Exploring Diversity: The Search for New Medicines Resources

What medical secrets do venomous snails hold? (Just FYI – my son has been struggling with severe pain and the doctors tried this snail toxin by injecting it into his spine. Unfortunately, it didn’t help him, but it does show promise for many people. - Jana)
How can listening in on bacterial conversations help develop new antibiotics? This new, free two-DVD set from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute includes detailed chapter search by scientific topic; direct access to animations; special features on symbiotic bioluminescence, seashell taxonomy, and Philippine maritime culture; and a discussion on biodiversity and conservation To order this and other free Holiday Lectures on Science DVDs from HHMI ( http://www.nabt2008.org/procs/CLink.php?c=240&s=418&m=2&r=mjrow@classicnet.net&lid=1816 ), just go to and click the Order link. HHMI also offers many resources such as the Virtual Transgenic Fly Lab.
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Resource for use in teaching about STEM careers
A recent ASQ/Harris Interactive ( http://www.asq.org/ ) survey askedstudents what they thought of their science teachers. The students gave U.S. teachers high marks for science smarts, but their grade drops significantly when it comes to connecting learning to STEM career options. The survey shows 63 percent of youth say their teachers are not doing a good job of talking to them about engineering careers, and 42 percent feel their teachers aren't good at showing them how science can be used in a career. The survey was aimed at uncovering how well teachers translate their knowledge and passion for science to getting kids excited about engineering and science careers.
Triangle Coalition member, the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center, provides a wide range of resources educators and others can use to help students explore over 185 STEM and healthcare careers. Browse interviews with hundreds of professionals who offer candid insight into their own diverse careers.
Most resources are also as PDFs, PowerPoints, and podcasts.
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