Learning the proper technique to isolate plasmid DNA, along with other standard cell molecular lab skills, can be a ticket to a well-paying job. And frankly, says Cameron Sheeler, Ph.D., it is fun. “I ...

Chemistry is a laboratory science and can be most effectively taught by including robust hands-on laboratory experiences for students at both the middle and high school levels. This perspective ...

DATA COLLECTION Next, students will complete the virtual lab: The Effects of Distance and Shielding on Exposure to Radiation. This virtual lab is an investigation of the nature of radioactivity.

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In this collection of lab-based activities, students will learn about the concepts of radiation and half-life in order to gain an understanding of the use of radiocarbon dating as a method of absolute ...

Science is a process of discovery. In the laboratory, students conduct experiments, solve problems, and use the scientific method. Collectively, a laboratory experience should be experiential with ...

Meet the team behind a newly transformed experiential-learning biology course, reaching hundreds of UT students. Students in BIO 206L take soil samples and isolate their own bacteria in the search for ...