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2016 Volume 15: Issue 1
2016 Volume 15 : Issue 1
Editorials
EDITORIAL — A New Feature in JUNE: Sharing the Amazing Papers of Neuroscience
By IA Harrington, AL Cecala, & BR Johnson
OPINION — Student Assisted Course Design
By E Birgbauer
EDITORIAL — Candles in the Dark
By BR Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
Articles
Undergraduate Neuroscience Education in the U.S.: Quantitative Comparisons of Programs and Graduates in the Broader Context of Undergraduate Life Sciences Education
By RL Ramos, AW Esposito, S O’Malley, PT Smith, & W Grisham Supplementary Material
A Model for Teaching Advanced Neuroscience Methods: A Student-Run Seminar to Increase Practical Understanding and Confidence
By TM Harrison, CRK Ching, & AM Andrews
Simulated in vivo Electrophysiology Experiments Provide Previously Inaccessible Insights into Visual Physiology
By M Quiroga & NSC Price
The Influence of Assay Design, Blinding, and Gymnema sylvestre on Sucrose Detection by Humans
By MG Aleman, LJ Marconi, NH Nguyen, JM Park, MM Patino, Y Wang, CS Watkins, & C Shelley Supplementary Material
An Undergraduate Laboratory Exercise that Demonstrates the Difference Between Peripherally and Centrally Mediated Measures
By S Lowe, A Tommerdahl, R Lensch, E Francisco, J Holden, & M Tommerdahl
Are Electrode Caps Worth the Investment? An Evaluation of EEG Methods in Undergraduate Neuroscience Laboratory Courses and Research
By SM Shields, CE Morse, ED Applebaugh, TL Muntz, & DF Nichols Supplementary Material
Use of Structural Assessment of Knowledge for Outcomes Assessment in the Neuroscience Classroom
By JL Stevenson, S Shah, & JP Bish Supplementary Material
An Inquiry-Based Approach to Study the Synapse: Student-Driven Experiments Using C. elegans
By ML Lemons
The Miracle Fruit: An Undergraduate Laboratory Exercise in Taste Sensation and Perception
By O Lipatova & MM Campolattaro Supplementary Material
The Establishment of an On-Campus Neurotraining Center at a Small University: Internship Experience Using Neuropsychological Techniques
By EJ Schicatano & R Bohlander
Using a Pop-Science Book to Teach Introductory Neuroscience: Advantages for Science Majors and Non-Science Majors Alike
By LE Been, PG Mermelstein & RL Meisel Supplementary Material #1 Supplementary Material #2
From Botox to Behavior: Neuroscience for Non-scientists at Emory
By LA Roesch & K Frenzel
Word Origins of Common Neuroscience Terms for Use in an Undergraduate Classroom
By RM Hallock, EC Brand, & TB Mihalic Supplementary Material
Using Rubrics as a Scientific Writing Instructional Method in Early Stage Undergraduate Neuroscience Study
By EBD Clabough & SW Clabough Supplementary Material
“Social” Neuroscience: Leveraging Social Media to Increase Student Engagement and Public Understanding of Neuroscience
By A Valentine & J Kurczek
Case Studies
Media Reviews
BOOK REVIEW — A Matter of Wonder: What Biology Reveals About Us, Our World, and Our Dreams
By Gottfried Schatz
Reviewed by JW Kalat
BOOK REVIEW — Learning and Behavior: A Contemporary Synthesis (2nd Edition)
By Mark E. Bouton
Reviewed by JE Meyers-Manor
AMAZING PAPERS IN NEUROSCIENCE — Psychosocial Stress, Health, and the Hippocampus
By S Kennedy
AMAZING PAPERS IN NEUROSCIENCE — Both Genetic and Environmental Changes can Enhance Learning and Memory
By JM Flinn
AMAZING PAPERS IN NEUROSCIENCE — Cockroaches Now Evading Death by Getting Bitter About Sweeteners
By AJ Bies
AMAZING PAPERS IN NEUROSCIENCE — Cognitive Neuroscience and Single-Word Processing
By JJ Sable
BOOK REVIEW — Psychophysics: A Practical Introduction (2nd Edition)
By Frederick A.A. Kingdom & Nicolaas Prins
Reviewed by AL Cecala
BOOK REVIEW — Principles of Neurobiology
By Liqun Luo
Reviewed by RR Hoy
2016 Volume 14 Issue 2
2016 Volume 14 : Issue 2
Editorials
OPINION — Developing Science Communication in Africa: Undergraduate and Graduate Students should be Trained and Actively Involved in Outreach Activity Development and Implementation
By TK Karikari, NA Yawson, E Quansah
OPINION — Nu Rho Psi, The National Honor Society in Neuroscience: A Decade of Progress
By ZC Hesp, GA Cousens, L Becker, MC Zee & GA Mickley
EDITORIAL — Case Studies and Neuroscience Education: Tools for Effective Teaching
By EP Wiertelak, KE Frenzel & LA Roesch
OPINION — Career Advice: Finding a Job at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution
By JJ Ramirez
OPINION — Diversity and is Inclusion
By IE Vega & M Colón-Berlingeri
EDITORIAL — Teaching as THE Oldest Profession
By BR Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
Articles
A Quantitative Examination of Undergraduate Neuroscience Majors Applying and Matriculating to Osteopathic Medical School
By RL Ramos, E Guercio, T Levitan, S O’Malley & PT Smith Supplementary Material
Incorporating an ERP Project into Undergraduate Instruction
By E Nyhus & N Curtis
The BRAIN Initiative Provides a Unifying Context for Integrating Core STEM Competencies into a Neurobiology Course
By JE Schaefer Supplementary Material
“C.R.E.A.T.E.”-ing Unique Primary-Source Research Paper Assignments for a Pleasure and Pain Course Teaching Neuroscientific Principles in a Large General Education Undergraduate Course
By RJ Bodnar, FM Rotella, I Loiacono, T Coke, K Olsson, A Barrientos, L Blachorsky, D Warshaw, A Buras, CM Sanchez, R Azad & JR Stellar
Illuminating the Undergraduate Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory: A Guide for the in vivo Application of Optogenetics in Mammalian Model Organisms
By BM Roberts, SE Jarrin, BN Mathur & AM Bailey Supplementary Material
Evaluation of Changes in Ghanaian Students’ Attitudes Towards Science Following Neuroscience Outreach Activities: A Means to Identify Effective Ways to Inspire Interest in Science Careers
By NA Yawson, AO Amankwaa, B Tali, VO Shang, EN Batu, KA Jnr, AD Fuseini, LN Tene, L Angaandi, I Blewusi, M Borbi, LNE Aduku, P Badu, H Abbey &TK Karikari
Breadboard Amplifier: Building and Using Simple Electrophysiology Equipment
By KM Crisp, H Lin & I Prosper
Using Cultured Mammalian Neurons to Study Cellular Processes and Neurodegeneration: A Suite of Undergraduate Lab Exercises
By R Catlin, A Taylor, L Ditchek, S Burnett, S Khan, O Todd, M Adams, E Touhey, A Wynkoop, & J Ryan
Lights! Camera! Action Projects!
Engaging Psychopharmacology Students in Service-based Action Projects Focusing on Student Alcohol Abuse
By S Kennedy Supplementary Material
Case Studies
Nora’s Medulla: A Problem-Based Learning Case for Neuroscience Fundamentals
By LA Roesch & K Frenzel
Media Reviews and Technical Reports
BOOK REVIEW — Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety
By Joseph LeDoux
reviewed by AL Cecala
BOOK REVIEW — Foundational Concepts in Neuroscience: A Brain-Mind Odyssey
By David E. Presti
reviewed by KS Milar
TECHNICAL REPORT — Running Wheel for Earthworms
WJ Wilson & BA Johnson
BOOK REVIEW — The Mind’s Machine: Foundations of Brain and Behavior
By Neil V. Watson & S. Marc Breedlove
reviewed by BR Johnson & DA Weldon