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This slide deck, published by National Academies (U.S.), discusses a report on barriers that students face when completing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. Also discussed are opportunities in development that are intended to aid degree completion in these fields. The...

A portion of the Partnership for Plant Genomics Education, hosted by the University of California-Davis, this PDF presents a student activity where students will use agarose gel electrophoresis to separate several different dyes. The lab is described as a “precursor to DNA separations” and thus...

Micropipets are used in almost all biotechnology experiments. These precise instruments allow for the dispensing of extremely small volumes. This laboratory exercise will teach students to learn how to operate a micropipet, understand measuring volumes in microliters, and convert metric volumes....

Restriction mapping is a cornerstone of modern-day biotechnology. During this three-day exercise, students will digest samples of DNA with three different restriction enzymes. The DNA samples will be electrophoresed and the resulting fragments photographed under and ultraviolet transilluminator....

This paper, by Kurt Seemann, a faculty member at Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia, covers the basic principles of holistic technology education. The paper presents a schema for establishing a holistic understanding and knowledge of technology, knowing and understanding through...

This site includes a number of video recordings of Berkeley class lectures. Topics include electrical engineering, statistics, computer science, biology, chemistry, and other topics. The videos are free online for anyone to view. The videos vary in length but most are around one hour long.

This video, from the 2021 Esri Education Summit, introduces best practices for implementing and managing the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem for educational institutions. In the video, modern GIS is defined and the importance of access is highlighted. Pillars of success in GIS are also discussed, which...

Bio-Rad Laboratories' life science education program, Biotechnology Explorer, offers "technological innovations through practical hands-on activities in a format that works in the classroom," including classroom kits, teaching resources, professional development opportunities, and more. On this...

BETO's Bioenergy Career Exploration Wheel, provided by the United States Department of Energy, highlights "bioenergy industry-related jobs in the following areas: Communications, education, and outreach; Engineering and manufacturing; Agriculture, life, and physical sciences; Operations, management,...

This collection of classroom activities from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute is a useful stop for biology educators teaching topics such as stem cells, viruses, evolution, biodiversity, heredity, and molecular biology. Each activity accompanies a particular HHMI lecture series, all of which can...