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February 21, 2008

New Journal-- Evolution: Education & Outreach

Evolution: Education and Outreach
*** Evolution: Education and Outreach will be free online during 2007/2008! ***

Darwin's Theory of Evolution revolutionized scientific thinking. Since the publication of The Origin of Species 147 years ago, this theory has been extensively and rigorously tested. Overwhelming scientific evidence from many disciplines exists to support this theory. From the vast body of scientific evidence that has accumulated, we have come to an understanding of all areas of the biological world - from our cells and DNA to our lakes and forests. Evolutionary principles are the foundation of all modern biology and have led to major advances in fields as diverse as molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, behavior, and paleontology. As such, evolutionary theory is a fundamental and necessary component of modern science education.

Evolution: Education and Outreach will promote accurate understanding and comprehensive teaching of evolutionary theory for a wide audience. Targeting K-16 students, teachers and scientists alike, the journal will publish articles to aid members of these communities in the teaching of evolutionary theory.

Authors are encouraged to submit general review articles about evolution and the teaching of evolution on a variety of topics from cosmology to genetics and earth history to the evolution of cultural artifacts. The journal will address the question of why we should care about evolution by exploring the practical applications of evolutionary principles in daily life and the impact of evolutionary theory on culture and society throughout history. Publication will be timely and peer reviewed.

The journal will connect teachers with scientists by adapting cutting-edge, peer reviewed articles for classroom use on a variety of instructional levels. Teachers and scientists will collaborate on multi-authored papers and offer tools for teachers such as unit and lesson plans and classroom activities, as well as additional online content such as podcasts and powerpoint presentations.

Main Features
- General review articles about evolution

- The teaching of evolution

- Evolution and society: medicine

- Evolution and society: creationism and social Darwinism

- Profiles of prominent evolutionary biologists, educators, politicians etc.

Additional Features include
- Editor's page/column/blog

- Letters from the Trenches

- Evolution in the news

- This Month in Evolutionary History

- Op Ed pieces

- Fighting Back: What's wrong with ID/Creationism

- Honors, awards, news and announcements

- What's new on the web

- Q & A with evolutionists

- Curriculum Corner. Ideas on teaching evolution - what works, what does not

Posted by Donna Braquet at 11:28 AM

February 14, 2008

Harvard to Mandate Open Access

All papers by Harvard scholars accepted for publication as of today will be freely available to the public. The Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences unanimously passed a motion last night (February 12) that requires all arts and sciences faculty articles to be made publicly available.
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Read and post comments about this on the Chronicle of Higher Education site>>

Posted by Donna Braquet at 02:21 PM

February 13, 2008

Having trouble accessing library resources?

Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:48:54 -0500
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A number of users are experiencing network problems that are affecting connectivity to university websites from off-campus.

These problems appear to be associated with traffic coming in through the WVFiber uplink. Network Services has opened a trouble ticket with WVFiber and they are currently investigating the issue.

If you are off-campus, you may continue to have problems connecting to UT website, until the issues are resolved.

OIT Customer Technology Support

Posted by Donna Braquet at 05:32 PM

February 12, 2008

New Web of Science Interface

Learn to search the Web of Science new interface at your convenience
The new Web of Science interface is now (2/12/08) the only option to search WOS.

Recorded training from Web of Science is available on all the features of the database. It is worth your time.

Questions about Web of Science? Contact Donna Braquet, Life Sciences Librarian, 974-0016.

Posted by Donna Braquet at 05:39 PM

February 08, 2008

When Fins Became Limbs

Read the Nature article "When Fins Became Limbs" mentioned in the film, Judgement Day: Intelligent Design on Trial.

Posted by Donna Braquet at 12:33 PM

February 06, 2008

NAP book: Science, Evolution and Creationism

In the book Science, Evolution, and Creationism, a group of experts assembled by the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine explain the fundamental methods of science, document the overwhelming evidence in support of biological evolution, and evaluate the alternative perspectives offered by advocates of various kinds of creationism, including "intelligent design." The book explores the many fascinating inquiries being pursued that put the science of evolution to work in preventing and treating human disease, developing new agricultural products, and fostering industrial innovations. The book also presents the scientific and legal reasons for not teaching creationist ideas in public school science classes.

View a book brochure>>
Read it free online>>

Posted by Donna Braquet at 12:05 PM

February 04, 2008

Darwin Day at UTK

Darwin Day events at UTK. About Darwin Day, an international recognition of science and humanity.

Posted by Donna Braquet at 11:54 AM