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Predicting The Mechanism And Products Of Cs2 Capture By Nh3 - An Exemplar Benchmark Study, Shelbie A. Black, David A. Dixon, Zachary R. Lee

2023 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Carbon disulfide is a toxic gas emitted from industrial plants and a common greenhouse gas. Acute poisonings from carbon disulfide are rare, but recurring exposure to low doses can have long term health effects. Currently, there are two approaches being considered for the removal of acid gas pollutants: (1) sequester these gases from the atmosphere or (2) remove these gases directly upon combustion (post-combustion). Potential energy surfaces (PES) for a series of CS2 capture reactions by NH3 in the presence H2O were calculated at the MP2/a(D+d) evel in the gas phase. G3(MP2) and FPD calculations are in progress. Extensive thermodynamic …

Health And Wealth: Hidden Disparities In Eastern Kentucky, Macaila Blankenship, Geoff Gearner

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Eastern Kentucky lags behind the rest of the state regarding proper health, while Kentucky as a whole is doing worse than national averages. Kentucky not only leads the United States in cancer mortality, but sees higher mortality from heart disease, injury, suicide, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The health crisis being observed can largely be attributed to high poverty rates throughout the Eastern half of the state. Considering the not-so-broad socioeconomic scale seen throughout much of Kentucky, it is more evident that health has a direct correlation to one’s wealth and resources. Along with being financially secure, those who …

Predicting The Reactions Of Cs2 With Group Iv And Group Vi Transition Metal Oxides, Marissa Blair, David A. Dixon, Zachary R. Lee

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Building onto a recent serious of ab initio studies of various acid-gas reactions with metal oxide sorbents, electronic structure methods are being used to study the addition of CS₂ to Group IV (MO₂)ₙ and Group VI (MO₃)ₙ (n = 1, 2, 3) nanoclusters, beginning with the MO₂ and MO₃ monomers according to a “bottom-up” approach. The preliminary density functional theory (DFT) calculations in this study provide structures and vibrational frequency thermodynamic corrections for later expanding upon by way of single point correlated molecular-orbital theory (MO) calculations, mainly CCSD(T) and MP2 to study the structures and energies which could arise from …

Parental Criticism And Coherence In Association With Adolescent Internalizing Symptoms, Emma Ammerman, H. Meyers, A. Russell, M. Adams, Shari Kidwell

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Internalizing symptoms are symptoms that cannot necessarily be seen. Examples of internalized symptoms include, suicidal thoughts, being withdrawn, and unexplained bodily problems. High levels of internalized symptoms are associated with a higher risk for difficulties in social adjustment and increased risk for substance use.

Parental Sensitivity In A Play Task: Associations With Preschooler Psychological Symptoms, Abby Chaney, Taylor Corbin, Sierra Workman, Brandi Stone, Shari L. Kidwell

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Parental Sensitivity is defined as a parent’s ability to notice a child’s signals, interpret them correctly, and respond to them promptly. Sensitivity is a dyadic concept, as it involves determining how the child responds to the parent’s behavior. High sensitivity has been found to protect children from consequences of parental and family adversity.

Preschooler Attachment And Adolescent Psychological Flexibility, Tara M. Bello, Alex Urs, Shari L. Kidwell

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Psychological Flexibility is identified as a fundamental aspect of psychological health by Kashdan (2010). Broadly, it refers to being open, aware, and actively engaged (Hayes & Monestes, 2016). Increasing Psychological Flexibility is a chief aim of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Spring 2023 Notes From The Stacks, Central Washington University

Notes from the Stacks: CWU's Library Newsletter

Newsletter from James E. Brooks Library at Central Washington University.

Grand Valley Magazine, Vol. 22, No 3, Spring 2023, Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Magazine

Grand Valley Magazine is a quarterly publication about Grand Valley State University produced by University Communications since 2001.

Redbird Scholar, Volume 8 Number 2, Illinois State University

Redbird Scholar

No abstract provided.

The Strategic Application Of Alternative Grading To Improve Retention And Enhance Equity (Spring 2023), Teshome Abebe, Michael Gillespie

EIU Think Tank Reports and White Papers

Universities across the United States have been using the Pass/Fail grading system for a variety of reasons and in many different ways. There are so many uses of the system as there are universities.

In general, universities have used the Pass/Fail grading system to: help reduce stress and pressure on students; provide more flexibility in course selection and encourage students to explore and pursue interest without fear of damaging their GPA; reduce perceived discrimination and bias in grading, providing more equitable opportunities for all students regardless of race, socioeconomic status or prior academic background; and to improve retention rates by …

Engaging Hyflex: Bridging The Remote/In-Person Engagement Gap Through Instant Polling Slides, Yvonne Houy

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

To provide learning opportunities for unpredictable student needs during the pandemic, I offered HyFlex courses in Spring and Fall 2022. Students could either attend my class in person or remotely through WebEx. Engagement by remote students increased dramatically after I started using Slido’s instant polling to create opportunities for communicating opinions and could gauge comprehension through open-ended and multiple choice responses live.

In the first half of my first HyFlex semester engagement among the in-person students was high, with a consistent 100% of students speaking at least once to the whole class during each class session. However, one-third of remote …

Honors College Policy Handbook, V. 04-2023, Marshall University Honors College

Publications of the Honors College at Marshall University

This handbook offers basic information about the policies and practices of the Honors College at Marshall University. The information here is subject to periodic revision. Because all students in the Honors College are students of the University, the Honors College operates under policies and guidelines as set for all undergraduate students at Marshall University.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter, April 2023, V.4, University Of Northern Iowa. Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter

In this issue:

--- Thank You to Student Employee, Ethan Graham
--- Data Disaggregation
--- Fostering Student Success through Cross-Campus Partnerships
--- A Dynamic Resource for Understanding Our Institution: Interactive Fact Book

Csbs Kudos, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--- Greetings from the Dean
--- Faculty Accolades
--- Promotions
--- Faculty Awards
--- Retirements: Brian Roberts; Clemens Bartollas
--- In Memoriam: Jonathan Lu; Thomas M. Fogarty
--- Department News
--- Student Highlights
--- Alumni Spotlight
--- Snapshots

Panther Press, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Military Science.

Panther Press

In this issue:

--- Semester in Review
--- From LTC Dean Ray
--- Panther Battalion / New Cadre & Farewell
--- Pawprint Campaign
--- Panther Pantry Award
--- Military Ball
--- Congratulations to our new 2nd Lieutenants
--- ROTC Senior Staff Ride
--- Cadet Q&A

Community Engagement Newsletter, April 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Community Engagement.

Community Engagement Newsletter

Contents:

--- Community Engagement Celebration Day
--- Service-Learning
--- Faculty/Staff Engagement
--- Advising Corner
--- UNI Engaged Podcast
--- Events
--- In Other News

Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Spring 2023), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Spring 2023 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

2023- The Twenty-Seventh Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

The full program book from the Twenty-seventh Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, held on April 18-21, 2023. Includes abstracts from the presentations and posters.

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Patricia A. Tomson Center For Violence Prevention Newsletter, V2, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Patricia A. Tomson Center For Violence Prevention.

Patricia A. Tomson Center for Violence Prevention Newsletter

In this issue:

--- PATCVP Mission
--- Director's Note
--- MVP: Mentors in Violence Prevention
--- STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Grant (Department of Justice)
--- Hampton-Dumont High School Healthy Relationship Presentations
--- MVP TTT & Workshops at Iowa Colleges
--- MVP Workshop
--- Ft. Dodge Teacher Training
--- UNI's Social & Emotional Learning Conference
--- UNI School of Education Student Teaching Program
--- MVP School Spotlight
--- Tomson Scholars

Library Connection, V10n2, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Connection

Contents:

--- Family Study Room
--- Upcoming Events
--- Collections Update
--- Student Highlight: Beth Tulley
--- Mary Ann Bolton Award 2023
--- Quiet in the Library

An Analysis Of Galactic Supernova Remnant G340.6+0.3, Walker Hartman, Thomas Pannuti

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Pointed observations of Galactic supernova remnants (SNRs) as conducted at multiple wavelengths and with leading observatories (such as the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Spitzer Space Telescope) have revealed many new insights into both SNRs themselves and the interstellar medium (ISM) with which these sources are interacting. We are currently investigating the multi-wavelength (chiefly X-ray and radio) properties of poorly studied SNRs that have been readily detected in the infrared to help improve understanding of how SNRs and their surrounding ISM interplay. to demonstrate this, we present an analysis of an archival pointed observation of the Galactic SNR G340.6+0.3 with …

Planning And Evaluation For Floyd County Veterans Treatment Court, Johnathon Carmack, Lisa Shannon, Shira Birdwhistell

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The Floyd County Veterans Treatment Court Evaluation began with a comprehensive literature review of recent peer reviewed articles using the Morehead State University Camden Carroll Library online database Fourteen peer reviewed articles were selected based on their relevance to Veterans Treatment Court.

The Revitalization Of Hazel Green Academy, Ally Hall, Alyssa Turner, Derek Gill, Jude Hall, Sagar Patel, Bethany Lucio, Camryn Banbel, Thomas Kiffmeyer, Rachel Rogers

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The Hazel Green Academy (HGA) was a resident- Ial college-preparatory school in Eastern Wolfe County, KY. It was founded in 1880 and remained open until 1983. The academy offered accelerated and STEM courses to prepare their students for college. Over the years, the academy was able to expand and gain amenities that benefited the students and the community. HGA was a private academy, which meant its students were expected to pay for tuition and boarding. This Thank you to the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics for all their support. Special thank you to the Hazel Green Academy …

S.P.A.R.C.S.- Solar Panel Acoustic Resonance Cleaning System, Jeff Kruth, Mike Combs

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As the world races towards the future of clean energy, solar panels are becoming common place. One of the largest problems faced is accumulated dirt and dust on the surface of these solar panels. Panels become covered in dirt and debris and no longer provide efficient output of solar energy. This problem is faced on earth and beyond the stars. For years, NASA has been trying to solve the issue of “dust” from mars or the moon settling on solar panels, lenses, and other surfaces. The regolith threatens the potential of human existence on the surface of the moon. The …

Private Pete Fights Illiteracy At Fort Ontario: The Men It Changed, Jeff Wysong, Adrian Mandzy

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From June of 1943 to February of 1944, the 1210th Special Training Unit at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York taught pre-basic military training to thousands of illiterate, slow learning, and non-English-speaking soldiers in the United States Army. The training center at Fort Ontario conducted programs in disciplinary barracks, specialized military, technical, academic and vocational education.

A Linkedin Analysis: Job Placement In Sport Management Program Of An Eastern Kentucky Public University, Jose Garcia, Will Wellman, Christy Trent, Steve Chen

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Sport-related jobs are more likely to be obtained by students with a sport participation experience or a sport management degree. This study attempted to examine the following questions: (a) How well do sport management students obtain a job after graduation? (b) Does a sport management degree help students obtain a sport-related job?

Preliminary Tropical Fungal Palynology Of Early-Middle Miocene Sediments From Northwestern Peru, Jeremyah Cabrera, Christopher Marsh, Liberty Smallwood, Ollie Vanderepst, Ingrid Romero, Noelia Nuñez Otaño, Diana Ochoa, Jen O’Keefe

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Fungal communities are a vital part of terrestrial ecosystem functions and understanding how they respond to climate change is necessary for predicting future assemblage dynamics. Sediments deposited during the Miocene Climate Optimum (MCO), 18-13 million years ago, provide an opportunity to examine fungal responses to a warming event with CO2 values similar to those today. Few fungal datasets exist for tropical regions during the MCO, and only one uses modern methods to identify fossil fungi and complete paleoecological inferences and paleoclimatological reconstructions using the nearest living relative method.

Building For The Exchange, Maddie Dodrill, Brittany Graziani, Alexa Deaton, Abigail Cooper, Gabe Barcus, Janet Ratliff

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Our project, “Building for the Exchange,” is trying to solve a problem that has been progressing for nearly a century. Modern development practices have changed the small business landscape in Morehead. It was once a vibrant downtown core with neighborhoods built around it. A surge in population over the last 70 years has caused businesses to spread across the community. The downtown has been left with empty storefronts, struggling to keep viable businesses. To try to solve this problem, our class was split into four groups and we were tasked to create business plans to fill vacant spaces in the …

Repressor Of The Sos Response Mechanism In Acinetobacter Baumannii Requires Helix-Formation And Dimerization For Its Dna-Binding Ability, Belinda Candra, Deborah Cook, Jenelle Hare

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After DNA damage, the multi-drug resistant pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii activates its SOS response, possibly allowing mutagenesis to occur by inducing multiple errorprone polymerases. A. baumannii uses the non-canonical repressor protein UmuDAb to repress operons of these polymerases. It has an N-terminal domain (NTD) with 2 helices (HTH1 & HTH2) whose sequences are needed for repression1. Like other bacterial SOS repressors such as LexA, UmuDAb dimerizes. BACTH analyses2 showed that UmuDAb forms dimers via its LexA-like G124 residue and UmuD-like N100 residue (UmuD is a component of an error-prone polymerase). However, N100 is not needed if the C termini are free. …