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2010 Volume 9 Issue 1
2010 Volume 9 : Issue 1
Editorials
Articles
Benefits of a Professional Training Year for Undergraduates on a Neuroscience Degree Scheme
By RM Santer
Using Neurogenetics and the Warmth-Gated Ion Channel TRPA1 to Study the Neural Basis of Behavior in Drosophila
By J Berni, AM Muldal & SR Pulver
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A Visually-Induced Eyelid Droop Illusion as a Classroom Demonstration of Cross-Modality
By U Wolfe
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Teaching Basic Neurophysiology Using Intact Earthworms
By N Kladt, U Hanslik & HG Heinzel
Meeting the Challenge of Preparing Undergraduates for Careers in Cognitive Neuroscience
By KR Mickley-Steinmetz & RK Ataputtu
Dissection of the Hippocampus Proper and the Associated Structures in Preserved Horse Brains
By LA Cope
Exploring the Complexities of Experimental Design: Using an On-line Reaction Time Program
By AE Pollack
Design and Construction of a Two-Temperature Preference Behavioral Assay
By RL Daniels & DD McKemy
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Neural Networks: Making Connections about the Brain and about College
By Kristina S. Mead
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2010 Volume 8 Issue 2
2010 Volume 8 : Issue 2
Interview
Articles
Laboratory Class Project: Using a Cichlid Fish display Tank to Teach Students about Complex Behavioral Systems
By Brian C. Nolan
Narratives and Neurons: Stories of Damaged Brains
By G. Andrew Mickley and Daniel A. Hoyt
Undergraduate Neuroscience Faculty: Results from a Survey of Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Members
By Jean C. Hardwick and Jeffrey S. Smith
Supplemental material FUN Survey 2009
Exploration of Gerontogenes in the Nervous System: A Multi-Level Neurogenomics Laboratory Module for an Intermediate Neuroscience and Behavior Course
By Kathleen M. Raley-Susman and Janet M. Gray
Demonstrations of Neural Network Computations Involving Students
By Christopher J. May
Social Neuroscience at the College of Saint Rose: The Art of Team Teaching in Emerging Areas of Psychological Science
By Robert W. Flint, Jr. and Nancy Dorr
2009 Volume 8 : Issue 1
2009 Volume 8 : Issue 1 (Special Issue)
Special Issue
Introduction to Papers from the FUN 2008 Macalester Workshops
Proceedings of the 2008 Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Workshops at
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN, July 17 to July 20, 2008
By Bruce R. Johnson, Mary E. Harrington, and Eric P. Wiertelak
Jeanne Narum: A Lifetime of Achievement
By Julio J. Ramirez and Eric P. Wiertelak
Sex, Gender, and the Brain: A Non-Majors Course Linking Neuroscience and Women’s Studies
By Kristina S. Mead
Vision and Art: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Neuroscience Education
By Rosa Lafer-Sousa and Bevil R. Conway
Building Neural Networks Within the Academy: Connecting Neuroscience to Other Disciplines
By Lawrence J. Wichlinski
A Self-Study Tutorial using the Allen Brain Explorer and Brain Atlas to Teach Concepts of Mammalian Neuroanatomy and Brain Function
By Bruce G. Jenks
Modular Digital Course in Undergraduate Neuroscience Education (MDCUNE): A Website Offering Free Digital Tools for Neuroscience Educators
By William Grisham
Teaching Neurophysiology to Undergraduates using Neurons in Action
By Ann E. Stuart
Developing a Project-Oriented Introduction to Neuroscience Lab at Hope College
By Leah A. Chase and Christopher C. Barney
Teaching Laboratory Neuroscience at Bowdoin: The Laboratory Instructor Perspective
By Stephen Hauptman and Nancy Curtis
g-PRIME: A Free, Windows Based Data Acquisition and Event Analysis Software Package for Physiology in Classrooms and Research Labs
By Gus K. Lott III, Bruce R. Johnson, Robert H. Bonow, Bruce R. Land, and Ronald R. Hoy
Teaching Undergraduate Neuroscience in the Digital Age
By Christopher A. Korey
Higher Education and the Society for Neuroscience: a website proposal that helped catalyze a change in policy.
By Richard F. Olivo
Brain Awareness Week and Beyond: Encouraging the Next Generation
By Colleen D. McNerney, Eun-Joo Chang, and Nicholas C. Spitzer
New(er) Kids on the Block – Voices of Junior FUN Faculty
By Shelly D. Dickinson
SOMAS-URM: The Evolution of a Mentoring and Summer Research Program
By Julio J. Ramirez and Scott Tonidandel
Facilities Planning for the Neuroscience Curriculum at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution: St. Olaf College’s Regents Hall of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
By Gary M. Muir and David G.L. Van Wylen
The Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education: History, Challenges, and Future Developments
By Gary L. Dunbar, Barbara Lom, William Grisham, and Julio J. Ramirez
Establishing a New Paradigm for Diversity: A Case for Restructuring the Academic Training Environment
By Joseph A. Whittaker and Timothy A. Akers
2009 Volume 7 Issue 2
2009 Volume 7 : Issue 2
Editorials
A Special Time for JUNE
By Gary L. Dunbar
Interview: Donald G. Stein: Pioneer in the Areas of Neuroplasticity and Recovery of Function
By Gary L. Dunbar
Commentary: Developing New Courses and Exploring New Teaching Approaches: The Role of “Unexpected Feedback”
By Cynthia Gibson
Articles
The Flatworm Planaria as a Toxicology and Behavioral Pharmacology Animal Model in Undergraduate Research Experiences
By Oné R. Pagán, Tamara Coudron, and Tanvi Kaneria
Every Cell Counts: An Inquiry-Based Approach to Address a Novel Research Question in an Undergraduate Neuroscience Lab
By Melissa A. Birkett
Northeast Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON): Our Thirteenth Conference for Neuroscience Trainees and Educators
By Jay P. McLaughlin, Stacey Gomes, Angela Seliga, Sharon Ramos Goyette, Amy Morrison, Christian G. Reich, Cheryl A. Frye
Successful Integration of Interactive Neuroscience Simulations into a Non-Laboratory Sensation & Perception Course
By Uta Wolfe
Interactive Methods for Teaching Action Potentials, an Example of Teaching Innovation from Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellows in the Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) Program
By E. Keen-Rhinehart, A. Eisen, D. Eaton, and K. McCormack
The Student Surgeon: A Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Laboratory Exercise in Rats
By Meg E. Kirkpatrick
2008 Volume 7 Issue 1
2008 Volume 7 : Issue 1
Articles
SWIMMY: Free Software for Teaching Neurophysiology of Neuronal Circuits
by William Grisham, Natalie A. Schottler, and Franklin B. Krasne
The Digital Microscope: A Tool for Teaching Laboratory Skills in Distance Learning Courses
by Eleanor J. Dommett and Katherine S. Leys
Experiencing Visuo-Motor Plasticity by Prism Adaptation in a Classroom Setting
by Andrea Li
Virtual EEG: A Software-Based Electroencephalogram Designed for Undergraduate Neuroscience-Related Courses
by Benjamin R. Miller, Melissa Troyer, and Thomas Busey
A Laboratory Exercise for a College-Level, Introductory Neuroscience Course Demonstrating Effects of Housing Environment on Anxiety and Psychostimulant Sensitivity
by Laurel M. Pritchard, Tracey A. Van Kempen, Heather Williams, and Betty Zimmerberg
TECHNICAL NOTE
Constructing Inexpensive, Flexible, and Versatile Microdialysis Probes in an Undergraduate Microdialysis Research Lab
by Sally Steffes and Michael Sandstrom
2008 Volume 6 Issue 2
2008 Volume 6 : Issue 2
Articles
Undergraduate Neuroscience Education: Blueprints for the 21st Century
by Eric P. Wiertelak and Julio J. Ramirez
Using a Paradigm Shift to Teach Neurobiology and the Nature of Science—a C.R.E.A.T.E.-based Approach
by Sally G. Hoskins
Demonstrating Cerebral Vascular Networks: A Comparison of Methods for the Teaching Laboratory
by Raddy L. Ramos, Phoebe T. Smith, Susan D. Croll, and Joshua C. Brumberg
Crayfish Aggression and the Androgenic Gland in a Behavior Lab for Non-Majors
by Kristina S. Mead
Effective Use of Computer Simulations in an Introductory Neuroscience Laboratory
by Joel P. Bish and Stephanie Schleidt
Online Multimedia Teaching Tool for Parkinson’s Disease
by Greg Misiaszek, Michelle Riconscente, Maria Henke, and John P. Walsh
Adapting the Learning-Cycle to Enrich Undergraduate Neuroscience Education for All Students
by Mark Stewart and Stasinos Stavrianeas
Media Reviews
TEXTBOOK REVIEW
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 6th Edition
by Bryan Kolb and Ian Q. Whishaw
reviewed by Gina A. Mollet
2007 Volume 6 Issue 1
2007 Volume 6 : Issue 1
Editorials
Mentorship: The Bond that Brings Us Together
by GL Dunbar
Interview: Darcy Kelley — Pioneering the Frontiers of Science Education
By Julie Ruble
Articles
DataView: A Tutorial Tool for Data Analysis. Template-based Spike Sorting and Frequency Analysis.
by WJ Heitler
Novel in silico Method for Teaching Cytoarchitecture, Cellular Diversity, and Gene Expression in the Mammalian Brain
by RL Ramos, PT Smith, and JC Brumberg
Technical Note: Construction of a Simple Suction Electrode for Extracellular Recording and Stimulation
by BR Johnson, SA Hauptman, and RH Bonow
NorthEast Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON): Our Third New York City Meeting
by S Ramos Goyette, KL Edinger, V Luine, J Young, and CA Frye
Dual Format Course Design: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology for Adult Learners
by RI Estes
Media Reviews
Media Review: An Introduction to Nervous Systems By Ralph H. Greenspan
reviewed by BR Johnson
2007 Volume 5 Issue 2
2007 Volume 5 : Issue 2
Editorials
JUNE as the Voice for Undergraduate Neuroscience Education
by Gary L. Dunbar
Neuroscience and the Liberal Arts
by JJ Ramirez
Evolution and the Neuroscience Curriculum: A Call to Action
by WJ Pizzi
The Society for Neuroscience and the Undergraduate
by AE Stuart
Commentary: Work through SfN — but Keep Higher Education and K-12 Separate
by RF Olivo
Commentary: Toward a Better Neuroscience Tomorrow: Thoughts on the Society for Neuroscience and the Undergraduate
by EP Wiertelak
Articles
Teaching About the Brain and Reaching the Community: Undergraduates in the Pipeline Neuroscience Program at the University of Pennsylvania
by BL Edlow, K Hamilton, & RH Hamilton
Methods for Handling Missing Data in the Behavioral Neurosciences: Don’t Throw the Baby Rat out with the Bath Water
by LH Rubin, K Witkiewitz, J St. Andre, & S Reilly
The Use of Case Studies in Teaching Undergraduate Neuroscience
by WM Meil
An Undergraduate Neuroscience Seminar Based on the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience
by DJ Bucci & WA Falls
IFEL TOUR: A Description of the Introduction to FUN Electrophysiology Labs Workshop at Bowdoin College, July 27-30, and the Resultant Faculty Learning Community
by K Mead, J Dearworth, W Grisham, GA Herin, H Jarrard, CA Paul, R Waldeck, J Yates, & J Young
Use of the Pyrithiamine-Induced Thiamine Deficient Animal Model of Korskoff’s Syndrome for Exploratory Research Activities in Undergraduate Physiological Psychology
by RW Flint, Jr; JE Hill; LA Sandusky; & CL Marino
Utility and Versatility of Extracellar Recordings from the Cockroach for Neurophysiological Instruction and Demonstration
by RL Ramos, A Moiseff, & JC Brumberg
Supplemental Matieral : NOTE You must have Quicktime Player 6 installed to watch the movies.
2006 Volume 5 Issue 1
2006 Volume 5 : Issue 1
Editorials
Literature and the History of Neuroscience
by M Harrington
Interview: Neuroethologist Ron Hoy on College, Careers, and Crawdads
by J Ruble
Articles
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): A Brief Exercise for an Undergraduate Laboratory Course
by MW Hurd & DJ Vincent
Collaborative Research in Teaching: Collaboration between Laboratory Courses at Neighboring Institutions
by JR Yates, N Curtis, & SJ Ramus
Cultivation of an Interdisciplinary, Research-Based Neuroscience Minor at Hope College
by LA Chase, J Stewart, & CC Barney
Using Biographies to Illustrate the Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Dynamics of Science
by M Mori & S Larson
Media Reviews
Technology Review: Data Acquisition and Display for Electrophysiology: PC Oscilloscopes
by S George
Textbook Review: Discovering Biological Psychology
reviewed by G Brosnan-Watters
Media Review: The Neuron Connection: Modeling Parkinson’s Disease
reviewed by AE Pollack
Media Review: Resources for Teaching Mammalian Neuroanatomy Using Sheep Brains
reviewed by W Grisham
2006 Volume 4 Issue 2
2006 Volume 4 : Issue 2
Editorials
Editorial: Neuro Now!: Should Neuroscience be a Department or a Program?
by RS Lewis
Essay: Funding Undergraduate Neuroscience Education: CCLI Yesterday and Today
by N Pruitt, JR Small, & T Woodin
Interview: Nature or Nurture – Is A Successful Neuroscientist Born or Created? Interview with Rusty Gage
by CA Paul
Articles
Teaching Basic Principles of Neuroscience with Computer Simulations
by E Av-Ron, JH Byrne, & DA Baxter
Responses to Sounds in the Central Auditory System of the Frog: An Advanced Electrophysiology Laboratory in Sensory Processing
by MJ Ferragamo & JM Wotton
An Undergraduate Course on Publishing in Neuroscience
by LS Jones, LC Black, L Bright, C Meekins, V Thakur, & C Warren
Using Extracellular Single-unit Electrophysiological Data as a Substrate for Investigative Laboratory Exercises
by GA Cousens & GM Muir
MATLAB-based Simulation of Whole-Cell and Single-Channel Currents
by SC Molitor, M Tong, & D Vora