Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Engaging Youth in STEAM Through Benjamin Banneker–Inspired Community Learning Experiences

Out-of-school learning spaces offer a powerful opportunity to immerse learners in culturally responsive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning experiences. The three STEAM learning experiences presented in this article are interdisciplinary and p...

Neck extensions during a putative defense display and mounting during incubation with subsequent tail-fanning in the Chuck-will’s-widow ( Antrostomus carolinensis )

Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) exhibit a wide range of behaviors that are often difficult to observe due to their nocturnal and crepuscular activity and cryptic coloration. Chuck-will’s-widows (Antrostomus carolinensis) are widely distributed in the Southeastern USA, yet detailed beha...