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The American Dream: Support The Dream Act, Myra Rafi Mar 2007

The American Dream: Support The Dream Act, Myra Rafi

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Every day, many young and eager students face barriers to obtaining a college education. They are prohibited from working, driving, and applying for the financial assistance that so many other young, soon-to-be college students can have. Unfortunately, this is the life many undocumented students lead. After graduating from high school, these students have no options for working toward the futures they have dreamt of. However, there is an option, a prospect that may help them to achieve their dreams: it is the Development Relief Education for Alien Minors Act: the DREAM Act. This bipartisan legislation was proposed by no less …

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The Arguments Of Abortion: An Analysis, Michael Bergbauer Mar 2007

The Arguments Of Abortion: An Analysis, Michael Bergbauer

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Since 1973, with the decision to legalize abortion in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, America has hotly contested the question: Should abortion be legal practice? The debate of this question has spawned controversy, violence, and political concern. Although a majority of people agrees that abortion should be permissible in some cases – such as in situations when the mother is a victim of rape or incest, or if an abortion would be of extreme benefit to the mother’s health – the issue divides vastly on the use of abortion for any other reason. With the debate having raged …

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Using Microarray Technology To Examine The Effects Of Zinc On Gene Expression In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae: A Proposal, Quratulain Hayat Mar 2007

Using Microarray Technology To Examine The Effects Of Zinc On Gene Expression In Saccharomyces Cerevisiae: A Proposal, Quratulain Hayat

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Zinc is one of the principle trace elements required in biological systems, with structural or enzymatical roles in hundreds of proteins. In humans, zinc deficiency has gradually come to be recognized as a clinically significant and common form of malnutrition, particularly in chronically ill patients. The clinical manifestations of zinc deficiency are diverse with effects on the immune system, appetite, and embryonic development. The regulation of zinc distribution remains a critical, unanswered question. The manner in which zinc is released from its tight binding sites in proteins and its transfer from one site to another are also unknown. While several …

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Leaving A Legacy: Redefining Volunteerism For Older Adults In Broward County, Kathryn Levine Mar 2007

Leaving A Legacy: Redefining Volunteerism For Older Adults In Broward County, Kathryn Levine

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Volunteering has played a very important role in the lives of elderly Americans since during the time of the depression in the 1930s. This study proposed the development of a new model for volunteerism by offering a group of older adults a course in leadership training. The purpose of this course was to create and implement a community service project while exploring different ideas of aging. The goal was to create a meaningful pathway in which an older adult could utilize his/her time and life experiences in a generative and integrative way that links a sense of purpose to higher …

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Mechanisms Of Action Of Ketoconazole And Voriconazole On Trichophyton Rubrum: Effects On Growth, Cell Division, And Cell Membrane Morphology, Katia Chavez Mar 2007

Mechanisms Of Action Of Ketoconazole And Voriconazole On Trichophyton Rubrum: Effects On Growth, Cell Division, And Cell Membrane Morphology, Katia Chavez

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Onychomycosis, the infection of nails by fungal dermatophytes, affects from 3 up to 10% of the world’s population. Therefore, it is important to design an effective drug treatment for this condition. Since most onychomycosis infections are caused by the Trichophyton spp., the aim of this experiment is to study two anti-fungal drugs’, Voriconazole and Ketoconazole, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) on Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum) . More specifically, the MICs of reference to be studied are 4, 2, 1, 0.5, 0.25, and 0.125μg.mL-1 . Additionally, comparing the MIC’s of Voriconazole and Ketoconazole will improve our understanding of …

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Drowned, Amy Harvey Mar 2007

Drowned, Amy Harvey

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Written by Amy Harvey in 2007, this poem offers more than meet the eye. The poem is actually an allegory. Its allegorical meaning is based on the true experiences of the author. Here the experience is given a different location, which aids indirectly in the poem’s explanation. This poem was created for personal reflection and healing. The author’s hope is that those suffering from abuse will find their voice and demand to be heard.

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John F. Kennedy’S Inaugural Address, Marsha Mitchell Mar 2007

John F. Kennedy’S Inaugural Address, Marsha Mitchell

Undergraduate Student Symposium

John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address is one of the greatest historical speeches in American history. It was written in 1960, and is quite often quoted, utilized for declamation and evaluated publicly by many individuals. President John F. Kennedy delivered this famous speech on January 20, 1960 after being victorious in the presidential election. It was then he gave hope to the American people; and it is often considered that hope is like a river, and President Kennedy was the river that flowed at that particular time, bringing with it life and productivity to the American public. This speech is considered …

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A Dream, Amy Harvey Mar 2007

A Dream, Amy Harvey

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Written by Amy Harvey in 1999, the poem was inspired by the concept of the author’s image of an angel. The author’s hope is that it evokes interest in the ongoing question: “Do Angels exist?”

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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) Prevalence, Awareness, And Prevention In The Athletic Setting, Deirdre Foisy Mar 2007

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) Prevalence, Awareness, And Prevention In The Athletic Setting, Deirdre Foisy

Undergraduate Student Symposium

To examine the current prevalence, awareness and prevention of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) utilizing an online survey and sending it nationwide to Certified Athletic Trainers. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) is an emerging resistant form of bacteria which is becoming more apparent in the athletic population. Few studies have assessed the prevalence among athletes and the efficiency of athletic trainers and sports medicine professionals with the identification of the signs and symptoms associated with MRSA; an easily transmitted form of bacteria. To assess the prevalence of MRSA among the collegiate athletic population and the efficiency of athletic trainers and sports …

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Cost Benefit Analysis Of Anti-Microbial Consumer Products, Besty Jacob, Crystal Rego Mar 2007

Cost Benefit Analysis Of Anti-Microbial Consumer Products, Besty Jacob, Crystal Rego

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The use of Anti-microbial products in products such as hand sanitizers has been steadily rising in recent years. These products are cheap, convenient, and promise to kill 99.99% of bacteria without the use of water. However according to an FDA panel studying the claims from the manufacturers that produce these hand sanitizing products there is no conclusive evidence that there is any benefit from use of these products. The chemical Triclocarban and Triclosan are the active ingredients in these products. And although the manufacturers of these products claim their products are biodegradable, tests conducted around the country have shown detectable …

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Effect Of Professional Sports On Local Economies, Jordan Smith, Wael Sankar Mar 2007

Effect Of Professional Sports On Local Economies, Jordan Smith, Wael Sankar

Undergraduate Student Symposium

In today’s world economy there are several factors affecting local economies. One major social interest is sport. Owners of major league sports teams have agreed that the buildings of new facilities are a necessity if a team is to remain financially viable, and competitive. New arenas and ball parks have sprung up around the country funded in some part by public dollars. Subsidizing stadiums is the idea of a local government taking taxes from local citizens to help to pay for the facilities. The belief that subsidizing stadiums helps in supporting other businesses in the surrounding areas, has made these …

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Aids: An African Epidemic, Christina Bethea Mar 2007

Aids: An African Epidemic, Christina Bethea

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Every year in Africa, millions of adults and children are infected with AIDS. This disease is the number one killer in Africa, even outweighing malaria. AIDS has infected over 39 million Africans in total. Additionally, despite the fact that it holds only 10 percent of the population, 90 percent of the world’s AIDS orphans are on this continent. Obviously, this disease threatens the African life expectancy, dropping it from 66 to 33 years of age. It cuts off workers in their prime, thus affecting many of Africa’s businesses and making Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP suffer. Unfortunately, if the African market suffers …

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The Rising Cost Of Obesity In The United States, Sarah Siddiqui, Jenet George, Yesenia Camero Mar 2007

The Rising Cost Of Obesity In The United States, Sarah Siddiqui, Jenet George, Yesenia Camero

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The purpose of this study is to determine to what extent the costs of obesity have increased over the past decade within the United States. Data implies that obesity has undergone a rapid increase among the U.S. population resulting in significant escalation of health care spending. The studies reviewed focused primarily on obesity as it relates to age, race, gender, as well as the veteran population. The research focused on the effect of obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension among these groups. Studies suggest that health care intervention at an early stage can have a significant impact on …

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Anthropogenic Effects On Biodiversity, Abir Rahman Mar 2007

Anthropogenic Effects On Biodiversity, Abir Rahman

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Humans are consumers and rely on the environment surrounding them for survival. Early in human history our populations were small and resources were relatively unlimited. However, our numbers have been increasing exponentially and with this population explosion has come greater demands for resources. Frequently, our development and resource allocation causes detrimental environmental impacts. For instance, destruction and fragmentation of habitats and increased pollution have led to a reduction in animal abundance and species richness. Severe impacts on some habitats have left many species without adequate resources available to survive, which ultimately results in extinction. “It is the nature of human …

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Third-Wave Feminism In Legally Blonde, Lauren Butler Mar 2007

Third-Wave Feminism In Legally Blonde, Lauren Butler

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Both Amanda Brown’s novel, Legally Blonde, and the film version based on her chick-lit book, emphasize key elements of feminism and seek to empower women. Legally Blonde exemplifies the “strand” of feminism known as the “third-wave” (Dole 87). Third wave feminists seek to reclaim their femininity, and as Carol M. Dole put it, “reclaim pink” (89). The film and novel portray the epitome of a true third-wave feminist, Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon). She is a woman who proudly flashes her girlie appearance, refuses to conform to society’s expectations of women, achieves greatness though her determination and diligence, and celebrates …

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Positron Emission Tomography, Stephanie Sultan, Kenrick Raza, Tania Lopez Mar 2007

Positron Emission Tomography, Stephanie Sultan, Kenrick Raza, Tania Lopez

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The research project created was done in order to discuss a particular imaging technology known as Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Many aspects of PET were included in. The research covered the history of PET from the 1950’s, discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the radioactivity used in PET, as well as the various medical applications of the technology. PET was compared to other imaging techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computerized Tomography (CT), and was found to more accurate in diagnostic procedures than the two. The economic aspects and practicality of PET were also touched upon. Overall, PET …

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Potential Materials For Hydrogen Storage. Synthesis Of Building Blocks For New Metal – Organic Frameworks, Nadia Rampersaud Mar 2007

Potential Materials For Hydrogen Storage. Synthesis Of Building Blocks For New Metal – Organic Frameworks, Nadia Rampersaud

Undergraduate Student Symposium

As reserves of fossil fuel become depleted the need for alternative sources of energy grow increasingly more important. The use of hydrogen gas as a fuel is one potential alternative energy source. However gases such as hydrogen are difficult to store and transport because even small amounts require a proportionately large amount of space. One way to combat this problem may be to create porous materials which may absorb large quantities of gas for storage in a much smaller space. MOF (metal-organic- framework) compounds have been demonstrated to have great potential as candidates for gas storage. MOF compounds are composed …

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Mythmaking, National Identity And Balkan History, Tajhira Omphroy Mar 2007

Mythmaking, National Identity And Balkan History, Tajhira Omphroy

Undergraduate Student Symposium

The Balkans, a region seen as “the powder keg of Europe” since the 17th century, is a complex labyrinth of nationalism, ethnicity and religion. Balkan history is best explained in terms of the myths that are the foundation of both religious and nationalistic fervor for the various Balkan ethnic groups. The protagonists of these myths have become not only national heroes, but also saints of the Orthodox Church. In this way, the mythology of each Balkan nation or ethnic group envelops both nationalistic pride and religious beliefs, the result of which is a powder keg that frequently explodes.

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Online Synchronous Language Learning: Slms Over The Internet, Yuping Wang, Niani-Shing Chen Mar 2007

Online Synchronous Language Learning: Slms Over The Internet, Yuping Wang, Niani-Shing Chen

Innovate: Journal of Online Education

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How Qualitative Research Changed Me: A Narrative Of Personal Growth, Avital Feuer Mar 2007

How Qualitative Research Changed Me: A Narrative Of Personal Growth, Avital Feuer

The Qualitative Report

This piece recounts personal changes I underwent while collecting data for my dissertation. Stemming from my own personal experiences of anomie and feelings of not belonging to the languages and cultures of either Canada or Israel , this inquiry examined the collusion of my attitudes with the attitudes of advanced Hebrew learners of diverse backgrounds and beliefs in a Canadian undergraduate university class. As the themes of claims and ownership of the Hebrew language emerged between clashing sub-groups in the classroom, I examined my own biases and stereotypes regarding language, and ultimately grew into a peaceful acceptance of my position …

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Combining Historical Research And Narrative Inquiry To Create Chronicles And Narratives, Richard A. Wilson Mar 2007

Combining Historical Research And Narrative Inquiry To Create Chronicles And Narratives, Richard A. Wilson

The Qualitative Report

Stories about the Idaho State Library, chronicles and narratives, are reported in my doctoral dissertation (Wilson, 2005). The chronicles, reconstructed from documents and records, provided a presentation of the people, events, and activities to frame the stories. The narratives, excerpted from interviews, provided the rich description and unique perspectives of the two living State Librarians who directed the agency between 1962 and 2005. The focus of this paper is a presentation and discussion of the use of historical research and narrative inquiry to create chronicles and narratives.

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"The Ghosts Of Colonialism In Africa": Silences And Shortcomings In The Icjs 2005 Armed Activities Decision, Guy Fiti Sinclair Jan 2007

"The Ghosts Of Colonialism In Africa": Silences And Shortcomings In The Icjs 2005 Armed Activities Decision, Guy Fiti Sinclair

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

International law likes to imagine itself as neutral, dispassionate, and prin- cipled, operating above the petty squabbles and prejudices of states and peoples.

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Discovering Collaborative E-Learning Through An Online Writing Course , Sarah Guth Jan 2007

Discovering Collaborative E-Learning Through An Online Writing Course , Sarah Guth

Innovate: Journal of Online Education

No abstract provided.

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Choice Of Law, Maintenance And Income: Imputation, Optimization And Impact-Whose Vision, Whose Reality?, David S. Rosettenstein Jan 2007

Choice Of Law, Maintenance And Income: Imputation, Optimization And Impact-Whose Vision, Whose Reality?, David S. Rosettenstein

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

America has struggled through over a half a century of frustration trying to create a viable framework for the establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations.

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Painting The Voice: Weblogs And Writing Instruction In The High School Classroom, Marilyn V. Olander Jan 2007

Painting The Voice: Weblogs And Writing Instruction In The High School Classroom, Marilyn V. Olander

CCAC Theses and Dissertations

Writing is a complex cognitive skill, a technology for capturing speech whose forms and conventions began in the dawn of civilization and were in place and stable by the Middle Ages. Writing and reading are the foundation of literacy, fundamental to success in school and in the adult world. No comprehensive theory of composition guides the teaching of writing, although historically two approaches have been favored: writing as a skill acquired through the memorization and recognition of principles of grammar and usage, and more recently, writing as a process of recursive strategies of pi arming, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. …

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Elaborating The Grounding Of The Knowledge Base On Language And Learning For Preservice Literacy Teachers, Carolyn L. Piazza, Cynthia Wallat Dec 2006

Elaborating The Grounding Of The Knowledge Base On Language And Learning For Preservice Literacy Teachers, Carolyn L. Piazza, Cynthia Wallat

The Qualitative Report

This purpose of this article is to present a qualitative inquiry into the genesis of sociolinguistic s and the contributions of eight sociolinguistic pioneers. This inquiry, based on an historical interpretation of events, reformulates the concept of validation as the social construction of a scientific knowledge base, and explicates three themes that offer a set of sociolinguistic constructs, questions, and propositions that can provide aspiring teachers with a frame of reference and set of guidelines for teaching language and literacy. An implication section, at the end of the article, illustrates sociolinguistic components that can be added to course syllabi in …

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Preservice Teachers’ Professional Development In A Community Of Practice Summer Literacy Camp For Children At-Risk: A Sociocultural Perspective, Janet C. Richards Dec 2006

Preservice Teachers’ Professional Development In A Community Of Practice Summer Literacy Camp For Children At-Risk: A Sociocultural Perspective, Janet C. Richards

The Qualitative Report

This inquiry applied an innovative sociocultural framework to examine transformations in preservice teachers’ professional development as they worked with children at-risk in a summer literacy camp. The camp incorporated a community of practice model in which teams of master’s and doctoral students mentored small groups of preservice teachers. The study examined preservice teachers ’ learning following Rogoff’s (1995, 1997) notions of the personal, interpersonal, and community planes of analysis. The research also employed a postmodernist crystallization imagery to capture multiple perspectives on the preservice teachers’ growth. The study assigns importance to the contextual dimensions in which learning takes place, and …

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Meeting The Needs Of A Latino English Language Learner Through Teacher Research, Sylvia R. Taube, Barbara E. Polnick, Jacqueline Minor Lane Dec 2006

Meeting The Needs Of A Latino English Language Learner Through Teacher Research, Sylvia R. Taube, Barbara E. Polnick, Jacqueline Minor Lane

The Qualitative Report

Over the years, Ms. Lane’s third grade mathematics classroom had become increasingly diverse. Challenged by the growing population of English Language Learners (ELL) and he r need to change her teaching practice to meet their needs, Ms. Lane selected to study how best to teach one of her greatest challenges, Ana, a Latino ELL who also had a learning disability. Ms. Lane and her two university mentors found that using a collaborative action research model provided a structure for researching, designing, and implementing strategies that helped Ana improve her mathematics performance. The university mentors found that they, too, benefited from …

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Learning By Doing: Enhancing Interprofessional Students’ Awareness Of Informed Shared Decision-Making, Rosemin Kassam, Simon P. Albon, Lesley Bainbridge, Melinda Sutto, John B. Collins Oct 2006

Learning By Doing: Enhancing Interprofessional Students’ Awareness Of Informed Shared Decision-Making, Rosemin Kassam, Simon P. Albon, Lesley Bainbridge, Melinda Sutto, John B. Collins

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Based on a recently developed medical framework for informed shared decision-making (ISDM), three health and human service programs at the University of British Columbia conducted a combined two-stage project to: (1) develop an interprofessional ISDM-training workshop and (2) test its impact in field-placement clerkships for students in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Method: Sixteen senior year students from the participating disciplines were recruited to: (1) participate in a workshop to learn about ISDM, (2) observe multiple preceptor/patient encounters during their clerkships (3) record their observations in a field notebook, and (4) participate in a follow-up workshop to …

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E-Books: Why They Matter For Distance Education—And How They Could Get Much Better, David Rothman Sep 2006

E-Books: Why They Matter For Distance Education—And How They Could Get Much Better, David Rothman

Innovate: Journal of Online Education

No abstract provided.

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