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Library Fall Programming: Virtual And Vast, Katy Kelly

University Libraries Blog Archive

University Libraries faculty and staff offered seven asynchronous programs on a variety of topics, reaching over 5,200 students during the fall semester.

Our Neighborhood History: Rogge Street, Bridget Garnai Retzloff, Heidi Gauder

University Libraries Blog Archive

In the 1920s, this one-block street in the north student neighborhood, just behind the House of Jacob synagogue on Wyoming Street, became an enclave for Jewish immigrants, many of them from the Russian empire.

On The First Day Of Christmas, Teachers Got A Legal Headache Over Blurring The Line Between Church And State, Charles J. Russo

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

Educators walk an fine line when it comes to marking religious holidays. But in so doing, are they missing an opportunity for teachable moments on faith issues? Professor Charles J. Russo weighs in.

Congratulations, Library Graduates, University Of Dayton. University Libraries

University Libraries Blog Archive

Faculty and staff in the University Libraries extend abundant thanks and wish them bright futures of leadership and service.

Three Years On 3: A Conversation With Kristin Shelley, Kayla Harris

Marian Library Blog Archive

Kayla Harris interviews a student staff member and teacher education major about her experiences working with the Marian Library archival collections.

The Best Fantasy Books, Scott N. West

University Libraries Blog Archive

Consider University Libraries as your portal to the best fantasy books, as determined by Time magazine.

College Faculty In The News: December 10, 2020, University Of Dayton

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

News agencies across the region, the nation and throughout the world often reach out to our faculty experts for their perspectives on today's issues. This media coverage highlights the service, research and scholarship taking place in the College of Arts and Sciences.

University Announces Spring Plans, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton today announced plans for spring semester, including COVID-19 testing for students upon arrival to campus, a phased move-in and other safety measures designed to limit introduction of the virus on campus.

It's Been Quite The Year, Derek Ries

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Derek Ries has mastered the tongue-in-cheek Christmas letter.

Mary In The News: Dec. 4, 2020, Michael Duricy

Marian Library Blog Archive

Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute as well as Marian Library news and updates.

Festive Finals Fun For Faraway Flyers, Diane Osman, Lauren Lindgren, Lauren Markert

University Libraries Blog Archive

It's almost time for finals, and Roesch Library is here for you. Take a break with a holiday-themed Kahoot! quiz; enter a drawing for a free gift card by posting on Padlet; and check out the virtual Advent wreath.

Orpheus, Fall 2020: Catharsis, University Of Dayton

Orpheus: UD's Literary and Artistic Magazine

No abstract provided.

Creche Herald Vol. 24, No. 4, Rita B. Bocher

Creche Herald

The Winter 2020 publication features nativity sets and personal reflections from members in the organization; information about nativities and nativity exhibits; and information about the Friends of the Creche annual meeting.

171st Commencement, Fall

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Transfer-To-Transfer Learning Approach For Computer Aided Detection Of Covid-19 In Chest Radiographs, Barath Narayanan Narayanan, Russell C. Hardie, Vignesh Krishnaraja, Christina Karam, Venkata Salini Priyamvada Davuluru

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic has severely impacted lives across the globe. Respiratory disorders in COVID-19 patients are caused by lung opacities similar to viral pneumonia. A Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) system for the detection of COVID-19 using chest radiographs would provide a second opinion for radiologists. For this research, we utilize publicly available datasets that have been marked by radiologists into two-classes (COVID-19 and non-COVID-19). We address the class imbalance problem associated with the training dataset by proposing a novel transfer-to-transfer learning approach, where we break a highly imbalanced training dataset into a group of balanced mini-sets and …

Unhinging The Machismo Binary Through A Third Space Lens: Reframing Latinx Males Postsecondary Academic Decision-Making, Matthew A. Witenstein, Alejandro Cervantes

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

This critical and conceptual analysis problematizes the machismo binary and situates it in a third space framework. It explores Latinx males’ higher education experiences and how machismo influences academic decision-making. Situating Latinx males’ college-going in the third space provides a more nuanced portrayal of their academic decision-making across diverse postsecondary settings. In doing so, the Latinx Gender Identity Development Model for Latinx Males in the Third Space is proposed and connects machismo with other domains such as marianismo, caballerismo and familismo. The proposed framework is illustrated by applying it to Latinx males across critical dimensions that impact their decision-making in …

The 2019 P-Mig Student Survey Report And Capturing The Undergraduate Perspective Of Physiology Programming, Jennifer Rogers, Jenny L. Mcfarland, Claudia I. Stanescu, Patrick L. Crosswhite, Anne R. Crecelius

Health and Sport Science Faculty Publications

The aim of the 2019 Student Survey was to inform the Physiology Majors Interest Group (PMIG) of characteristics of undergraduates enrolled in physiology courses or degree programs from across the United States, to be used as one input source for development of program-level guidelines. 1389 participants from seven universities completed the 2019 P-MIG Student Survey. 37% reported enrollment in a physiology/human physiology major; allied health related programs were the second most common (24%). 61% of respondents reported attending a community college, the majority of whom enrolled in one or more courses at a community college while in high school (44%). …

Does The Presence Of Multiple Β-Lactamases In Gram-Negative Bacilli Impact The Results Of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests And Extended-Spectrum Β-Lactamase And Carbapenemase Confirmation Methods?, Fred C. Tenover, Caitlin M. Dela Cruz, Scott Dewell, Victoria M. Le, Isabella A. Tickler

Biology Faculty Publications

Objectives: Many multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB) harbour multiple β-lactamases. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of multiple β-lactamase carriage on the accuracy of susceptibility tests and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase confirmation methods.

Methods: A total of 50 MDR-GNB, of which 29 carried multiple β-lactamases, underwent broth microdilution (BMD) and disk diffusion (DD) testing as well as confirmation tests for ESBLs and carbapenemases. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was used for β-lactamase gene identification.

Results: Categorical agreement of BMD and DD testing results ranged from 86.5 to 97.7% for 10 β-lactam agents. BMD and DD algorithms for ESBL …

Hvac Zoning Control Systems And Building Energy Management, Vibhu Sharma, Vrushank Mistry

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Publications

This research paper delves into the intricate integration of HVAC Zoning Control Systems with Building Energy Management (BEM), unveiling a symbiotic relationship poised to revolutionize the dynamics of modern building environments. HVAC zoning, an innovative approach to climate control, permits precise regulation of temperatures in distinct zones within a structure, offering unprecedented customization. Simultaneously, BEM, a strategic framework, is dedicated to orchestrating holistic energy consumption optimization. This study navigates the intersection of HVAC zoning and BEM, meticulously exploring their synergies, applications, and the potential transformative impacts on energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational cost savings within the built environment. The …

Christmas On Campus Lives On!, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

It never crossed the minds of seniors Hannah Ilyavi and Dana Roscoe to cancel Christmas on Campus.

Ud Launching Military And Veteran Advisory Committee, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The University of Dayton, a Military Friendly gold designated institution, is launching a new Military and Veteran Advisory Committee to help ensure veterans and service members attending and working at UD receive the services and programs they need to be successful.

Our Lady Of Beauraing, The Virgin With The Golden Heart, Kayla Harris

Marian Library Blog Archive

Collections in the Marian Library provide history, literature, art and testimony about the 1932-33 Beauraing apparitions.

Christmas On Campus Continues To Spread Cheer, Shayleigh Frank

Materials from the University of Dayton Magazine Website

The half-century-old UD tradition continues to bring Christmas joy despite the pandemic.

Like Grandmum, Like Grandson, Steve Eskew

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I’m becoming my great grandmother. Not exactly a dream come true for a strapping macho man of my merit, now is it? Can I help it if I’m so dadgum impressionable?

Undergrads To Deliver Christmas On Campus At Home, University Of Dayton

News Releases

In a typical year, the University of Dayton welcomes more than 1,000 Dayton Public Schools children to watch a tree lighting, jump on Santa’s lap for photos and sip free hot chocolate while admiring reindeer during the annual Christmas on Campus celebration.

Collection Conservation: 61 Medieval Manuscript Leaves, Amy Rohmiller

University Libraries Blog Archive

Newly conserved items in University Archives and Special Collections include a Golden Legend manuscript leaf from 1488 that contains a biography of St. Gothart.

Evaluation Of The Xpert Carba-R Nxg Assay For Detection Of Carbapenemase Genes In A Global Challenge Set Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolates, Fred C. Tenover, Christian M. Gill, Tomefa E. Asempa, Isabella A. Tickler, Caitlin M. Dela Cruz, David P. Nicolau

Biology Faculty Publications

The growing prevalence and diversity of carbapenemase producers among carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) isolates warrants an expansion of detection capabilities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of the commercially available Xpert Carba-R (Carba-R) and the research-use-only Xpert Carba-R NxG (Carba-R NxG) in a global collection of P. aeruginosa. The challenge set included 123 P. aeruginosa clinical isolates from 12 countries. Isolates were previously categorized via PCR or whole-genome sequencing. Carbapenemase classes tested include VIM, IMP, NDM, SPM, KPC, and GES. Non-carbapenemase (non-CP)-harboring isolates were also tested (negative control). Isolates were tested using the Carba-R NxG and …

Atmospheric Turbulence Study With Deep Machine Learning Of Intensity Scintillation Patterns, Artem V. Vorontsov, Mikhail A. Vorontsov, Grigorii A. Fillimonov, Ernst Polnau

Electro-Optics and Photonics Faculty Publications

A new paradigm for machine learning-inspired atmospheric turbulence sensing is developed and applied to predict the atmospheric turbulence refractive index structure parameter using deep neural network (DNN)-based processing of short-exposure laser beam intensity scintillation patterns obtained with both: experimental measurement trials conducted over a 7 km propagation path, and imitation of these trials using wave-optics numerical simulations. The developed DNN model was optimized and evaluated in a set of machine learning experiments. The results obtained demonstrate both good accuracy and high temporal resolution in sensing. The machine learning approach was also employed to challenge the validity of several eminent atmospheric …

The Political Dynamic Of The Separation Of The Islamic Church And State, Maya Drayton, Rachel Burton, Caroline Donnelly, Brianna Wolfe, Erika Cambron

Content presented at the Roesch Social Sciences Symposium

In this project, we researched the relationship between Islam and the state. We conducted our research by using the University of Dayton databases to find different journals and articles analyzing our topic. We found that the relationship is constantly evolving and depends on where you are located. We also found that Islam has not always been properly investigated and is not as widely understood as it could be.

Coronavirus' Effect On American Christianity, Daniel Hughes

Content presented at the Roesch Social Sciences Symposium

The church has been losing members especially amongst its youth, but the Pew Research Center did a survey on practicing Christians and found that One-quarter of US adults overall (24%) say their faith has become stronger because of the coronavirus pandemic, while just 4% of people say their faith has become weaker. The majority has said their faith hasn’t changed much (67%) and 5% had no comment on the issue.