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Changes In Students’ Mental Models From Computational Modeling Of Gene Regulatory Networks, Joseph Dauer, Heather E. Bergan-Roller, Gretchen P. King, Mckenzie Kjose, Nicholas J. Galt, Tomáš Helikar

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

Background: Computational modeling is an increasingly common practice for disciplinary experts and therefore necessitates integration into science curricula. Computational models afford an opportunity for students to investigate the dynamics of biological systems, but there is significant gap in our knowledge of how these activities impact student knowledge of the structures, relationships, and dynamics of the system. We investigated how a computational modeling activity affected introductory biology students’ mental models of a prokaryotic gene regulatory system (lac operon) by analyzing conceptual models created before and after the activity.

Results: Students’ pre-lesson conceptual models consisted of provided, system-general structures (e.g., activator, repressor) …

Person To Person In Australia, Jiarong Wan

2019-20 Field Notes

While still in the midst of their study abroad experiences, students at Linfield College write reflective essays. Their essays address issues of cultural similarity and difference, compare lifestyles, mores, norms, and habits between their host countries and home, and examine changes in perceptions about their host countries and the United States. In this essay, Jiarong Wan describes his observations during his study abroad program at Deakin University in Australia.

Fall Student Showcase For Research And Creative Inquiry, Office Of Student Research

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

The Fall Student Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 3:30 PM - 6 PM at Longwood University.

Academic Disciplines And Use Of Library-Based Online Resources For Learning Activities By Undergraduates In University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Michael Oladiran, Tolulope Balogun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of academic disciplines on the use of library-based online resources for learning activities by undergraduates in the University of Ibadan.

The paper adopted the quantitative research method. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted in selecting the undergraduate students from each faculty and department with the sampling fraction of 2.5%. The sample size for the study is 303 undergraduates of University of Ibadan. Questionnaire was the instrument used to gather data for the research. 286 (94.4%) questionnaires were properly completed and analyzed.

The study revealed that that the Internet is the …

Hum 101-094: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I, Gabriella Wilson

Humanities Syllabi

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Hum 101-H03: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I Honors, Jake Slovis

Humanities Syllabi

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Sts 201-101: Understanding Technological Society, Pedro De La Torre Iii

Humanities Syllabi

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Eng 352-451: Technical Writing, Bernadette Longo

Humanities Syllabi

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Hss 404-005: Biotechnology And The Law, Rosanna Dent

History Syllabi

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Hss 404-003: Population Movements In Eastern Mediterranean, Elektra Kostopoulou

History Syllabi

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Eng 352-465: Technical Writing, Jake Slovis

Humanities Syllabi

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Sts 201-003: Understanding Technological Society, R. D. Cormier

Humanities Syllabi

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Sts 201-105: Understanding Technological Society, Pedro De La Torre Iii

Humanities Syllabi

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Hist 377-003: Cities In History, Sam Hege

History Syllabi

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Is 350-105: Computers, Society And Ethics, Todd Will

Informatics Syllabi

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Is 350-453: Computers, Society And Ethics, Todd Will

Informatics Syllabi

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Hist 381-H01: Science And Technology In Modern Medicine, Stephen Pemberton

History Syllabi

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Eng 352-001: Technical Writing, Jake Slovis

Humanities Syllabi

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Hum 101-025: Writing, Speaking, Thinking I, Jake Slovis

Humanities Syllabi

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Sts 201-011: Understanding Technological Society, R. D. Cormier

Humanities Syllabi

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Sts 201-H01: Understanding Technological Society, Narendra Neel Khichi Jr.

Humanities Syllabi

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Thtr 216-001: Improvisational Theater, Short-Form, Louis Wells

Humanities Syllabi

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Hist 377-001: Cities In History, Kyle Riismandel

History Syllabi

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Investigating How Faculty Social Networks And Peer Influence Relate To Knowledge And Use Of Evidence-Based Teaching Practices, J. P. Ziker, B. Earl, S. E. Shadle

Anthropology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: Calls for science education reform have been made for decades in the USA. The recent call to produce one million new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) graduates over 10 years highlights the need to employ evidence-based instructional practices (EBIPs) in undergraduate STEM classes to create engaging and effective learning environments. EBIPs are teaching strategies that have been empirically demonstrated to positively impact student learning, attitudes, and achievement in STEM disciplines. However, the mechanisms and processes by which faculty learn about and choose to implement EBIPs remain unclear. To explore this problem area, we used social network analysis to …

Investigating How Faculty Social Networks And Peer Influence Relate To Knowledge And Use Of Evidence-Based Teaching Practices, A.K. Lane, John Skvoretz, J.P. Ziker, B. A. Couch, B. Earl, J.E. Lewis, J.D. Mcalpin, L.B. Prevost, S.E. Shadle, M. Stains

School of Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

Background: Calls for science education reform have been made for decades in the USA. The recent call to produce one million new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) graduates over 10 years highlights the need to employ evidence-based instructional practices (EBIPs) in undergraduate STEM classes to create engaging and effective learning environments. EBIPs are teaching strategies that have been empirically demonstrated to positively impact student learning, attitudes, and achievement in STEM disciplines. However, the mechanisms and processes by which faculty learn about and choose to implement EBIPs remain unclear. To explore this problem area, we used social network analysis to …

Evaluation Of Students’ Perceptions Of Library Service Quality Using Libqual Model: The Case Study In Hospitality Institute In India, Jyothi Mallya, Valsaraj Payini

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the hospitality students’ perception of library service quality provided by the institute using a well-known measurement model LibQUAL. A structured questionnaire with 22 items on three dimensions of LibQUAL was distributed to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students using Google forms. The mean differences between the UG and PG were analyzed using independent sample t-test. The findings suggest that there is a significant difference in the mean perception of undergraduate and postgraduate students about the library services provided by the institute. This study provides practical insight to library managers about the perception …

The Role Of Faculty Mentoring In Improving Retention And Completion Rates For Historically Underrepresented Stem Students, Kelli L. Chelberg, Lisa Bosman

Technology Leadership and Innovation Faculty Publications

There is a growing recognition of the need for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workers who provide diverse perspectives enabling companies to keep up with the demands of the 21st -century workforce. Creating a diverse workforce requires improving access to STEM education for historically underrepresented students, including low-income students and first-generation students. However, significant challenges and barriers exist. The purpose of this paper is to showcase an innovative approach to mentoring historically underrepresented STEM students which integrates photovoice and photo-elicitation. This new approach in mentoring takes student participation one step further by asking students to document and share their …

Heavier Topics, Isis Hatcher

2018-19 Postcards

Postcard from Isis Hatcher, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea

Differences Between Australia And America, Ellen Gallagher

2018-19 Field Notes

While still in the midst of their study abroad experiences, students at Linfield College write reflective essays. Their essays address issues of cultural similarity and difference, compare lifestyles, mores, norms, and habits between their host countries and home, and examine changes in perceptions about their host countries and the United States. In this essay, Ellen Gallagher describes her observations during her study abroad program at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia.

Sts 201-H02: Understanding Technological Society, Narendra Neel Khichi, Jr

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.