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Uri Student Bridge, Nicole Aragi

Senior Honors Projects

The project that came to be known as URI Student Bridge began with my amazing college experience and my desire to share that experience with others who were making the decision of whether to begin a college experience of their own. I have been very fortunate to have the funding and motivation to attend college, and have had many opportunities that I know others may not ever have. There are many options and opportunities that are available for graduating high school students. Many choose to begin a career with a high school education and never even consider the idea of …

Assessment Of Whole Grain Intake In A Population Of College Students, Sarah Flinn

Senior Honors Projects

Increasing the consumption of whole grain foods is an immediate public health priority. Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Americans of all ages do not eat enough of these foods to benefit from their potential to reduce the risk of certain cancers, diabetes and obesity. The aim of this project is to profile the whole grain intake and document related knowledge and attitudes of a convenience sample of college students at the University of Rhode Island, a group that is at high risk for a low whole grain intake. Using the introductory nutrition (NFS …

The Effects Of Gender On Small Businesses: A Case Study Of Kasigau, Kenya, Leslie Abell, Jerry Daday

Sociology Faculty Presentations

Small businesses are seen as an agent of economic growth in developing countries. Recently, the idea of micro-lending has received increased attention due to its promising effects on employment and personal economic growth in rural developing areas. However, we lack an in depth understanding of how male and female business owners differ.

In the summer of 2007, our research group from Western Kentucky University spent three and a half weeks in a small rural area of Kenya, Africa. This area called Kasigau was situated at the base of Mount Kasigau in eastern Kenya. During our time there, we surveyed the …

Poetic Lives: Poetic Representation Within Spaces Of Narrative And Feminist Research, Joy L. Wiggins

Woodring College of Education Faculty Publications

This PowerPoint presentation examines two participants from different social groups and their perceptions of a sociopolitical children's text. It was conducted within spaces of narrative and feminist research in which participants' biographies, their social categories, in addition to conducting an interview to discuss a sociopolitical event through a children's text. The text, Smoky night by Eve Bunting depicts the Los Angeles Uprisings from a child's point of view. Author concludes that narrative inquiry and poetic representation are poignant methods in which to work within teacher's lives and the stories they tell.

Curricular Innovation In Sustainable Engineering At Rit, Brian Thorn, Andres Carrano

Presentations and other scholarship

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