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Pictured at right are BES graduate students and their faculty advisors at the 2007 BES Annual Meeting. With (F) designating faculty members, they are: Katie Delaney, Mary Cadenasso (F), Gwendolyn Stanko, James McConaghie, Elise Tulloss, Weiqui Zhou, Paul Lilly, Katerina Savvas, Dan Bain (F), Morgan Grove (F), Ashley Lidman, Emily Elliot (F), Olyssa Starry, Tracy Kerchkof, Christiane Runyan, Luc Claessens (F), Katie Middlecamp, Yvette Williams, Amar Mehta, Monica Smith (F), Kirsten Schwarz, Ian Yesilonis (F), David Tennenbaum (F), Tamara Newcomer, and Melanie Harrison. (Photograph: Jonathan Walsh)
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| Books and Book Chapters |
Berkowitz, A.R., M.E. Ford and C.A. Brewer. 2005. A framework for integrating ecological literacy, civics literacy and environmental citizenship in environmental education. Pages 227-266 In Johnson, E.A. and M.J. Mappin, editors. Environmental Education and Advocacy: Changing Perspectives of Ecology and Education. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge.
Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon. and K.S. Hollweg. 2003. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Berkowitz, A.R., K.S. Hollweg and C.H. Nilon. 2003. Preface. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Berkowitz, A.R., K.S. Hollweg and C.H. Nilon. 2003. Chapter 30 - Urban ecosystem education in the coming decade: what is possible and how might we get there? In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. 2003. Section I. The Importance of Understanding Urban Ecosystems – Themes. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. 2003. Section IV: Visions for the Future of Urban Ecosystem Education – Themes. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Hollweg, K.S., Berkowitz, A.R., and Nilon,, C.H. 2003. Section III. Foundations and Frontiers from Education Theory and Practice – Themes. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Hollweg, K.S., C. Pea and A.R. Berkowitz 2003.. Chapter 2 - Why is understanding urban ecosystems an important frontier for education and educators? In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Nilon, C.H., Berkowitz, A.R., and K.S. Hollweg. 2003. Chapter 1 - Introduction: Ecosystem understanding is a key to understanding cities. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Nilon, C.H., Berkowitz, A.R., and K.S. Hollweg. 2003. Section II. Foundations and Frontiers from the Natural and Social Sciences – Themes. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Burch, Jr., W.R. and Jacqueline M. Carrera. 2003. Out the door and down the street–enhancing play, community and work environments as if adulthood mattered. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
Grove, J.M, K. Hinson, and R. Northrop. 2003. Education, Social Ecology, and Urban Ecosystems, with examples from Baltimore, Maryland. In Berkowitz, A.R., C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. Editors. Understanding Urban Ecosystems: A New Frontier for Science and Education. Springer-Verlag, Inc., New York.
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Coffey, J.E., Hammer, D., & Elby, A. 2007. Everyday assessment: To what do teachers pay attention. Presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, April 10, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Honda, S., Hammer, D., & Grant, T.E. 2007. The generative nature of teacher attention to student thinking. Presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, April 10, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Quimby, J., N. D. Seyala, J. L. Wolfson. in review. Social Cognitive Predictors of Interest in Environmental Science: Recommendations for Environmental Educators. Journal of Environmental Education.
Quimby, J., J. L. Wolfson, N. D. Seyala. Submitted. Social Cognitive Predictors of African American Adolescents’ Career Interests. Journal of Career Development
Tang, X., Levin, D.M., Coffey, J.E., & Tang, X. 2007. A well designed investigation or wry and decomposed inquiry? Presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, April 10, 2007, Chicago, IL.
Breslav, M.A., A.R. Berkowitz, C.H. Nilon and K.S. Hollweg. 2000. Cities are ecosystems!: New trend to study urban areas. Ecological Economics News and Views 32 (2000) 337-339.
Nilon, C.H., A.R. Berkowitz, and K.S. Hollweg. 1999. Understanding urban ecosystems: A new frontier for science and education. Urban ecosystems 3(1):3-4.
Undergraduate Students (Research Experience for Students Program)
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Casey, R.E., A.N. Shaw, L.R. Massal, J.W. Snodgrass. 2005. Multimedia evaluation of trace metal distribution within stormwater retention ponds in suburban Maryland, USA. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 74:273-280
Casey, R.E., J.A. Simon, S. Atueyi, J.W. Snodgrass, N. Karouna-Renier, D.W. Sparling. Temporal trends of trace metals in sediment and invertebrates from stormwater management ponds. Water, Air and Soil Pollution. Accepted pending revisions.
Groffman, P. M., and M. K. Crawford. 2003. Denitrification potential in urban riparian zones. J. Environ. Qual. 32:1144-1149.
Groffman, P. M., N. J. Boulware, W. C. Zipperer, R. V. Pouyat, L. E. Band, and M. F. Colosimo. 2002. Soil nitrogen cycling processes in urban riparian zones. Environ. Sci. Technol. 36:4547-4552.
Hale, R.L. and P. M. Groffman. 2006. Chloride Effects on Nitrogen Dynamics in Forested and Suburban Stream Debris Dams. Journal of Environmental Quality 35:2425–2432.
Simon, J.A., J.W. Snodgrass, R.E. Casey, S.A. Atueyi, D.W. Sparling. Relationships among urban land cover and trace metals in abiotic and biotic compartments of stormwater management ponds. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. Submitted.
Snodgrass, J.W., W.A. Hopkins, B.P. Jackson, J.A. Baionno and J. Broughton. 2005. Influence of larval period on responses of overwintering green frog (Rana clamitans) larvae exposed to contaminated sediments. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 24(6):1508-l514.
Snodgrass, J.W., W.A. Hopkins, J. Broughton, D. Gwinn, J.A. Baionno, J. Burger. 2004 Species-specific responses of developing anurans to coal combustion wastes. Aquatic Toxicology 66:171-182
Graduate Students (Urban Resources Initiative)
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Rinke, C.R. (2007) Veterans are from Mars, novices are from Venus: Generational perspectives in professional learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, New York, NY.
Rinke, C.R. and Coffey, J. (2005) Goals, purposes and perspectives in urban science classrooms: Lessons from Environmental High School. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.
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Berkowitz, A., Coffey, J., Honda, S., and Gordon, J. Submitted. Methods for describing and fostering diagnostic assessment in high school environmental science classrooms. Environmental Society of America/Society for Ecological Restoration Joint Meeting Aug 2007.
Berkowitz, A.R., J. Coffey, J. Gordon, and R. Bell. 2006. The urban ecosystem education system in Baltimore: Current practices and constraints. Posted abstract. LTER All Scientists’ Meeting, Estes Park, CO. September 19-23, 2006. http://www.lternet.edu/asm/2006/ASM_program.pdf
Berkowitz, A.R., J. Coffey, J. Gordon, C. Rinke, S. Marusdas and R. Bell. 2005. How is ecology being taught in Baltimore Schools? A preliminary report from the Ecology Teaching Study. Posted abstracts. Baltimore Ecosystem Study, Annual Meeting, October 20, 2005.
Ford, M.E. and A.R. Berkowitz. 2004. Teaching ecology in urban settings: Schoolyards and gardens as ecosystems of study. Abstracts page 161. 89th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Portland, OR. August 5, 2004.
Berkowitz, A.R., M.L. Cadenasso, C.G. Boone, L.E. Band, N. Law, P.M. Groffman, and S.T.A. Pickett. 2004. Opportunities and Challenges for Ecology in the Baltimore Ecosystem. Organized contributed paper session. Abstracts page 43. 89th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Portland, OR. August 3, 2004.
Gordon, J. and A.R. Berkowitz. 2003. Integrating BES Science Into Partners’ Education Programs: New Initiatives for 2003/2004 School Year. Abstracts. Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. October. 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8x.html.
Berkowitz, A.R., J.M. Grove, W. Zipperer, R. Pouyat, C.H. Nilon, K.H. Steele, G. Middendorf and K. Szlavecz. Teacher and student investigations of urban ecosystems with the Baltimore Ecosystem Study. Abstracts. Ecological Society of America. Annual Meeting. Savannah, GA. August 5, 2003.
Jablonski, L.M. and A.R. Berkowityz. 2002. Ecology education in restoration – concepts, opportunities and challenges. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. August 5, 2002.
Undergraduate Students
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Schulman, A. M.L. Cadenasso, A.R. Berkowitz and M.E. Ford. 2004. The structure and composition of schoolyards along an urban-to-rural gradient: A case study in the Gwynns Falls watershed, Baltimore, Maryland. Abstracts page 458. 89th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Portland, OR. August 5, 2004.
Schulman, A. M.L. Cadenasso, A.R. Berkowitz and M.E. Ford. 2003. The structure and composition of schoolyards along an urban-to-rural gradient: A case study in the Gwynns Falls watershed, Baltimore, Maryland. Abstracts. Long-Term Ecological Research Network All Scientists Meeting. September 2003. [NOTE: this abstract may no longer be available, but the identical abstract is on the Baltimore Ecosystem Study website for the 2003 BES Annual Meeting: http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8zq.html.]
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University Level Teaching
Berkowitz A. How is Ecology Being Taught in Baltimore Schools? A Preliminary Report from the Ecology Teaching Study. Talk. Cornell Graduate Student workshop at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Millbrook, NY. May 1, 2006.
Berkowitz A. Using the Local Environment for Learning and Teaching Ecology. Invited workshop for undergraduate students. Wiley College, Marshall, Texas. April 13, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Ecology and science education as key components of environmental education. Ecology Education. Invited lectures. SUNY Purchase, NY. November 14, 2001, October 16, 2002, October 29, 2003.
Berkowitz A. Short Course on Research in Environmental Biology, Baltimore Collaborative for Environmental Biology. Co-Instructor. Towson, MD (with Jane Wolfson). June 19-23, 2000, June 18-22, 2001, June 10-14, 2002, and June 9-13, 2003.
Teacher and Professional Workshops
Gordon J. and Berkowitz A. How Is Ecology Being Taught In Baltimore Area High Schools? A Preliminary Report From The Ecology Teaching Study. Talk. NSTA Area Conference. Baltimore, MD November 2, 2006
Berkowitz A. Help Establish Guidelines for What Every Citizen Should Know about Ecology. Workshop. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Memphis, TN. August 6, 2006. With R. Jordon, F. Singer and J. Vaughn.
Berkowitz A. Human Settlements as Ecosystems. Half-day Field Course. RiverSummer Faculty Development Program. Poughkeepsie, NY. July 13, 2005 and July 17, 2006.
Berkowitz A. Responsive Teaching Study. Workshop. University of Maryland, College Park, MD. June 19-20, 2006. With D. Hammer, J. Coffey, A. Elby, S. Honda and J. Gordon. (not captured in 2006 report).
Berkowitz A. Cities are Ecosystems! Exploring the Gwynns Falls Watershed and Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) Research Sites. Full-day Field Course. Strategies for Ecology Education, Development and Sustainability (SEEDS)/United Negro College Fund faculty development program. Baltimore, MD. November 18, 2005.
Berkowitz A. Investigating Urban Ecosystems Program: Urban Hydro-Ecology. Teacher Workshop. With Jessica Savin, Janie Gordon and Janet Coffey. Baltimore, MD. July 19-21, 2005.
Berkowitz A. Human Settlements as Ecosystems. Half-day Field Course. RiverSummer Faculty Development Program. Poughkeepsie, NY. July 13, 2005.
Berkowitz A. Exciting Research Findings about the Baltimore Ecosystem. Results and Teaching Ideas from the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES). Workshop. With Janie Gordon. Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Ocean City, MD. February 5, 2005.
Berkowitz A. BES Watershed Tour. Instructor. With Martin Schmidt, Tammy Newcomer, and Tara Krebs. Investigating Urban Ecosystems: Exploring Watersheds in Baltimore Workshop. Saturday, November 6, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Exploring Urban Ecology through Community Gardens. Full-Day Workshop. With Marianne Krasny (leader) and Leslie Pohl-Kosbau, Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America, Portland, OR. August 1, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Investigating Urban Ecosystems – Urban Hydrology and Schoolyard Ecosystems. Leadership/Planning Workshop. With Jessica Savin, Janie Gordon and Janet Coffey. Baltimore, MD. July 19-23, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Is the City an Ecosystem? Ideas and Opportunities for Teaching and Learning, Teachers from Baltimore Ecosystem Study. Workshop. Organizer. With Janie Gordon. Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Ocean City, MD. January 30, 2004
Berkowitz A. Exploring the Gwynns Falls Watershed and Baltimore Ecosystem Study (BES) Research Sites. Fieldtrip Organizer. With Steward Pickett, Andy Miller, Richard Pouyat, Bryant Smith and Justin Friedman. Strategies for Ecology Education, Development and Sustainability (SEEDS) students and faculty. November 8, 2003.
Berkowitz A. Garden Mosaics Leadership Workshop. Co-organizer. Ithaca, NY. October 22-25, 2003.
Berkowitz A. Inquiry-based teaching of ecology workshop. New York High School of Environmental Science. May 10, 2003. IES, Millbrook, NY.
Berkowitz A. Garden Mosaics Workshop. April 24, 2003. Baltimore, MD (with Mary Cox).
Berkowitz A. Garden Mosaics Leadership Team Workshop. October 6-9, 2002. New York City, NY. With Marianne Krasny, Gretchen Ferenz.
Berkowitz A. Workshop: Participatory Research: Exploring the Interface between Education, Agroecology, and Natural Resources Management. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Sunday, August 4, 2002. Tucson, AZ. With M. Krasny.
Berkowitz A. Garden Mosaics Leadership Workshop. April 9-13, 2002. New York City (with Marianne Krasny and Gretchen Ferenz).
Berkowitz A. Teaching and Learning Through Urban Ecosystems Workshop. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Sunday, August 05, 2001. Madison, WI. With M. Mappin.
Berkowitz A. Inquiry Teaching and Learning in the Urban Ecosystem. Invited workshop, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Annual Meeting. March 23-25, 2001. Arlington, VA (with Marianne Krasny and Nancy Trautmann).
Berkowitz A. Mid-Hudson Urban Ecosystem Studies project workshops. IES, Millbrook, NY. March 31 and June 2, 2001 (with Jeremy Miller, Jamey McBride, and Mary Ford, IES, and Marnie Woehr, Lead Teacher).
Berkowitz A. Faculty Development Workshop, Strategies for Ecology Education, Development and Sustainability (SEEDS) project. October 6-8, 2000. IES, Millbrook, NY (co-led with Melissa Jurgensen-Armstrong, CIES and Susan Musante, ESA).
Berkowitz A. Summer Urban Ecosystem Education Institute, Baltimore Ecosystem Study, School/Community Research Partnership Program.. June 21-July 2, 1999. Baltimore, Maryland (with Vicki Fabiyi).
Berkowitz A. Asking Ecosystem Questions in the Schoolyard. A Workshop for Educators. Making Connections Conference, Park School, November 6, 1998.
Berkowitz A. Undergraduate Ecology Education Field Trip. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting, August 1, 1998, Baltimore, Maryland (with Stephanie Shoemaker).
Berkowitz A. Leadership/Planning Workshop, Baltimore Ecosystem Study, School/Community Research Partnership Program.. July 20-24, 1998, Baltimore, Maryland. With Susan Blunck, UMBC.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
Berkowitz A. Case Study of the Science/Society Interface – Urban Sprawl. 3 sessions. June and July, 2005.
Other Talks
Berkowitz A. How is Ecology Being Taught in Baltimore Schools? A Preliminary Report from the Ecology Teaching Study. Invited Talk. With Carol Rinke, Stephanie Marudas, Becky Bell, Janet Coffey and Janie Gordon. Annual Environmental Education Briefing. Maryland State Department of Education. Patuxent, MD. November 28, 2005.
Berkowitz A. How is Ecology Being Taught in Baltimore Schools? A Preliminary Report from the Ecology Teaching Study. Talk. With Carol Rinke, Stephanie Marudas, Becky Bell, Janet Coffey and Janie Gordon. Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. October 20, 2005.
Berkowitz A. Investigating Urban Ecosystems: Exploring Watersheds in Baltimore. Introduction to the BES Unit. Talk. Responsive Teaching Study. Baltimore, MD. September 13, 2005.
Berkowitz A. Field- and Inquiry-Based Ecology Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities for Teacher Professional Development. Invited research seminar. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. April 27, 2005.
Berkowitz A. Building ecological literacy for environmental citizenship: roles and challenges for science and education. Invited public colloquium. Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. April 26, 2005.
Berkowitz A. The Ecology Teaching Study: Learning about the Environment in Baltimore Schools. Talk. With Carol Rinke, Stephanie Marudas, and Janie Gordon. Urban Ecology Collaborative Education Strategic Planning Meeting, Washington, DC. September 23, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Opportunities and Challenges for Ecology in the Baltimore Ecosystem. Organized contributed paper session talk.. Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America. Portland, OR. August 3, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Baltimore is an Ecosystem! Invited presentation. New York ReLEAF Conference. Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. July 9, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Environmental Education and Community Stewardship. Talk. With Janie Gordon. Synergy Workshop: Baltimore’s Ecosystem and Community Decision Making. Baltimore, MD. July 7, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Baltimore is an Urban Ecosystem. Invited seminar, Open Forum at Broadmead. Broadmead, MD. April 22, 2004.
Berkowitz A. Fostering Use of the Local Environment for Learning and Teaching Ecology. Invited seminar. Wiley College. Marshall, Texas. April 13, 2004
Berkowitz A. Integrating BES Science Into Partners’ Education Programs: New Initiatives for 2003/2004 School Year. Co-presenter. With Janie Gordon. Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. October 17, 2003.
Berkowitz A. Inquiry using existing data - some issues, challenges and models. Workshop presenter. With Robert Bohanan. Long-term Ecological Research Network. All Scientists’ Meeting. Seattle, WA. September 19, 2003.
Berkowitz A. BES Education - Ideas for the next 6 years. Lead-off presentation. With Janie Gordon. Baltimore Ecosystem Study Science Meeting. Baltimore, MD. July 1, 2003.
Berkowitz A. Linking research and education: three perspectives. CIES Friday Seminar. Millbrook, NY. With Stuart Findlay and Mary Ford. February 28, 2003.
Berkowitz A. Garden Mosaics: The roller coaster of informal education? Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. With Mary Cox, Marianne Krasny, Rebekah Doyle and Gretchen Ferenz. October 25, 2002.
Berkowitz A. Changing the Face of Environmental Biology. The Baltimore Collaborative for Environmental Biology (BCEB) project. Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. With Jane L. Wolfson. October 24, 2002.
Berkowitz A. Ecology education in restoration – concluding remarks. Symposium on restoration ecology education. Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting. Tucson, AZ. With L. Jablonski. August 5, 2002.
Berkowitz A. Ecology Education in Baltimore, an Urban Ecosystem. Invited presentation. LTER Education Symposium, National Science Foundation. Arlington, VA. June 19, 2002.
Berkowitz A. Urban ecosystem education. Invited presentation. The Humane Metropolis: People and Nature in the 21st Century Conference. New York University, New York, NY. June 7, 2002.
Berkowitz A. Soil ecology education and the Baltimore Ecosystem Study. Invited presentation. University of Maryland – Baltimore County, Secondary Science Methods class, Susan Blunck, instructor. February 12, 2001.
Berkowitz A. The Baltimore Ecosystem Study: Understanding the City as an Ecological System. Invited presentation. University of Maryland – College Park, Communications Senior Seminar class, Katherine McComas, instructor. February 12, 2001.
Berkowitz A. Education and the Baltimore Ecosystem Study: Ideas, Activities and Plans. Presentation. NSF Review Team. Baltimore, MD. February 20, 2001.
Berkowitz A. Cities are Ecosystems! Challenges and Implications for Scientists and Citizens. Invited presentation, Ecological Cities Conference. November 10-11, 200. Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA. 2000.
Berkowitz A. Environmental researchers and educators: Partners in fostering ecological literacy. Invited seminar. Appalachian Laboratory, Frostberg, MD. November 14, 2000.
Berkowitz A. Education and Outreach and the LTER Program. Invited presentation. LTER National Advisory Board, Sevilleta Field Station of the University of New Mexico, December 11, 1998.
Berkowitz A. Overview of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study. Making Connections Conference, Park School, November 6, 1998.
Berkowitz A. Fostering Ecological Literacy through Schoolyard Ecology, Part I. Inquiry in the Hotelyard, Part 2. Insights from the Schoolyard Ecology for Elementary School Teachers Program. American Horticultural Society, Youth Gardening Symposium, Arlington, Virginia, July 31, 1998.
Berkowitz A. Ecological Literacy in an Urban Setting, CIES Science for the Media Informing the Public Luncheon Briefing, National Press Club, Washington, DC, January 26, 1998.
Undergraduate Students
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(At BES Annual Meetings)
Szlavecz, K., J. Harris, and J. Stiltz. 2003. Neighborhood scale assessment of soil invertebrates: the Cub Hill survey. Oral Presentation at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7page_8html
Valentino, M., K. Szlavecz, R. Pouyat, C. Csuzdi. 2000. Diversity and abundance of earthworms in urban landscapes. Oral presentation at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2000. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_4r.html
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Berkowitz, A., Coffey, J., Gordon, J., and Bell, R. 2006. The Urban Ecosystem Education System in Baltimore: Current Practices and Constraints. LTER All Scientists Meeting. Poster Session.
Wolfson, J. L. and A. Berkowitz. 2002. Changing the face of environmental biology. Poster presented at the Community Forum of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study.
Gordon J., Reisner E., Berkowitz A., and Logan M. 2006. Linking the Ecology of Food Production to Nutrition: If I Am What I Eat I'm In Trouble: After-School Curriculum for KidsGrow. LTER All Scientists Meeting. Poster Session.
Undergraduate Students
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(At Student Symposia)
Atueyi, S., J.W. Snodgrass, and R.E. Casey. 2003. Trace metals in aquatic invertebrates in stormwater retention ponds in suburban Maryland. 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, Catonsville, MD. Poster Session.
Atueyi, S. and R.E. Casey. 2004. Trace Metals in aquatic invertebrates in stormwater retention ponds in suburban Maryland. Poster presented at Towson University Fifth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2004
Atueyi, S., J. Simon, J.W. Snodgrass, and R.E. Casey. 2004. Temporal trends in trace element levels in macroinvertebrates from stormwater retention ponds. 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, Catonsville, MD. Poster Session
Atueyi, S., R.E. Casey, J.A. Simon, and J.W. Snodgrass. 2005. Temporal trends of trace element levels in macroinvertebrates from stormwater retention ponds. Poster presented at Towson University College of Science and Mathematics 15th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. 16 April 2005. p. 11
Atueyi, S., J.A. Simon, J.W. Snodgrass, and R.E. Casey. 2005. Temporal trends of trace element levels in macroinvertebrates from stormwater retention ponds. Poster presented at Towson University Sixth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 28 April 2005
Atueyi, S., J.A. Simon, J.W. Snodgrass, and R.E. Casey. 2005. Temporal trends of trace element levels in macroinvertebrates from stormwater retention ponds in the Baltimore-Washington area. Poster presented at Undergraduate Student Research Days sponsored by the Council of University System Faculty and the Office of the Chancellor. 1-3 March 2005
Broughton, J., and J.W. Snodgrass. 2004. How are storm water retention ponds affecting the aquatic landscape? Poster presented at Towson University Fifth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2004
Broughton, J., and J.W. Snodgrass. 2003. Dose-response of green frog (Rana clamitans) larvae to coal combustion waste. Poster presented at Towson University Fourth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2003
Broughton, J., J.W. Snodgrass. 2002. Effects of coal ash exposure on the development of green frog (Rana clamitans) larvae. Poster presented at Towson University Third Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 19 April 2002
Broughton, J. and J.W. Snodgrass. 2002. Dose response of green frog (Rana clamitans) larvae to solid coal combustion waste. Fifth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, 19 October 2002. (Poster)
Broughton, J. and J.W. Snodgrass. 2001. Effects of coal ash exposure on the development of green frog (Rana clamitans) tadpoles. Fourth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Maryland Baltimore County, October 2001, Baltimore, Maryland. (Poster—Second Place Award in category)
Brown, T. and K. Belt. 2002. Spatial and temporal fecal coliform patterns in the Gwynns Falls. Poster presented at Towson University Third Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 18 April 2002.
Brown, T. and K. Belt. 2003. Are our sewers polluting our streams? 5th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, Catonsville, MD. Poster Session.
Green T., and T. Graczyk. 2002. Survey of cattle for Crypotosporidium in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Poster presented at Towson University Third Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 19 April 2002
Harris, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2003. The distribution of earthworms in suburban neighborhoods and forests. Poster presented at Towson University Fourth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not Paginated: 22 April 2003
Harris, J., and K. Szlavecz. 2004. Do soil conditions affect earthworm species composition? Poster presented at Towson University Fifth Annual Student Research and Scholarship expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2004
Kritcher, K.J., R.P. Roberts, and J.C. Hull. 2005. Development and characterization of a microsatellite library for Gentianopsis crinata (Froel.) Ma (fringed gentian). Poster presented at Towson University Sixth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 28 April 2005
Kritcher, K.J., R. P. Roberts, and J.C. Hull. 2005. Development and characterization of a microsatellite library for Gentianopsis crinata (Froel.) Ma (fringed gentian). Poster presented at Towson University College of Science and Mathematics 15th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. 16 April 2005. p.25
Locoh-Donou, S. and C. Berkower. 2004. Preventing malaria: combining novel methods to develop a vaccine. Poster presented at Towson University Fifth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2004.
McAfee, E., T. Watkins, and J.W. Snodgrass. 2002. Estimating the effects of coal combustion waste on larval amphibians: the role of using clean sand as a control. Fifth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, 19 October 2002. (Poster)
McAfee, E. and J.W. Snodgrass. 2003. Comparison of fecundity-size relationships between urban and rural blacknose dace (Rhinichthys atratulus) populations. Sixth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1 November 2003. (Poster)
McAfee, E. and J.W. Snodgrass. 2004. Comparison study of fecundity and size between urban and rural black nosed dace (Rhinichthys altratulus) populations. Poster presented at Towson University College of Science and Mathematics 14th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. 2 May 2004. p. 29
McAfee, E. and J.W. Snodgrass. 2004. Comparison study of fecundity and size between urban and rural black nosed dace (Rhinichthys altratulus) populations. Poster presented at Towson University Fifth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2004
Ndifon, W. and M. Koban. 2001. Proteomics as a tool for studying biomarkers in an aquatic invertebrate. Poster presented at Towson University Second Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 19 April 2001
Ndifon, W. and M. Koban. 2002. Investigating 2,4-dichlorophoenoxyacetic acid – responsive biomarkers in crayfish by means of sodium dodecyl sulfate – polyarylamide gel electrophorsesis. Poster presented at Towson University Third Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 18 April 2002.
Nejako, M. and W. Hilgartner. 2005. A paleoecological test of the fire hypothesis in serpentine vegetation. Poster presented at University System of Maryland Undergraduate Student Research Days. 1-3 March 2005.
Nejako, M. and W. Hilgartner. 2005. A paleoecological test of the fire hypotheses in serpentine vegetation. Poster presented at Towson University Sixth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 28 April 2005
Nejako, M. and W. Hilgartner. 2005. A paleoecological test of the fire hypotheses in serpentine vegetation. Poster presented at Towson University College of Science and Mathematics 15th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. 16 April 2005. p. 10
Nejako, M. and W. Hilgartner. 2005. A paleoecological test of the fire hypotheses in serpentine vegetation. Poster presented at the Colonial Academic Alliance Undergraduate Research Conference 2005. 8-9 April 2005. Long Island, New York
Okoronkwo, C. and G. Gasparich. 2002. Investigation of molecular techniques for soil analysis in urban and rural watersheds. Poster presented at Towson University Third Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 18 April 2002.
Sarumi, M.A., N. Kreiter, A. Elhman. 2004. Copulation and cannibalism in fishing spiders Dolomedes triton (Araneae: Pisauridae) Poster presented at Towson University Fifth annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2004
Sarumi, M.A., N.A. Kreiter, A. Elhman. 2004. Copulation and cannibalism in fishing spiders Dolomedes Triton (aranleau: Pisauridae). Poster presented at Towson University Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Not paginated. 22 April 2004.
Sarumi, M.A. and N.A. Kreiter. 2004. The influence of intraspecific density on male courtship and copulatory behavior in the fishing spider, Dolomedes triton. Poster presented at 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, Catonsville, MD
Sarumi, M.A. and N.A. Kreiter. 2005. The influence of intraspecific density on male courtship and copulatory behavior in the fishing spider, Dolomedes triton. Poster presented at Towson University Sixth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo. Not paginated: 28 April 2005.
Sarumi, M.A. and N.A. Kreiter. 2005. The influence of intraspecific density on male courtship and copulatory behavior in the fishing spider, Dolomedes triton. Poster presented at Towson University College of Science and Mathematics l5th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. 16 April 2005. p. 8
Shaw, A.N., L.R. Massal, J.W. Snodgrass, R.E. Casey. 2002. Evaluation of trace metal levels in storm water retention ponds. 5th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences, Catonsville, MD. Poster Session.
Shaw, A. and R.E. Casey. 2002. Evaluation of trace metal levels in storm water retention ponds. Poster presented at Towson University Third Annual student Research Expo: Not paginated: 18 April 2002.
Shaw, A. and R.A. Casey. 2003. Evaluation of trace metal levels in storm water retention ponds. Poster presented at Towson University Fourth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated 22 April 2003
Stiltz, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2004. The effects of lawn care on arthropod diversity. Poster presented at Towson University College of Science and Mathematic 14th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. 2 May 2004. p. 30
Stiltz, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2004. The effects of lawn care on arthropod diversity. Poster presented at Towson University Fifth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2004
Stiltz, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2003. Neighborhood scale assessment of arthropod diversity. Poster presented at Towson University Fourth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 22 April 2003
Ukpolo, V. and R. Pouyat. 2001. The comparison of bulk densities among urban landscapes. Poster presented at Towson University Second Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 19 April 2001
Valentino, M. and K. Szlavecz. 2002. Does leaf litter quality affect abundance of soil invertebrates in urban forests? Poster presented at Towson University Third Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 18 April 2002
Valentino, M. and K. Szlavecz. 2002. Does leaf litter quality affect abundance of soil invertebrates in urban forests? The National Conference on Undergraduate Research UW-Whitewater, April 25-27, 2002. Poster Session
Watkins, C. and J. Snodgrass. 2001. Effects of urbanization on life history characteristics of blacknose dace. Poster presented at Towson University Second Annual Student Research Expo: Not paginated: 18 April 2001
Wilson, J. and J.L. Wolfson. 2005. Periodical cicadas in the suburbs: Magicicada in Cub Hill, MD 2004. Poster presented at Sixth Annual Student Research and Scholarship Expo: Not paginated: 28 April 2005.
Wilson, J. and J.L. Wolfson. 2005. Periodical cicadas in the suburbs: Magicicada in Cub Hill, MD 2004. Poster presented at Towson University College of Science and Mathematics l5th Annual Honors Convocation Research Poster Session. 16 April 2005. p. 7
(At BES Annual Meetings)
Atueyi, S., J.W. Snodgrass, and R.E. Casey. 2003. Trace metals in aquatic invertebrates in stormwater retention ponds in suburban Maryland. 6th Annual Meeting of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, Baltimore, MD. Poster Session.
Atueyi, S., J.A. Simon, J.W. Snodgrass, and R.E. Casey. 2004. Temporal trends of trace element Levels in macroinvertebrates from stormwater retention Ponds. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. 2004. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_10.html
Broughton, J. and J. W. Snodgrass. 2002. Dose response of green frog (Rana Clamitans) larvae to solid coal combustion waste. Poster presented at 5th Annual Meeting of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, Baltimore, MD. 2002
Dias, G., R. Hill, and J. Enticknap. 2002. Molecular microbial analysis of the sponge Ircinia strobilina. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2002.
Dias, G., R. Hill, and J. Enticknap. 2003. Isolation of actinomycetes from marine sponges and Hawaiian sediments. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http:www.besleter.org/frame7-page_8html
Evans, K, and T. Walther. 2003. Effect of a drawdown on the movement of Chrysemys picta. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8.html
Green, T. and T. Graczyk. 2002. Uptake of Cryptosporidium parvum by Asian freshwater clams (Corbicula fluminea). Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study 2002.
Harris, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2002. The Distribution of earthworms in suburban neighborhoods and forests. Poster presented at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2002
Harris, J., and K. Szlavecz. 2004. Do soil conditions affect earthworm species composition? Poster presented at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2004. http://www.beslter.org/frame7page_8.html
Kritcher, K.J., R.P. Roberts, and J.C. Hull. 2004. An evaluation of genetic variation among assemblages of Gentianopsis crinata (fringed gentian) at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2004. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_10.html
Lang, L. and K. Szlavecz. 2001. Habitat assessment in rural and urban forests in Baltimore. Baltimore Ecosystem Study 4th Annual Meeting 2001
Locoh-Donou, S. and C. Berkower. 2003. Preventing malaria: combining novel methods to develop a vaccine. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8.html
Locoh-Donou, S. and C. Berkower. 2004. Efforts to enhance immunogenicity of a recombinant malaria vaccine: Fusion to a mouse complement protein. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2004. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_10.html
McAfee, E., T. Watkins, J.W. Snodgrass. 2002. Estimating the effects of coal combustion waste on larval amphibians: The role of using clean sand as a control. Poster presented at the Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. 2002
McAfee, E. and J.W. Snodgrass. 2003. Comparison study of fecundity and size between urban and rural black nosed dace (Rhinichthys atratulus) populations. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8.html
Ndifon, Wilfred, Michael Koban. 2000. Proteomics as a tool for studying biomarkers in an aquatic invertebrate. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2000.
Ndifon, Wilfred, and Michael Koban. 2001. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis as a means of studying 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid – responsive biomarkers in crayfish. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2001.
Nejako, M. and W. Hilgartner. 2004. A paleoecological test of the fire hypothesis in serpentine vegetation. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2004. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_10.html
Okoronkwo, Chuck, Gail Gasparich. 2000. Investigation of biomarkers for PCB presence in urban,rural streams. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2000.
Okoronkwo, Chuck, Gail Gasparich. 2001. Investigation of molecular techniques for soil analysis in urban and rural watersheds. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2001.
Raglin, Andrea, Wayne Zipperer. 2000. Vegetation in the Baltimore region. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2000.
Sarumi, M.A, N.A. Kreiter, A. Ehman. 2003. Copulation and cannibalism in fishing spiders Dolomedes Triton (Araneae:Pisauridae). Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8.html
Sarumi, M.A. and N.A. Kreiter. 2004. The influence of intraspecific density on male courtship and copulatory behavior in the fishing spider, Dolomedes triton. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2004. http://www.beslter.or/frame7page_10.html
Shaw, A. and R.E. Casey. 2001. Evaluation of trace metal levels in storm water retention ponds. 4th Annual Meeting of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, Baltimore, MD. Poster Session
Shaw, A.N., L.R. Massal, J.W. Snodgrass, R.E. Casey. 2002. Evaluation of trace metal levels in storm water retention ponds. 5th Annual Meeting of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study, Baltimore, MD. Poster Session.
Szlavecz, K., J. Harris, J. Stiltz. 2003. Neighborhood scale assessment of soil invertebrates: the Cub Hill survey. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8.html
Stiltz, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2003. The effects of lawn care on arthropod diversity. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2003. http://www.beslter.org/frame7-page_8.html
Stiltz, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2002. Neighborhood scale assessment of soil arthropod diversity. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting. 2002
Ukpolo, Victor, and Richard Pouyat. 2000. The comparison of bulk densities among urban land uses. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2000.
Ukpolo, Victor, and Richard Pouyat. 2001. Spacial distrbution of lead in an urban garden. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2001
Valentino, M. and K. Szlavecz. 2000. Earthworms and human activities. 2000. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2000.
Valentino, M. and K. Szlavecz. 2001. The relationship between urban and rural leaf litter quality and the abundance of Isopoda and Diplopoda. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2001.
Watkins, Charity, Joel Snodgrass. 2000. Effects of urbanization on life history characteristics of Blacknose Dace. Poster presented at Baltimore Ecosystem Study Annual Meeting 2000.
Wilson, D., K. Sowers, J. Watts. 2002. The effect of heavy metals on the reductive dechlorination of polychlorinated biphenyls. 5th Annual Meeting of the Baltimore Ecosystem Study. 2002. Poster session.
(Other)
Shaw, A.N., L.R. Massal, J.W. Snodgrass, R.E. Casey. 2002. Evaluation of trace metal levels in storm water retention ponds. 12th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Journalists, Baltimore, MD. Poster Session.
Stiltz, J. and K. Szlavecz. 2004. The effects of lawn care on arthropod diversity. Poster presented at ESA Mid-Atlantic Ecology Conference, Lancaster, PA 2004. http://www.esa.org/midatlantic/events/final_abstracts.pdf
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| Education Reports |
Surveying the Status of Ecology Teaching in Watershed 263: An Urban Stormshed.
By Stephanie Marudas, BES Education Intern. 2004
Ecology Teaching Study Literature Review: Tentative Themes and Conclusions. By Carol Rinke, BES Education Intern. 2004
Is Urban Ecology Being Taught in Maryland Schools? A Review of the Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum. By Alana Roth, BES Education Intern. 2005.
Environmental Education in Baltimore Inventory Project: Methodology Report By Ashley Traut, BES Education Intern. 2005.
Reports can be requested by contacting Bess Caplan, BES Education Coordinator bess.caplan@parksandpoeple.org
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| Educational Materials |
Baltimore Eco-History Resource Guide. By Melissa Koenig, BES Education Intern. 2003. An annotated directory of sources of information for teachers interested in exploring the ecological and environmental history of the Baltimore region with their students. Online HERE
Eco-History of the Gwynns Falls Trail. By Melissa Koenig, BES Education Intern. 2003. A detailed description of the ecological history of the neighborhoods along the Gwynns Falls Trail in Baltimore City.
My City’s An Ecosystem: A Handbook for After School Program Leaders By Gordon. J, Berkowitz A., Reisner E., Butler, M., Doebber R., and Logan M. 2007. A collection of in-depth modules which include student investigations, background material for teachers and lesson plans. Online HERE
Tree Treasures: A Series of Activities for Elementary School Age Children. By Shannon Galbraith, BES Education Intern. 2003. With Rogers, F., Gordon, J., and Berkowitz, A. A set of 9 stand alone activities that together provide a rich background on the benefits of urban trees. Online HERE
Investigating Urban Ecosystems Modules
Exploring Watersheds in Baltimore. Draft 2. Baltimore Ecosystem Study – Investigating Urban Ecosystems program. Schmidt, M., Groffman, P., Band, L., Fisher G. and Law, N. 2007. J. Gordon and A.R. Berkowitz, editors. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, NY .
Investigations in Urban Soils: Earthworm Ecology. Draft 2. Baltimore Ecosystem Study – Investigating Urban Ecosystems program. Harvey J., Szlavecz K., Pouyat R., and Yesilonis I. 2004.. J. Gordon and A.R. Berkowitz, editors. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook , NY .
Schoolyard Hydro-Ecology Teachers’ Handbook. Draft 2. Baltimore Ecosystem Study – Investigating Urban Ecosystems program. Saven, J.. 2005. J. Gordon and A.R. Berkowitz, editors. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook , NY . Online HERE
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