Faculty Publications & Research

 

Science faculty members have been recognized internally for their contributions to IMSA, as well as externally for their advancement of science teaching. In the past two years, 3 science faculty members have earned awards for teaching from the Illinois Science Teacher Association.

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Articles

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“Analyze, Acquire, Apply, and Write” as a New Learning Model in Science, Jeong Choe

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A New Suite of Plasmid Vectors for Fluorescence-Based Imaging of Root Colonizing Pseudomonads, Rosemarie Wilton, Angela Ahrendt, Shalaka Shinde, Deirdre J. Sholto-Douglas, Jessica L. Johnson, Melissa B. Brennan, and Kenneth M. Kemner

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Assessing Differences in Students' Experiences in Traditional versus Scientific Teaching-Based Biology Course, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll and Susan C. Styer

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Biotechnology: A Necessity for Science Literacy., Judith A. Scheppler, Susan Styer, and Donald Dosch

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Blockade of Mast Cell Activation Reduces Cutaneous Scar Formation, Lin Chen, Megan Schrementi, Matthew J. Ranzer, Traci A. Wilgus, and Luisa A. DiPietro

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Case Study of a Successful Educational Partnership: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Dave DeVol

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Constructing and Using Case Studies in Genetics to Engage Students in Active Learning, Sue Styer

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Developing Transfer Skills in a Biochemistry Class, Jeong V. Choe

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Engaging Students in Current Topics: Ecosystem Disruption, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll

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Evidence of Cowbird Parasitism on Yellow-throated Warblers at Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, USA, Joseph Traina

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Fostering Preservice Teacher Identity in Science through a Student-Selected Project, D.J. Wink, J. Ellefson, M. Nishimura, D. Perry, S. Wenzel, and Jeong Hwang Choe

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Graphic Novels in Biology – A Novel Assessment Idea, Sowmya Anjur

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Observation of Single Top-Quark Production and Measurement of |Vtb| with CDF, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, D0 Collaboration; V.M. Abazov; and Peter Dong

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Pennies and Eggs: Initiation Into Inquiry Learning for Pre-Service Elementary Education Teachers, D.J. Wink and J. Hwang Choe

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pH dependence of cyanide and imidazole binding to the heme domains of Sinorhizobium meliloti and Bradyrhizobium japonicum FixL, Anil K. Bidwai, Angela J. Ahrendt, John S. Sullivan, Lidia B. Vitello, and James E. Erman

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Reconnecting the Sciences, John Eggebrecht, Raymond Dagenais, Don Dosch, Norman J. Merczak, Margaret N. Park, Susan C. Styer, and David Workman

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The Mechanism of Membrane Targeting of Human Sphingosine Kinase 1, Robert V. Stahelin, Jeong H. Hwang, Jin-Hahn Kim, Zee-Yong Park, Korey R. Johnson, Lina M. Obeid, and Wonhwa Cho

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Using Heart Models for Physiology Teaching and Learning, Sowmya Anjur

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Using Inquiry to Teach Microscope Skills, Susan Styer

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Vascular Flora of Van Horn Woods, Plainfield Township, Will County, IL, Joseph Traina

Book Chapters

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Science Inquiry at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Judith A. Scheppler, Donald Dosch, Susan Styer, and Steven Rogg

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Student Inquiry and Research: Developing Students' Authentic Inquiry Skills, Judith A. Scheppler, Susan Styer, Don Dosch, Joseph Traina, and Christopher Kolar

Conference Papers/Presentations

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Addressing Misconceptions about Evolution, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll and Don Dosch

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An Innovative Approach to Teaching the History of Physiology, Sowmya Anjur

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Biomedical Engineering – An Integrated Approach to Physiology, Sowmya Anjur

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Can you Master This? : Initial Attempts at Specifications-based Grading in Introductory Chemistry, Laura Kopff

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Collaboration and inquiry for the science classroom, Jessica Amacher, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, and Crystal Randall

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Correlation Between Hands On Activities and Transfer Skills on Assessments, Sowmya Anjur

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Creating a Culturally Responsive STEM Classroom, Adrienne Coleman and Sowmya Anjur

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Diverse Assessments that encourage creativity among gifted students, Sowmya Anjur

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Diverse & Inclusive Teaching, Adrienne Coleman and Sowmya Anjur

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Diverse Ways of Assessing Students in Science, Sowmya Anjur

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Diversifying the STEM Education to Career Pathway!!!, Adrienne Coleman and Sowmya Anjur

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Diversity and Equity during CoVID 19: An Analysis of Student Attitude and Understanding in Pathophysiology, Sowmya Anjur

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Diversity and Inclusion in the Science Classroom, Sowmya Anjur

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Diversity and Inclusion in the STEM Classroom, Sowmya Anjur

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Educator Stress: Finding Solutions to Combat Negativity, Exhaustion, and Burnout, Kevin Kusy and Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll

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Effect of Short Term Exercise and High Fat Diet on Skeletal Muscle miR133a, Sowmya Anjur, A Van Handel, R J. Murphy, P N. Puthanveetil, and K P. O’Hagan

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Engaging Student Interest Through Modeling, Sowmya Anjur

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Engaging Students Equitably in Biological Systems Modeling, Sowmya Anjur

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Engaging students in equitable hands-on assessments, Sowmya Anjur

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Engaging Students in Fundamental Biological Concepts Through UN Sustainability Goals, Sowmya Anjur and Donald Dosch

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Environmental Impact- Using Digital Media to Focus Student Learning, Crystal Randall, Sowmya Anjur, and Donald Dosch

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Exploring Other Worlds: a Project in Planetary Science Class, Eric Hawker

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High School Physiology Innovations: the Arduino Blood Pressure Monitor, Sowmya Anjur

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High School Research Innovations: Glioblastoma multiforme studies, Sowmya Anjur

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Innovations in High School Physiology: The Arduino Heart Rate L.E.D Monitor, Sowmya Anjur

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Integrating Quantitative Experiments into the Physiology Classroom, Sowmya Anjur

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Integration of Student Centered Physiology Learning into Related High School Science Courses, Sowmya Anjur

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June’s Learning Laboratory, David Lundgren and Sowmya Anjur

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June’s Learning Laboratory: Cultural Competent Students Lend a Helping Hand, Sowmya Anjur and David Lundgren

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Modeling Cardiac Physiology, Sowmya Anjur

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Modeling in the Physiology classroom, Sowmya Anjur

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PhUn week 2018: An Innovative Approach to Systems Biology – Human Diseases Graphic Novels, Sowmya Anjur

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Seeing the Unseen: Inquiry Driven Campus Hydrogeology Project, Melissa E. Lenczewski and Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll

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Successful Inquiry Based Activities in High School Physiology, Sowmya Anjur

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Successful research driven projects in the science classroom, Sowmya Anjur

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Teaching in a Competitive Science-focused High School, Crystal Randall

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Teaching in the Classroom with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, José M. Torres, Robert Hernandez, and Crystal Randall

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Teaching Quantum Computing in High School, Anastasia Perry

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Understanding the Neuronal Controls Behind Heart Rate and Respiration, Sowmya Anjur

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Using Forensics to Introduce IR Spectroscopy & Molecular Modeling, Joseph T. Golab

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Virtual High School Physiology: Hands-On Experiences During the CoVID Pandemic, Sowmya Anjur

Presentations/Workshops

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Adaptations of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Response to COVID-19, Sowmya Anjur and Dave DeVol

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Biomedical Engineering - an Art or a Science?, Sowmya Anjur

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Expanding Opportunities for Student Inquiry and Research, Angela Ahrendt

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Scientific Research and the Effectiveness of Presentations - The Student Inquiry and Research Program at IMSA, Sowmya Anjur and Dave DeVol