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Preservice Teachers Learning To Teach In An Anti-Racist/Climate-Justice Program: Challenges And Promises, Richard Sawyer

Northwest Journal of Teacher Education

The global climate crisis represents the most urgent problem facing the planet, impacting social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental dimensions of life. Alarmingly, it has impacted communities of color in disproportionate ways (Goddell, 2023; Pellow, 2013). The climate crisis, along with the intertwined context of racism, places a profound responsibility on social justice teacher educators to prioritize addressing these issues in teacher preparation. The intent of the following two case studies is to explore the impact of a project based teacher preparation program focused on cultural and environmental justice on the pedagogical knowledge and practice of teaching interns at the …

College Of Charleston (Cofc) Experiential Learning Program In Ghana, Spring 2024, Matthew J. Zittritsch

Capstone Collection

This study evaluates the impact and outcomes of an experiential learning program in Ghana for students with a declared business major or minor at the College of Charleston. The research focuses on the personal, academic, and professional growth experienced by program participants, as well as their immersion in Ghanaian culture and entrepreneurial experiences. The study utilizes the ADDIE model, encompassing the stages of Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate, to assess the program's effectiveness. The qualitative data collected provides a holistic overview of the participants' experiences and perceptions, allowing for the identification of areas of success and improvement. The findings …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, April 29, 2024, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Sr 23-24-46 Cc, Marshall University Faculty Senate

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Disney's Newsies:The Musical

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University's performance of Disney's Newsies:The Musical. Book by Harvey Fierstein. Music by Alen Menken. Lyrics by Jack Feldman.

Performed April 26-28 & May 3-5, 2024 at the Mitchell Theatre.

Disney's Newsies is a vibrant and inspiring musical based on the 1992 film and inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. The story follows Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy who dreams of a better life. When newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer raises the prices that newsies must pay for papers, Jack and his fellow newsboys form a union and organize a strike to …

Linking Reactive Nitrogen Species Within The Vadose Zone With Surface Irrigation, Kaitlyn Richards

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This study investigated the relationship between irrigation methods and the mobilization of nitrogen in the vadose zone, focusing on soil properties, water dynamics, and nitrogen species distribution. Data collected from dryland and pivot-irrigated soil cores reveal distinct patterns in water content, bulk density, soil texture, pH, conductivity, and nitrogen concentrations. Results indicated that water content has a major influence in nitrogen availability and microbial activity. Nitrate-N and ammonium-N concentrations varied between dryland and pivot soils, with notable disparities observed. In dryland soils, nitrate-N concentrations varied widely across depth intervals, with notable accumulation in deeper layers, while ammonium-N concentrations exhibited a …

Perceptions Of Senior International Officers' Efforts Regarding The Acculturation Of International Students In Higher Education: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Ann-Margaret J. Themistocleous

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to describe Senior International Officers’ lived experiences regarding attitudes and beliefs about the adjustment of international students in private and public universities in the Southeast region of the United States. The theory guiding this study is Berry’s theory of acculturation as it relates to a person’s adjustment to a new culture as they either assimilate, separate, integrate, or marginalize. The central research question focuses on the experiences of Senior International Officers regarding the acculturation process of international students on their respective college campuses. The methodology included a qualitative, transcendental phenomenological approach. The participants …

Defining Best Practices And Validation For Curriculum Mapping, Hannah Smith, Jesse Chittams

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

The alignment of curriculum content with standards is a quality improvement measure used to identify gaps or overlaps in academic content. Curriculum mapping results, while commonly used, are rarely reported. Undergraduate faculty mapped 11 courses in a single timepoint using a web-based curriculum mapping tool. Quantitative results were calculated and compared to defined client needs categories. A validation analysis was performed by mapping one course in triplicate. Faculty feedback following the exercise was obtained by online survey. Three client needs categories were determined to be marginally out of range in the initial analysis of the quantitative mapping data. The curriculum …

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 25, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Second April 2024 Faculty Senate Packet, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Packets

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, April 25, 2024, Marie Sykes, Ellie Burns, Kathy Logan, Sean Mcginley, Kate Horan, Mairead Mcdermott, Georgia Gardner, Adam Denn, Renie Christensen, Dominic Minicozzi

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Weaving Stories Into Dance • CoSA Coming This Wednesday! • Ursinus Students Present Biology Projects in San Diego • Editor's Note • Marie Sykes: Editor-in-Chief Signing Off • Grizzly Editorial Team: Senior Goodbyes • Grizzly Editorial Team: Returning Members • Final Crossword • 2024 Spring Sports Recap: Women's Athletics • Signing Off, Go Bears!

Sr 23-24-15 Apc, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Recommendations

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April 23, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Microgravity Aeroponics System Project, Andrew W. Diddle

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Science and Engineering at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science by Andrew W. Diddle on April 22, 2024.

Chimes: April 22, 2024, Calvin University

Chimes

Boer resignation fallout leaves students looking for answers by Savannah Shustack

Biology department oversees controlled burns on campus by Maya Oeverman

Pandemic continues to affect student performance by Nolan Cowan

Stepping into new roles: Tyler VerMerris and Ethan VanOrman on becoming leaders by Ashley Hamons

Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum celebrates expanded meteorite exhibit by Liana Hirner

Michael VanWoerkom: Calvin grad, founder and CEO of aerospace company by Jacob Westra

Track and Field head coach prioritizes community building by Savannah Shustack

Return of spring arts festival increases student morale by Ethan Meyers

English Language Learning At Tertiary Level In A Central Mexican Public University: A Case Study, Irasema Mora-Pablo, Edgar Emmanuell Garcia-Ponce

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objective: Our objective was to examine the perceptions regarding the teaching and learning of English of students in 16 undergraduate programs at a state public university in Mexico.

Method: In our qualitative case study, participating students responded to queries about their experiences learning English at the university, as well as their educational aspirations upon completion of their university studies.

Results: Despite their relevance to language immersion and competency, students struggle to combine prior experiences with current learning. Given Mexico’s English education system and past national initiatives, most participants say they still speak basic English. It is also clear that the …

2024 Urs Abstract Booklet, Undergraduate Research Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Complete Schedule of Events for the 26th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Second April 2024 Academic Affairs Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, April 2024, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of The Neurophysiological Responses Of Lumbricina: An Invertebrate Model For Stem Education, Ragan Adkins, Bryce Allen, Michael Fultz

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The Invertebrates, specifically lumbricina, can serve as a model system for science education when studying neuron viability and the impact of various drugs on conduction velocity within the nervous system. Earthworms prove to be ideal candidates due to their easily stimulated and measurable large axon bundles. Earthworms are also inexpensive, noncontroversial, and easily sedated, making them suitable for STEM learning. Each earthworm underwent a standardized anesthetization procedure with an ethanol and water mixture before being placed on a nerve bath. They were then stimulated by an electrode to gather a control action potential. By measuring the speed at which …

Comparison Of Efficacy Of Antibody-Drug Conjugates In Cancer Treatment, Rebecca Bailey, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Objective: To analyze the existing literature and evaluate the potential of antibody-drug conjugates (AD Cs) for superior efficacy in cancer treatment compared to chemotherapy.

The Mystery Of Seresto Collars, Katheryne Argueta, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Elanco Animal Health's (EAH) Seresto collars are used to protect canines and felines from common lxodids (ticks) and Siphonaptera (fleas). They work by slowly releasing the active ingredients onto the pet's skin throughout eight months. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed there have been a total of 100,000 incidents, 2,700 deaths in canines and felines, and 894 cases of harm to humans due to the use of Seresto collars. However, the link between these incidents and Seresto collars remains unclear. This literature review investigates the potential harm of Seresto collars. It compares the effects of major active ingredients, …

Comparison Of Nicotine Quantification In E-Liquids Using Volume-Based Sample Preparation Versus Mass-Based Sample Preparation, Serenity Baughman, Alyssa Roark, Emmalou Schmittzehe-Skarbek

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Questions are surrounding the accuracy of the reported levels of nicotine contained in e-liquids. Many of the studies show significant inconsistencies in the amount of nicotine reported on e-liquid products and the amount detected in the e-liquids. The current methods rely on preparing e-liquids for analysis by performing dilutions based on volume, but due to the viscosity of the liquids this preparation technique is prone to method errors. This project aims to compare the nicotine content in samples prepared by volume to those prepared by mass. This was done by first measuring the densities of several e-liquids. Those densities were …

Preliminary Terrestrial Palynological Re-Investigation Of The Type Coon Creek Lagerstatte, Tennessee, Usa, Ethan R. Lung, Keira J. Patton, Michael A. Gibson, Jack Garrett, Joshua Ratliff, Alan Youngerman, Mark Puckett, Alyson Brink, Thomas Byl, Masayuki Utsunomiya, Krostina F. Gardner, Jean M. Self-Trail, Jennifer M.K. O'Keefe

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The type locality for the Campanian Coon Creek Formation, located in McNairy County, Tennessee, is a well-known lagerstatte, with exceptionally preserved marine invertebrate and vertebrate remains in shallow shelf sediments. At the time of deposit ion, the type locality was located in an embayment proximal t o t he eastern margin of the Appalachia province that experienced alternately cool- and warm-water conditions, likely due to currents from both the Western Interior Seaway and Tethys. While marine in their entirety, the sediments contain significant quantities of terrestrial palynomorphs, especially near the top of the section and thus provide a snapshot of …

Meteorology Misconceptions Held By Students In An Earth Science Course For K-5 Teachers, Ivy Litton, Wilson Gonzalez-Espada, Jen O'Keefe, Md. Golam Kibria

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Students hold misconceptions when they confidently believe certain information, but that information differs from the commonly accepted scientific consensus. 1 Misconceptions accumulate over time due to a combination of incorrect perceptions of everyday experiences, over-simplifications and over-generalizations found in textbooks and the media, and incorrect or incomplete diagrams and analogies.2-7 Clausen described misconceptions held by teachers, and how they affected student learning. 8 After observing several teachers teaching about weather and climate change, he concluded that personal beliefs and values impacted what parts of science they emphasized in the classroom, resulting in students learning the content differently and inconsistently. This …

Can Dogs Sniff Out Covid-19? A Review Of Canine Scent Detection, Savannah Reed, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The purpose of this research is to explore if scent-trained canines are an effective way to screen for SARS-CoV-2, specifically, in high traffic areas. This method is being explored due to the canine's remarkable olfactory capabilities to identify individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2. This project provides a comprehensive review of past and ongoing research on canine scent detection for COVID-19 screening. The review synthesizes data from existing studies to assess the viability and reliability of this approach. Two research studies that determined the canines detection susceptibility and accuracy will be examined. The general mechanism used for training the canines included the …

Triplett Creek Watershed: Comparison Between 2009 And 2023 Escherichia Coli And Coliform Bacteria Levels, Emily Morgan, Heavenly Mays, Geoffrey W. Gearner

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Since 2009-2010, the Triplett Creek Watershed has continually produced samples that are inadequate for their designated uses according to the Kentucky Division of Water. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the density of various bacteria in 14 different sample sites, specifically Escherichia coli, using both 2009 and 2023 data. This study occurred over 5 months with 6 different sampling events that took place from August to October 2023. By using and following the proper protocol for the IDEXX Quanti-Tray 2000, we were able to identify the total coliform and total E. coli (CFU/100 ml - MPN) …

Miocene Fungi From The Amazonas Region Of Peru: Preliminary Paleoclimatic And Paleoecological Reconstructions, Liberty F. Smallwood, Olivia Vander Espt, Christopher A. Marsh, Maggie E. Alden, Juan Filipe Montenegro, Diana Ochoa, Matthew J. Pound, Jennifer M. K. O’Keefe

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Miocene sediments in the western Amazonas region record a unique mega-wetland ecosystem known as the Pebas System. This system existed under wetter and warmer than present conditions, prior to the final Andean uplift. Though the palynological record in the region has been studied extensively, fungal diversity remains poorly explored. Fungal remains from the Brazilian Amazonas have been identified to form-taxa only, without providing ecological or paleoclimatic information. We examine fossil-rich sediments from northeastern Peru that were deposited ca. 16.5 Ma, and therefore document the Miocene Climate Optimum warming. Here, the Fungi in a Warmer World (FIAWW) team applies the nearest …

Geoscience Archivism - Saving Morehead State's Collections One Rock At A Time, Miles Terry, Zachary Strait, Shelby Turner, Hayden Elmore, Caitlyn Gregory, Oliver Laiben, Jen O’Keefe

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Geoscience Collections at Morehead State University have not properly been organized or sorted since the Lappin Hall renovations in the mid-1990's. The collections were initiated by John C. Philley in 1960, James Chaplin 1961 and the collections card catalog developed by Jules DuBar when he arrived in 1967. Maintenance of the catalog appears to have ceased in 1981 when DuBar left the university. Specimens collected between 1981 and 1992 often have card-stock labels, but do not appear in the collection catalog. In recent decades, many of our cataloged samples have been lost and/ or damaged because of improper storage. Most …

Vesicle-Associated Membrane Proteins/Vamp Isoforms Orchestrate Platelet Cargo Trafficking, Jessie Begley, Aleah Wagner, Cameron Gibson, Jack Mcfarland, Shayan Mohammadmoradi, Harry Chanzu, Sidney W. Whiteheart, Smita Joshi

2024 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

Platelets are crucial to maintaining the vascular microenvironment. Upon vascular injury, they release cargo contents from their granules. These molecules, either made by platelets themselves or endocytosed from the blood, influence various processes like inflammation, immunity, and wound healing. Platelet granule release is mediated by Soluble N-ethylmaleimide Sensitive Factor Attachment Protein Receptors (SNAREs). To drive secretion, vesicle (v)-SNARE on granules and target (t)-SNARE on the plasma membrane form a SNARE complex that mediates fusion. Platelets contain Vesicle-Associated Membrane Protein (VAMP)-2, -3, -4, -5, -7, and -8.