Complex problems require complex plans and training. Get in shape to get things done.

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What does it mean to be normally distributed?  What do oceanographers do when the collected data is not normally distributed? 

Laws and regulations that affect the public are being formed based on data from a variety of laboratories. How can we be sure that the laboratories are all standardized?

Humans aren't the only ones who get their fingerprints taken. Learn how this scientist is like a crime scene investigator using oil "fingerprints" to explain the orgins of spilled oil.

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Dr. Jeff Holmes from the Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology discusses the Encyclopedia of Life as a teaching resource and as an example of reliable information.

This video was created in collaboration with the Okaloosa County SCIENCE Partnership including the Smithsonian Institution and Harvard University.

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This researcher explains common methods behind randomized studies in the social sciences, specifically in education.

This ecologist from the Coastal Plains Institute discusses sampling techniques that are used to gather data to make statistical inferences about amphibian populations in the wetlands of the Apalachicola National Forest.

This simple inquiry helps students learn about the scientific method while trying to unlock the mystery of goldenrod paper.

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What could be better than having class on the beach and conducting actual research to boot? See how this marine science teacher transforms his students into scientists.

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This teacher has an idea about how to bring higher-level reading skills to science class.

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Avast, me hearties! You ready to learn about observation skills?

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Glass artist Russel Scaturro explains how fine control of gas flow aids efforts to minimize his carbon footprint toward a larger goal of environmentally-conscious fabrication methodology.

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Air Force Test Pilot discusses the need for systematic testing and collection of data for new flight technologies.

Listen as science teacher Patty Smukall recounts past and present marine field experiences and how they affect teaching practices back in the classroom. 

This research is made possible by a grant from the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI/C-IMAGE II).
This research is made possible by a grant from the NOAA Gulf of Mexico BWET program.

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In this video, Angela Lodge describes the value of hands-on experiences gained from field research for transforming both teachers and their classroom practices.

This research is made possible by a grant from the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI/C-IMAGE II).
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Field experiences are powerful and capable of improving teachers' ability to impact students in the classroom. Watch as USF Outreach Coordinator Teresa Greely explains the experiences offered to teachers through the NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program.

This research is made possible by a grant from the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI/C-IMAGE II).
This research is made possible by a grant from the NOAA Gulf of Mexico BWET program.

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NOAA Scientist, Doug Devries talks about fish survey techniques and technologies.

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Listen closely as Dr. Austin Mast explains how students can help scientists by transcribing data from real herbarium plant samples.

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In this video, Molly Jameson explains how worm composting can work for the classroom.

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In this video, wildland fire scientist Kevin Hiers explains how technology can be used to aid fire behavior research in fire-dependent ecosystems.

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If you watch this video, your brain will be learning more about itself! Think about it.

Our brains process all sensory information and tell the body what to do next.

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Understanding human physiology will allow you to stand under your own power at the end of a long rowing trip.

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Strengthen your understanding of how muscle filaments function as this physiologist flexes his knowledge.

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Get mentally fit as this physiologist explains muscle structure!

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Get moving and learn how muscles move you!

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Dr. David McNutt explains how large clonal plant populations can be analyzed with microsatellite analysis of their DNA.

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Let this semipermiable membrane teaching idea sink in.

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When your kidneys fail you, there's help with kidney dialysis.

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Feeding your baby, inside and outside your body.

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Robots use "eyes" and "ears" to sense their surroundings, just like you and me.

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Get a tip for modeling the cell membrane in this lesson idea.

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Your kidneys work hard - show them some respect!

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Lots of issues causes disease - genetics, lifestyle, pathogens - let's practice prevention when we can.

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Flow Cytometry is a cool technology that can count and sort cells.

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Scientists use microscopes to see what is invisible to the naked eye.

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Fire up those brains with exercise!

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What you need to know about exercising for your heart and lungs.

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A bio-mathematician discusses the folds and the structure of the brain and how they relate to math.

Dr. Tom Miller discusses the anatomy and morphology of carnivorous plants.

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Your mind will swell with knowledge after submerging in this idea to demonstrate osmosis.

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Get outside and interact with nature after you watch this idea for teaching about the different parts of plants!

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This teacher has an approach to teaching evolution that may help to keep skeptical students engaged: start by teaching about plants, and then make small changes to the discussion over time.

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Dr. Gregory Erickson explains bone histology and anatomy with special remarks on bones of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex.

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Dr. Mahmood Shivji explains how information contained in the DNA of seafood species is used for identification in the marketplace.

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Dr. George Cohen discusses a variety of skin treatments that utilize electromagnetic radiation, including lasers, UV light, and x-rays.

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Dr. Erinn Muller explains research related to discovering coral genotypes capable of thriving despite environmental health challenges.

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Jens Foell discusses brain function as it relates to brain imaging technology such as fMRI.

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Dr. Michael Thornton discusses the nutritive value of blood - for vampires!

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Learn how carbohydrates in our cells' membrane determine our blood types.

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Using new methods in neuroimaging, personality traits can be mapped to distinct regions of the brain.

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Jens Foell discusses the link between correlation and causation in PTSD patients.

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CSI in the Classroom: Blood at a crime scene points to a suspect.

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Florida State Researcher, Jens Foell, discusses the importance of understanding correlation versus causation when researching personality traits and criminal behavior.

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Jens Foell discusses how statistical noise reduction is used in fMRI brain imaging to be able to determine which specifics parts of the brain are related to certain activities and how this relates to patients that suffer from phantom limb pain.

When you cut yourself, your body goes to work to prevent blood loss.

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The lymph system gets some respect.

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The importance of being a red blood cell.

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Florida State researcher Jens Foell discusses the use of fMRI and statistics in chronic pain.

Rick Hyson discusses the neuroscience contribution to the Birdsong project.

Frank Johnson discusses the science behind hearing, learning, and speaking.

Wei Wu discusses his statistical contributions to the Birdsong project which help to quantify the differences in the changes of the zebra finch's song.

Tanganyika Wilder explains EKG.

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There is an amazing amount of similarity in brain organization between birds and humans. Turns out, birds are pretty darn smart and very good problem solvers!

Richard Bertram discusses his mathematical modeling contribution to the Birdsong project that helps the progress of neuron and ion channel research.

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