Kao RM Inclusion and Social Justice March 2020 inclusion, equity, and diversity in biology education and social justice Heritage University student success

Beyond the lab bench: Pathways in inclusion, equity, and diversity in biology education and social justice Over the past six years, I describe my personal journey into promoting inclusion, equity, and diversity in biology education and social justice. In my personal journey, I will describe how I found my passion in mentoring and teaching Native…

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2020-Glial cell ecology Path to Regeneration Robert Kao Science Education Resources K-12 educators biology research inquiry Heritage University

Zebrafish have been found to be the premier model organism in biological and biomedical research, specifically offering many advantages in developmental biology and genetics. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) has the ability to regenerate its spinal cord after injury. However, the complete molecular and cellular mechanisms behind glial bridge formation in zebrafish remains unclear. In our…

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