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Mary S. Tyler Professor of Zoology
address203 Murray Hall
emailMary.Tyler@umit.maine.edu
phone(207) 581-2559
fax(207) 581-2537
websitehttp://www.devbio.net
Degree
Ph.D. 1975 University of North Carolina
Research Topic
Developmental biology; organogenesis; and the creation of multimedia educational materials in development.
Research Program
My field of study is developmental biology. In this area, I am interested primarily in genetic controls and tissue interactions during embryonic development. I examine these using experimental and histological techniques. Presently, I work with digital video in the production of films and CD-ROMs of developing systems. I collaborate with Ronald Kozlowski in producing multimedia educational materials in developmental biology. I am also engaged in research on the history of embryology and the impact of modern developmental techniques on society. In this area, my concern is writing articles for general audiences.
Publications
Tyler, M., R. Cowan, F. Dastoor, B. Olsen, J. Lockhart, and M. Harris, 2009. Helping students understand the process of science: using inquiry-based labs and lecture videos in a large introductory biology course. Invited NSF-AAAS Meeting: Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education. July 15-17, 2009. Washington, D.C. http://www.visionandchange.org/index.php/about/



Tyler, M.S., 2008. Introducing Inquiry-Based Labs into a Large Introductory Biology Course: Step One, Step Two… National Conference and Summer Academy "Integrating Science and Mathematics Education Research into Teaching: Resources and Tools for Improved Learning" June, 2008

Mary E. Rumpho, Jared M. Worful, Jungho Lee, Mary S. Tyler, Krishna Kannan, Kara M. Soule, and James R. Manhart, 2007. The Search for Horizontal Gene Transfer in a Kleptoplastic Sea Slug. American Society of Plant Biologists 2007 Meeting, July, 7-11, Chicago, IL.

Tyler, M.S., R.N. Kozlowski, and S.F. Gilbert, 2003. Differential Expression: Key Experiments in Developmental Biology. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. A set of six movies on CD-ROM.

Tyler, M.S. and R. Kozlowski 2003. Vade Mecum2: An Interactive Guide to Developmental Biology. (CD-ROM). Sinauer Associates.

Tyler, M.S. 2003. Developmental Biology: A Guide for Experimental Study, 3rd Edition. Sinauer Assoc., Inc., Sunderland, Massachusetts.

Tyler, M.S., and R.N. Kozlowski, 2003. Fly Cycle 2. Sinauer Associates, Sunderland, MA. An interactive CD-ROM and a DVD.

Tyler, M.S. and R. Kozlowski 2000. Vade Mecum: An Interactive Guide to Developmental Biology. (CD-ROM). Sinauer Associates.

Tyler, M.S. 2000. Developmental Biology: A Guide for Experimental Study, 2nd Edition. Sinauer Assoc., Inc., Sunderland, Massachusetts.

Tyler, M.S., R. Kozlowski, L. Iten 1998. Fly Cycle: The Lives of a Fly, Drosophila melanogaster. A film on interactive CD-ROM. Sinauer Associates.

Tyler, M.S. 1998. Embryology. In: Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier, Inc., Betel, CT

Watler-Schnetzer, J.N., and M.S. Tyler, 1996. Endogenous ß-galactosidase activity in the larval, pupal, and adult stages of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster indicates need for caution in lacZ fusion gene studies. Biology Bulletin 190: 173-187.

Tyler, M.S. 1994. Stalking amphibians. Maine Naturalist: 5: 22-30.


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