Research Groups and Centers

The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology Home Page The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology Home Page- Features original research on protists, including lower algae and fungi. Articles are published covering various aspects of these… Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa- Maintains a collection of over 2000 strains of algae and protozoa. Protozoan Houses Protozoan Houses- Shells, tests, gelatinous envelopes and other protozoan body coverings are discussed in this article from Micscape. Protozoan Parasites Protozoan Parasites- Images of the water-borne parasites Cryptosporidium parvum, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia. Sarcodina: Chaos (Pelomyxa) Carolinensis Sarcodina: Chaos (Pelomyxa) Carolinensis- An article about observing this large amoeba. Volvox: a beautiful microscopic life-form Volvox: a beautiful microscopic life-form- Stunning photographs and video clips, and a description of Volvox, can be seen in this article by Maurice Smith and Ken Jones from Micsc… Lacrymaria olor: Tear of a Swan Lacrymaria olor: Tear of a Swan- Article about this fascinating protozoan from Micscape magazine, with a movie of Lacrymaria olor in action. Introduction to the Ciliata Introduction to the Ciliata- A brief description of the ciliate protozoans. Protocol Online Protocol Online- Collection of protocols and discussion forum for methods such as ELISA, immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, macrophages and monocytes onocytes, maintained by… The Invertebrates The Invertebrates- Educational website about invertebrates designed for primary and secondary students with the characteristics, classification, pictures and a test on each group. Biology Questions and Answers Biology Questions and Answers- Explains biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, zoology, physiology, embryology, botany, genetics, evolution, ecology and diseases through sequen… National Institute of General Medical Sciences: Online Teaching Resources National Institute of General Medical Sciences: Online Teaching Resources- NIGMS Provides science education publications on a number of biological topics, and interactive games to… Crickets in the Classroom Crickets in the Classroom- Provides lessons and units for using crickets in the classroom to teach basic science concepts. Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students Hands-on Activities for Teaching Biology to High School or Middle School Students- Teaching resources modelled on the idea that students will learn best if they are actively engag… The Biology Corner The Biology Corner- Offers profound resources of tutorials and lesson plans for biology and science teachers. Devoted to the compilation of interactive education sites. Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS) Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS)- Develops inquiry-based science curriculum, including textbooks. Includes downloadable curriculum modules, catalog, annual report, and j… Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program Wisconsin Teacher Enhancement Program- A national professional development program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for K-14 science and health educators. Most courses are r… Preparing Our Children: Math and Science Education in the National Interest Preparing Our Children: Math and Science Education in the National Interest- "The National Science Board (NSB), charged with advising the President and the Congress on national sc… BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium- This project actively supports an extended network of educators interested in the reform of undergraduate biology. Collaborative efforts with other… Biodidac Biodidac- Repository of line drawings, video clips, and photos to teach biology. International Journal of Wildland Fire International Journal of Wildland Fire- Publishes papers on the principles of fire as a process, its ecological impact, modelling fire and its effects, or presenting information o… Fire Ecology Research Fire Ecology Research- Description of research being done by Western Ecological Research Center scientists in the Sierra Nevada forests, the California shrublands and the Mojave a… Fire Ecology Fire Ecology- Information from Wikipedia on the ecological effects of wildfires. Fire Effects Information System (FEIS) Fire Effects Information System (FEIS)- Up-to-date information about fire effects on plants and animals of North America, developed at the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Resea… California Chaparral Field Institute California Chaparral Field Institute- Non-profit research and educational organization studying the chaparral biome, Mediterranean climates, and wildfire. Woods Ablaze Woods Ablaze- This edition of The Why Files examines the role of fire in natural systems, and the role of science in understanding wildfires. Developmental Biology Developmental Biology- Reviews of popular and academic books, on this topics with links to others by Danny Yee, Sydney, Australia. EMBL Conferences EMBL Conferences- Meetings, events, news from European Molecular Biology Laboratory society. Information about events, registration, membership. European Society for Clinical Cell Analysis European Society for Clinical Cell Analysis- Scientific society and professional research group. Provides membership information, news, events, and educational materials about flo… NCRM NICHE 2013 NCRM NICHE 2013- Nichi-In Centre for Regenerative Medicine 2013 meeting in India. Provides information about the meeting, plenary session, and symposium.