaborative Research: Critical Thinking for Civic Thinking in Science,
Analysis of Civic Problems with a Science Base, eg purity of drinking water,
collaboration among 4 inst (McConnell, U Akron, Portland State, Central Conn, Wagner
College)
0633017 Improving Quantitative Reasoning and Inquiry-Based Learning in the
Undergraduate Biology Curriculum, use of probes for quantitative laboratories in both
plant and animal physiology (Verhoeven, U of St Thomas, MN)
0633424 Integrating Biology Learning Through Investigation, genetic analysis of a plant,
Arabidopsis, and its herbivore parasites, spider mites & root nematodes (Dolan, Virginia
Polytech)
0633379 Q Bio Integration of Quantitative Concepts into Introductory Biology (Dixon, U
of Arizona)
0633121 Discovering Science Through Fermentation: Equipment for an Investigative
Approach, includes non-science majors, partners senior and sophomore/freshmen, (Jarvis,
Hampshire College)
Cell Biology
Phase 2
0618766 Visualization in Biology Education (MacClean, North Dakota State University
Fargo)
Phase 1
0633618 GFP as a Tool for Multi-representational Visual Translation, digital imaging
microscopy student research projects using plant and animal cells (Wyatt, Ohio U)
0632831 Visualizing Cells and Embryos: Integrating Modern Cell and Developmental
Biology Techniques into the Undergraduate Biology Curriculum (Broussard, U of La
Verne)
Genetics
Phase 2
0618280 The New Genetics: Electronic Tools for Educational Innovation (Tobin,
Stanford)
Phase 1
0633351 Literature Based Scientific Learning in Genetics, case studies and concept based
inventories (Elrod, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)
0633424 Integrating Biology Learning Through Investigation, genetic analysis of plant,
Arabidopsis, and herbivore parasites, spider mites and root nematodes (Dolan, VA
Polytech)
Ecology
Phase 2
0618690 Ethnobotany Segues to Science (McClatchey, University of Hawaii)
0618744 Biofilms: The Hypertextbook--A Web-Based Active-Learning Approach for
Rapid Infusion of Emerging Knowledge into Undergraduate STEM Curricula
(Cunningham, Montana State U)
Phase 1
0633424 Integrating Biology Learning Through Investigation, genetic analysis of plant
(Arabidopsis) & herbivore parasites (spider mites & root nematodes) (Dolan, VA
Polytech)
0633714 From Nature to Lab to Production Infusing Cutting Edge Research into
Undergrad Biotech Curriculum, analyzing microbial populations in soil (Iyer, U Houston)
0633095 Exploring Natural History: Promoting Active Learning in Ecology and
Biodiversity, produce Great Lakes centered modules, form an active faculty group to
produce materials, using Animal Diversity Web (Myers, U Mich Ann Arbor)
0633482 Integration of Microbial Communities into a Microbiology Laboratory Class
Curriculum, research on microbial communities. (Blum, U Nebraska Lincoln)
Microbiology
Phase 2
0618744 Biofilms: The Hypertextbook--A Web-Based Active-Learning Approach for
Rapid Infusion of Emerging Knowledge into Undergraduate STEM Curricula
(Cunningham, Montana State U)
Phase 1
0633714 From Nature to Lab to Production Infusing Cutting Edge Research into
Undergraduate Biotechnology Curriculum, analyzing microbial populations in soil (Iyer,
U Houston)
0633121 Discovering Science Through Fermentation: Equipment for an Investigative
Approach, includes non-science majors, partners senior and sophomore/freshmen, (Jarvis,
Hampshire College)
0633062 Yeast and Oxygen: Incorporating Functional Genomics Research Into Three
Advanced Laboratory Classes, student-designed research using S cereviseae, methionine
sulfoxide reductases (O’Connor, Boston College)
0633490 Authentic Research Experiences in Microbiology, investigate host, Arabidopsis,
pathogen, Agrobacter, interactions (Muth, CUNY Brooklyn College)
0633482 Integration of Microbial Communities into a Microbiology Laboratory Class
Curriculum, research on microbial communities. (Blum, U of Nebraska Lincoln)
Plants
Phase 2
0618690 Ethnobotany Segues to Science (McClatchey, University of Hawaii)
Phase 1
0633017 Improving Quantitative Reasoning and Inquiry-Based Learning in the
Undergraduate Biology Curriculum, use of probes for quantitative laboratories in both
plant and animal physiology (Verhoeven, U of St Thomas, MN)
0633424 Integrating Biology Learning Through Investigation, genetic analysis of plant,
Arabidopsis, and its herbivore parasites, spider mites & root nematodes (Dolan, Virginia
Polytech)
0633282 From Proteins to Genes: Molecular Biology of Plant Peroxidases, sophomore
level research laboratory course (Kleinschmidt, Alleghany College)
0632986 Learning Plant Molecular Biology Through Research-Oriented Investigations
(jr/sr level) (Shuai, Wichita State)
0633618 GFP as a Tool for Multi-representational Visual Translation, digital imaging
microscopy student research projects using plant and animal cells (Wyatt, Ohio U)
0633490 Authentic Research Experiences in Microbiology, investigate host, Arabidopsis,
pathogen, Agrobacter, interactions (Muth, CUNY Brooklyn College)
Neurology and Physiology
Phase 1
0633017 Improving Quantitative Reasoning and Inquiry-Based Learning in the
Undergraduate Biology Curriculum, use of probes for quantitative labortrories in both
plant and animal physiology (Verhoeven, U of St Thomas, MN)
0632992 Integrating Modeling and Laboratory Sessions in Neuroscience, integrates
mathematics and computer science into neurologic aspects of behavior (Nair, U Missouri
Columbia)
Systematics
Phase 1
0633095 Exploring Natural History: Promoting Active Learning in Ecology and
Biodiversity, produce Great Lakes centered modules, form an active faculty group to
produce materials, using Animal Diversity Web (Myers, U Mich Ann Arbor)
Developmental Biology
Phase 1
0632831 Visualizing Cells and Embryos: Integrating Modern Cell and Developmental
Biology Techniques into the Undergraduate Biology Curriculum (Broussard, U La
Verne)
Evolution and Animal Behavior
Phase 1
0632992 Integrating Modeling and Laboratory Sessions in Neuroscience, integrates
mathematics and computer science into neurologic aspects of behavior (Nair, U of
Missouri Columbia)
Interesting Techniques & Approaches
Introducing Research Projects Directly Into Introductory Or Early Labs
Phase 1
0633424 Integrating Biology Learning Through Investigation, genetic analysis of plant
(Arabidopsis) & herbivore parasites (spider mites & root nematodes) (Dolan, Virginia
Polytech)
0633714 From Nature to Lab to Production Infusing cutting edge Research into
Undergrad Biotech Curriculum, analyzing microbial populations in soil (Iyer, U Houston)
0633282 From Proteins to Genes: Molecular Biology of Plant Peroxidases, sophomore
level research lab course (Kleinschmidt, Alleghany College)
0632986 Learning Plant Molecular Biology Through Research-Oriented Investigations
(jr/sr level) (Shuai, Wichita State)
0633121 Discovering Science Through Fermentation: Equipment for an Investigative
Approach includes non-science majors, partners senior and soph/fresh, (Jarvis,
Hampshire College)
0633062 Yeast and Oxygen: Incorporating Functional Genomics Research Into Three
Advanced Laboratory Classes, student-designed research using S cereviseae, methionine
sulfoxide reductases (O’Connor, Boston College)
0633618 GFP as a Tool for Multi-representational Visual Translation, digital imaging
microscopy student research projects (plant and animal cell bio) (Wyatt, Ohio U)
0633404 Inexpensive Glycolytic Pathway Discovery Lessons using Microarray
Technology (Bonds, Western Carolina)
0633490 Authentic Research Experiences in Microbiology, investigate host
(Arabidopsis) pathogen (Agrobacter) interactions (Muth, CUNY Brooklyn College)
0633482 Integration of Microbial Communities into a Microbiology Laboratory Class
Curriculum, research on microbial comm. (Blum, U Nebraska Lincoln)
0633648 Continuous Renewal of Undergraduate Education Via an Interdisciplinary,
Inquiry Based Laboratory biotechnology and mechanical engineering seniors establishing
bioreactor based modules for introductory level courses, includes a community college
and an HBCU (Voglewede, U South Carolina)
Infusing Mathematics And Computer Science Into Biology
Phase 1
0632992 Integrating Modeling and Laboratory Sessions in Neuroscience, integrates
mathematics and computer science into neurologic aspects of behavior (Nair, U Missouri
Columbia)
0633379 Q Bio Integration of Quantitative Concepts into Introductory Biology (Dixon, U
of Arizona)
Case Studies and Concept Inventories
Phase 2
0618570 Interactive Case-Study Teaching with Large Classroom Response Systems in
Large Biology Classes, curriculum development (Herreid, SUNY at Buffalo)
Phase 1
0633017 Improving Quantitative Reasoning and Inquiry-Based Learning in the
Undergraduate Biology Curriculum, use of probes for quantitative laboratories in both
plant and animal physiology (Verhoeven, U of St Thomas, MN)
0633351 Literature Based Scientific Learning in Genetics, case studies and concept based
inventories (Elrod, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo)
0633660 Collaborative Research: Critical Thinking for Civic Thinking in Science,
analysis of civic problems with a science base, eg purity of drinking water, a
collaborative among 4 institutions (McConnell, U Akron, Portland State, Central Conn,
Wagner College)
0633482 Integration of Microbial Communities into a Microbiology Laboratory Class
Curriculum, research on microbial communities. (Blum, U Nebraska Lincoln)
Producing Modules
Phase 1
0633714 From Nature to Lab to Production Infusing Cutting Edge Research into
Undergrad Biotech Curriculum, analyzing microbial populations in soil (Iyer, U Houston)
0633379 Q Bio Integration of Quantitative Concepts into Introductory Biology (Dixon, U
Arizona)
0633660 Collaborative Research: Critical Thinking for Civic Thinking in Science,
analysis of civic problems with a science base (eg purity of drinking water) collaboration
among 4 inst (McConnell, U Akron, Portland State, Central Conn, Wagner College)
0633736 Bridging Biology and Physics Undergraduate Education through Nanoscience:
A New Mexico Network Approach, Adding Nanotech to current courses at all levels (inc
fac development, cc fac, producing new materials establishing a working group to
continue work (Serrano, New Mexico State)
0633095 Exploring Natural History: Promoting Active Learning in Ecology and
Biodiversity produce Great Lakes centered modules, form an active faculty group to
produce materials, using Animal Diversity Web (Myers, U Mich Ann Arbor)
0633482 Integration of Microbial Communities into a Microbiology Laboratory Class
Curriculum, research on microbial comm. (Blum, U Nebraska Lincoln)
Establishing Working Groups of Faculty
Phase 1
0633736 Bridging Biology and Physics Undergraduate Education through Nanoscience:
A New Mexico Network Approach, Adding Nanotech to current courses at all levels (inc
fac development, cc fac, producing new materials establishing a working group to
continue work (Serrano, New Mexico State)
0633095 Exploring Natural History: Promoting Active Learning in Ecology and
Biodiversity produce Great Lakes centered modules, form an active faculty group to
produce materials, using Animal Diversity Web (Myers, U Mich Ann Arbor)
Using Established Techniques in New Settings or New Ways
Phase 1
0633374 Biology Curriculum Enrichment Project —adaptation of BioQuest material and
PBL modules (Acquire Vernier probes) (Buchner, College of San Mateo, CC)
0633095 Exploring Natural History: Promoting Active Learning in Ecology and
Biodiversity produce Great Lakes centered modules, form an active faculty group to
produce materials, using Animal Diversity Web (Myers, U Mich Ann Arbor)
Microscopy Visualization
Phase 2
0618766 Visualization in Biology Education (MacClean, North Dakota State University
Fargo)
Phase 1
0633618 GFP as a Tool for Multi-representational Visual Translation, digital imaging
microscopy student research projects (plant and animal cell bio) (Wyatt, Ohio U)
0632831 Visualizing Cells and Embryos: Integrating Modern Cell and Developmental
Biology Techniques into the Undergraduate Biology Curriculum (Broussard, U La
Verne)