University State
Resume:
Jacqueline S. McLaughlin
Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology, The Pennsylvania State University
**** ****** ****** ****, ****** Valley, PA 18034; 610-***-****
*****@***.***
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
1991 Ph.D., Cell and Developmental BiologyRutgers University/UMDNJ
Rutgers University/UMDNJ
1984 M.S., Cell and Developmental Biology
Florida State University
1982 B.A., Biology/Chemistry
New College
APPOINTMENTS
2012 -- Visiting Scholar, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
2010 --
One YearSabbatical, W.H. Freeman Publishers, New York, NY
2008 - present -- Associate Professor of Biology, Department of Biology,
Penn State
Lehigh Valley
2004 - present -- Founding Director, CHANCE, The Pennsylvania State University
1996 - 2008 -- Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Biology,
Penn State Lehigh
Valley
1994 - 1996 -- Lecturer in Biology, Department of Biology,
Penn State Lehigh Valley
1988 - 1991 -- Research Assistant, Department of Pathology, Rutgers University
/UMDNJ
1986 - 1987-- Clinical Research Associate, Besselaar Associates, Princeton, New Jersey
1984 - 1986 -- Research Assistant, Department of Anatomy, Emory University School of
Medicine
1982 - 1984 -- Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Florida State University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association of International Educators (NAFSA); International Union of Biological
Sciences (IUBS);National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT); National Science Teachers
Association (NSTA); Pennsylvania Academy of Science (PAS); Pennsylvania Association of
Environmental Education (PAEE); Pennsylvania Council for International Education (PaCIE);
Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA); Society for Conservation Biology (CSB);
Society for Developmental Biology (SBB); Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
HONORS, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS
2012 Penn State Award for Community Engagement and Scholarship, Penn State Outreach
Outstanding Environmental Education Program Award, Pennsylvania Association
of Environmental Education.
2010 David A. Portlock Outstanding International Educator Award, Pennsylvania Council for
International Education
Spirit of Internationalization Award, The Pennsylvania State University, Office of Global
Programs
2007 Outstanding Research and/or Creative Accomplishment Award, Penn State Lehigh Valley
2005 Bringing the World to Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Council of International Education
(PaCIE)
2003 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching, The Pennsylvania State
University
2002 Penn State Teaching and Learning Consortium Teaching and Learning Hall of Fame, The
Pennsylvania State University
2001 2001 Alumni Award: Outstanding Teacher, Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College
Four-Year College and University Outstanding Teacher Award, National Association of
Biology Teachers Student Appreciation and Recognition Award (S.A.R.A.), Penn State Lehigh
Valley
Student Appreciation and Recognition Award (S.A.R.A.), Penn State Lehigh Valley
1998 Teaching Excellence Award, Penn State Lehigh Valley
1996 Student Appreciation and Recognition Award (S.A.R.A.), Penn State Lehigh Valley
1988 Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine (CABM) Training Fellowship, Rutgers
University
1986 Summer Research Scholarship, University of Baltimore/Jones Institute of Reproductive
Biology
1982 Summer Scholarship in Electron Microscopy Training, Duke University
1981 Summer Scholarship in Biochemistry, Drexel University
1978 New College Four-year Foundation Scholarship, New College
SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER WORK (Current Positions)
University Service
Nanjing Faculty Implementation Team, Invited Member; Penn State Lehigh Valley Faculty
Senate, Member; Penn State Lehigh Valley Faculty Affairs Committee, Member; Penn State
Biology Department Curriculum Evaluation and Program Assessment Committee, Member; Penn
State Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium, Co-chair and Event Coordinator; Penn
State Lehigh Valley Research and Scholarship Committee, Chair; Penn State Lehigh Valley
Faculty Invitational Lecture Committee, Member; Penn State Lehigh Valley Open House
Speaker; Penn State Lehigh Valley Biology Club, Advisor; Penn State Lehigh Valley P & T
Peer Reviewer; Penn State Undergraduate Research Exhibition, Judge; Penn State Lehigh
Valley Campus Safety Advisory Committee
Professional Service
NABT Four Year College/University Section Global Perspectives Committee, Chair
(appointed); Science Online Resources, peer reviewer; NABT Four Year College/University
Section Faculty Development Committee, Co-Chair and Event Coordinator (appointed);
Undergraduate Research at the Capitol Pennsylvania (UNC-PA), Organizing Committee
(appointed); National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Conference
Proposal Peer Reviewer; Society for Conservation Biology (SCB), Conservation Biology, peer
reviewer; Society for Developmental Biology (SDB) Professional Development and Curriculum
Committee, BEN Reviewer
Outreach Service as a Representative of the University
International Environmental Science Course, Jiangnan University, Instructor and Field
Course Coordinator (invited); CHANCE, Founding Program Director, Faculty, and Module
Editor and Author; CHANCE Idol Contest, Coordinator; Delaware Valley Science Fairs, Judge;
Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Judge
Other Civic and Community Service
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Elementary School Field Trip Event Organizer
INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL EMBEDDED FIELD COURSES DEVELOPED
McLaughlin, J. S. (2012). "BIOL 297E/498B Global Climate Change: Sustainability of Select
Tropical & Aquatic Ecosystems with BIOL 297A/497A Panama Field Practicum." Penn State
Lehigh Valley, 2012. http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/panama2012/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S. (2011). "Biology 497 - Global Environmental Sustainability - A field
course in China." Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2011.
http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/china2011/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S. (2010). "Biology 297A/497E: Environmental science and conservation
principles - A field course in the biodiversity of Costa Rica." Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/costarica2010/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S. (2010). "Biology297D/497C: Environmental problems and economic
principles: A Field Study in China." Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/china2010/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S. (2009). "Biology 297A/497E: Environmental science and conservation
principles - A Field Course in the Biodiversity of Costa Rica." Penn State Lehigh Valley.
www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/costarica2009/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S. (2008). "Biology297A/497E: Environmental problems and economic
principles: A Field Study in China." Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/china2008
McLaughlin, J. S. (2007). "Biology 297A/497E: Environmental science and conservation
biology: A field course in the biodiversity of Costa Rica. Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/costarica2007
McLaughlin, J. S., & Doss, S. (2006). The ecology of China.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/china2006/china_itinerary_2006.pdf
McLaughlin, J. S. (2006). "Biology 297A/497E: Environmental science and conservation
biology: A field course in the biodiversity of Costa Rica." Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/costarica2006
McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. M. (2005). "Biology 297/497: From savanna to volcano: A
field study in the biodiversity of Tanzania." Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/africa
McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. M. (2004). "Biology 297/497: From desert to rainforest:
A field study in the biodiversity of Peru." Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/peru
McLaughlin, J. S. (2004). Biology 297/497: From volcano to rainforests: A field study in
the biodiversity of Costa Rica. Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/costarica/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S. (2003). Biology 297/497: From volcano to rainforests: A field study in
the biodiversity of Costa Rica. Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/explore/costarica/2003/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. M. (2002). "Biology 297/497: From volcano to
rainforests: A field study in the biodiversity of Costa Rica. Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/costarica/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. M. (2001). Biology 297/497: From coral reef to
rainforest: A field Study in the biodiversity of Australia. Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/australia/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. M. (2000). Biology 297/497: From temperate rainforest
to glaciers: A field study in the biodiversity of Alaska. Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/alaska/index.html
McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. M. (1999). Biology 297/497: From rainforest to the
Galapagos: A field study in the biodiversity of Ecuador. Penn State Lehigh Valley.
http://www.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/galapagos/index.html
VISITING SCHOLAR
CHANCE Research Modules (Online). Available at (January 1, 2012) www.chance.psu.edu
Copyright c2012 The Pennsylvania State University.
McLaughlin, J. S. (2003). Biology: Exploring life on-line. Interactive WWW modules which
supplement the textbook Biology: Exploring Life, 1st Edition by Campbell, N., Williamson,
B., & Heyden, R. Prentice Hall Publishers, 2003. http://www.phschool.com/el_marketing.html
McLaughlin, J. S. (2000). Cardiovascular II: The vascular highway. The Biology Place.
Available at (January 1, 2012)
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/index.html Copyright c2009 Pearson
Education, Inc.
McLaughlin, J. S. (1999). Cardiovascular I: Beating heart. The Biology Place. Available
at (January 1, 2012) http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/index.html
Copyright c2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
McLaughlin, J. S., & McCain, E. R. (1999). Development and physiological aspects of the
chicken embryonic heart. Available at (January 1, 2012)
http://www2.lv.psu.edu/jxm57/chicklab Society of Developmental Biology (undergraduate
education laboratory resources).
Student Undergraduate Research Showcased on Peer-Reviewed Website
McLaughlin, J. S. & McCain, E. R. (2011). Laboratory Exercise in Heart Development.
Available at (January 1, 2012)
http://www.sdbonline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=29 Copyright
McLaughlin, J. S. Science teachers should think outside of the textbook. The Morning
Call, February 24, 2006.
McLaughlin, J. S. (2006). Reflection on interdependence. In Preparing Students for
Democratic Citizenship in an Interdependent World: Interdependence Roundtable Proceedings.
University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University.
McLaughlin, J. S. (2005). Classrooms without walls: a banana plantation, a turtle nest,
and the random fallen tree. International Educator, 14 (1): 52-54.
McLaughlin, J. S. (2000). Coaching biology students into web-based active learning.
Strategies for Success, 33: 6-7.
McLaughlin, J.S. (1998). Experimentation and the web. Strategies for Success, 28: 7.
FUNDING
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2011). Penn State Institute of Energy and the Environment
(PSIEE).
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2011). DOW Chemical Company.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2011). ATAS International, Inc.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2011) Jiangnan University.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2010). DOW Chemical Company.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2010). ATAS International, Inc.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2010). sanofi pasteur.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2009). ATAS International, Inc.
Global Stewardship: A 2010 Embedded Course in China. McLaughlin, J. S. (2009). The
Pennsylvania State University, Global Programs Faculty Travel Grant.
NABT/sanofi pasteur Northeast Regional Workshop. McLaughlin, J.S. (2008). sanofi pasteur.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2008) sanofi pasteur.
Penn States Partners with Nanjing University: Short-term Study Abroad. McLaughlin, J.S.
(2008). Pennsylvania State University, Office of International Programs.
Global Environmental Stewardship: China. McLaughlin, J. S., & McCollough, J. (2007). Penn
State University College.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2007 & 2006). ATAS International, Inc.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2006). Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Penn State Lehigh Valley Science Lecture Series. McLaughlin, J. S., & Huang, T. (2006).
Penn State Lehigh Valley Student Activity Fee Fund.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2005). Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Biodiversity of Africa. McLaughlin, J. S. (2005). The Pennsylvania State University,
International Programs Student Group Travel Fund.
CHANCE. McLaughlin, J. S. (2004). The Pennsylvania State University, International
Programs Student Group Travel.
Building a Partnership between the United States and Costa Rica with CHANCE. McLaughlin,
J. S. (2004). Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Peru a Video Adventure. McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. (2003). Penn State Berks-Lehigh
Valley College Undesignated Gift Fund.
Costa Rica a Video Adventure. McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. (2002). Penn State Berks-
Lehigh Valley College Undesignated Gift Funds.
Australia a Video Adventure. McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. (2001). Penn State Berks-
Lehigh Valley College Undesignated Gift Funds.
Biodiversity of Australia. McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. (2000). Penn State Berks-
Lehigh Valley Student Travel Funds.
American Museum of Natural History. McLaughlin, J. S. (2000). Penn State Lehigh Valley
Student Fund.
Community Service 2000. McLaughlin, J. S. (2000). Penn State Lehigh Valley Student Fund.
Alaska: A Video Adventure. McLaughlin, J. S., & Zervanos, S. (2000). Penn State Lehigh
Valley Faculty Research Fund.
From Hands-On to Online: Weaving a Biodiverse Web for the World. McLaughlin, J. S., &
Zervanos, S. (1999). Penn State Fund for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (FELT).
Physiology Measurements and Experimentation Using the BioPac Student Lab. McLaughlin, J.
S. (1997). The Commonwealth College of The Pennsylvania State University, Center for
Academic Computing and Penn State Lehigh Valley.
DNA in Practice. McLaughlin, J. S. (1996). Penn State Lehigh Valley Faculty Research
Fund.
Undergraduate Biology Enrichment. McLaughlin, J. S. (1995). Penn State Lehigh Valley
Faculty Research Fund.
JURIED OR INVITED PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS
McLaughlin, J. S. Motivate Students through SCIENCE. Professional Resources in Science
and Mathematics (PRISM) Workshop, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, April 14,
2012
McLaughlin, J. S. "Accidental Researcher: Virtual Exploration of Climate Change Data."
PAEE Conference, Entriken, PA, March 17, 2012.
McLaughlin, J. S. "Organizing Your Embedded International Field Course Online." NABT 2011
Undergraduate Faculty Professional Development Summit. Anaheim, CA, October 14, 2011.
(Acting as co-chair of the NABT Faculty Development Committee, McLaughlin also co-
organized this summit whose theme is International Programs: Biology Around the World.)
McLaughlin, J. S. "International Embedded Field-Courses: Emulating Professional Science
Practice while Embracing Conservation." 12th Annual National Outreach Scholarship
Conference. Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, October 4, 2011.
Invited: McLaughlin, J. S. "Taking a CHANCE to Empower Science Education by Blending
Scientific Research with Teaching." 2011 Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance
Network (PaTTAN) 2011 AYP Conference: 21st Century School Improvement & AYP Ensuring
Competence and Growth Opportunities for All Students, including Students with
Disabilities., The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, July 13, 2011.
Invited: McLaughlin. J. S., Munsell, D. S. & Fadigan, K. A. "CHANCE: Empowering K-12
Science Education through Inquiry." Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Professional Development Workshop." Panama City, Panama, June 24, 2011.
McLaughlin, J. S. & Fadigan, K. A. "The 21st Century Field Course: Emulating Professional
Science and Conservation Practices, NAFSA 2011 Annual Conference and Expo, Vancouver, June
1, 2011.
McLaughlin, J. S. "Connecting Humans And Nature through Conservation Experiences
(CHANCE)." Jiangnan University and Penn State University International Workshop on the
Water Environment and Ecological Restoration of Taihu Lake, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China,
May 20, 2011.
McLaughlin, J.S., Fadigan, K., & Munsell, D. S. "Blending "Open" Inquiry-based Learning
with Teaching in Embedded International Field-Courses: Extension of the Field Course
Experiential Learning Model." 2010 Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu,
Hawaii, January 5, 2011.
Invited: McLaughlin, J. S. "Water and Life: Snapshots from a Traveling Biology
Professor." 2010 CHANCE Idol Assembly (3rd Place winners), Northwest High School,
Schickshinny, PA, November 17, 2010.
Hardison, R.C., Kumar, S.A. & McLaughlin, J.S. "A Novel On-Line Pedagogical Tool: The
"Research Quest." National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Annual Conference,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 5, 2010.
McLaughlin, J. S. "Empowering Science Education and Sustainability through Scientific
Research and Conservation Experiences." Penn State Shenango Schreyer Teaching Conference,
Sharon, PA, October 15, 2010.
McLaughlin, J. S. "The Future of Science Education: Use of Technology to Link Educators
and Research Scientists from Around the World." PaCIE Conference 2010, Scranton,
Pennsylvania, October 2, 2010.
McLaughlin, J. S. "Taking a CHANCE to Empower Science Education through Research."
National Outreach Scholarship Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 5, 2010.
McLaughlin, J. S. "Technology as a Catalyst to Empower Science Education: Using CHANCE to
Blend Research with Teaching." EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference, Atlanta, Georgia,
June 5, 2010.
McLaughlin, J. S. "Biodiversity of Our World s Biomes: Water is Life." Jiangnan
University, Wuxi, China, May 21, 2010.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Taking a CHANCE: A New and Different Multimedia-based Pedagogical Tool
for High-Impact Learning." National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Annual Conference,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 20, 2010.
McLaughlin, J.S. "The 21st Century Undergraduate Classroom: Multimedia Meets the 3 R's on
a Global Scale." National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Annual Conference,
Denver, Colorado, November 11-14, 2009.
McLaughlin, J.S. "CHANCE Helps Pennsylvania High Schools Meet the 3 R's on a Global
Scale." Northeast - Association of Science Teacher Educators (NE-ASTE), Pocono
Environmental Education Center, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, October 23,
2009.
McLaughlin, J.S. "CHANCE: Connecting Humans and Nature through Conservation Experiences."
Nanjing University, Nanjing, China, October 17, 2009.
McLaughlin, J. S. "CHANCE Helps Pennsylvania High Schools Meet the 3 R's on a Global
Scale." PA Council of International Education (PaCIE). Hilton Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA.
October 2 and 3, 2009.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Supplementing High School Science Textbook Material with Interactive,
Experience-based Research Modules Enhances High-School Students Performance and Fosters
Meaningful Learning." Lehigh University (invited guest lecturer), September 29, 2009.
McLaughlin, J.S. & Fadigan, K "CHANCE Puts Current Scientific Research Data into the
Hands of Teachers and Students." 2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB),
Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic, September 5, 2009.
Invited: McLaughlin, J.S. "Teaching Biology with Technology: The CHANCE Module," Bremont
High School, Bremont, Texas, May 15, 2009.
Invited: McLaughlin, J.S. "Biodiversity: Connecting with Life." (Project Earth Lecture
Series), Lehigh Carbon Community College, April 30, 2009.
McLaughlin, J.S. & Besong, P. "Customized Multimedia-Learning Tools that Put Current
Research Data into Students' Hands." 2009 Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium,
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, April 18, 2009.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Making Teaching More Scientific: Evidence Shows the Use of Real World
McLaughlin, J.S. "Connections: Why Research is the Key to Successful International
Programming." Pennsylvania Council of International Education (PaCIE). The Pennsylvania
State University, PA. October 3, 2008.
Invited: McLaughlin, J.S. "CHANCE Interactive On-Line Modules." Pennsylvania's Governor's
Institute for Environment & Ecology Educators. Champion, PA, July 27- August 1, 2008.
McLaughlin, J.S., Tabery P.P. & Waller, P.L. "So You Want to Run A Cutting Edge
Professional Development
35th Annual Conference. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. September
22-24, 2004.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Designing Field Experiences that Increase High-order Cognitive Gains In
and Across Disciplines." Colloquy X: Making Connections - Cultures that Foster Student
Learning. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. May 12, 2004.
McLaughlin, J.S., Krock, B., & McCollum, B.D. "Wings to the Future: Lifting Learners to
Higher-order Thinking." The Teaching and Learning Consortia. Penn State Harrisburg,
Harrisburg, PA. April 17, 2004.
McLaughlin, J.S. "The Costa Rica Experience: A Model and An Assessment Strategy for
Teaching and Learning." Innovations in International Education. The Pennsylvania State
University's Third Schreyer National Conference, University Park, PA. March 12-14, 2004.
McLaughlin, J.S. "The Beat Goes On: The Cardiovascular System." Mini-Medical School
Program, Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network. Allentown, PA. October 11, 2001.
McLaughlin, J.S., & Zervanos, S. "From the Temperate Rainforest to Glaciers: A Video
Adventure of Alaska." 23rd Annual Association for Biology Laboratory Educators (A.B.L.E.)
Conference. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. June 19-22, 2001.
Invited: McLaughlin, J.S. "Breaking Out of the Box: Teaching Biology with Web-based
Active Learning Modules." Celebrating Teaching Colloquium, Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley
College. May 9, 2001.
Invited: McLaughlin, J.S. "The Musculoskeletal System: Our Body's Framework for Life."
Mini- Medical School Program, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network. Allentown, PA.
May 8, 2001.
Invited: McLaughlin, J.S., & Zervanos, S. "An Arbor Day Celebration: Connecting with
Life." Penn State Lehigh Valley, Fogelsville, PA. April 23, 2001.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Revitalizing the Cardiovascular System: Web-based Interactive Modules
that Engage the Biology Student." National Association of Biology Teachers (N.A.B.T.)
Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. October 23-28, 2000.
McLaughlin, J.S. "From the Rainforest to the Galapagos: A Video Adventure." 22nd
Association for Biology Laboratory Educators (ABLE) Annual Conference. Clemson University,
Clemson, SC. June 6-10, 2000.
Invited: McLaughlin, J.S., & Zervanos, S. "From the Rainforest to the Galapagos: A Video
Adventure." Penn State Berks, Reading, PA. March 31, 2000
McLaughlin, J.S. "In Vivo and In Vitro Development of the Chicken Heart." 58th Society
for Developmental Biology Annual Meeting. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
June 13-17, 1999.
McLaughlin, J.S. "The Botany Fieldsite (WWW): A Guide Through the Northeastern Deciduous
Forest." Association for Biology Laboratory Educators (ABLE) Meeting. University of
Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. June 1-5, 1999.
McLaughlin, J.S. "The Botany Field Site (WWW): A Guide Through the Northeastern Deciduous
Forest." Seventh Annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium. The Pennsylvania
State University, University Park, PA. April 10, 1999.
McLaughlin, J.S., & McCain, E. "Developmental and Physiological Aspects of the Chicken
Embryonic Heart." 20th Annual Association for Biology Laboratory Education. Florida State
University, Tallahassee, FL. June 9-13, 1998.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Biology 110 IRP Website at PSU Lehigh Valley." Computers in Teaching
Workshop. Biology Department, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
August 22-24, 1997.
McLaughlin, J.S., & McCain, E. "In vivo and in vitro Development of the Chicken Heart."
19th Annual Association for Biology Laboratory Education. The University of Calgary,
Alberta, Canada. June 10-14, 1997.
McLaughlin, J.S., & McCain, E."In vivo and in vitro Development of the Chicken Heart: An
Undergraduate Laboratory Teaching Approach." Northeast Regional Developmental Biology
Meeting, Marine Biological Laboratory. Woods Hole, MA. April 18-20, 1997.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Using Computer Technology and the Scientific Method to Foster
Scientific Thinking." The Fifth Annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium.
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. April 5, 1997.
McLaughlin, J.S. "Using Computer Technology and the Scientific Method to Foster
Scientific Thinking in the Biology Laboratory (Empower 1 Project)." Empower 2 Convocation.
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. September 20-21, 1996.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Jeyaretnam, V. & McLaughlin, J. "Chronotropic Effects of Select Cardiovascular Drugs on
the Developing Vertebrate Heart." 2nd Penn State Regional Undergraduate Research
Exhibition, Penn State Brandywine campus, April 19, 2012. (1st Place Recognition in STEM
category)
Bonner, L. & McLaughlin, J. "Stimulation of Red Blood Cell Differentiation In Vitro:
Replication of a Classic Experiment Enhances Inquiry in the Undergraduate Laboratory."
Undergraduate Research at the Capitol Pennsylvania Event, Harrisburg, PA, March 27,
2012. (1 out of 4 posters selected to represent Penn State University at the state level)
Bonner, L. & McLaughlin, J. S. "Stimulation of Red Blood Cell tion In Vitro: Replication
of a Classic Experiment Enhances Inquiry in the Undergraduate Laboratory." NABT 2011
Professional Development
McLaughlin, J.S., & Arbeider, D.A. "A Technology-enriched Learning Object to Enhance
Student Learning of Core Biological Concepts and Real World Environmental Issues." Smith
Undergraduate Science Research Symposium. Penn State York, York, PA. October 21, 2006.
McLaughlin, J.S., Krock, B., & McCollum, B.D. "Grab Your Suitcase! Students Explore World
Ecosystems in a First-year Seminar Experience." Undergraduate Research and Expression.
Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA. April 24, 2004.
Serrano, J., Nieves, B., & McLaughlin, J.S. "The Northeastern Deciduous Forest: A Web-
based Student Exploration." 2nd Annual Undergraduate Conference. Alvernia College,
Reading, PA. April 7, 2001.
PUBLICITY
"Professor from Pennsylvania State University Teaching in Jiangnan" Jiangnan University
News, June 1, 2012.
"CHANCE congratulated in NABT's News and Views" National Association of Biology Teachers,
May 31, 2012.
"Campus students take top honors at research symposium" Penn State Lehigh Valley News &
Events, April 25, 2012.
"CHANCE Program wins 2012 Community Engagement and Scholarship Award." Penn State Live,
April 12, 2012.
Leukemia research brings biology students and local medical lab together. Penn State
Lehigh Valley News & Events, March 14, 2012.
"Award Winning Student Searching for Cancer Cure, Mushrooms." Upper Saucon Patch,
February 7, 2012.
"CHANCE Program to receive award." Penn State Lehigh Valley News & Events, January 26,
2012.
"Lehigh Valley student chosen to showcase research at state capitol." Penn State Lehigh
Valley News & Events, January 25, 2012.
"Hydroponic rafts may be a solution to Chinese water pollution." Research Penn State,
December 14, 2011.
"Chinese, American students join forces for sustainable development." Penn State Live,
June 28, 2011.
"Students of Professor Take 1st Place at Event." Penn State Lehigh Valley News & Events,
April 20, 2011.
"Olympus Partnership Provides Cutting-edge Tech to Bio Students." Penn State Lehigh
Valley News & Events, April 20, 2011.
"Biology Professor to Co-Chair National Summit." Penn State Lehigh Valley News & Events,
September 9, 2011.
"Biology Professor Selected for Interview Panel." Penn State Lehigh Valley News & Events,
September 9, 2011. March 9, 2011.
"Professor Passionate About Environment." International Mosaic, The Pennsylvania State
University, Office of Global Programs, Fall, 2010.
"Biology Professor Receives International Award." Penn State Live, September 13, 2010.
"Taking a CHANCE." Tradition, Penn State Lehigh Valley, Fall, 2009.
"Biology Professor Makes the World Her Classroom." State of the Valley, September, 2009.
"To Really Learn Science, Let Students Do Research." The Morning Call, December 9, 2008.
"A Second CHANCE." (2008) BioScience 58: 189.
"Pacific's Plastic Pollution Threatens Our Food Chain." The Morning Call, February 7,
2008.
"Penn State Lehigh Valley is Shaking Up the Science Room and Taking it Abroad." PaCIE
News, December, 2007.
"Global Warming is a Theory Backed by Facts." The Morning Call, March 30, 2007.
"Science Teachers Should Think Outside of the Textbook." The Morning Call, February 24,
2006.
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THESES WRITTEN
Doctoral Thesis - Chick Corneal Development: The Migration and Differentiation of
Periocular Neural Crest Cells, advisor David Birk, Ph.D. (Rutgers University / Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School).
Master's Thesis - Involvement of Dynein in the Pronuclear Movements of Sea Urchin
Fertilization, advisor Gerald Schatten, Ph.D. (Florida State University).
Undergraduate Thesis - A Scanning Electron Microscope Analysis of Molluscan Mantle and
Shell Growth, advisor John Morrill, Ph.D. (New College of the University of South
Florida).
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