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   https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00057-25  

   Johnson, Kristen C (May 2025, Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education)

   Westenberg, Dave J (Ed.)

   ABSTRACT Integrating primary scientific literature into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula enhances critical thinking, scientific literacy, and communication skills but presents challenges due to complex terminology and data interpretation barriers. To address these challenges, a scaffolded journal club approach was implemented in a Cancer Biology course. The course utilized Hypothes.is web-based annotations, methods presentations, figure annotations, and structured discussions to promote active engagement with the literature. Additionally, integrated science communication assignments—including written, graphical, and video abstracts—provided diverse opportunities for students to develop scientific literacy. This structured approach is designed to facilitate comprehension, encourage proactive learning, and foster confidence in engaging with primary scientific literature. Student feedback highlighted improved ability to dissect research articles, enhanced presentation skills, and increased enjoyment of scientific reading. The journal club model and science communication assignments offer a replicable framework for enhancing primary scientific literature engagement across various STEM disciplines and educational levels. 

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   Shiu, Shin-Han (January 2023, Zenodo)

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3. Proceedings of the Circumpolar Arctic Vegetation Science Initiative (CAVSI), Fourth International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP IV) Science Sessions, 25 and 27 March 2025, Boulder, CO

   https://doi.org/10.18739/a2cj87n7x  

   Breen, Amy; Walker, Donald; Schaepman-Strub, Gabriela (January 2025, NSF Arctic Data Center)

   {"Abstract":["This proceedings volume brings together a collection 39 abstracts that were presented during two linked sessions at the ICARP IV Summit at Arctic Science Summit Week in Boulder, Colorado (25–28 March 2025): (1) 10 abstracts from the session titled "Back to the Future II – Linking Past and Future IPY Terrestrial Biodiversity Efforts" and 29 abstracts from the session titled "Building a Time Machine Out of a DeLorean: Observing, Re-constructing, and Predicting Vegetation Change in the Arctic"; plus 4 abstract presented by Russian participants during the CAVSI Workshop, 21-23 March.\n The presentations showcased innovations in field methods, genetics, remote sensing, ecological modeling, and community collaboration—including the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems. The 1-page abstracts include a thumbnail of the posters or a highlighted illustration from the oral presentations. Lead authors represented over 35 institutions across 11 countries underscoring the global commitment to Arctic vegetation science. \n These science sessions accompanied the Circumpolar Arctic Vegetation Science Initiative (CAVSI) Workshop that was held a few days earlier, 21-23 March, during the Business and Community Meetings of Arctic Science Summit Week 2025. The workshop produced key recommendations to address Arctic research priorities in the coming decade leading up to the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5, 2032-2033). The CAVSI Workshop recommendations were presented in a White Paper that included tasks to: (1) establish a CAVSI organizing group and an early-career Arctic vegetation science group; (2) develop an Arctic Vegetation Observing Network (AVON); (3) adopt standardized protocols for species lists, vegetation sampling, monitoring, archiving, classification, and mapping; and (4) apply the products to priority IPY-5 research topics. The CAVSI White Paper, titled "The Circumpolar Arctic Vegetation Science Initiative (CAVSI): A framework to help guide the next decade of Arctic vegetation research" is archived at the Arctic Data Center, doi:10.18739/A2T43J49W."]} 

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4. Black-throated Blue Warbler capture histories, Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest

   https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/d4137fae50280b91d95c9fc099f7ccd7  

   Hallworth, Michael T; Kaiser, Sara A; Sillett, Scott; Webster, Michael S; Holmes, Richard T; Rodenhouse, Nicholas L (January 2022, Environmental Data Initiative)

   This dataset provides body measurements and encounter histories for black-throated blue warblers. Birds were captured in mist nets, given unique combinations of colored leg bands and a numbered, aluminium USGS leg band, and aged as either yearlings or older breeders based on plumage characters. Standard body measurements were taken, following Pyle 1997 (Pyle, P. 1997. Identification guide to North American birds. Slate Creek Press, Bolinas, CA). All birds were released unharmed after banding and measurements were completed. Capture histories were generated from resightings of banded individuals on three gridded study plots at the HBEF: low elevation (250-350 m; 85 ha), middle elevation (450-600 m; 65 ha), and high elevation (750-850 m; 35 ha). See Rodenhouse et al. 2003 for plot details. These data were gathered as part of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study (HBES). The HBES is a collaborative effort at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, which is operated and maintained by the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station. Data have been described and published in: Rodenhouse, N. L., Sillett, T. S., Doran, P. J., & Holmes, R. T. (2003). Multiple density-dependence mechanisms regulate a migratory bird population during the breeding season. Proceedings. Biological sciences, 270(1529), 2105–2110. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2003.2438 Sillett, T. S., & Holmes, R. T. (2002). Variation in Survivorship of a Migratory Songbird throughout Its Annual Cycle. Journal of Animal Ecology, 71(2), 296–308. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2693447 

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5. Co-Producing Sustainability: Reordering the Governance of Science, Policy, and Practice

   https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-101718-033103  

   Wyborn, Carina; Datta, Amber; Montana, Jasper; Ryan, Melanie; Leith, Peat; Chaffin, Brian; Miller, Clark; van Kerkhoff, Lorrae (June 2019, Annual Review of Environment and Resources)

   Co-production has become a cornerstone of research within the sustainability sciences, motivating collaborations of diverse actors to conduct research in the service of societal and policy change. This review examines theoretical and empirical literature from sustainability science, public administration, and science and technology studies (STS) with the intention of advancing the theory and practice of co-production within sustainability science. We argue that co-production must go beyond stakeholder engagement by scientists to the more deliberate design of societal transitions. Co-production can contribute to such transitions by shifting the institutional arrangements that govern relationships between knowledge and power, science and society, and state and citizens. We highlight critical weaknesses in conceptualizations of co-production within sustainability sciences with respect to power, politics, and governance. We offer suggestions for how this can be rectified through deeper engagement with public administration and STS to offer a broad vision for enhancing the use, design, and practice of a more reflexive co-production in sustainability science. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Environment and Resources Volume 44 is October 17, 2019. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates. 

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