Tag: botany

New book chapter: Antibiotics from nature

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Dr. Quave has published a chapter in the new volume by the World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance: Quave, C.L. Antibiotics from nature: Traditional medicine as a source of new solutions for combating antimicrobial resistance. AMR Control 2016: Overcoming Global Antimicrobial Resistance. World Alliance Against Antibiotic Resistance http://resistancecontrol.info/rd-innovation/antibiotics-from-nature-traditional-medicine-as-a-source-of-new-solutions-for-combating-antimicrobial-resistance/ Abstract: Plants have…

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Quave gives input on new ways to inspire students about botany

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In the latest issue of Native Plant News, Dr. Quave’s research and writing on innovative ways to engage students in botany is featured. Quave encourages the use of tools from ethnobotany to engage students with the natural world: “The biggest ‘ah-ha’ moments come when [students] start to recognize their own…

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Help save the Emory Herbarium rare plants collection!

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Dear friends of the Emory University Herbarium: We have some exciting things happening at the Emory University Herbarium! Our mission is to serve as a botanical research and educational resource for the Emory University and global community. We aim to foster understanding of the human-nature interface by collecting, preserving, researching…

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New book on teaching in the plant sciences for sale!

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My edited volume, Innovative Strategies for Teaching in the Plant Sciences is in production, with an anticipated release date in March 31, 2014! Visit the publisher website to pre-order the book! ABOUT THE BOOK: Chapters will provide various creative ways to engage students in the plant sciences, including the use…

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