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Use Of Research As A Tool To Enhance Nuclear Security Education, Mostafa Kofi, Zenobia S. Homan, Jason Timothy Harris, Lamiaa E. Fiala Prof.

International Journal of Nuclear Security

Introduction: Nuclear security education covers essential topics related to the security of nuclear materials. In order to provide effective training, educators are faced with the challenge of improving the trainees’ ability to retain and utilize knowledge. This project investigated whether academic research is beneficial for educators seeking to enhance nuclear security education.

Methods: A survey using Google Forms was sent to nuclear security educators in academic and research institutes. The survey included questions on their experience with different aspects of nuclear security education, how research may influence nuclear security education, and how to increase knowledge retention.

Results: In total, 45 …

Behind The Code: Researchers Tackle The New World Of Cybersecurity, Jennifer Tidball

Seek

k-state.edu/seek 29 Kansas State University cybersecurity researchers want you to know the difference between the stereotype of cybersecurity and the reality of it. The stereotype: Cyberattacks are committed by hooded hackers cracking code to infiltrate our security systems. The reality: Cyberattacks certainly can happen that way, but it’s much more likely to come in the form of vulnerable and outdated hardware and software, social engineering, phishing scams and ransomware. That reality can be a pretty scary place. An outdated piece of software can make an autonomous vehicle susceptible to cyberattacks. Clever social engineering can cause an unknowing employee to provide …

2021 Spring - Seek - Full Issue (Pdf), News And Communications Services

Seek

Spring 2021 issue of Seek

The Grid, Jennifer Tidball

Seek

Engineers make our electric grid smarter, safer.

School Bullying In The Context Of Social Pedagogy, Indira Abdukarimovna Kholdarova

Scientific reports of Bukhara State University

Background. This article attempts to describe school bullying in the context of social pedagogy. The purpose of this article is to concretize the algorithm of social pedagogy in organizing support groups for victims of school bullying. Methods. The study of scientific papers by scientists allowed us to understand that the main method of organizing support groups is to restore a favorable atmosphere in the classroom by involving children themselves. The method of prevention of bullying - "Without blame" - is based on humanistic ideas of innocence of all bullying participants. The technology of appropriate social pedagogical work is a clearly …

Status Of Nuclear Security Education And Research In Bangladesh And Looking Forward, Md. Shafiqul Islam, Md. Mobasher Ahmed

International Journal of Nuclear Security

Bangladesh uses category I of nuclear materials and category 1-5 of radioactive materials in the field of research, medical and industries. The Government is going to implement its first nuclear power plant under an IGA between the Bangladesh and Russian Governments. With the emerging global nuclear and radiological terrorism by potential adversaries, enhancing nuclear security is the paramount importance for the country. The paper has found no established communication channels among stakeholders in order to work in a coordinated and collaborative manner for strengthening the nuclear security. This has resulted lacking importance of education, research, training and knowledge management initiatives …

2011 Winter Perspectives - Full Issue (Pdf), News And Communications Services

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Perspectives showcases Kansas State University's range of research, scholarly, and creative activity and discovery.

Six K-State Professors Receive More Than $3.5 Million In National Science Foundation Career Awards, News And Communications Services

Seek

When the news was announced Kansas State University had not one, or two, but six faculty members whose research was recognized by the National Science Foundation, it was not only a cause for celebration, but a historic first for the university.

2016 Spring - Seek - Full Issue (Pdf)

Seek

Introducing the inaugural issue of Seek, K-State's new flagship magazine, which showcases the University's range of research, scholarly, and creative activity and discovery.

Shorts, News And Communications Services Staff

Seek

Short highlights on activities at Kansas State University including: Visualizing vaccines at the Biosecurity Research Institute; Research activity at highest level (Carnegie Classifications); A toxic shock: Discovering how genes help this fish thrive in troubled waters; Teen speak on fleek and reason to freak?; New CAREER award winner; Following the crowd; Riding the wave; and A mobile approach for better animal health

Cyberbullying: The Public School Response, Charles Waggoner

Administrative Issues Journal

This paper explores the consent process in relation to academic, scientific research. Consent is a human right given to each research participant. The participant’s autonomy should be supported and encouraged when obtaining informed consent. This paper reviews current literature and discusses the development of this right, in addition to the manner in which scientific researchers should uphold it.