Standards 1d & 1e
This assessment demonstrates the candidate’s ability to design and conduct open-ended investigations in a science discipline, requiring data processing and analysis, and reporting the results. This requirement can be met by completing an undergraduate or graduate course that requires original scientific research.
Project 1: Smithsonian Institution, Dr. JoGayle Howard
To employ endocrinology as a means to increase our understanding of reproductive processes in an endangered species that can ultimately be used to better breeding programs in captivity and increase our efforts for species conservation.
Project PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)
Excerpts from Lab Manual:
- Hormone Extraction & Efficiency Protocols (PDF)
- Enzyme-immunoassay Principles & Protocol (PDF)
Affiliated Peer-Reviewed Papers (PDF) (Link)
Reflection (PDF)
Project 1: Smithsonian Institution, Dr. JoGayle Howard
To employ endocrinology as a means to increase our understanding of reproductive processes in an endangered species that can ultimately be used to better breeding programs in captivity and increase our efforts for species conservation.
Project PowerPoint Presentation (PPT)
Excerpts from Lab Manual:
- Hormone Extraction & Efficiency Protocols (PDF)
- Enzyme-immunoassay Principles & Protocol (PDF)
Affiliated Peer-Reviewed Papers (PDF) (Link)
Reflection (PDF)