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.
Articles
“Analyze, Acquire, Apply, and Write” as a New Learning Model in Science, Jeong Choe
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
Assessing Differences in Students' Experiences in Traditional versus Scientific Teaching-Based Biology Course, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll and Susan C. Styer
Biotechnology: A Necessity for Science Literacy., Judith A. Scheppler, Susan Styer, and Donald Dosch
Blockade of Mast Cell Activation Reduces Cutaneous Scar Formation, Lin Chen, Megan Schrementi, Matthew J. Ranzer, Traci A. Wilgus, and Luisa A. DiPietro
Constructing and Using Case Studies in Genetics to Engage Students in Active Learning, Sue Styer
Developing Transfer Skills in a Biochemistry Class, Jeong V. Choe
Engaging Students in Current Topics: Ecosystem Disruption, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
Evidence of Cowbird Parasitism on Yellow-throated Warblers at Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, USA, Joseph Traina
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
Graphic Novels in Biology – A Novel Assessment Idea, Sowmya Anjur
Observation of Single Top-Quark Production and Measurement of |Vtb| with CDF, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, D0 Collaboration; V.M. Abazov; and Peter Dong
Pennies and Eggs: Initiation Into Inquiry Learning for Pre-Service Elementary Education Teachers, D.J. Wink and J. Hwang Choe
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
Reconnecting the Sciences, John Eggebrecht, Raymond Dagenais, Don Dosch, Norman J. Merczak, Margaret N. Park, Susan C. Styer, and David Workman
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
Using Heart Models for Physiology Teaching and Learning, Sowmya Anjur
Using Inquiry to Teach Microscope Skills, Susan Styer
Vascular Flora of Van Horn Woods, Plainfield Township, Will County, IL, Joseph Traina
Book Chapters
Science Inquiry at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Judith A. Scheppler, Donald Dosch, Susan Styer, and Steven Rogg
Student Inquiry and Research: Developing Students' Authentic Inquiry Skills, Judith A. Scheppler, Susan Styer, Don Dosch, Joseph Traina, and Christopher Kolar
Conference Papers/Presentations
Addressing Misconceptions about Evolution, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll and Don Dosch
An Innovative Approach to Teaching the History of Physiology, Sowmya Anjur
Biomedical Engineering – An Integrated Approach to Physiology, Sowmya Anjur
Can you Master This? : Initial Attempts at Specifications-based Grading in Introductory Chemistry, Laura Kopff
Collaboration and inquiry for the science classroom, Jessica Amacher, Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, and Crystal Randall
Correlation Between Hands On Activities and Transfer Skills on Assessments, Sowmya Anjur
Creating a Culturally Responsive STEM Classroom, Adrienne Coleman and Sowmya Anjur
Diverse Assessments that encourage creativity among gifted students, Sowmya Anjur
Diverse & Inclusive Teaching, Adrienne Coleman and Sowmya Anjur
Diverse Ways of Assessing Students in Science, Sowmya Anjur
Diversifying the STEM Education to Career Pathway!!!, Adrienne Coleman and Sowmya Anjur
Diversity and Equity during CoVID 19: An Analysis of Student Attitude and Understanding in Pathophysiology, Sowmya Anjur
Diversity and Inclusion in the Science Classroom, Sowmya Anjur
Diversity and Inclusion in the STEM Classroom, Sowmya Anjur
Educator Stress: Finding Solutions to Combat Negativity, Exhaustion, and Burnout, Kevin Kusy and Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
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
Engaging Student Interest Through Modeling, Sowmya Anjur
Engaging Students Equitably in Biological Systems Modeling, Sowmya Anjur
Engaging students in equitable hands-on assessments, Sowmya Anjur
Engaging Students in Fundamental Biological Concepts Through UN Sustainability Goals, Sowmya Anjur and Donald Dosch
Environmental Impact- Using Digital Media to Focus Student Learning, Crystal Randall, Sowmya Anjur, and Donald Dosch
Exploring Other Worlds: a Project in Planetary Science Class, Eric Hawker
High School Physiology Innovations: the Arduino Blood Pressure Monitor, Sowmya Anjur
High School Research Innovations: Glioblastoma multiforme studies, Sowmya Anjur
Innovations in High School Physiology: The Arduino Heart Rate L.E.D Monitor, Sowmya Anjur
Integrating Quantitative Experiments into the Physiology Classroom, Sowmya Anjur
Integration of Student Centered Physiology Learning into Related High School Science Courses, Sowmya Anjur
June’s Learning Laboratory, David Lundgren and Sowmya Anjur
June’s Learning Laboratory: Cultural Competent Students Lend a Helping Hand, Sowmya Anjur and David Lundgren
Modeling Cardiac Physiology, Sowmya Anjur
Modeling in the Physiology classroom, Sowmya Anjur
PhUn week 2018: An Innovative Approach to Systems Biology – Human Diseases Graphic Novels, Sowmya Anjur
Seeing the Unseen: Inquiry Driven Campus Hydrogeology Project, Melissa E. Lenczewski and Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll
Successful Inquiry Based Activities in High School Physiology, Sowmya Anjur
Successful research driven projects in the science classroom, Sowmya Anjur
Teaching in a Competitive Science-focused High School, Crystal Randall
Teaching in the Classroom with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, José M. Torres, Robert Hernandez, and Crystal Randall
Teaching Quantum Computing in High School, Anastasia Perry
Understanding the Neuronal Controls Behind Heart Rate and Respiration, Sowmya Anjur
Using Forensics to Introduce IR Spectroscopy & Molecular Modeling, Joseph T. Golab
Virtual High School Physiology: Hands-On Experiences During the CoVID Pandemic, Sowmya Anjur
Presentations/Workshops
Adaptations of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Response to COVID-19, Sowmya Anjur and Dave DeVol
Biomedical Engineering - an Art or a Science?, Sowmya Anjur
Expanding Opportunities for Student Inquiry and Research, Angela Ahrendt
Scientific Research and the Effectiveness of Presentations - The Student Inquiry and Research Program at IMSA, Sowmya Anjur and Dave DeVol
