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Biological Collections in Ecology & Evolution Network
Supporting educators to use digitized natural history collections data in course-based undergraduate research. https://qubeshub.org/community/groups/bceenet
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#BCEENET Student Conference Cohort is presenting at Entomology 2025 #EntSoc25!

Join us in supporting our undergraduate presenters tomorrow, November 11, at the Oregon Convention Center (Exhibit A-A1, Posters D3254–D3265, 1-2 PM PST) in Portland, OR!

#Entomology #CURE #UndergraduateResearch #STEMEd
Graphic announcing that the BCEENET Student Conference Cohort is attending Entomology 2025, held November 9–12, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. It invites viewers to “Come support our undergraduate presenters in Portland, OR!” and notes that the cohort will present posters on Tuesday, November 11, in the Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit A-A1, Posters D3254–D3265. The design includes the BCEENET Pieris rapae logo and an original beetle illustration.
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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#BCEENET invites you to this month’s Community Hour with Noah Courtney, PhD student and biology education researcher at Texas Tech University. We look forward to hearing from Noah and hosting a meaningful community discussion!🌿
Register here: bit.ly/bceenetregis...
#UndergraduateResearch #HigherEd
This graphic introduces BCEENET's upcoming community hour. The talk is titled, "Breaking Barriers: How BCEENET Supports Community College Research Experiences," presented by Noah Courtney, a PhD Student at Texas Tech University and Biology Education Researcher. The graphic also includes a headshot of the speaker and the BCEENET logo.
October 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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BCEENET is heading to #Botany2025 in Palm Springs, CA!🌿
From July 26–30, join us at the Palm Springs Convention Center as we support our outstanding undergraduate researchers and connect with the botanical community!

For more information, visit @botsocamerica.bsky.social
#BCEENET #Research #STEMEd
Post announces the following: "BCEENET is attending Botany 2025: Botany without Barriers. Come support our undergraduate presenters in Palm Springs, CA!" The vibrant green graphic also includes a BCEENET purple loosestrife logo, as well as additional conference details: July 26–30, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
July 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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🎉 Welcome 2025 BCEENET Implementer Fellows! 🎉
We’re excited to have you join the #BCEENET community! Looking forward to connecting with you at our upcoming Implementer Fellows Workshop!
#CURE #StemEducation #NaturalHistory #StudentSuccess
This graphic greets new implementers with a warm welcome, titled: “Welcome 2025 BCEENET CURE Implementer Fellow!” in bold text. Below, it reads: “We are thrilled to welcome you to the BCEENET community! See you at our Implementer Fellows Workshop!” The BCEENET logo and an illustration of the Pieris rapae are also displayed.
June 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Introducing BCEENET CUREs! 🌸
Students investigate how invasion affects plant morphology by analyzing digital herbarium specimens!

Access our newly published CURE here: doi:10.25334/60MP-N775

#BCEENET #CURE #OpenSource #NaturalHistory #STEMEducation #Ecology #UndergraduateResearch
This post introduces a published BCEENET CURE titled "Exploring the effects of invasion on plant morphology." The objectives read: "Invasive plant morphology: Comparing plant phenotypes across native and invasive ranges," and "Students will: Investigate morphological changes within species using digital herbaria specimens, collect and analyze morphological trait data to explore evolutionary responses to novel environments." The image also includes a graphic of the purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and the BCEENET logo.
May 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Introducing #BCEENET CUREs! 🌿
Implemented at 16 institutions, this #CURE engages students in tracking invasive species using digitized #NaturalHistory collections. Facilitate #UndergraduateResearch in your classroom—compare species adaptability, test hypotheses, and analyze distribution over time!
This post introduces a BCEENET CURE titled “A cure for invasions: Mobilizing digitized natural history collections to track invasive species.” The objectives include tracking invasive species and comparing their adaptability to new environments. The text reads: “Students will select a pair of invasive species with similar ecological roles, develop hypotheses about mechanisms affecting their dispersal, and analyze distribution changes over time using digitized natural history collections data.” The image also features a graphic of the Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) and the BCEENET logo.
May 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Introducing #BCEENET CUREs! 🦋
Over 3,200 students have investigated sexual dimorphism in Pieridae butterfly wings! Investigate how wing melanization relates to thermoregulation and environmental change.

Access our published #CURE here: doi:10.25334/YSQZ-0J68
#NaturalHistory #UndergraduateResearch
Graphic introducing a published BCEENET CURE titled "Sexual dimorphism in melanized wing patterns of Pieridae butterflies." Objectives on the image include: “Sexual dimorphism: proposing and testing hypotheses on Pieridae butterfly wings using image analysis.” Additional text reads: “Students will analyze digital images of Pieris rapae to study wing pattern variation, investigate how melanization relates to sexual dimorphism, thermoregulation, and environmental changes, and explore image analysis software.” The image features Pieris rapae butterflies and the BCEENET logo.
May 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Introducing #BCEENET CUREs!
Explore species range shifts, driven by climate change and urbanization, using tools like iNaturalist! 🌍
Implemented across 21 U.S. institutions, this #CURE brings real-world ecological research into classrooms!

Access the published CURE here: doi:10.25334/FSR4-MQ46
This image introduces a BCEENET CURE titled "Exploring species distribution changes and their drivers using digital natural history data." It features an image of Lycorma delicatula (the spotted lantern fly) along with the following objectives: "Species Distribution: Exploring factors that influence a species' geographic range over time; Students will: compare present and historical species distributions, investigate how climate change, invasives, and urbanization impact species distribution, and explore tools like iNaturalist and natural history databases." The BCEENET logo is also included.
May 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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🔍 Stay tuned as we introduce our BCEENET CUREs—unique opportunities for undergraduates to engage in ecological discovery right in their classrooms! 🌱

#BCEENET #CURE #UndergraduateResearch #STEMEducation
This image is an engaging introduction to an upcoming BCEENET CURE spotlight series. It reads: "Introducing BCEENET CUREs (Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences)" and "BCEENET CUREs provide students with valuable exposure to novel research methods, imaging software, and database management, all embedded within your curriculum! Stay tuned for upcoming spotlights featuring our CUREs!"
May 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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🌟We’re on Bluesky!🌟

Join our network of educators, curators, and researchers in integrating digitized collections into #CUREs in ecology and evolution!📚🔬

Follow us at @bceenet.bsky.social to connect, collaborate, and stay updated!

#BCEENET #UndergraduateResearch #NaturalHistory #STEMEducation
A welcoming graphic with text that reads: "Welcome to BCEENET on Bluesky! Follow us at @bceenet.bsky.social. Join our network of educators, curators, and researchers to stay updated on current and upcoming projects!" The graphic features the BCEENET logo alongside a blue sky-like background with the Bluesky logo, inviting new followers to connect.
March 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM