Sam Rhine’s GUC in Indiana – IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY!

If you have never attended one of Sam Rhine’s Genetics Update Conferences (GUC), you have really missed out on a fantastic resource for you and your students. Sam Rhine is one of our own – a Hoosier boy, born and raised right here in Indiana. He has been covering the country and parts of the [...]

USA Biology Olympiad

Information on the USA Biology Olympiad    The USA Biology Olympiad is the premiere biology competition in the United States.  Starting with almost 9,000 registered students from 38 states in 2007, the competition ultimately selects 4 students as “Team USA” who will represent our nation at the International Biology Olympiad.  Last year was a banner year [...]

Leading A Billion Plus Voices

Leading A Billion Plus Voices

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April 22nd 2008
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New Journal – Evolution: Education and Outreach

The journal “Evolution: Education and Outreach” made its debut last month.  Published quarterly, it targets K-16 students, teachers, and scientists alike, aiming to aid members of these communities in the teaching of evolutionary theory.  The journal features peer-reviewed articles for classroom use, collaborative papers written by teachers and scientists, teaching tools such as classroom activities, [...]

Understanding Evolution December Resources and Essay Contest

Whether it’s tainted spinach or Avian flu, the outbreak or mere threat of disease regularly makes headlines.  The new “killer cold” virus — a mutant strain of adenovirus — is no exception.  The virus has killed 10 people in the U.S. in the past 18 months, many of whom were otherwise healthy. Why are some [...]