The Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE) is sponsored by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM; www.asm.org) a professional life science society with more than 43,000 members in the United States and abroad. JMBE publishes original, previously unpublished, peer-reviewed articles. The scientific scope of the journal is rooted in microbiology while branching out to biology. The educational scope of the journal is primarily undergraduate education; however, submissions that feature good pedagogy and good design used in kindergarten through high school education or graduate and professional (e.g., medical school) education will be considered for publication. JMBE is referenced in Directory of Open Access Journals and CrossRef.
JMBE volumes are published within a calendar year. Each volume includes two issues. The two issues will be available in May and December. Manuscripts are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. However, to be considered for each volume, the submission deadlines are December 1 (for May) and July 1 (for December).
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Announcements
JMBE Article Selected as “Editors’ Choice” by Science Magazine |
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WASHINGTON, DC – February 17, 2012 – The Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (JMBE), a peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Microbiology, announced today that an article published in its December 2011 issue (volume 12, no. 2) was recently selected by Science magazine for its Editors’ Choice section. For this section, each Science editor selects one article per week from another publication to highlight.
The JMBE article selected was “Introductory Biology Textbooks Under-Represent Scientific Process,” by Dara B. Duncan of the City College of New York, Alexandra Lubman of the Bard High School Early College in Manhattan, and Sally G. Hoskins of the City College of New York. Featured by Science during the week of February 3, the journal article urges authors and publishers to emphasize the scientific process in textbooks, rather than simply the outcomes of the process. Duncan et al. contend that explaining the steps along the path to scientific discoveries may reap many benefits, namely, helping support student interest in biology, stimulating analytical skills, and inspiring students to pursue science.
The featured article was published in JMBE's Perspectives section, which highlights articles relating a current societal or educational concern to teaching and learning. For the full story, visit jmbe.asm.org/index.php/jmbe/article/view/307. |
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| Since moving JMBE to the Open Journals System two years ago, journal editors are pleased to see a 500% increase in submissions and a growing readership with over 80,000 article views during this time. In 2012, the login requirement to view an article will be removed. However, to receive journal updates, submit articles and receive eTOC announcements, readers and authors should register with the site. | |
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Vol 12, No 2 (2011)
Table of Contents
Research
| Summer Workshop in Metagenomics: One Week Plus Eight Students Equals Gigabases of Cloned DNA | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| Carlos Rios-Velazquez, Lynn L. Williamson, Karen A. Cloud-Hansen, Heather K. Allen, Mathew D. McMahon, Zakee L. Sabree, Justin J. Donato, Jo Handelsman |
| Manipulatives-Based Laboratory for Majors Biology – a Hands-On Approach to Understanding Respiration and Photosynthesis | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| Sarah M. Boomer, Kristin L. Latham |
| Designing Cancer-Killing Artificial Viruses to Improve Student Understanding of Microbiology | PDF HTML |
| Andy Kuniyuki, Gwen Sharp |
Perspectives
| Introductory Biology Textbooks Under-Represent Scientific Process | PDF HTML |
| Dara B. Duncan, Alexandra Lubman, Sally G. Hoskins |
Curriculum
| Authentic Active Learning Activities Demonstrating the Use of Serial Dilutions and Plate Counts | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| Jordon K. March, Kyle C. Jensen, Nathan T. Porter, Donald P. Breakwell |
| Improving Scientific Research and Writing Skills through Peer Review and Empirical Group Learning | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| Emilee Senkevitch, Ann C. Smith, Gili Marbach-Ad, Wenxia Song |
| Microbes in Mascara: Hypothesis-Driven Research in a Nonmajor Biology Lab | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| Kathryn M. Burleson, Betsy M. Martinez-Vaz |
| Investigating How Streptococcus Responds to Their Environment: Bringing Together Current Research, a Case Study and Laboratory Investigation | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| B. Boots Quimby, Kevin S. McIver, Gili Marbach-Ad, Ann C. Smith |
| Using a Molecular-Genetic Approach to Investigate Bacterial Physiology in a Continuous, Research-Based, Semester-Long Laboratory for Undergraduates | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| Jeremiah Foster Ault, Betsey Marie Renfro, Andrea Kirsten White |
| An Investigation of Bacterial Protein Interactions as a Primary Research Project in a Sophomore-Level Molecular Biology Course | PDF Supplementary Materials HTML |
| Jean A. Cardinale |
Tips and Tools
| Assessment of Microbiology Students’ Progress With an Audience Response System | PDF HTML |
| M. Ahmad Chaudhry |
| Early Embryonic Development Role-Playing in a Large Introductory Biology Lecture | PDF HTML |
| John R. Geiser |
| Perfecting Your Spread Plate Technique | PDF HTML |
| Diane Hartman |
| Bugs and Movies: Using Film to Teach Microbiology | PDF HTML |
| Manuel Sánchez |
Reviews
| Journal Watch | PDF HTML |
| Jennifer Herzog |
| The Big Picture: A Comparative Review of Several Interactive Web-Based Tools for Problem Analysis in Public Health | PDF HTML |
| Marion Field Fass |
| What the 7th Grader Should Know About Microbes — Or, Is That “What the College Student Should Know?” | PDF HTML |
| Sue Katz |
| A Review of The Mirage Man: Bruce Ivins, the anthrax attacks, and America’s rush to war | PDF HTML |
| Gregory (Greg) Frederick |
| Bedtime Stories From the Viral Universe | PDF HTML |
| Brinda Govindan |
| A Review of Marine Microbiology: Ecology and Applications | PDF HTML |
| Phil Mixter |
| A Review of Virology: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis | PDF HTML |
| Susan Godfrey |
| A Review of Allies and Enemies: How the World Depends on Bacteria | PDF HTML |
| Jerry H. Kavouras |
| A Comparative Review of Three Microbiology Student Study Resources | PDF HTML |
| Wendy A. Dustman |
| A Review of Microbiology: An Evolving Science, Second Edition | PDF HTML |
| Barbara May |
| A Comparative Review of Four Photographic Atlases for Microbiology | PDF HTML |
| Deborah Tobiason |
| Using LabPaq Kits to Perform Science Labs at Home | PDF HTML |
| Jeffrey D. Newman |
| A Review of EDVOTEK - The Biotechnology Education Company | PDF HTML |
| Scott Stein |
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ISSN: 1935-7885