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A Statistical, Spatial, And Hydrologic Comparison Of Gauge-Based And Mpe-Based Rainfall Measurements, Richard Bernatz

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Gauge-based and multi-sensor precipitation estimation (MPE) data are compared on hourly, daily, monthly and event time scales at site locations over a 12-year period. Gauge data is collected at 16 sites within a 950 km2 portion of the Upper Iowa River in northeast Iowa. Average relative MPE bias is positive for all but the event time scale, and has a magnitude of less than 0.10 for all scales. Gauge and MPE average correlation coefficients range from 0.73 on the hourly scale to 0.92 on the event and monthly scales. The MPE relative bias standard deviation decreases from 1.70 mm on …

Investigating The Role Of The Written Curriculum On Lesson Planning For First-Year Elementary Mathematics Teachers, Anna Kron

Honors Program Theses

While studies have previously explored aspects of lesson planning from the perspective of experienced teachers, there is a lack of research investigating how this process is different for brand new educators. The researcher, a preservice elementary teacher studying at the University of Northern Iowa, wanted to learn more about the available resources and how she would utilize them when planning for mathematics instruction in her first elementary classroom. At the completion of this project, the researcher hoped to have a better understanding of the process first-year elementary teachers experience when transforming written textbook materials into a mathematics lesson plan. The …

The Update, January-April 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

In this issue

-- CHAS Briefs
-- Alumni Spotlight - Mason Greer
-- Student Spotlight - Lucas Beving
-- Alumni Spotlight - Caleb Vander Wiel
-- Student Spotlight - Micayla Dawson
-- Department of Art Hearst Lecture Series
-- Communication Studies Digital Media Program
-- Computer Science National Cyber Defense Competition
-- Earth and Environmental Sciences Geo-Service Project
-- Faculty Spotlight Kyle Gray
-- Faculty Spotlight Suzanne Dripps Communication Sciences
-- Calendar of Events April - May

The Update, November-December 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside This Issue:
--CHAS Briefs
--Spotlight--Alumni Derek Miller
--Spotlight--Faculty Sade Barfield
--Women's and Gender Studies Clothesline Project
--Computer Science Sara Diesburg
--Featured Story--Heather Hamilton
--Spotlight--Alumni Amanda Chan
--Spotlight--Alumni Kelly Bahl
--Calendar of Events

The Update, August-October 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside This Issue:
--CHAS Briefs
--Spotlight-Student: Tsering Kyi
--Spotlight-Faculty: Nikki Harken
--Science in the Media
--Cornerstone Theatre Performance
--Senior Seminar Service
--NSF at UNL
--Calendar of Events

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine,Volume 5, Summer 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Inside this issue:

-- Dean's Message
-- Candid: Fortepan Iowa
-- News in Short
-- Art + Science = "Big Bang"
-- Frontline Philosophy: Herrera
-- Pressing Forward: North American Review
-- CHAS Applause
-- Book Nook
-- Away in the Alpine
-- Printing Press
-- Nepal
-- Expanding Horizons
-- Donor Feature: Gary Sholten
-- National Science Foundation Funding
-- Metal Casting Center Moves
-- Transitions
-- Yager Awards
-- Students in the News
-- Coding Against Cancer
-- Dean's Fund Donor Listing
-- Alumni News

Crosssections, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Inside This Issue:
--A Message From the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand
--Student Profile: Kyle Spurgeon
--International Student Profile: Chao “Louis” Ji
--Faculty Profile Dr. Rui Re
--Department Happenings
--Science Education
--Alumni Feature: Cary Pint
--Alumni News
--In Memoriam
--Listing and Solicitation

Earth News, V39, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth Science.

Earth News

Inside this issue:
--From the Department Head Siobahn Morgan
--News From the Faculty and Staff: Alan Czarnetzki, Paula Even, Kyle Gray, Chad Heinzel, Mohammad Iqbal, Lee Potter, Thomas Hockey, Nora Janssen, Aaron Spurr, Alexa Sedlacek, Xinhua Shen, Mike Stevens, Steve Smith
--News From Emeritus: Wayne Anderson
--Biggs Award 2015-Kyle Gray
--Hydrology News
--Impact
--Sunday at the Quarry
--Iowa Geological Summer Workshop
--Alumni Spotlight
--SGE
--Yellowstone Field Trip
--Big Bend Field Trip
--The Biogeochemical Evolution of the Atmosphere: The BETA Project
--Summer Undergraduate Research: Honors Thesis
--Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
--2015-16 EDMAP Project
--Graduates
--Internships
--Scholarships
--Student Research
--Seminars
--News From …

The Update, March-May 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside This Issue:
--CHAS Briefs
--Spotlight– Alumni Katy Slaven
--Spotlight – Faculty Dr. Rui He
--School of Music Women's Choir Tours Ireland
--Spotlight – Student Cassara Higgins
--Featured Story: ECO+House Art Exhibition
--Communication Sciences & Disorders
--ICCD Conference
--Spotlight – Student Bob Spielbauer
--Spotlight – Student Lisa Diercks

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Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

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The Update, January-March 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside This Issue:

--CHAS Briefs
--Spotlight – Faculty Kyle Gray
--CHAS News Diversity Training
--Biology Celeste Underriner
--Featured Story: IEEE Demonstration Awards
--Spotlight – Alumni Meghan Reynolds
--Spotlight – Student Alyssa Adamac
--Theater – Rent
--Spotlight – Student Kyle Spurgeon
--ABC Competition
--UNI Construction
--Management Club

The Wright Message, 2016-2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Mathematics.

The Wright Message

Inside this issue:

-- Dear Alumni and Friends
-- A Tribute for Karen Sabey
-- The 2016 Hari Shankar Lecture
-- Faculty Spotlight
-- Around Wright Hall
-- Alumni Spotlight
-- CTLM News
-- Interview with Allysen Lovstuen
-- Students Spotlight
-- Donor Spotlight
-- Contributions to an Account - Recognition
-- Department Funds

The Effects Of Blended Learning On Critical Thinking In A High School Earth Science Class, Renee Nicole Borglum

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study analyzed the effects of differing levels of technology use in a high school Earth Science class on student performance on the Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning (CTSR). Blended learning manipulates the combination of hands-on activities, classroom discussions, online discussions, interactive simulations and a variety of assessments that engage, instruct and assess student learning. Critical thinking is the set of skills and dispositions that foster problem solving, reasoning ability and selfregulation. The increasing use of technology in the classroom and fluctuation of content standards prompted this research. The results have implications for the classroom teacher of a wide range …

Robotics In The Classroom: The Effectiveness Of Robotics Based Curriculum In Stem Education, Mark Nall

Graduate Research Papers

Students learn best when they are engaged and are able to interact with their environment. They can build their own definition of concepts and themes, which are more meaningful because they are related to their own experiences and memories (Kolb, 1984). Simply put it all comes down to constructivism, which means a person builds knowledge and meaning from interactions between their experiences and ideas (the environment they work/play in and the people and objects they interact with). The purpose of this study is to find out how a middle school and high school constructivist robotics curriculum impacts students’ conceptual understanding …

The Update, November/December 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Chas Briefs
-- Student Spotlight: Philosophy and World Religions: James Keane
-- Chas News Arts and Sciences Day
-- Earth Science Yellowstone
-- Languages and Literatures: Final Thursday Reading Series
-- Alumni Spotlight: Art: David Schmitz
-- Student Spotlight: Languages and Literatures: Makenzie Nokes
-- School of Music UNI Men's Glee Club Christmas Show
-- Communication Studies: Delany Langel, College Hill Farmers Market
-- Alumni Spotlight: Math Education: Connie Terry
-- Calendar of Events

The Update, August/September 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- CHAS Briefs
-- Alumni Spotlight: Women's and Gender Studies:Robin Summers
-- Chas News Clohesy Documentary Film Series
-- Student Spotlight: Speech-Language Pathology: Megan Butz
-- Chemistry and Biochemistry Wilson Lecture
-- Earth Science Observatory Show
-- Student Spotlight: Languages and Literatures: Hannah Carr-Murphy
-- UNI Gallery of Art Roman-Roamin'
-- Calendar of Events

Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V11n2, Summer 2015, Iowa Academy Of Science

New Bulletin

Table of Contents

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science --- 1, 3
ICTM-ISTS Math Science Conference --- 2, 3
ISTS Pre-conference Event --- 3
IAS Education Programs --- 4, 5
National Congress on Science Education --- 6
128th IAS Annual Meeting --- 7
New Horizon's Flyby --- 7
Corporate Members --- 7
Contact IAS --- 8
Institutional Members --- 8

The Update, April/May 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Free Bird: UNI Printmaking Students and Professors Travel to Tennessee for the Southern Graphics Council International Conference
-- Department News
-- School of Music Events
-- TedxUNI is Hosted at GBPAC: Tedx Brings Big-Name Speakers to UNI
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Computer Science: David Schmüdde
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Languages and Literatures: Susan Kerns
-- Department of Art Portfolio Night: Graphic Design Students Show their Portfolios
-- 2015 Hari Shankar Lecture: UNI Department of Mathematics Hosts this Year's Hari Shankar Lecture
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Science Education: Jessica Wayson
-- Panther Marching Band, …

Crosssections, Spring 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Inside This Issue:
-- A Message from the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand
-- Faculty Spotlight, Andrew Stollenwerk
-- Department Profiles
-- Current Student Spotlight, Courtney Keiser
-- What Has Happened in the Last 10 Years?
-- Recent News
-- Talks and Events
-- Alumni Spotlight, Eric Potratz
-- Alumni News
-- Annual Physics Competition
-- Support the Physics Department
-- Alumni Info Request - Let's Hear From You

Earth News, V38, Spring 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth Science.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

-- From the Department Head
-- News from the faculty and staff
-- News from emeritus
-- Summer Undergraduate Research Opens Doors
-- Hydrology News
-- Alumni in Residence
-- IMPACT
-- Sunday at the Quarry
-- Student Spotlight: Roxi Woodside
-- Iowa Geological Summer Workshop
-- Alumni Spotlight: Cara Wright
-- SGE
-- In Memoriam: Jared D. Trimble
-- Seminars
-- Student Research
-- Internships
-- Scholarships
-- Graduates
-- News from alumni
-- What have You been Up to? Update Us
-- Gifts from alumni & friends
-- Your Contributions Make a Difference
-- Contribution …

The Update, March 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- UNI & the Arts: Department of Art Faculty Engage Students at Waterloo East High School
-- Department News
-- School of Music Events
-- UNI Wins Big at AAF: UNI Department of Art Students Bring Home the Gold
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Philosophy and World Religions: Rick Grisel
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Theatre: Michaela Nelson
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry: Angela Weepie
-- Mesa Española, Department of Languages and Literatures
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Theatre: Cory Skold
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Computer Science: Mojtaba Alfardan
-- Physics Club, Department …

Population Genetic Structure Of Asclepias Tuberosa In Northwest Iowa: A Comparison Within And Between Remnant Prairies And Commercially Available Seed, Jeffrey T. Ploegstra, Brittany De Ruyter, Tony Jelsma

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Isolated in scattered remnants, less than 0.1% of Iowa’s original tallgrass prairie remains. The small populations remaining are at risk for reduced genetic diversity, inbreeding depression, and outbreeding depression. In light of these concerns, we used microsatellite analysis to assess the genetic structure of butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) populations on prairie remnants in northwest Iowa. We compared remnant populations with a restoration population at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, and with an Oklahoma seed source. Microsatellites identified for use in common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) had sufficient polymorphism information content (PIC) across the butterfly milkweed ( …

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Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

No abstract provided.

Iowa Academy Of Science: The New Bulletin, V11n1, Winter 2015, Iowa Academy Of Science

New Bulletin

Table of Contents

Executive Director Message --- 1
Annual Meeting --- 2, 3
Candidate Profiles --- 4, 5, 6
Donations --- 7
Institutional and Corporate Members --- 8

The Update, January/February 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- FORTEPAN Iowa: UNI Professors Collaborate to Build a Digital Database of Iowa Photographs

-- Department News

-- School of Music Events
-- Theatre UNI Spring 2015 Shows
-- Yager Awards: Annual Yager Awards Event Yields a Memorable Experience
-- Alumni Spotlight: Technology: Greg Smith
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders: Jamie Flatness
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Mathematics: Jacob Snyder
-- Featured Organization: Philosophy Club, Department of Philosophy and World Religions
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Art: Justin Allen
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Music: Malcolm Burke
-- Featured Organization: Women in Computing, …

The Wright Message, 2015-2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Mathematics.

The Wright Message

Inside this issue:

-- Dear Alumni and Friends
-- Dr. Edward Rathmell retires from UNI
-- 2015 Hari Shankar Lecture
-- Around Wright Hall
-- Congratulations to....
-- Faculty Highlights
-- Student News
-- 2015-2016 Tenure-Stream Faculty
-- Alumni Spotlight: Clayton Edwards & Mary Theilen
-- Department Interviews: Adrienne Stanley, Joel Haack, , Benjamin Castle & Suzanne Shontz
-- UNI Students Travel to Korea
-- Trijitzsky Scholarship Winner Emily Wardenburg
-- Student Spotlights: Amber Irlmeier, Britney Bockstahler, Derek Hofland & Julia Robinson
-- PAEMST Award Winner Allysen Lovstuen
-- Donor Spotlight: Alan and Barbara Hubbard
-- News fro KME
-- …

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine,Volume 4, Winter 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Inside this issue:

-- Dean's Message
-- Harlem Hellfighters
-- American Panthers in London
-- Little Free Libraries
-- Special Olympic Torch
-- Vertigo A-GoGo
-- World of Kurt Vonnegut
-- Donor Feature Regina Neville
-- CHAS Applause
-- News in Short
-- A New Learning Environment
-- Castle in Budapest
-- INSPIRE
-- Sixteen Strong: NCUR
-- Biology Living and Learning Community
-- Yager Award
-- Roboshop
-- Students in the news
-- Transitions
-- Book Nook
-- Donor Feature Gerald Intemann
-- Dean's Fund Donor Listing
-- Alumni News

Reconciling The Two Cultures : A Case Study Of The University Of Northern Iowa, Elizabeth Ann Collins

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In 1959, chemist and author Charles Percy Snow gave a Rede Lecture at the University of Cambridge in which he named “Two Cultures”—the sciences and the humanities—which, according to his experience as someone who worked in both, were at odds with one another. His words elicited impassioned responses from critics who either agreed with Snow, believing this to be a detriment to society, or vehemently disagreed, believing Snow’s statements to be unfounded, and even antagonistic. This conversation, which had also found relevance in the United States, continues to be important today, and has changed over the years as institutions of …

The Update, December 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Harlem Hellfighters: UNI Alumnus Publishes Award Winning Book
-- Department News
-- School of Music Events
-- Science Students Travel to Minneapolis: 50th Anniversary of the Nobel Conference
-- Faculty Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Awards
-- Graphic Design Students Create Work for the Community: Students Created Work for the Hearst Center for the Arts and Cedar Rock State Park
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry: Dane Jacobson
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Physics: Jack Dostal
-- Alumni Spotlight: Department of Earth Science: Cara Wright
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Philosophy & World Religions: …

The Update, October [November] 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- Nature's Toolbox: Exhibition at the UNI Gallery of Art
-- Department News
-- School of Music Events

-- Art Works for Change
-- UNI Gallery of Art Awarded $32,500 Grant by Institute of Museum and Library Services
-- Faculty Awards
-- Dr. Wendy Miller Selected as Iowa's Outstanding Higher Education Art Director
-- Spooky Stuff: UNI Chemistry & Biochemistry Host Annual Halloween House Event
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Languages and Literatures: Vanessa Espinoza
-- Student Spotlight: Department of Communication Studies: Mikayla Lien
-- Alumnus Spotlight: Department of Art: Andrew Van Fleet
-- Student Spotlight: Department …