1992 — 1993 |
Thornton, Janice |
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Neural Mechanisms of Ovarian Hormone Action & Lordosis; Studies Using C-Fos
Although gonadal hormones act on the brain to influence a variety of processes, it is unclear exactly how these hormones act on the brain to produce their effects. Recently, induction of the proto-oncogene c-fos has been used as a tool to identify individual neurons and areas of the brain which are activated by particular physiological stimuli. The present project proposes to adapt the technique of c-fos immunocytochemistry to examine which nuclei in the brain are activated during exposure to the ovarian hormones estrogen and progesterone and during sexual behavior in the female guinea pig. In addition, the techniques to double label cells for c-fos and a variety of neuropeptides will be developed so that it can be ascertained whether particular neuropeptides are contained in the cells which are activated by ovarian hormones and sexual behavior. This will give us further insights into exactly how and where these gonadal hormones may be exerting their effects and will provide the preliminary data to form the basis of a grant proposal which will examine whether the noradrenergic system and ovarian hormones interact at a particular subset of neurons to exert their facilitatory actions on female lordosis behavior.
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1998 — 2003 |
Dye, Nancy Thornton, Janice |
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Investigative Learning in the Laboratory, the Classroom and the Community
9873794 Dye
Oberlin College has been selected as one of ten recipients of the National Science Foundation's Awards for the Integration of Research and Education. Recognizing the need to actively involve students in their own learning, the College has interwoven and incorporated this ideal into the fabric of teaching science at the institution. Having a strong record of supporting the integration of teaching and research, Oberlin is now prepared to extend institutionalized initiatives that integrate discovery-rich learning into all levels of the curriculum for majors and general audiences. Oberlin devotes considerable efforts to assessment, and has developed an assessment model that provides accountability at the level of institution, department and individual faculty members.
The College has identified student outcome goals, which confirms the institution's mission to help students develop: proficiency in a discipline; the ability to formulate and present an argument through effective writing; the ability to formulate and present an argument through quantitative and analytical reasoning; the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplinary boundaries; and appreciate various interdisciplinary perspectives, and cultural, linguistic, gender, and ethnic perspectives.
Oberlin College is being awarded $500,000 to advance institutional goals of integrating research and education, document and disseminate information of its exemplary activities, and expand the integration of research and education by conducting outreach activities over the coming three years. To broaden its evaluation efforts and assist other institutions with integration of research and education activities, the College plans to establish a Committee for Integrating Research and Teaching (CIRT). CIRT will unite two major components of Oberlin's educational mission, providing students with a rigorous academic foundation, as they develop community awareness and social responsibility.
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