Thursday, August 9, 2007: 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Exhibit Halls 1 and 2, San Jose McEnery Convention Center
PS 58 - Ecology education
EcoSampler: A learning object for the fundamentals of community sampling theory
Warren G. Abrahamson, Bucknell University, Michael R. Weaver, Bucknell University
Emerging tools in teaching biodiversity across disciplines
Anne H. Bower, Philadelphia University, Barbara J. Abraham, Hampton University, John A. Cigliano, Cedar Crest College, Brian E. Hagenbuch, Holyoke Community College, Stuart R. Ketcham, University of the Virgin Islands, Margaret-Ann Mayer, Dine College, John F. Mull, Weber State University, John D. Pierce, Philadelphia University, Jennifer M. Rhode, Georgia College and State University, Michelle L. Zjhra, Georgia Southern University
The journal ECOSISTEMAS: An educational tool for ecology and environmental science Spanish-speaking students worldwide
Jordi Cortina, University of Alicante, Karen Disante, University of Alicante
Biocomplexity: Challenges in designing an elective high-school ecology curriculum
Gillian M. Puttick, TERC, Brian Drayton, TERC, Marlene Cole, TERC, Meaghan Donovan, TERC, Alan Berkowitz, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Steward T. A. Pickett, Institute of Ecosystem Studies
A middle-school curriculum in pollination ecology
Christopher T. Ivey, California State University, Chico, Colleen Hatfield, California State University, Chico, Kristina Schierenbeck, California State University, Chico
Faculty investigating active teaching and student learning in a new TIEE practitioner research project
Charlene D'Avanzo, Hampshire College, Deborah Morris, Florida Community College, Bruce W. Grant, Widener University, Jason Taylor, ESA
Ecological education networks and the constraints on knowledge transfer: The experience of the Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity (IEB) in Chile
Rocío C. Jaña-Prado, Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad-Universidad de Chile, and Fundación Senda Darwin, Ximena Arango, Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, Omora Ethnobotanical Park & University of Magallanes, Chile, Paula C. Caballero, Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad Universidad de Chile, and Universidad de Magallanes, Claudia C. Hernández, Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad Universidad de Chile, and Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas CEAZA, Emer A Mancilla, Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad-Universidad de Chile, and Fundación Senda Darwin, Wara Marcelo, Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad Universidad de Chile, Mariela Sovino, Instituto de Ecología y Biodiversidad Universidad de Chile, and Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas CEAZA
Expanding assessment and learning in biodiversity conservation education: A methodological framework
Brian E. Hagenbuch, Holyoke Community College, Michelle L. Zjhra, Georgia Southern University, Susan Willson, Earlham College, Eleanor Sterling, American Museum of Natural History, Jennifer M. Rhode, Georgia College and State University, John D. Pierce, Philadelphia University, Matthew I. Palmer, Columbia University, John F. Mull, Weber State University, Margaret-Ann Mayer, Dine College, Stuart R. Ketcham, University of the Virgin Islands, James P. Gibbs, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Christine A. Engels, American Museum of Natural History, John A. Cigliano, Cedar Crest College, Nora Bynum, American Museum of Natural History, Anne H. Bower, Philadelphia University, Nicola M. Anthony, University of New Orleans, Barbara J. Abraham, Hampton University, Michael J. Foster, American Museum of Natural History
Enhancement of ecology education through international connections
Rebecca M. Wahl, The University of Montana
Transcending cultural boundaries to improve science education: Legitimization of TEK as a scientific way of knowing in a fifth-grade classroom
Matthew Corsi, University of Montana, Florence Gardipee, University of Montana
Using the learning cycle to teach ecological concepts in Introduction to Environmental Studies
Megan E. Gibbons, Birmingham-Southern College
Transforming the graduate school experience through the Montana GK-12 “Ecologists in Residence” program
Carol Brewer, University of Montana, Paul Alaback, University of Montana, Sarah Bisbing, University of Montana, Mary Bricker, University of Montana, Matt Corsi, University of Montana, Flo Gardipee, University of Montana, Nathan Gordon, University of Montana, Mike Machura, University of Montana, Johnny MacLean, University of Montana, Jen Marangelo, University of Montana, Joss McKinnon, University of Montana, Alison Perkins, University of Montana, Jeff Piotrowski, University of Montana, Rebecca Wahl, University of Montana
Active student participation in lectures with large enrollments: An experiment in progress
Eliza Woo, SUNY-Stony Brook, Christopher R. Noto, SUNY-Stony Brook, Mark Jonas, SUNY-Stony Brook, Joan Miyazaki, SUNY-Stony Brook
Plants on the move - testing wind-blown seeds
Mary Bricker, University of Montana
LEAP: An IGERT program on integrated human/natural landscapes
Mary V. Ashley, University of Illinois-Chicago
An interdisciplinary approach to teaching ecology: An ecology-ethics learning community
Teresa K. Heisey, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Creed Hyatt, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Linda E. Kvamme, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Combining research skills with field techniques and incorporating current ecological theory into the teaching of ecology
Katherine E. B. Law, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Developing critical-thinking questions based on textbook examples
Janet Lanza, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Research for undergraduates in theoretical ecology
Glenn Ledder, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Brigitte Tenhumberg, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Sharing human spirit with the wild
Daria Gwizdz, University of Silesia, Mieczyslaw Remin, University of Silesia
Building interdisciplinary and cross-cultural awareness in conducting environment research: Use of Canada-US transboundary experiences
Thomas M. Hinckley, University of Washington, Sara Jo Breslow, University of Washington, Emma Flores, University of Washington, Stevan Harrell, University of Washington, Regan Smith, University of Washington
Across the river and into the trees:  Engaging rural K-8 students through ecological research
Erik A. Lehnhoff, Montana State University, Lisa J. Rew, Montana State University, Matt Becker, Montana State University
Helping students explore the world of insect pollinators: The “eyes” have it
Alison Perkins, University of Montana, Carol A. Brewer, University of Montana
Assessment of a multi-year restoration experiment as a tool for teaching and research at a primarily undergraduate institution
Virginia Matzek, Santa Clara University
Using a stormwater remediation wetland to teach real-world science: How does pedagogical context influence student learning and motivation?
Jeremy M. Wojdak, Radford University, Judy Guinan, Radford University, Joe Wirgau, Radford University, Charles Kugler, Radford University, Christine Small, Radford University, Fred Singer, Radford University, Georgia Hammond, Radford University, Joel Hagen, Radford University, Bethany Bodo, Radford University, Andrew Baldwin, University of Maryland
Dune restoration in Monterey Bay: Introductory biology students collect and analyze long-term ecological monitoring data for the community
Suzanne Worcester, California State University Monterey Bay

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