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The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 21-23, 1988 [Program, 100th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Program Contents:

Program Summary --- 5
General Session Speakers --- 9
Awards --- 13
Distinguished Fellows --- 13, 14
Distinguished Iowa Scientist --- 15
Distinguished Service --- 16
Symposia Programs --- 17
Video Film Preview --- 19
Special Meetings --- 20
Field Trip --- 20
Poster Papers --- 21
Campus Map --- Centerfold
Section Programs --- 25
Agricultural Sciences --- 26
Anthropology --- 28
Biotechnology --- 30
Botany --- 32
Chemistry, Inorganic --- 37
Chemistry, Organic --- 42
Conservation --- 44
Earth Science Teaching --- 46
Elementary Science Teaching --- 47
Engineering --- 48
Geology --- 53
Linguistics --- 58 …

Program Abstracts, 100th Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 21-23, 1988, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Presentation abstracts from the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

The Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference, 1988, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Map ... 3
Keynote Speaker: Jim Fowler ... 4
Sessions ... 5
Application for Membership ... Centerfold
Registration Forms ... Centerfold

Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1988-89: Officers, Committees, And Membership Roster, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Table of Contents:

Board of Directors ... 5
Program Directors ... 6
Editors ... 7
Committees ... 9
Sections ... 24
Award Recipients ... 54
Past Presidents ... 56
Membership Roster ... 57
Constitution and Bylaws ... 70

Cover - Front Matter - Table Of Contents

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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The Effects Of The Summer Forest Fires On Yellowstone National Park, Jack De Golia

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Throughout the summer, the nation watched as fires swept through Yellowstone National Park. Media coverage made people from all parts of the United States aware of the change that was taking place in Wyoming. Concerns ranged from the effect of the fires on the park, its attractions (such as the geysers) and the animals to worries of what the smoke being released by the burning trees would do to the atmosphere.

Science Learning Matters: Iowa Within The Context Of The Naep Assessments, Jack A. Gerlovich

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report (Mullis and Jenkins, 1988) states that "science exerts a pervasive influence on the quality of the lives of all citizens, and that it is essential that all productive citizens be able to understand and resolve the increasing number of societal problems related to science and technology." Our national position as a world leader is dependent upon such knowledge and skills. In Iowa, a state striving to improve its national and world economic status, these NAEP analyses are critical.

Preparing Mammal Skulls For Classroom Use, Donald J. Perschau

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Classroom materials for student use are very expensive to purchase from biological supply houses. In many cases, teachers are left with two choices when it comes to laboratory materials, either find some way to produce their own or do without. Preserved and live specimens fall into this category particularly with respect to the higher vertebrates. While it may be impossible, or at least impractical, to keep a suitable number of birds or mammals, it is possible and may even be preferred to study skins, skeletal and other preserved material. Mammal skulls are easy to collect, prepare and preserve for use …

Loess Hills: A National Natural Landmark, Jean C. Prior

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Loess is one of the most common geologic materials found on the land surface in the Midwest. This can also be said for the lower Mississippi Valley, the Palouse district of eastern Washington, central and eastern Europe, the Ukraine of southwestern Russia and eastern China. The word itself is German in origin, and as late as the 1860s was regarded as a provincial name for deposits along the Rhine Valley. Loess, glacial history, native grasslands and productive agricultural regions are linked together across the mid-latitudes of the northern hemisphere.

Revision Of The Iowa Science Teachers Section Guidelines

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This revision of the Guidelines should be carefully read in preparation for membership action. The membership vote will be taken at the spring meeting on April 21-22 at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Science Notes - Carl W. Bollwinkel And Joe R. Moore Receive Iowa Science Teachers Awards

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Carl W. Bollwinkel and Joe R. Moore were recently presented with Iowa Science Teachers Section Outstanding Service Awards for 1988.

Science Notes - Physics Posters Available From The American Institute Of Physics, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A set of four color posters illustrating careers in physics and physics topics is currently available from the American Institute of Physics. The set is offered at no cost and includes posters designed to promote physics courses. Two additional posters are now in the process of being printed and should be available later in the year.

Science Notes - 1989 Presidential Awards For Excellence In Science And Mathematics Teaching Program

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 1989 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching Program. The program is designed to recognize outstanding teachers of science or math who currently spend at least half time in classroom teaching in a public or private middle/junior high or senior high school. A minimum of five years teaching experience in science or math is required for eligibility for the awards.

Science Notes - High School Teachers Offered Minigrants For Sts Materials Development

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A new program offering high school teachers up to $1000 in materials development funds has been created by the American Chemical Society. The ACS-STS Minigrants will fund projects focusing on issues related to science, technology and society (STS).

Science Notes - University Of Iowa Research Program For Secondary Students

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

This summer marks the thirtieth consecutive year of the University of Iowa's Secondary Student Training Program. During that time, enrichment experiences in science have been provided to over four thousand secondary students. The Iowa-SSTP Program is open to students who have completed grades 10, 11 and 12.

Science Notes - Space Science Student Involvement Program For Middle School/Junior High School Students, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Science Teachers Association, in conjunction with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is once again sponsoring Space Science Student Involvement Program (SSIP) competitions. SSIP provides students with an opportunity to design experiments which are relevant to aerospace science.

Science Notes - The President's Environmental Youth Awards

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The President's Environmental Youth Awards program encourages individuals, schools, summer camps and youth organizations to promote local environmental awareness and to channel this awareness into positive community involvement. Projects may involve almost any constructive form of environmental activity, for example, restoring damaged environments, protecting sensitive wetlands or enhancing community interest and involvement in environmental activities

Science Notes - Corporate Sponsored Scholarships For Minority Undergraduate Students In Physics, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The American Physical Society (APS), in cooperation with several corporate sponsors, has made several $2000 scholarships available to minority undergraduate students studying physics. Any Black, Hispanic or Native American United States citizen who plans to major in physics and who is a high school senior or college freshman or sophomore may apply for the scholarships.

Science Notes - 1989 Swackhamer Prizes Student Essay Contest, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

All high school seniors are invited to submit essays to the 1989 Swackhamer Prizes Student Essay Contest. The contest annually seeks student suggestions for constructive approaches to the problems of war and peace. The topic title for this year's competition is ''What is the Importance of the Nuremberg Principles to Peace in the Nuclear Age?"

Science Notes - What's The Outlook For Summer 1989?, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

One week OUTLOOK Training sessions will be offered in Iowa beginning June 11, June 18 and June 25. OUTLOOK is an environmental education enrichment program developed for grades K-12.

Science Notes - The Tropical Rainforest: An Environmental Issue Workshop, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Phase III monies may be available to K-12 teachers who plan now to attend the October 27,-28 workshop on the Tropical Rain Forest. Teachers must obtain information from their local school district.

Science Notes - "Thinking Globally, Acting Locally" Workshop Of Environmental Issues

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Conservation Education Council, Warren County Conservation Board, Des Moines County Conservation Board and Department of Natural Resources are working in cooperation to sponsor "Thinking Globally, Acting Locally," a workshop focusing on current environmental issues.

Science Notes - Nature Photography Workshop To Be Held At Springbrook State Park

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers will once again have the opportunity to improve their nature photography skills during a three-day program Nature Photography Workshop. Sponsored by the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Division of Continuing Education and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the workshop will be held May 5-7 at the Conservation Education Center at Springbrook State Park.

Science Notes - Action Skills For Science-Related Societal Skills

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

An opportunity for teacher involvement in a curriculum development and training program is part of a proposal now being written.

Science Notes - Project Liftoff Offers Experience In Cascade Range Volcanoes, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Portland State University, with assistance from the National Science Foundation, is again sponsoring a Project Liftoff Workshop in Oregon.

Science Notes - University Of Northern Iowa Science Updates Planned, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The University of Northern Iowa will host four Science Updates this spring. Educators in the fields of physics, science education, chemistry and earth science will have an opportunity to meet with others from their fields and explore new ideas, activities and materials.

Science Calendar

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Editor's Corner - Support And Growth Revisited, Carl W. Bollwinkel

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The editorial in the Autumn 1987 issue of ISTJ was entitled "Support and Growth." Growth for ISTJ was deemed essential. Support was lacking in some essential aspects. As editor, I had decided it was time to step aside so that the Academy could find the support and provide the opportunity for growth. Since that editorial was written, support has been found and I am pleased to be able to accept reappointment as ISTJ editor. Revisiting the topic of support and growth now seems important.

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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Index To Volume 25

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

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