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January 9, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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International And Industry Partnerships Building Nursing Capacity In Thailand, Marita Sealey, Cobie Rudd, Christopher Churchouse

EDU-COM International Conference

A newly formed partnership between Edith Cowan University, the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand, a College of Nursing and two major hospitals in Bangkok is building capacity within Thai Nurses to manage mental health problems and HIV/AIDS. The partnership, funded through the AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program is developing and delivering these training programs in three phases. The first two phases support the development of the curriculum and planning for the course delivery, with Phase 3 being the delivery of a four month certificate course in each of the specialist areas, mental health and HIV/AIDS, to local Thai Nurses. …

Boosting Science Learning - What Will It Take?, Russell Tytler, David Symington

2006 - Boosting Science Learning - What will it take?

In this session Russell Tytler and David Symington will present some data they have gathered from three sources: scientists working in some of Australia’s Research Priority Areas, science graduates working in positions outside their discipline specialisation, and students studying sciences at Year 11. The presenters will explain why they chose to interview these quite different groups of people and give some indication of why they believe the data is relevant to the question driving the conference: Boosting science learning – what will it take? There will then be group discussion drawing on the views and experiences of the group members …

“Major Sponsored Program And Faculty Awards For Research And Creative Activity For 2005

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

I am pleased to present the fourth annual “Major Sponsored Program and Faculty Awards for Research and Creative Activity” report. This booklet highlights the successes of University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty during 2005. The funding sources, projects and investigators on major sponsored program awards received during the year are listed, as well as patents issued, published books and scholarship, fellowships and other recognitions. New this year are intellectual property licenses and performances and exhibitions in the fine and performing arts. The list is impressive and continues to grow each year—further evidence the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is on the move! We work …

2006 Celebration Of Inquiry Program, Coastal Carolina University

Celebration of Inquiry

5th Celebration of Inquiry, February 15-17, 2006. Theme: Living the Questions: Creating, Connecting, Changing

Survey Of Advice For Beginning Environmental Education Instructors, Scott Charles Rennie

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the research done in this study was to collect techniques, methods and advice from environmental education professionals and create a concise summary of the results. The study showed the importance of using constructivist techniques in environmental education, essential to be successful in teaching in the outdoors.

Office Of The Vice Provost For Research Annual Report - 2006, Office Of The Vice Provost For Research, East Tennessee State University

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Beliefs About Parenting And How It Affects A Child's Education, Korin Crandall Quinn

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The researcher studied the cultural trends of a group of at-risk mothers who reside within Kent County, the majority of whom live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The null hypothesis states: Environmental and cultural beliefs do not affect generational parenting beliefs or risk factors within the Kent County and Grand Rapids area. Cultural factors and four areas of the mothers’ lives were studied: (a) number of parents within the household, (b) parental levels of education, (c) socioeconomic status, and (d) occurrence ratio of low birth weight.

Mothers (n=37) responded to questionnaires; 24 were interviewed in person; 13 completed questionnaire forms on …

Website: 2006 Colby College Undergraduate Research Symposium, Colby College

Undergraduate Research Symposium (UGRS)

Colby College Undergraduate Research Symposium 2006 Website

Contents:

Keynote Speaker

Schedule - Wednesday

Schedule - Thursday

Schedule - Friday

Poster Program

Associated Sessions

Abstracts

Honors Program

Participating Departments/Programs

Proceedings Of The 118th Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science [Program, 2006], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Iowa Academy of Science Mission --- 1
Schedule --- 2
Business Meeting Agenda --- 3
General Sessions --- 4
Symposia --- 7
2006 IAS Awards --- 8
Senior Poster Session Overview --- 10
Section Meeting Schedules and Oral Presentations --- 12
Field Trips --- 15
Campus Map --- 17
Notes --- 18
Abstracts --- 19
Author Index --- 39

Otterbein Towers Winter 2006, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

Features: Students Sleep Out for the Homeless; In the Wake of Katrina; Playing for Peace; Regulars: College News: Otterbein Holds Pow Wow; Spirits Fly on Campus! The House that Moe Built; Service Group Finds New Home; Noted Author and Physicist Visits; Otterbein Fully Accredited; Otterbein Selected for Global Learning; Common Book Author Visits; Otterbein Gets a New Logo; Classnotes; Milestones; Investing in Otterbein; The “O” Club; Alumni Notes, etc.

Health Attitudes, Knowledge And Literacy Of Primary Caregivers With Elementary School Children, Susan Stuib

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Previous research has indicated that physical activity and healthy eating in elementary school children are the exception rather than the norm. Increased attention to the rising rates of childhood obesity, coupled with the recognition that changes in the school environment are critical to reducing this trend, has intensified the need to adopt better practices in school nutrition, physical activity and physical education. Apart from being physically active, children need to learn fundamental motor skills and develop health related physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition). Primary caregivers play an important part in developing and teaching …

Imsa20: Bold Ideas, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMSA History

In the mid 1980s, the state of Illinois, recognizing a sharply increased need for highly skilled leaders in mathematics, science and technology, founded the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy®. Twenty years later, the national demand for mathematics, science and technology leaders has never been greater. The National Academies report - Rising Above the Gathering Storm and President Bush's American Competitiveness Initiative - address the growing concern that the United States is losing its competitive advantage as countries abroad invest heavily in the education and training of scientists and engineers. Both initiatives call for increased commitments in scientific research and in …

The Association Between 2002 Office Chlamydia Screening Rates, Physician Perception, And Physician Behavior, Blanche C. Collins

All ETDs from UAB

Background: Chlamydia prevalence in reproductive-age females is 3-20%. This study aimed to determine if physicians’: • sexual activity prevalence perceptions • Chlamydia prevalence perceptions • Sexual history-taking were associated with mean office screening rates; and if physicians’ perceptions of: • sexual activity • Chlamydia were associated with sexual history-taking. Methods: A national MCO’s physicians participated and were asked about their perceptions of sexual activity and Chlamydia prevalence and their sexual history-taking. Data sources included mean office screening rates, online surveys, and AMA’s masterfile. Results: Only 15% of at-risk females were screened (n = 75). Physicians who estimated lower 18 year-old …

December 19 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

December 12 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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December 5 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

November 21 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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November 14 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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November 7 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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October 31 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

The Spinnaker Vol. 29 No. 11, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

October 17 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

October 10 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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October 3 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Etsu Today - Fall 2005, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Today [magazine]

That a time of change, excitement and tremendous energy at ETSU! In fact, I consider this to be one of the most rewarding years of my professional life. It was just a year ago when I introduced our intention to create a College of Pharmacy for ETSU. Now we are within a year of seeing our first class of 65 pharmacy students begin their studies. The campus and community response has been unprecedented. With gifts ranging from anonymous $20 bills to six-figure corporate commitments, we now have in hand well over $6 million for the new college. From the inspirational …

Learning Opportunities 2005/2006, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Course Catalogs

Students must enroll in a core mathematics course each semester, advancing to the highest level possible during their six semesters at IMSA. Numerous elective options are available for expanded exploration.

Chironian Fall/Winter 2005, New York Medical College

The Chironian

No abstract provided.

September 26 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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September 19 2005 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.