Publications by authors named "Justin E Leonard"

Eula is a lytic microbacteriophage extracted from a soil sample collected in Statesville, NC, and isolated on Microbacterium foliorum NRRL B-24224. The Eula double-stranded DNA genome is 41,379 bp, with 69 predicted protein-coding genes and 1 tRNA. Based on gene content similarity, Eula was assigned to bacteriophage cluster EB.

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  • - The study investigates the implementation and educational benefits of course-based research experiences (CRE) in STEM education over three years, involving 102 instructors from the SEA-PHAGES program.
  • - The research includes surveys and feedback sessions to understand instructors' perspectives on the goals and teaching practices of CRE, ultimately utilizing qualitative content analysis.
  • - Findings reveal three instructional models for CRE teaching: 1) acting as a scientist and generating data, 2) teaching procedural knowledge, and 3) promoting project ownership, which help inform new instructors and institutions about effective CRE instruction.
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