August 16, 2016 | Using Model Generators to Explore Alternative Energy By Amneris Solano Where does electricity come from? For many students, the answer is obvious: “an outlet!” However, when they are asked to trace the route to the...
August 16, 2016 | Engineering the Grid: Renewable Energy Resources By Amneris Solano In collaboration with the FREEDM Systems Center at NC State University and The Science House, Melaine Rickard developed curricula that highlights the importance of research...
August 16, 2016 | Molecular Biology: A Transgenic Mice Tale By Amneris Solano Advances in 21st century research and genetic engineering have made it possible to create new genetically modified organisms (GMO). This new technique of manipulating genetic...
August 16, 2016 | Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing By Amneris Solano Sarah Kaneko partnered with faculty and staff from NC State University’ Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) to study the integration of methods...
August 16, 2016 | Evolution: Evidences of Evolution or ‘Get a Clue’ By Amneris Solano This lesson provides students an opportunity to study evolution using engaging, relevant, and researched based strategies. Students will uncover the evidences that support the evolutionary...
August 15, 2016 | The Statistics of Climate Change: A real world example of graphing and data analysis By Amneris Solano Students will practice their skills of determining averages, graphing points, fitting lines to curves and analyzing data using a simplified version of data from the...