The document discusses how the online Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) database can be used to support innovation in undergraduate education. It provides an overview of EOL, including that it contains information on 1.9 million known species from authoritative sources. It also describes how students can contribute content by researching and writing brief summaries of high priority species. Hands-on activities are suggested, such as using the collection tool to group specimens or creating food webs using the Ecosystem Explorer.