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Synthetic Scorecard: Building The Future Of Biology, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

Biology, engineering, and technology will intersect in in this curriculum. Investigations will familiarize students with various equipment and techniques used in these fields of study. Protein folding, population densities, gel electrophoresis, case studies, design challenges and more will be explored throughout the curriculum.

Organized Sound: Stem In Music, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

Students explore the science and math behind music structure and production.  Sound waves, vibration, and other aspects of music creation are investigated as students engineer their own musical instruments.

What’S The Story, Data?, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

Information is all around us and constantly being generated. “Big data” concepts of volume, variety, and velocity of data will be explored and students will create a unique data visualization to convey the story of data they collect.  Finally, data will be critically analyzed to test the validity of claims and students will explore how data can be manipulated to misrepresent a claim.

Out Of The Silo: Agronomic Stem, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

This curriculum explores STEM topics in the context of agronomy, the science and technology of producing and using plants for food and fuel. Students will investigate plant genetics, soil science, crop management systems, new technologies, and other issues at the forefront of agronomic research. Data analysis, policy development, efficient process design, and problem-solving will engage learners in a deeper understanding of the role of agriculture in Illinois and the world.

Mars: Manifest Destiny, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

Students will consider the enormous challenge of planning a permanent, sustainable colony on Mars. To do so, students will explore gravity and orbital mechanics, the environmental conditions on Mars, and spaceflight hardware currently in development. They will also participate in citizen science projects, analyzing actual imagery from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and other platforms to apply engineering design principles to propose their own spaceflight hardware, and apply project management techniques to develop their own mission architecture.

Engineering: Design & Build, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

Student led teams conceptualize, build, test, and acquire knowledge while becoming familiar with the engineering design process. Using an open-ended inquiry approach students are able to foster their creativity. Students learn to apply multiple skills and develop the habits of innovators. Now available in Spanish!

Fighting Fire With Stem, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

Students become cadets of Fire Academy Rescue and embark upon an exploration of the concept of fire, tactics, forensics and innovations in fire rescue. Students engage in hands-on activities that help construct their knowledge on how fire starts and how to manage it. Students will use strategic thinking and mathematics when calculating distances between locations for fire rescue and develop writing skills as they analyze and create shift reports.

Materials Science – Living In A Material World, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

Students are on an eight thousand year journey to see how the development of Materials Science has shaped the course of human civilization. Explore the world of man-made objects by examining relationships between molecular structure and materials properties. From Stone Age tools to modern carbon nanostructures, students will test, analyze, and create complex materials from simple building blocks.

Climate Change, Illinois Math And Science Academy

IMSA Fusion Curricula

This unit engages participants in a variety of investigations to help establish basic understandings regarding climate science literacy. Exploration through real-time and virtual experiments, the use of web based applications, as well as modeling and engineering experiences will help participants identify the facts, issues, and actions they wish to take. Now available in Spanish!

Student Academic Policies Committee Minutes Of The Academic Senate 2026-09-14, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

All Committee Minutes

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Student Academic Policies Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton.

God Save The Keen: Designing For Authentic Over Artificial Learning, Heather J. Leslie Phd

Learning Design Center: Staff Scholarship

While AI has put the transactional model of schooling on steroids, I argue that AI is not the only artificial aspect of education. Grades are an artificial barrier towards authentic learning which decades of research have shown negatively impact intrinsic motivation, intellectual risk-taking, and depth of thinking. In this article, I explore what instructors can do to design authentic learning to center the human learner, not the AI.

Parental Perceptions Of Censorship In Utah: Working Paper, Rachel L. Wadham, Dallyn Edmunds

Faculty Publications

The rapid rise of book challenges and removals in U.S. school libraries has increasingly been justified through appeals to parental rights, yet relatively little research has explored what parents themselves believe about censorship and book removal. This exploratory qualitative study examined Utah parents’ perceptions of censorship in school libraries, the kinds of content they believe should be restricted, and the reasoning underlying those beliefs. Using a grounded theory-informed thematic analysis approach, data were collected through a survey of 319 Utah parents with children enrolled in public schools. The survey combined closed-ended and open-ended questions, allowing participants to articulate their views …

“How Do I Design My Law Course?”: A Quick Guide For New Professors, Steven Arrigg Koh

NULR Online

No abstract provided.

Impacts Of Sprouted Barley On Performance And Carcass Ultrasound Measurements In Angus-Influenced Steers During Backgrounding, Zachary C. Crump, Anthony Fernando Alberto, Bailee L. Brown, Bryce W. Roholt, Lillian L. Okamoto, Ryan A. Spurling, Robert E. Ward, Brady M. Blackett, Robert L. Harding, Sanjeewa D. Ranathunga, Kara J. Thornton

Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science Faculty Publications

The objective of this research was to determine the impacts of including sprouted barley (SB) in the diets of backgrounding beef steers. Angus-influenced steers (328 ± 6.59 kg) were assigned to one of four diets (n = 15/diet): a control (CON) diet, or a diet containing 5%, 10%, or 20% SB (DM basis)—replacing corn silage and some rolled barley. Individual intake and feeding behavior were monitored using Vytelle bunks. Body weight (BW) and ruminal fluid samples were collected on d 0, 30, and 60, while dry matter intake (DMI), feeding behavior, average daily gain (ADG), and gain-to-feed ratio (G:F) were …

Identification Of At-Risk Rail Network Segments And Development Of Fragility-Based Resilience Metrics, Haizhong Wang, Brian M. Staes, Benyamin Ghoreishi

Mineta Transportation Institute

This report presents a multi-hazard risk and resilience assessment of the U.S. rail network. The research identifies at-risk rail segments exposed to flash flooding, riverine flooding, extreme heat, and landslides using historical hazard records, federal accident and incident data, and meteorological datasets spanning 2000–2024. Flood exposure is mapped nationally by linking storm records to rail alignments and estimating the frequency and intensity of events at the segment level. For extreme heat, a fragility analysis of 153 documented thermal buckling derailments reveals that a significant share of failures occurred under relatively mild environmental conditions, pointing to infrastructure and maintenance factors rather …

2026 September 14 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Nurses In Interprofessional Pharmaceutical Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Of International Expert Perspectives, Marko Petrovic, Mirko Prosen

Individual Articles

Introduction: Pharmaceutical care has evolved from a pharmacist-led model to an interprofessional approach involving doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. Effective collaboration is key to patient safety and treatment optimisation, yet it is often hindered by hierarchical systems, unclear roles, and poor communication. A lack of formalised frameworks further limits collaboration.

Aim: This study explores interprofessional collaboration in pharmaceutical care, focusing on the role of nurses, their involvement in collaborative practice, and the competencies essential for effective teamwork as identified by international experts.

Methods: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with five international experts, selected through purposive sampling. Data were …

“I Was Not Wonder Woman And Required Help”: Black, Latina, And White Women’S Recovery From The Covid-19 Pandemic, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus, Colton Pierce, Harry Foster, Alison Brennan, Nicole Wanago

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected women, particularly women of color, yet less is known about their recovery experiences following the end of the public health emergency. This exploratory mixed-methods study examined recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic among Black, Latina, and White women in the United States. Participants (N = 133) completed a survey that included a self-reported recovery measure and open-ended questions regarding their recovery experiences. A chi-square analysis indicated a significant association between race/ethnicity and recovery status, with Latina women more likely to report ongoing recovery than Black and White women. Codebook thematic analysis identified four themes: (1) …

"How Do I Design My Law Course?": A Quick Guide For New Professors, Steven Arrigg Koh

Faculty Scholarship

How do professors start teaching law? This question is a particular challenge for new law professors, who often lack resources for course design. Written from the perspective of a recently tenured law professor, this Essay offers four major categories of decisions: semester structure, classroom, final exam, and “professorial personality.” It argues that, for each decision, reasonable minds can differ. This Essay also provides some personal reflections on the decision-making to illustrate how one professor might weigh various considerations in course design. A final Appendix is a checklist for new professors.

Albert Goodman Housing Development Fund Corp. V. Brown

All Decisions

Petitioner moves to vacate an ERAP stay and restore this 2022 nonpayment proceeding to the calendar after receiving a $12,114 ERAP payment in April 2024, asserting $25,833 remains due through May 2026. Court denies restoration under the four-prong test of 22 NYCRR §208.14(c): (1) no meritorious cause of action, as the ledger includes arrears predating respondent's tenancy—rent from 2018–2019, two years before his 2021 lease commenced; (2) no reasonable excuse for delay, given that ERAP was paid in April 2024 but the motion was not filed until May 2026; (3) restoration would prejudice respondent by forcing him to defend arrears …

2700 Jerome Avenue Lihtc Llc V. Jean

All Decisions

Respondent, a Section 8 voucher holder whose monthly tenant share is covered by HRA shelter checks paid directly to petitioner, moved to dismiss on the ground that the predicate rent demand is defective. Comparison of petitioner's demand against HRA payment records and petitioner's own rent ledger shows the demand failed to credit earmarked HRA payments—inflating the claimed arrears to roughly twice the actual balance due at the time. Court grants dismissal under RPAPL §711(2): a rent demand must set forth a good-faith approximation of rent owed and cannot be amended; ignoring credited agency payments denies respondent a fair opportunity to …

Research Preparedness Among Osteopathic Medical Students In The Post-Pass/Fail Licensing Examination Era: Bridging The Gap Between Rising Expectations And Student Confidence, Abbigail Niewchas, Taylor Clark, Jonathan Swiastyn, Diana Hamdan, Christopher Stewart, Magalie Zoungrana, John R. Dobson

Student Publications

Background: Since the transition of COMLEX Level 1 and USMLE Step 1 to pass/fail scoring, research productivity has become an increasingly important component of residency applications. National match data demonstrate increasing expectations for research experiences, abstracts, presentations, and publications across specialties. However, limited data describe how osteopathic medical students perceive their research preparedness, access to institutional research resources, and confidence in achieving competitive scholarly productivity in the post-pass/fail licensing examination era.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of osteopathic medical students assessed research preparedness, institutional support, perceived barriers, and preferred strategies to increase research involvement. Descriptive statistics and exploratory correlation analyses were …

Enhancing Early Detection Of Suicide Risk In Outpatient Settings Through Standardized Implementation Of The Ask Suicide Screening Questions Tool, Shayla Lee

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, highlighting the need for routine suicide risk identification. Evidence supports standardized suicide screening can promote early identification of suicide risk. A needs assessment at an outpatient mental health clinic identified the absence of a standardized suicide screening and referral process. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Tool and a standardized referral protocol. The aim was to evaluate ASQ documentation, referral rates, and staff self-efficacy over four weeks. Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations Theory, Lewin’s Change Theory, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework guided …

“Perceived Usefulness And The Role Of Electronic Libraries In Supporting E-Learning (2010–2025): A Systematic Review Of Empirical Studies, Comfort Oluwapelumi Egunyemi (Cln), Ifeoluwa Adenike Ayoola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Electronic libraries have become essential tools in supporting e-learning by providing users with timely and flexible access to digital academic resources. This study examined the perceived usefulness and role of electronic libraries in supporting e-learning, particularly within Nigerian universities.

The study adopted a systematic literature review methodology in which relevant empirical and scholarly studies were purposively selected and critically analysed. Findings revealed that students perceive electronic libraries as useful for accessing course materials, conducting research, completing assignments, and promoting independent learning. The review further showed that electronic libraries contribute significantly to knowledge organization, information accessibility, and flexible learning environments …

Sinps@Fe / Fe3c / C Anode Material Based On Waste Photovoltaic Silicon, Duan Zhiwei, Wan Yixin, Tian Xin, Hu Qiqin, Li Shengya, Yu Lixing, Wang Yingying

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.

Acidification Treatment Of Waste Lead Paste And Obtain Pbo By Heating, Bai Lu, Jian Yinghong, Ge Yujiao

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.

Advances In The Reinforcement Learning For Battery Energy Management In Electric Vehicle, Li Kuan, Yang Lili, Li Xian

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.

Research Status Quo Of Carbon-Based Material For Supercapacitor Electrode, Quan Guohui, Pan Quanxi, Zhou Xue, Zhang Qingli, Tai Jinhua

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.

Design Strategies And Research Progress In Low-Concentration Electrolytes, He Jianjun, Zhang Jing, Wang Chengjun, Wang Jie, Quan Yin, Yao Yijie, Zhao Dongni

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.

Research Progress In Preparation Of Sulfide Solid-State Electrolyte Films, Chen Dishuang, Yang Maolin, Zhou Mingxia, Guo Ying, Wang Chang

Dianchi(Changsha)

No abstract provided.