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Eiu Political Science Review -- Fall 2012, Eastern Illinois University Department Of Political Science Jul 2012

Eiu Political Science Review -- Fall 2012, Eastern Illinois University Department Of Political Science

EIU Political Science Review

The EIU Political Science Review is a new online journal created specifically for undergraduate students of political science. The journal consists of a variety of high-quality, peer reviewed undergraduate papers. Nearly any type of political science paper from a EIU political science course (3000-4000) can be submitted to the journal including: position papers, analytical critiques, research papers, book reviews, case briefs, and many more. If you're interested in submitting one of your own pieces of work please read below for more information.


A New Species Of Saphonecrus (Hymenoptera, Cynipoidea) Associated With Plant Galls On Castanopsis (Fagaceae) In China, Zhiwei Liu, Xiao-Hui Yang, Dao-Hong Zhu, Yi-Yuan He Jul 2012

A New Species Of Saphonecrus (Hymenoptera, Cynipoidea) Associated With Plant Galls On Castanopsis (Fagaceae) In China, Zhiwei Liu, Xiao-Hui Yang, Dao-Hong Zhu, Yi-Yuan He

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

A new cynipid species, Saphonecrus hupingshanensis Liu, Yang, et Zhu, sp. nov. (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Synergini), is described from China. This is the first species of the inquilinous tribe Synergini ever known to have an association with chinquapins (Fagaceae: Castanopsis). The biology and implication to species diversity of Cynipidae in eastern and southeast Asia are discussed.


Eastern Illinois Alumni (Summer 2012), Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association Jul 2012

Eastern Illinois Alumni (Summer 2012), Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association

Eastern Illinois Alumni (2012)

Royal Connections: Eastern has cultivated its own field of dreams in Kansas City; Taking the [Red] Bull by the Horns; Hard Life Experiences; EIU Introduces Three New Head Coaches; etc.


Eng 2009g-051: Literature And Human Values: Race, Age, Gender, Chris Wixson Jun 2012

Eng 2009g-051: Literature And Human Values: Race, Age, Gender, Chris Wixson

Summer 2012

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Comparing Thigh Muscle Cross-Sectional Area And Squat Strength Among National Class Olympic Weightlifters, Power Lifters, And Bodybuilders, James J. Di Naso, Brian L. Pritschet, John D. Emmett, Jill W. Owen, Jeffrey Willardson, Travis W. Beck, Jason M. Defreitas, Fabio E. Fontana Jun 2012

Comparing Thigh Muscle Cross-Sectional Area And Squat Strength Among National Class Olympic Weightlifters, Power Lifters, And Bodybuilders, James J. Di Naso, Brian L. Pritschet, John D. Emmett, Jill W. Owen, Jeffrey Willardson, Travis W. Beck, Jason M. Defreitas, Fabio E. Fontana

Faculty Research and Creative Activity

Few studies have compared anthropometric characteristics among national class athletes from different resistance training disciplines, such as Olympic Weightlifting (OL), Power Lifting (PL), and Bodybuilding (BB). Objective: The purpose of the current study was to determine if significant differences exist in the relationship between thigh muscle cross-sectional area and back squat strength among national class athletes from the sports of OL, PL, and BB. Methods: Fifteen national class athletes were assessed for back squat strength, mid-thigh circumference, and mid-thigh skinfold from which total thigh cross-sectional was estimated. A series of One-Way ANOVAs and Pearson Product Moment Correlations were used to …


Daily Eastern News: May 29, 2012, Eastern Illinois University May 2012

Daily Eastern News: May 29, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

May

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Daily Eastern News: May 17, 2012, Eastern Illinois University May 2012

Daily Eastern News: May 17, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

May

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“And They Call Pennsylvania A Blue State?”, Pat Heilman May 2012

“And They Call Pennsylvania A Blue State?”, Pat Heilman

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

By now, most academicians are aware of the assaults on academic freedom as contained in the Academic Bill of Rights (ABOR) legislation introduced, in some form, in some 24 states. Part of a national movement to muzzle professors deemed too liberal for our colleges and universities, this witch hunt, instigated by former liberal radical David Horowitz, has had a chilling effect on campuses. Some faculty organizations are fighting back; APSCUF (Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties), a union representing some 5,500 faculty and coaches in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), is one of them. This …


Genome Wide Analysis Of Hepatic Gene Silencing In Mammalian Cell Variants, Jeffrey L. Kurkewich May 2012

Genome Wide Analysis Of Hepatic Gene Silencing In Mammalian Cell Variants, Jeffrey L. Kurkewich

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Using microarray data, a genome wide analysis of hepatic gene-silencing in four hepatoma variant cell lines was carried out. The purpose of this analysis was to identify candidate genes that may be able to restore liver function in non-functional cell variants, ultimately giving insight into the mechanisms behind global hepatic gene expression. Based on a selection scheme allowing only for genes activated or repressed at least 5 fold in 2 out of the 4 variant cell lines, 225 genes were found to be repressed while a total of 76 genes were found to be activated. Of the repressed genes identified, …


Daily Eastern News: April 30, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 30, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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04/27/2012 - Outstanding Philanthropist Award.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Apr 2012

04/27/2012 - Outstanding Philanthropist Award.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

2012

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Daily Eastern News: April 27, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 27, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 19, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 19, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 16, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 16, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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04/13/2012 - Tenure Awarded.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Apr 2012

04/13/2012 - Tenure Awarded.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

2012

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04/13/2012 - Board Of Trustees Elected Officers.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications Apr 2012

04/13/2012 - Board Of Trustees Elected Officers.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

2012

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Daily Eastern News: April 13, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 13, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 12, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 12, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 10, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 10, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 09, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 09, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 06, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 06, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 05, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 05, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 03, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 03, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Daily Eastern News: April 02, 2012, Eastern Illinois University Apr 2012

Daily Eastern News: April 02, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

April

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Using Comparative Genomics For Inquiry-Based Learning To Dissect Virulence Of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 And Yersinia Pestis, David J. Baumler, Lois M. Banta, Kai F. Hung, Jodi A. Schwarz, Eric L. Cabot, Jeremy D. Glasner, Nicole T. Perna Apr 2012

Using Comparative Genomics For Inquiry-Based Learning To Dissect Virulence Of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 And Yersinia Pestis, David J. Baumler, Lois M. Banta, Kai F. Hung, Jodi A. Schwarz, Eric L. Cabot, Jeremy D. Glasner, Nicole T. Perna

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Genomics and bioinformatics are topics of increasing interest in undergraduate biological science curricula. Many existing exercises focus on gene annotation and analysis of a single genome. In this paper, we present two educational modules designed to enable students to learn and apply fundamental concepts in comparative genomics using examples related to bacterial pathogenesis. Students first examine alignments of genomes of Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains isolated from three food-poisoning outbreaks using the multiple-genome alignment tool Mauve. Students investigate conservation of virulence factors using the Mauve viewer and by browsing annotations available at the A Systematic Annotation Package for Community Analysis of …


Effects Of Hot Water On Breaking Seed Dormancy Of The Endangered Kankakee Mallow (Iliamna Remota Greene (Malvaceae), April Mcdonnell, Marissa Grant, Janice M. Coons Apr 2012

Effects Of Hot Water On Breaking Seed Dormancy Of The Endangered Kankakee Mallow (Iliamna Remota Greene (Malvaceae), April Mcdonnell, Marissa Grant, Janice M. Coons

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Iliamna remota Greene (Kankakee mallow, Malvaceae) is listed as endangered in Illinois and is endemic to Langham Island in the Kankakee River, Kankakee County, Illinois. Information on ways to break seed dormancy of I. remota would be useful for restoration and management. The purpose of this study was to determine if hot water at different temperatures and for different lengths of time would break seed dormancy. Seeds were dipped for 60 seconds into water at 70, 80, 90 or 100 degrees C with 22 degrees C dips as a control. In another trial, seeds were dipped into 80 degrees C …


Taxonomic Revision Of True Morels (Morchella) In Canada And The United States, Michael Kuo, Damon R. Dewsbury, Kerry O'Donnell, M. Carol Carter, John David Moore, Stephen A. Renner, Jean-Marc Moncalvo, Stephen A. Canfield, Steven L. Stephenson, Andrew S. Methven, Thomas J. Volk Apr 2012

Taxonomic Revision Of True Morels (Morchella) In Canada And The United States, Michael Kuo, Damon R. Dewsbury, Kerry O'Donnell, M. Carol Carter, John David Moore, Stephen A. Renner, Jean-Marc Moncalvo, Stephen A. Canfield, Steven L. Stephenson, Andrew S. Methven, Thomas J. Volk

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Recent molecular phylogenetic studies have revealed the existence of at least 50 species of Morchella worldwide and demonstrated a high degree of continental endemism within the genus. Here we describe 19 phylogenetic species of Morchella from North America, 14 of which are new (M. diminutiva, M. virginiana, M. esculentoides, M. prava, M. cryptica, M. frustrata, M. populiphila, M. sextelata, M. septimelata, M. capitata, M. importuna, M. snyderi, M. brunnea and M. septentrionalis). Existing species names (M. rufobrunnea, M. tomentosa, M. punctipes and M. angusticeps) are applied to four phylogenetic species, and formal description of one species (M. sp. "Mel-8") is …


Issue 33, David Bell Apr 2012

Issue 33, David Bell

NoteBooth

The Keep provides access and preservation; "Building Memories" exhibit; National Library Week activities; Little Theatre on the Square photo collection donated


A Prairie Rendezvous, Vol. 14, No. 2 (Spring/Summer 2012), Grand Prairie Friends Apr 2012

A Prairie Rendezvous, Vol. 14, No. 2 (Spring/Summer 2012), Grand Prairie Friends

Newsletters

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Trehalose Transporter From African Chironomid Larvae Improves Desiccation Tolerance Of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells, Nilay Chakraborty, Michael A. Menze, Heidi Elmoazzen, Halong Vu, Martin Yarmush, Steven C. Hand, Mehmet Toner Apr 2012

Trehalose Transporter From African Chironomid Larvae Improves Desiccation Tolerance Of Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells, Nilay Chakraborty, Michael A. Menze, Heidi Elmoazzen, Halong Vu, Martin Yarmush, Steven C. Hand, Mehmet Toner

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Dry preservation has been explored as an energy-efficient alternative to cryopreservation, but the high sensitivity of mammalian cells to desiccation stress has been one of the major hurdles in storing cells in the desiccated state. An important strategy to reduce desiccation sensitivity involves use of the disaccharide trehalose. Trehalose is known to improve desiccation tolerance in mammalian cells when present on both sides of the cell membrane. Because trehalose is membrane impermeant the development of desiccation strategies involving this promising sugar is hindered. We explored the potential of using a high-capacity trehalose transporter (TRET1) from the African chironomid Polypedilum vanderplanki[21] …