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Noah Busch wrote a new post, KABT Spring 2012 Field Trip (1-2 June 2012) 4 days, 16 hours ago
The 2012 Spring KABT Field Trip will be held at Alcove Springs in Marshall County, Kansas. KABT members will gather as early as Friday evening (1 June 2012) at the location displaying KABT signs. Campsites are […]
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Noah Busch wrote a new post, 2012 KABT Spring Field Trip (June 1st & 2nd) 1 month, 1 week ago
Save the Date: As the weather has us all yearning to be outside as much as possible, its time to put the annual KABT Spring Field Trip on your calenders for June 1st and 2nd. Join us in the Northern Flint Hills […]
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Michael Ralph wrote a new post, 2 months, 1 week ago
My AP students are growing fast plants, and one of them got this for one of her planters. The seeds were taken from a random pool that has both purchased seeds and seeds cultivated from past classes. I don’t […]
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Eric Kessler wrote a new post, Drosophila Rambling 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Another means of collecting female virgin fruit fliesI don’t know about you, but I have been interested in genetics ever since I understood the implications of Alfred Sturtevant’s all nighter when he […]
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julie schwarting wrote a new blog post: Summer Opportunities? 6 months, 1 week ago
An enthusiastic student who participated in Girls on Ice last summer is looking for 2012 summer programs or opportunities in any area of biology. Does anyone have suggestions for her?
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Jesi Rhodes commented on the blog post Praying Mantis in Classroom 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Wonderful!
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Eric Kessler commented on the blog post Synthetic Biology Competition for High Schools 6 months, 3 weeks ago
I will have students competing in this year’s HS iGEM competition (I was an observer at last summer’s event in Indianapolis). If anyone wants to discuss this more feel free to contact me. I have been planning a new post about synthetic biology… In fact, today my students began their exploration into synthetic biology by [...]
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Eric Kessler wrote a new blog post: Do Gene Patents Kill? 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Controversy Surrounding DNA Patenting Thursday, October 13 6:00 pm UMKC Law School Thompson Courtroom Patent Attorney Dan Ravicher faces off against Hans Sauer, representative for the biotech industry, in what promises to be a lively debate about the future of gene patenting. For more details on the controversy and debate participants, [Read more] -
Noah Busch commented on the blog post Student Question 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Sticking with the book theme… Two books: “Learning Under The Sun” and “Learning For All Seasons” (both by William J. Klein) focus on inquiry in outdoor science. Nice resources to have in the classroom anyway.
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Eric Kessler commented on the blog post Student Question 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Would the student be up for reading more than a few pages on a website? If so, I would suggest particular books instead of websites. There are some fine websites out there but nothing like a good book… I might begin with E.O Wilson’s – The Diversity of Life, but might also suggest Aldo Leopold, [...]
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Michael Ralph wrote a new blog post: Student Question 7 months, 3 weeks ago
I had a student today ask me for some website recommendations to learn more about Ecology. Do any of you have some suggestions I could pass along to him?
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Eric Kessler wrote a new blog post: The Science of Food 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Spencer Award High School Symposium Saturday, October 1 9:00 am – 12:00 noon UMKC Spencer Chemistry Builiding 51st Street between Rockhill & Troost Kansas City, MO 64110 Room 213 free parking in the Lot East of the Spencer Chemistry Building Pizza and Drinks will be served. Email your plan of attendance with an estimate of the number of…[Read more] -
jstilesoe wrote a new blog post: KABT Fall Conference 8 months, 1 week ago
Thanks to Pat Lamb for planning and all who presented and attended to make this year’s Fall Conference successful. Below is a summary of the presentations along with web sites mentioned by each presenter. Valerie Wright discussed the Konza Environmental Educational Program that students across the state are participating at their locations as well…[Read more]
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Eric Kessler commented on the blog post KABT Fall Meeting Konza Prairie 8 months, 1 week ago
Wonderful clouds! Thanks for posting Harry!
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Michael Ralph commented on the blog post KABT Fall Meeting Konza Prairie 8 months, 1 week ago
Great pictures Harry!
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Eric Kessler wrote a new blog post: KHS Fall Field Trip to Jewell County 8 months, 1 week ago
September 17-18 I should have posted a few weeks back on this opportunity but it came upon me a bit quick this year. Usually the trip is held in early to mid-October. Did you have anything to do with this change, Stan? jk Well, since I missed seeing you all at the KABT meeting yesterday, I [...] -
Eric Kessler commented on the blog post KABT Fall Conference 2011 8 months, 1 week ago
Thanks for sharing Michael! Now I feel even worse that I couldn’t make it out. I saw a number of old timers as well as some brand new faces. How many people were there? I even saw evidence that Josie shared my post yesterday on Becoming a KABT Blogger…
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Michael Ralph wrote a new blog post: KABT Fall Conference 2011 8 months, 1 week ago
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Eric Kessler commented on the blog post Become a KABT Blogger! 8 months, 1 week ago
As I posted this, I realized that I didn’t mention how to add documents (which I just had to do for this post). I will edit the document soon and repost.
Sorry that I couldn’t make it to Manhattan today too : ( !
Now, off to ferry the kids around!
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This is my first attempt at a video montage… but the Fall Conference was so awesome I felt I needed to share it with everyone! A huge thanks to Pat Lamb, Josie Stiles, the K-State folks, and everyone that helped make such a great event possible. 