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2024 article

Development and Evaluation of an Immersive and Interactive Virtual Cell Culture Training for Accessible Biotechnology

Srougi, M., Spencer, D., Cartwright, E., McKeown, C., Potts, C., & Jhala, A. (2024, March). JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, Vol. 300, pp. S79–S79.

By: M. Srougi n , D. Spencer*, E. Cartwright*, C. McKeown*, C. Potts* & A. Jhala* 

topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical and Engineering Education
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 2, 2024

2024 journal article

Extending access for all chemistry students with extended reality

FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION, 9.

By: M. Gallardo-Williams n  & C. Dunnagan n

author keywords: virtual reality; augmented reality; extended reality; access; inclusion; organic chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching Methods; Various Chemistry Research Topics; Mobile Learning in Education
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 2, 2024

2024 journal article

Student experiences with a molecular biotechnology course containing an interactive 3D immersive simulation and its impact on motivational beliefs

PLOS ONE, 19(7).

By: D. Spencer n, C. Mckeown n, D. Tredwell n, B. Huckaby n, A. Wiedner n, J. Dums n, E. Cartwright n, C. Potts n ...

MeSH headings : Humans; Students / psychology; Motivation; Biotechnology / education; Biotechnology / methods; Male; Female; Virtual Reality; Young Adult; Adult; Computer Simulation
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Psychological and Educational Research Studies; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 14, 2024

2024 journal article

Lessons learned: the use of an augmented reality application in organic chemistry laboratories

FRONTIERS IN EDUCATION, 9.

By: L. Ward*, D. Spencer n, D. Chauhan* & M. Oliver-Hoyo n

author keywords: organic chemistry; augmented reality; laboratory learning; remote learning; proton nuclear magnetic resonance; chemistry education research
topics (OpenAlex): Augmented Reality Applications; Mobile Learning in Education; Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 13, 2024

2023 journal article

Effects of the Pandemic on Faculty at Public Research Universities

TEACHERS COLLEGE RECORD, 125(10), 131–143.

By: P. Umbach n , S. Porter n  & C. Willis n

author keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; college faculty; research productivity; tenure; tenure clock
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and healthcare impacts; Diversity and Career in Medicine; COVID-19 and Mental Health
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5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 12, 2024

2023 journal article

Student perceptions of the impact of quality matters essential standards in an animal physiology course

TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE, 7(1).

By: K. Deuser n, R. Sanchez n, A. Mendoza-Moran n, B. Winzeler n, Y. Zheng  n & S. Trivedi n

author keywords: online course design; online course quality; online education; quality matters; quality assurance; student perception
topics (OpenAlex): Online and Blended Learning; Innovative Teaching Methods; Management and Marketing Education
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 6, 2023

2023 journal article

Immersive Videos Improve Student Self-Efficacy in Clinical Lactation

JOURNAL OF PERINATAL EDUCATION, 32(3), 162–174.

By: N. Singletary* , R. Sanchez*, D. Spencer*, A. Fogleman* & E. Chetwynd*

author keywords: breastfeeding; communication; nutrition; teaching strategies; teaching tools
topics (OpenAlex): Health Education and Validation; Mobile Health and mHealth Applications; Mobile Learning in Education
TL;DR: The current study examined the use of immersive technology as a way to improve access to high-quality interpersonal breastfeeding interactions in an undergraduate clinical lactation course and found it to be an important learning tool for teaching clinical skills when access to direct patient care is limited or absent. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 5, 2023

2022 article

The new normal: How virtual learning can benefit K-12 students

DiFrancesca, D., & Spencer, D. (2022, August 11). THEORY INTO PRACTICE.

By: D. DiFrancesca* & D. Spencer n

topics (OpenAlex): Online and Blended Learning; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 29, 2022

2021 journal article

Tissue Regeneration with Hydrogel Encapsulation: A Review of Developments in Plants and Animals

BioDesign Research, 2021, 9890319.

By: S. Krishnamoorthy  n, M. Schwartz  n, L. Van den Broeck n , A. Hunt n , T. Horn n  & R. Sozzani  n

topics (OpenAlex): Plant tissue culture and regeneration; Plant Molecular Biology Research; Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
TL;DR: A background into the adoption of hydrogel encapsulation methods in the study of mammalian cells is provided, some key findings that may aid with the adopters' adoption are highlighted, and key findings of studies that have utilized these methods in plant sciences are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 8, 2022

2021 journal article

Designing Diverse Virtual Reality Laboratories as a Vehicle for Inclusion of Underrepresented Minorities in Organic Chemistry

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 99(1), 500–503.

By: M. Gallardo-Williams n  & C. Dunnagan n

author keywords: Second-Year Undergraduate; Organic Chemistry; Internet/Web-Based Learning; Multimedia-Based Learning; Computer-Based Learning; Minorities in Chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Various Chemistry Research Topics; Innovative Teaching Methods; Experimental Learning in Engineering
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 28, 2022

2021 journal article

A New Open-Source Web Application with Animations to Support Learning of Neuron-to-Neuron Signaling

AMERICAN BIOLOGY TEACHER, 83(9), 593–595.

By: C. LePrevost* , W. Cope, Y. Shen* & D. Wrights*

author keywords: pesticides; toxicology; cellular biology; neurobiology; neurons; cell signaling; nervous system; jigsaw technique; cooperative learning; web application; animations
topics (OpenAlex): Experimental Learning in Engineering; Innovative Teaching Methods
TL;DR: The features of the Neuron-to-Neuron Normal and Toxic Actions web application are described, student feedback on the animations are reported, and a cooperative learning procedure for instructors to use the web application in online learning environments or in-person classroom settings with technology support is details. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: December 20, 2021

2021 review

Connecting the Dots: Lewis Structure Builder Web App as a Review Tool for Organic Chemistry

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 98(8), 2704–2708.

By: C. Paye n, C. Dunnagan n, D. Tredwell n & M. Gallardo-Williams n 

author keywords: Second-Year Undergraduate; Organic Chemistry; Internet/Web-Based Learning; Multimedia-Based Learning; Computer-Based Learning
topics (OpenAlex): Mobile Learning in Education; Various Chemistry Research Topics; Innovative Teaching Methods
TL;DR: A web application that lets students review Lewis structures in their own time, allowing them to position individual atoms, build and break bonds, and get real-time feedback on the accuracy of their structures. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 30, 2021

2021 journal article

Examining Students' Online Course Perceptions and Comparing Student Performance Outcomes in Online and Face-to-Face Classrooms

ONLINE LEARNING, 25(2), 233–261.

By: D. Spencer n & T. Temple n

author keywords: instructional format; student outcomes; student perceptions
topics (OpenAlex): Online and Blended Learning; Online Learning and Analytics; E-Learning and COVID-19
TL;DR: Overall perceptions of online courses were positive, with students viewing instructional technologies as reliable and easy to use, as well as reporting that online technologies facilitated prompt feedback, enhanced their problem-solving skills, and met their learning needs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 28, 2021

2021 review

Divide and Conquer: The Initiation and Proliferation of Meristems

[Review of ]. CRITICAL REVIEWS IN PLANT SCIENCES, 40(2), 147–156.

By: M. Schwartz n, R. Peters n, A. Hunt n , A. Abdul-Matin n, L. Broeck  n & R. Sozzani  n

Contributors: L. Broeck  n

author keywords: Founder cells; meristem initiation; meristem maintenance; procambium; root apical meristem; shoot apical meristem
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Molecular Biology Research; Plant Reproductive Biology; Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
TL;DR: This review focuses on the various plant meristems, how cells within theseMeristems maintain their identity, and particularly the molecular players that regulate stem cell maintenance, including pericycle and rachis founder cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 10, 2021

2021 journal article

Exploring the interplay between attributions and metacognitive monitoring ability in a post-secondary classroom

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL EDUCATION, 91(1), 46–61.

By: D. Spencer n, J. Nietfeld n , L. Cao * & D. Difrancesca*

author keywords: Monitoring accuracy; metacognition; attributions; self-regulated learning; post-secondary classroom
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Online and Blended Learning; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 12, 2021

2020 journal article

Overcoming Physical Separation During COVID-19 Using Virtual Reality in Organic Chemistry Laboratories

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 97(9), 3060–3063.

By: C. Dunnagan n & M. Gallardo-Williams n 

author keywords: Second-Year Undergraduate; Organic Chemistry; Internet/Web-Based Learning; Multimedia-Based Learning; Computer-Based Learning
topics (OpenAlex): Various Chemistry Research Topics; Innovative Teaching Methods; Experimental Learning in Engineering
TL;DR: This paper describes how an existing set of virtual reality organic chemistry laboratory experiences developed for students with accessibility challenges were used as an online replacement for the face-to-face Organic Chemistry I laboratory, and how the VR experiences were shared with other institutions in an open access model. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 5, 2020

2019 journal article

Production and Evaluation of a Realistic Immersive Virtual Reality Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experience: Infrared Spectroscopy

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 97(1), 258–262.

By: C. Dunnagan n, D. Dannenberg n, M. Cuales n, A. Earnest n, R. Gurnsey n & M. Gallardo-Williams n 

author keywords: Organic Chemistry; Laboratory Instruction; Computer-Based Learning; Student-Centered Learning; Distance Learning/Self Instruction; Multimedia-Based Learning; Instrumental Methods; Second-Year Undergraduate
topics (OpenAlex): Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts; Various Chemistry Research Topics; Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes
TL;DR: Using virtual reality (VR) in educational settings is becoming increasingly popular and the feasibility of replacing an instrumentation-based organic chemistry lab with a VR experience has been evaluated. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 14, 2020

2019 journal article

Accessibility in Online Courses: Understanding the Deaf Learner

TECHTRENDS, 63(5), 506–513.

By: C. McKeown* & J. McKeown n 

author keywords: Accessibility; Disability; Deaf; Online learning; Universal design
topics (OpenAlex): Digital Accessibility for Disabilities; Hearing Impairment and Communication; Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
TL;DR: A model is proposed which describes the three barriers deaf students might encounter in an online learning situation: learning management system (LMS) barriers, course content and materials barriers and communication barriers. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 23, 2019

2019 journal article

Utility value interventions in a college biology lab: The impact on motivation

JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN SCIENCE TEACHING, 57(2), 232–252.

By: K. Curry *, D. Spencer n, O. Pesout * & K. Pigford*

co-author countries: Czechia 🇨🇿
author keywords: educational intervention; expectancy-value; postsecondary education; science; utility value
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Educational Strategies and Epistemologies; Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 16, 2019

2017 journal article

Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of Three Types of Student Generated Videos as Instructional Support in Organic Chemistry Laboratories

JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION, 94(2), 164–170.

By: M. Box n, C. Dunnagan n, L. Hirsh n, C. Cherry n, K. Christianson n, R. Gibson n, M. Wolfe n, M. Gallardo-Williams n 

author keywords: Second-Year Undergraduate; Organic Chemistry; Collaborative/Cooperative Learning; Internet/Web-Based Learning; Multimedia-Based Learning Instrumental Methods; Laboratory Equipment/Apparatus; Student-Centered Learning; TA Training/Orientation; Computer-Based Learning
topics (OpenAlex): Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes; Innovative Teaching Methods; Evaluation of Teaching Practices
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

The standing accretion shock instability: Enhanced growth in rotating progenitors

Astrophysical Journal, 835(2).

By: J. Blondin , E. Gipson, S. Harris & A. Mezzacappa

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Distance learning

Case Studies for the New Professor: Surviving the Jungle of the Academy, 37–46.

By: D. Chlup, C. McGill, C. Snider, P. Lari & W. Watwood

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Diversity issues

Case Studies for the New Professor: Surviving the Jungle of the Academy, 77–82.

By: P. Han, P. Lari & B. Patton

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Faculty collaboration

Case Studies for the New Professor: Surviving the Jungle of the Academy, 85–94.

By: E. Cunliff, P. Lari, T. Clements, B. Patton, T. Clements & E. Olan

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Modeling oncolytic virotherapy: Is complete tumor-tropism too much of a good thing?

JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL BIOLOGY, 358, 166–178.

By: K. Okamoto n, P. Amarasekare * & I. Petty n

author keywords: Oncolytic viruses; Tumor elimination; Apparent competition; Vesicular stomatitis virus
MeSH headings : Humans; Models, Theoretical; Neoplasms / therapy; Oncolytic Virotherapy
topics (OpenAlex): Virus-based gene therapy research; CAR-T cell therapy research; Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects
TL;DR: Viruses that infect some normal cells can potentially balance the competing goals of tumor elimination and minimizing the effects on normal cell populations, and could improve cancer treatment, with potentially fewer side-effects than conventional treatments such as chemotherapy. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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