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JEFFREY B. MORAN
The Master Word Works
2071 County Road 246
Fulton MO 65251
email: scimusic@tranquility.net
URL: http://www.tranquility.net/~scimusic
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
B.S., Biology, 1972, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg MO
M.S., Zoology, 1974, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR
Ph.D., Zoology, 1978, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR
Dissertation title: The Effects of Chemical Manipulation of Catecholamine Synthesis in the Chick Embryo
Post-doctoral training, Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR
Post-doctoral training, Pharmacology, University of Missouri, Columbia MO
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
January 1982 - present: self-employed freelance writer/editor; to date, I have authored two textbooks on gross human anatomy, test units for the Medical College Admissions Test, an independent study course on Environmental cience, an historical monograph on osteopathic medicine, a book on thermodynamics, several plays and short stories, and over 100 published magazine and newspaper articles; I have also written over 50 songs about various scientific topics, some of which are available on CD or via digital downloading.
August 2009 - December 2009: Adjunct Faculty, Moberly Area Community College, Columbia Campus, 1805 East Walnut, Columbia MO 65201; supervisor: Ms. Amy Frey, Campus Director. I taught General Biology with full responsibility for all lectures, labs, exams, and grades.
December 1990 - September 2009: Science/Math Editor, Assessment Resource Center, University of Missouri, 2800 Maguire, Columbia MO 65201.
· I edited a wide range of documents for others in my office, including research reports, promotional materials, etc.
· I served as the Project Manager for the production of certification tests for the American Board of Health Physics and the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists, performing editorial work as well as coordinating graphics, layout, printing, and shipping of the test documents.
· I coordinated my office's participation in a variety of state-wide (Missouri) K-12 programs, including At Risk, Titles I - VI, Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities, Missouri Comprehensive Student Needs Evaluation, School Improvement, and others.
· I served as a science consultant for the Project Construct National Center (an early childhood and elementary education center), and provided consulting services for other Assessment Resource Center clients.
· I wrote the science and math segments of a series of Educational Satellite Network programs on performance-based assessment.
· I developed the Integrated Activities for Science Assessment (a series of hands-on, performance-based instruments for assessing science process skills), including leading workshops for rubric development and task scoring, and the Health Competencies Assessment Project.
· This position required interactions with state officials, school districts, individual teachers and contract workers, various agencies and organizations, and our own eclectic internal staff; I attended and made presentations at state and national meetings on science education.
October 1989 - December 1989, October 1990 - December 1990: Assistant Professor, Science Division, Columbia College, 1001 Rogers, Columbia MO 65205; supervisor: Dr. Virginia Ponder, Dean. I taught Human Physiology for the Evening College Program nursing sequence, with full responsibility for developing all lectures, labs, and exams, and assigning grades.
February 1986 - February 1990: Research Specialist, Department of Physiology, University of Missouri, Columbia MO 65211; supervisor: Dr. Lee Forker, Dean of Research (retired). I performed experiments using perfused livers, hepatocyte monolayers, radioactive tracers, and mathematical modeling of membrane transport functions to study the hepatic uptake of albumin-bound ligands; I developed biologically inert systems (polyethylene membranes) as controls for the diffusion aspects of this problem and contributed to scientific papers and presentations at national meetings which described this research.
March 1985 - January 1986: Research Specialist, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Columbia MO 65211. my research involved the characterization of components of retinal pigment epithelium utilizing electrophoresis, immunoblot, and immunocytochemistry.
August 1985 - December 1985: Assistant Professor, Biology Department, William Woods University, Fulton MO 65251. I taught Human Anatomy and General Biology, with full responsibility, including supervising lab assistants.
August 1983 - February 1985: Research Associate, Department of Pharmacology, University of Missouri, Columbia MO 65211. My research concerned the involvement of nucleosides in the metabolic processes of red blood cells.
May 1983 - August 1983: Placement Coordinator, Missouri Ozarks Economic Opportunity Corporation, Potosi MO 63664. I supervised the placement and counseling for over 80 disadvantaged youth in CETA-funded manpower programs.
May 1982 - October 1982: Park Naturalist, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Elephant Rocks State Park, Graniteville MO, and Meramec State Park, Sullivan MO. I collected and identified flora and fauna for park lists, developed naturalist programs, and led nature hikes and cave tours.
January 1982 - May 1982: Instructor, Mineral Area College, Flat River MO; I taught General Biology, with full responsibility.
August 1981 - December 1981: Research Associate/Lecturer, Departments of Biochemistry and Zoology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR. I taught Biochemistry and Human Anatomy, with full responsibility, including the supervision of lab assistants; I also continued the research described in the following entry.
January 1978 - July 1981: Research Associate, Department of Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR. My research concerned the biochemical and physiological characterization of components of snake and spider venoms using chromatography, electrophoresis, amino acid analysis, and enzyme and bio-assays.
September 1972 - December 1977: Graduate Teaching Associate, Department of Zoology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville AR. I prepared and instructed labs in General Biology, Comparative Anatomy, and Human Anatomy and Physiology; I lectured in Human Anatomy for allied health students.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Scientific research:
2. Moran, J. B., S. Y. Y. Pang, D. W. Martin, and C. R. Geren (1979) Separation of northern copperhead venom by ion-exchange chromatography: Preliminary characterization of toxic components. Toxicon 17: 499-510.
3. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1979) Subspecific variations in Agkistrodon contortrix venoms. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 64B: 201-204.
4. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1980) Subspecific variations in Agkistrodon contortrix venoms. II. . Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 65B: 739-742.
5. Moran, J. B., D. Hill, and C. R. Geren (1981) Comparison of three phospholipases isolated from copperhead venoms. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 67B: 561-566.
6. Moran, J. B., D. W. Martin, and C. R. Geren (1981) Artificial contamination of commercially obtained Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen venom with Bungarus multicinctus and Naja naja atra venoms. Toxicon 19: 334-338.
7. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1981) Characterization of a fibrinogenase from northern copperhead venom. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 659: 161-168.
8. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1981) Comparison of fibrinogenases from venoms of different copperhead subspecies. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 70B: 349-351.
9. Civello, D. J., J. B. Moran, and C. R. Geren (1983) Substrate specificity of a hemorrhagic proteinase from timber rattlesnake venom. Biochem. 22: 755-762.
10. Shu, Y. Y., J. B. Moran, and C. R. Geren (1983) A thrombin-like enzyme from timber rattlesnake venom. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 748: 236-244.
11. Zeidler, R. B., M. H,. Metzler, J. B. Moran, and H. D. Kim (1985) The liver is an organ site for the release of inosine metabolized by non-glycolytic pig red cells. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 838: 321-328.
12. Moran, J. B., F. J. Burczynski, F. F. Cheek, T. Bopp, and E. L. Forker (1987) Protein binding of palmitate measured by transmembrane diffusion through polyethylene. Anal. Biochem. 167: 394-399.
13. Burczynski, F. J., Z. S. Cai, J. B. Moran, and E. L. Forker (1989) Palmitate uptake by cultured hepatocytes: albumin binding and stagnant layer phenomena. Am. J. Physiol. 257: G584-593.
14. Burczynski, F. J., Z. S. Cai, J. B. Moran, and E. L. Forker (1990) Beta-lactoglobulin enhances the uptake of free palmitate by hepatocyte monolayers: The relative importance of diffusion and facilitated dissociation. Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 68: 201-206.
15. Burczynski, F. J., J. B. Moran, and Z. S. Cai (1993) Facilitated dissociation of albumin-fatty acid complexes by rat hepatocytes. J. Pharm. Exp. Ther. 267: 714-719.
16. Burczynski, F. J., J. B. Moran, and Z. S. Cai (1993) Uptake of organic anions by hepatocyte monolayers: Co-diffusion versus facilitated dissociation in the hepatic uptake of organic anions. Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol. 71: 863-867.
17. Burczynski, F. J., J. B. Moran, Z. S. Cai, T. Geisbuhler, and M. Rovetto. (1995) Palmitate uptake by cardiac myocyte and endothelial cells. Am. J. Physiol. 268: H1659-1666.
2. Moran, J. B. (1987) Gross Anatomy of the Limbs and Back. Suntext Corporation, Irvine CA.
3. Moran, J. B. (1990-1991) Test units for the Medical College Admissions Test. ACT, Iowa City IA.
4. Osterlind, S. (principal author) (1991-1998) Missouri Mastery and Achievement Tests (including all ancillary documents). Sleadd, M. S., J. B. Moran, and E. Tolan, editors. Center for Educational Assessment and the Assessment Resource Center, Columbia MO.
5. Osterlind, S. (principal author) (1991-2010) College BASE (including all ancillary documents). Sleadd, M. S., J. B. Moran, and E. Tolan, editors. Center for Educational Assessment and the Assessment Resource Center, Columbia MO.
6. Moran, J. B. (1991) Authentic Science Assessment Project. Center for Educational Assessment, Columbia MO.
7. Moran, J. B., and W. Boulter (1992) Scoring authentic science assessments. Science Scope 15(6): 31-35.
8. Moran, J. B., and F. Miranti (1992) Integrated Activities for Science Assessment. Center for Educational Assessment, Columbia MO.
9. Moran, J. B., F. Miranti, and S. Buchholz (1992) Health Competencies Assessment Project. Center for Educational Assessment, Columbia MO.
10. Moran, J. B. (1994) Use of humor in science education. The Science Teacher, April.
11. Moran, J. B. (1996) College BASE: Study Guide for Mathematics. Assessment Resource Center, Columbia MO.
12. Moran, J. B. (1999; revised and updated, 2005) Environmental Science. Center for Independent Study, University of Missouri, Columbia MO.
13. Moran, J. B., senior editor (2007-2010) Personal Finance exams (state-mandated [Missouri] exam for high school exit). Assessment Resource Center and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
2. Moran, J. B. (1983) Too good of an education. School and Community. September.
3. Moran, J. B. (1983) A novice gigging suckers. Missouri Conservationist. September.
4. Moran, J. B. (1986) Far, Far Off Broadway: Outdoor Dramas of the Midwest. Apollo Press, Winona MN.
5. Moran, J. B. (1986) Null science. MD Magazine. September. (Winner of 1987 Missouri Writers Guild Humorous Writing Award.)
6. Moran, J. B. (1988) The art of collaboration. The Scientist. February 22. (Winner of 1989 Missouri Writers Guild Humorous Writing Award.)
7. Moran, J. B. (1988) Shakespeare's starling. Journal of Irreproducible Results. May/June.
8. Moran, J. B. (1988) Lucky Hans. (a children's theatre adaptation of the Grimm brothers tale)
9. Moran, J. B. (1989) Evolution of Osteopathic Medical Practice in American Hospitals. For Dr. Daniel Strickland, Stone Mountain GA.
10. Moran, J. B. (1989) Assessment of actual risk and danger via analysis of raw kill empirical data (AARDVARKED). Journal of Irreproducible Results. March/April.
11. Moran, J. B. (1989) The journal glut. The Scientist. July 10.
12. Moran, J. B. (1991) "Worst farmer" plows frowns under. Farm and Ranch Living. February/March.
13. Moran, J. B. (1995) The sounds of science. Annals of Improbable Research. March/April.
14. Moran, J. B. (1995) Dr. Chordate Sings the Sounds of Science. (audio tape of original songs about various science topics)
15. Moran, J. B., and S. Berg (1996) The Notochords: Songs of Science. (audio tape of original songs about various science topics)
16. Moran, J. B., and S. Berg (1997) The Notochords Present Science Songs and Body Poetry. The Master Word Works, Fulton MO.
17. Moran, J. B. (1998) Parts Is Parts: More Songs of Science. (CD of original songs about various science topics)
18. Moran, J. B. (2001 - 2010) Dr. Chordate's Songbook of Science. The Master Word Works, Fulton MO.
19. Moran, J. B. (2001) Thermodynamics. Rosen Publishing Co., New York NY.
20. Moran, J. B. (2001) Ain't Nothin' but a Groundhog: Songs of Biology, Plus . . . The Master Word Works, Fulton MO. (CD of original songs, mostly about biological topics.)
21. Rowlett, R. M., Moran, J. B., Brown, L. G., and Moran, B. VG. (2001) Archaeological Excvations at the Site of the Original Millersburg Christian Church. The Callawegian (newsletter of the Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society)
22. Moran, J. B. (editor and chief writer) (2008) History of the Millersburg Christian Church (prepared for the sesquicentennial celebration).
23. Moran, J. B. (2010) Dr Chordate's View from the Pond: Still More Songs of Science. (CD of original songs about various scientific topics.)
2. Moran, J. B., S. Y. Y. Pang, D. W. Martin, and C. R. Geren (1978) Fractionation and partial characterization of toxic components of northern copperhead venom. West Central States Biochemical Conference.
3. Moran, J. B., D. W. Martin, and C. R. Geren (1979) Neurotoxic components of northern copperhead venom. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
4. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1980) Phospholipases isolated from copperhead venom. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
5. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1980) A fibrinogenase from northern copperhead venom. West Central States Biochemical Conference.
6. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1981) Anti- and pro-coagulant fibrinogenases from crotalid venoms. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
7. Moran, J. B., and C. R. Geren (1981) Timber rattlesnake venom fibrinogenases. Southwest Region, American Chemical Society.
8. Moran, J. B., S. Sargeant, G. Zinn, and H. D. Kim (1984) Insulin degradation by sheep red blood cells. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
9. Moran, J. B., Y. Y. Shu, and C. R. Geren (1984) Characterization of a thrombin-like enzyme from timber rattlesnake venom. First North American Symposium on Animal, Plant, and Microbial Toxins.
10. Burczynski, F. J., J. B. Moran, B. A. Luxon, and E. L. Forker (1987) How to measure pKa and protein binding constants of long-chain fatty acids. Canadian Federation of Biological Scientists.
11. Burczynski, F. J., J. B. Moran, and E. L. Forker (1987) The surface of hepatocyte monolayers mediates non-specific dissociation of palmitate-protein complexes. American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
12. Burczynski, F. J., J. B. Moran, and E. L. Forker (1988) Kinetics of solute uptake by hepatocyte monolayers: how to measure the diffusion time in the stagnant water layer. American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
13. Burczynski, F. J., Z. S. Cai, J. B. Moran, and E. L. Forker (1989) The effect of albumin binding on palmitate uptake by hepatocyte monolayers: stagnant layer phenomena. American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
14. Burczynski, F. J., Z. S. Cai, J. B. Moran, and E. L. Forker (1989) Update on facilitated dissociation of albumin-palmitate complexes by hepatocyte monolayers. American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
15. Burczynski, F. J., Z. S. Cai, J. B. Moran, and E. L. Forker (1990) Codiffusion versus facilitated dissociation in hepatic uptake of organic anions: a clearance ratio test applicable to high concentrations of albumin. Gastroenterology.
16. Moran, J. B., F. J. Miranti, and F. McSpadden (1992) Authentic science exercises for junior high school. Interface.
17. Moran, J. B., and S. Berg (1993-1997) The use of music and humor in the science classroom. Interface.
18. Moran, J. B., and S. Berg (1994-2005) The Notochords: Humor and music in science education. National Science Teachers Association, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Las Vegas, Boston, Seattle, Detroit, Albuquerque, Reno.
19. Moran, J. B. (1997) Science humor and music. American Academy for the Advancement of Science.
20. Moran, J. B. (1997) The jester and the troubadour in the science classroom. The First Exeter Conference on Secondary Science and Math Education.
21. Moran, J. B., W. Bargen, and S. Wall-Smith. (1999) It's all right if you don't score. National Science Teachers Association, Reno.
22. Moran, J. B. (2001-2010) The jester and the troubadour in the science classroom. Keynote presentation at the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association conference (2001), Kansas Association of Teachers of Science, etc.