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2023
Beck, C.W., M.F. Cole, and N.M. Gerardo. 2023. Can We Quantify If It’s a CURE? Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education: e00210-22 [Full text]
2022
Zelaya, A.J., N.M. Gerardo, L.S. Blumer, and C.W. Beck. 2022. Analysis of Microbiomes Using Free Web-Based Tools in Online and In-Person Undergraduate Science Courses. CourseSource doi:10.24918/cs.2022.35. [Full text]
Zelaya, A.J., L.S. Blumer, and C.W. Beck. 2022. Comparison of Published Assessments of Biological Experimentation as Mapped to the ACE-Bio Competence Areas. Trends in Teaching Experimentation in the Life Sciences: Putting Research into Practice to Drive Institutional Change. [Full text]
Cole, M.F. and C.W. Beck. 2022. ACE-Bio Experimentation Competencies Across the Biology Curriculum: When Should We Teach Different Competencies and Concepts? Trends in Teaching Experimentation in the Life Sciences: Putting Research into Practice to Drive Institutional Change. [Abstract]
Huang, C., A.J. Zelaya, L.S. Blumer, N.M. Gerardo, and C.W. Beck. 2022. BeanBeetleMicrobiome app: an online app for community analysis of microbiome data. Advances in Biology Laboratory Education 42:art31. [Abstract]
Cole, M.F. and C.W. Beck. 2022. Developmental trajectories of student self-perception over a yearlong introductory biology sequence. CBE—Life Sciences Education 21:ar59 [Full text]
Blumer, L.S., A.J. Zelaya, C.W. Beck, N.M. Gerardo, and S.N. Younge. 2022. Teaching the Bean Beetle Microbiome CURE in an Online Format. Advances in Biology Laboratory Education 42:art19. [Abstract]
2021
Cole, M.F., M.A. Hickman, L. Morran, C.W. Beck. 2021. Assessment of course-based research modules based on faculty research in introductory biology. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education 22:e00148-21 [Full text]
Beck, C.W. 2021. Integrating primary literature in a lecture course using a modified version of the CREATE Approach. CourseSource. doi: 10.24918/cs.2019.25 [Full text]
Berasategui, A., A.G. Moller, B. Weiss, C.W. Beck, C. Bauchiero, T.D. Read, N.M. Gerardo, and H. Salem. 2021. Symbiont Genomic Features and Localization in the Bean Beetle Callosobruchus maculatus. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 87:e00212-21 [Full text]
Beck, C.W. and L.S. Blumer. 2021. The relationship between perceptions of instructional practices and student self-efficacy in guided-inquiry laboratory courses. CBE—Life Sciences Education 20:ar8 [Full text]
Beck, C.W. and L.S. Blumer. 2021. Advancing Undergraduate Laboratory Education Using Non-Model Insect Species. Annual Review of Entomology 66. [Full text]
2020
Zelaya, A.J., N.M. Gerardo, L.S. Blumer, and C.W. Beck. 2020. The Bean Beetle Microbiome Project: A Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience in Microbiology. Frontiers in Microbiology 11:577621. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.577621 [Full text]
Blumer, L.S. and C.W. Beck. 2020. Introducing community ecology and data skills with the bean beetle microbiome project. Article 24 In: McMahon, K editor. Advances in Biology Laboratory Education. Volume 41. Publication of the 41st Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
2019
Beck, C.W. 2019. Integrating primary literature in a lecture course using a modified version of the CREATE Approach. CourseSource https://doi.org/10.24918/cs.2019.25
Beck, C.W. and L.S. Blumer. 2019. A Model for an Intensive Hands-On Faculty Development Workshop To Foster Change in Laboratory Teaching. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education 20(3): 20.3.46 [Full text]
Blumer, L.S. and C.W. Beck. 2019. Laboratory Courses with Guided-Inquiry Modules Improve Scientific Reasoning and Experimental Design Skills for the Least-Prepared Undergraduate Students. CBE-Life Sciences Education 18:ar2 [Full text] [Response to Commentary by Furrow (2019)]
2018
Beck, C. W. 2018. Infusion of Quantitative and Statistical Concepts Into Biology Courses Does Not Improve Quantitative Literacy. Journal of College Science Teaching 47:62-71.
Cole, M. F., T. Acevedo-Gonzalez, N. M. Gerardo, E. V. Harris, and C. W. Beck. 2018. Effect of Diet on Bean Beetle Microbial Communities. Article 3 In: McMahon K, editor. Tested studies for laboratory teaching. Volume 39. Proceedings of the 39th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE).
2017
Mader, C. M., C. W. Beck, W. H. Grillo, G. P. Hollowell, B. S. Hennington, N. L. Staub, V. A. Delesalle, D. Lello, R. B. Merritt, G. D. Griffin, C. Bradford, J. Mao, L. S. Blumer, and S. L. White. 2017. Multi-Institutional, Multidisciplinary Study of the Impact of Course-Based Research Experiences. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education 18:doi:10.1128/jmbe.v18i2.1317
Beck, C.W. 2017. Quantitative Skills in Context. Article 48 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 37 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 38th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE).
2016
Beck, C.W. and L.S. Blumer. 2016. Alternative Realities: Faculty and Student Perceptions of Instructional Practices in Laboratory Courses. CBE-Life Sciences Education 15:ar52. [Full text]
Staub, N.L, L.S. Blumer, C.W. Beck, V.A. Delasalle, G.D. Griffin, R.B. Merritt, B.S. Hennington, W.H. Grillo, G.P. Hallowell, S.L. White, C.M. Mader. 2016. Course-based Science Research Promotes Learning in Diverse Students at Diverse Institutions. CUR Quarterly 37:36-46.
Laudick J. L. and C. Beck. 2016. Bean beetle nutrition and development lab: An iterative approach to teaching experimental design. Article 10 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 37 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 37th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
2014
Beck, C.W., A. Butler, and K. Burke da Silva. 2014. Promoting Inquiry-Based Teaching in Laboratory Courses: Are We Meeting the Grade? CBE-Life Sciences Education 13:444-452. [Full text]
Beck, C.W. and N.G. Bliwise. 2014. Interactions are critical. CBE-Life Sciences Education 13:371-372. [Full text]
Blumer, L.S. and C.W. Beck. 2014. Vision and Change? Challenges and Opportunities for ABLE. Page 332 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 35 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 35th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE), 477 pages. [Abstract]
Spell, R.M., J.A. Guinan, K.R. Miller, C.W. Beck. 2014. Redefining Authentic Research Experiences in Introductory Biology Laboratories and Barriers to Their Implementation. CBE-Life Sciences Education, 13:102-110. [Full text]
Beck, C.W., K. Boersma, S. Tysor, and G. Middendorf. 2014. Diversity at 100: women and underrepresented minorities in the ESA. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 12:434-436.
2013
Pearce, A.R., A.L. Sale, M. Srivatsan, C.W. Beck, L.S. Blumer, and A.A. Grippo. 2013. Inquiry-based Investigation in Biology Laboratories: Does Neem Provide Bioprotection against Bean Beetles? Bioscene 39:11-16.
Beck, C.W., L.S. Blumer, and J. Habib. Effects of evolutionary history on adaptation in bean beetles, a model system for inquiry-based laboratories.. Evolution: Education and Outreach, 6, 5 [Full text]
Harris, K.J., L.S. Blumer, and C.W. Beck. Why Do Bean Beetles Avoid Split Beans? A Simple Extension of a Host Choice Experiment. Page 442 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 34 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 34th Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
2012
Beck, C. W. and L. S. Blumer. Inquiry-based ecology laboratory courses improve student confidence and scientific reasoning skills. Ecosphere, 3, art112 [Full text]
Blumer, L.S., and Beck, C.W. Factors that Influence Learning Gains in Inquiry-based Laboratory Courses. Pages 352-352 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 33 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 33rd Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Abstract]
2011
Beck, C.W., S. Migabo, and L.S. Blumer. Substrate Size Selection by Bean Beetles. Pages 25-31 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 32 (K. McMahon, Editor). Proceedings of the 32nd Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
2010
Blumer, L. S. and C. W. Beck. Inducing Evolution in Bean Beetles. Page 25-35 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 31 (K.L. Clase, Editor). Proceedings of the 31st Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
Blumer, L. S., W. H. McGowan, B. A. Davids, and C. W. Beck. Strong Evidence for Intraspecific Competition in Bean Beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus. Page 447 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 31 (K.L. Clase, Editor). Proceedings of the 31st Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
2009
Beck, C.W. and L.S. Blumer. Rapid adaptation of bean beetles to a novel host. Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology, Vol. 6: Experiment #1. [Full text]
Beck, C. W. and L. S. Blumer. Intraspecific competition in Bean Beetles. Pages 13- 24 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 30 (K.L. Clase, Editor). Proceedings of the 30th Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
Beck, C. W. and R. E. Beck. 2009. Trade-offs among life-history traits; a comment on Wang et al. (2009). Journal of Zoology 279:319-320.
2008
Blumer, L. S. and C. W. Beck. Oviposition substrate choice by bean beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus. Pages 50-66 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 29 (K.L. Clase, Editor). Proceedings of the 29th Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]
2007
Beck, C. W. and L. S. Blumer. Bean beetles, Callosobruchus maculatus, a model system for inquiry-based undergraduate laboratories. Pages 274-283 in Tested Studies for Laboratory Teaching, Volume 28 (M.A. O’Donnell, Editor). Proceedings of the 28th Workshop/Conference of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). [Full text]