Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Synthetic Biology02:55

Synthetic Biology

5.8K
Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary science that involves using principles from disciplines such as engineering, molecular biology, cell biology, and systems biology. It involves remodeling existing organisms from nature or constructing completely new synthetic organisms for applications such as protein or enzyme production, bioremediation, value-added macromolecule production, and the addition of desirable traits to crops, to name a few.
Golden rice
Golden rice is a genetically modified...
5.8K
Key Techniques in Microbiology01:19

Key Techniques in Microbiology

3.1K
Aseptic techniques prevent contamination, ensure experimental accuracy, and protect researchers and microbial cultures. These techniques are essential in clinical, industrial, and research settings where sterility is required.Maintaining Sterility in Laboratory PracticesScientists maintain sterility by sterilizing tools with heat or chemicals, disinfecting work surfaces, and handling cultures in controlled environments. Working near an open flame or within a laminar flow hood reduces the risk...
3.1K
Biostatistics: Overview01:20

Biostatistics: Overview

1.1K
Biostatistics plays a crucial role in understanding and analyzing data in healthcare and biology. Biostatisticians conduct experiments, gather evidence, and draw meaningful conclusions using statistical methods and techniques. Different variables form the foundation of biostatistical analysis, allowing researchers to understand and interpret data effectively. These variables are classified into different types, each serving a specific purpose in statistical analysis.
Discrete variables are...
1.1K
Characteristics of Life01:23

Characteristics of Life

269.5K
Biology is a natural science that studies life and living organisms, including their structure, function, development, interactions, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. The field's scope is extensive and divided into several specialized disciplines, such as anatomy, physiology, ethology, genetics, and many more. All living things share a few key traits, including cellular organization, heritable genetic material and the ability to adapt/evolve, metabolism to regulate energy needs, the...
269.5K
Overview of Biostatistics in Health Sciences01:19

Overview of Biostatistics in Health Sciences

5.7K
Biostatistics involves the application of statistical techniques to scientific research in health-related fields, including biology and public health. These techniques are essential for designing studies, collecting data, and analyzing it to draw meaningful conclusions. Given the complexity of biological processes, particularly in studies involving human subjects, biostatistical methods are crucial for effectively organizing and interpreting data that might otherwise obscure underlying patterns...
5.7K
The Scientific Method02:40

The Scientific Method

67.2K
Research is what makes the difference between facts and opinions. Facts are observable realities, and opinions are personal judgments, conclusions, or attitudes that may or may not be accurate. In the scientific community, facts can be established only using evidence collected through empirical research.
67.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Modern arc-like water content in the source of 3.1-billion-year-old volcanic rocks.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

A data-driven measure of REM sleep propensity for human and rodent sleep.

Frontiers in neuroscience·2026
Same author

Elranatamab Population Pharmacokinetics and Exposure-Response for Cytokine Release Syndrome in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma.

Clinical pharmacokinetics·2026
Same author

Elranatamab: Mechanism of Action, Clinical, and Translational Science.

Clinical and translational science·2026
Same author

The impact of wrist flexion on task performance and compensatory movements in transradial prosthesis users.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

A Data-Driven Measure of REM Sleep Propensity for Human and Rodent Sleep.

ArXiv·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 5, 2026

Using Mouse Mammary Tumor Cells to Teach Core Biology Concepts: A Simple Lab Module
10:39

Using Mouse Mammary Tumor Cells to Teach Core Biology Concepts: A Simple Lab Module

Published on: June 18, 2015

13.9K

Using Active Learning to Teach Concepts and Methods in Quantitative Biology.

Lindsay D Waldrop1, Stephen C Adolph2, Cecilia G Diniz Behn3

  • 1*Department of Mathematics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA; lwaldrop@email.unc.edu.

Integrative and Comparative Biology
|August 14, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Active learning strategies enhance student success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education. This article explores their application in quantitative biology education, offering resources for educators.

More Related Videos

C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining
06:04

C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining

Published on: September 16, 2022

6.8K
A Quantitative Fitness Analysis Workflow
11:39

A Quantitative Fitness Analysis Workflow

Published on: August 13, 2012

15.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 5, 2026

Using Mouse Mammary Tumor Cells to Teach Core Biology Concepts: A Simple Lab Module
10:39

Using Mouse Mammary Tumor Cells to Teach Core Biology Concepts: A Simple Lab Module

Published on: June 18, 2015

13.9K
C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining
06:04

C. elegans Gonad Dissection and Freeze Crack for Immunofluorescence and DAPI Staining

Published on: September 16, 2022

6.8K
A Quantitative Fitness Analysis Workflow
11:39

A Quantitative Fitness Analysis Workflow

Published on: August 13, 2012

15.1K

Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Comparative Biology
  • Quantitative Biology Education

Background:

  • Active learning improves student outcomes in STEM fields.
  • Quantitative biology presents unique teaching challenges.
  • Integrating active learning is crucial for effective STEM education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Summarize key ideas from the 2015 Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology symposium.
  • Review advancements in active learning for quantitative biology.
  • Provide resources for educators to implement active learning.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on active learning in STEM.
  • Discussion of active learning's utility in quantitative biology.
  • Description of initiatives for hands-on quantitative biology activities.

Main Results:

  • Active learning positively impacts student performance in STEM.
  • Active learning approaches are beneficial for quantitative biology instruction.
  • Recent initiatives focus on developing practical quantitative biology activities.

Conclusions:

  • Active learning is a valuable pedagogical approach for quantitative biology.
  • Educators can leverage active learning and technology to improve teaching.
  • Resources are available to support the integration of active learning in classrooms.