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Who's Publishing What: I Will Not Be Ignored, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Ed Friedman's debut book, I Will Not Be Ignored, offers a humorous take on the author's thinking about current wisdom and personal experiences.

A Thank-You Letter To Erma Bombeck, Susan C. Willett

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop that I recently attended has inspired and spawned thousands of Ermites all over the world, who chew through life and spit the funny bits onto page and screen and stage for others to enjoy.

Experiencing The Final Four, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

School of Education and Health Sciences Blog Archive

Students in the sport management program had the opportunity to volunteer with the NCAA Women's Final Four in Cleveland last April.

Are We Relying On The Wrong Data? Analysis Of E-Journal Usage Data At Seven R1 And R2 Research Universities, Simon Robins

Roesch Library Faculty Publications

Using data from seven R1 and R2 universities in Ohio, this study seeks to determine the extent of usage of full-text e-journal articles stored across multiple platforms. Specifically, COUNTER 5 data is presented from five major academic journal publishers (Taylor & Francis, SAGE, Oxford, Wiley, and Springer), looking at usage within each of the publishers’ respective platforms, as well as in EBSCO, JSTOR, and OhioLINK’s Electronic Journal Center platform. The overarching goal of the analysis is to identify where exactly usage occurred for this e-journal content within the different platforms, especially in cases where an individual title has duplicate full-text …

Ud Biology Professor Launches New Course On Air Pollution And Human Health, Lucy Waskiewicz

College of Arts and Sciences Newsroom

Mary Ellen Dillon's students examined the science, history and politics of air pollution — and how they can advance the health of their communities.

Sophomore Engineering Students Awarded Full Scholarships For Junior And Senior Year Through The Women Engineering Program And Clare Boothe Luce Program, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

Two mechanical engineering students were awarded full scholarships for their junior and senior years through the the Clare Boothe Luce Program (CBL), which are dedicated to increasing the participation of women in engineering in higher education.

2024 Annual Awards, University Of Dayton. School Of Education And Health Sciences

School of Education and Health Sciences Blog Archive

Congratulations to all of the students, faculty and staff who are honored with awards from the School of Education and Health Sciences.

No Fly Zone, Jerry Zezima

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Most people would say — especially in the winter, when insects are vacationing in Florida — that they wouldn’t hurt a fly. Not my wife.

Don't Throw Away Your Shot, Eric F. Spina

President's Blog: From the Heart

Good morning CLASS OF 2024!! And what a joyous morning it is! Congratulations to each and every one of you! Now ... take a deep breath. Pause. Exhale. And let the realization of this moment wash over you. You. Did. It! You are GRADUATING from the University of Dayton!

The Sba's Career Flight Plan Takes Off, University Of Dayton

School of Business Administration Blog

The University of Dayton's School of Business Administration proudly announces its newest initiative for pre and post-graduation student success - the Career Flight Plan.

Living To Be 100, Dean Norman

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I never gave much thought to living to be 100 until I hit 90. Then I realized it was possible that I might live to be 100. Then what?

Ud In The News April 27-May 3, University Of Dayton

News Releases

The International Jurist featured the law school's online LL.M. program. Regional media talked to experts in the Human Rights Center about human trafficking and extremism. Local media reported on UD's commencement ceremonies and Flyer Pitch winners.

All Things Marian: Father Joseph Kentenich, University Of Dayton. International Marian Research Institute, Michele Foley, M. Jean Frisk I.S.S.M.

Podcast: All Things Marian

Transcript is available using the "Download" button.

We Met At A Bar ... An American Love Story, Diane Dean-Epps

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Nothing shows how far I’ve gone down the ol' timeline than reflecting upon my experiences as a fresh-faced, light-hearted, pre-hyphenated version of myself, landing me firmly in the Decade of Decadence.

University Of Dayton Students Light Up Fourth Graders’ Interest In Engineering, University Of Dayton

Blog: The Dayton Engineer

University of Dayton engineering students worked on a project for Stingley Elementary School to reduce cafeteria noise, offering hands-on learning and sparking excitement about college and engineering among fourth graders.

Congratulations, Library Graduates, University Of Dayton

University Libraries Blog Archive

The University Libraries recently held a ceremony to celebrate student employees who will graduate in May or December 2024.

Humor Writer Of The Month: Nancy Crochiere, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

Nancy Crochiere, who penned the comic novel Graceland, is our Humor Writer of the Month for May.

Bal-A-Vis-X Intervention To Improve Upper Limb Coordination In Children With Disability: A Pilot Study, Marta Boot, Zoe Clark, Kyla Hill, Mckenzie Stefanoff, Betsy Donahoe Fillmore, Trisha Renner, Bo Slutz, Mary I. Fisher

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/Hypothesis: Balance/Auditory/Vision exercises (Bal-A-Vis-X) consists of a series of exercises using sand-filled bags and racquet balls. Most of the exercises are completed while standing on a rocker board and heavily rooted in rhythm. The rhythmic patterns are utilized to facilitate focused concentration, crossing midline, motor planning, right/left awareness, eye-hand coordination, balance, bilateral coordination, body and spatial awareness. Only a few published studies have explored Bal-A-Vis-X as an intervention in therapy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of Bal-A-Vis-X to improve upper limb coordination in children with motor delays.

Number of Subjects: Fifteen children with motor delays …

174th Commencement, Spring

Commencement Programs

Commencement program (graduate and undergraduate exercises) for Spring 2024

Stew News, May 2024, University Of Dayton. Rivers Institute

Stew News: The Newsletter of the University of Dayton River Stewards

No abstract provided.

A (Hotel) Room Of My Own, Annmarie Kelly

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

I recently spent two weeks living and writing in the Dayton Marriott, a prize supported by humorist, Anna Lefler, and named in honor of my first newspaper crush, Erma Bombeck.

Emotional Eclipses And Pilgrimages, Pam Sherman

Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop Blog

April was an incredible month for eclipses and pilgrimages that captivated the world and changed me personally.

Efficacy Of Curl Up Task As Abdominal Exercise Program For Diastasis Recti Abdominis, Wendy Chorny, Betsy K. Donahoe-Fillmore, Rio Harrelson, Laney Hulbert, Jessica Westerfield, Mary I. Fisher

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/Hypothesis: The separation between the rectus abdominal muscles caused by a widening and thinning linea alba, called diastasis recti abdominis (DRA), contributes to impairments in strength of the abdominal and trunk muscles. DRA is most frequently observed during pregnancy and may recede after childbirth but can be present at 12 months or later after giving birth. The purpose of this study was to determine if a focused 12 or 24 week exercise program improves inter-rectus distance and abdominal strength in women who have given birth.

Number of Subjects: Forty-eight women 27-49 years (mean 37 years) were randomized into a 12 …

Determining The Concurrent And Predictive Validity Of The Repetitive Step Test In Individuals With Parkinson's Disease, Rachel Wells, Evan Callahan, Jacob Greco, Harold L. Merriman, Kurt Jackson

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/Hypothesis: The Repetitive Step Test (RST) assesses rapid stepping capability in anterior lateral (AL) and posterior lateral (PL) diagonal directions. This study’s goal was to determine the predictive validity of the RST to identify fallers with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). A secondary objective was to determine concurrent validity of the RST to other established tests. It was hypothesized that those who completed fewer steps with the RST would be more likely to fall and that the RST would predict falls at least as well as the other balance tests.

Materials and Methods: 13 subjects (8 F, 5 M; mean age 70.2 …

Ehealth Cancer-Related Fatigue Intervention Single Arm Study, Anne Fleischer, Samantha Gelhaus, Emily Flohre, Caroline Frazee, Mary I. Fisher, Carrie Pickering

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/Hypothesis: Cancer related fatigue (CRF), a sense of physical, emotional and cognitive tiredness not relieved by rest, negatively affects function. Prevalence is reported to be 59-100% throughout the care continuum. Exercise and psychosocial interventions are supported as effective treatment options, yet barriers to personalized care include time and distance to travel for care. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the effectiveness of personalized exercise prescribed by physical therapy (PT), and occupational goal setting and tasks prescribed by occupational therapy (OT) on physical function.

Number of Subjects: 16 adults with cancer and fatigue ≥4/10.

Materials and Methods: Over …

Altering The Lower Limb Kinetic Chain: Reliability And Minimum Detectable Change Of Total Support Moment, J Barrios, R Cloud, M Gorski, A Grieshop, A Kinney

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose: 3D joint kinetics are routinely studied in various lower limb musculoskeletal conditions. Often, a condition affecting a joint is associated with altered kinetics at that same joint, such as knee osteoarthritis being associated with reduced knee flexion moments. However, these same-joint alterations may also contribute to altered comprehensive movement patterns of the entire limb in a synergistic manner. A lower limb biomechanical metric that represents this multi-joint kinetic chain synergy is the total support moment (TSM). Indeed, TSM has been found to be altered in knee osteoarthritis, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and partial meniscectomy. Despite this, psychometric studies are …

Wrist Flexor And Extensor Tendon Stiffness During Functional Grip: A Pilot Study, Kristin Stein, Matthew Stephens, Camryn Yacks, Harold Merriman, Joseph Day

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/Hypothesis: Ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) quantifies muscle stiffness, a mechanical muscle property that is known to influence muscle function. Gripping is an important functional task and relies on the synergistic actions of the wrist flexors and extensors. To date, there are no studies to quantify tendon stiffness as measured by SWE during a functional task like gripping. The purpose of this study was to quantify differences between resting and submaximal gripping stiffness of the common wrist flexor (CFT) and common wrist extensor tendons (CET). Secondly, we aimed to compare tendon stiffness values between the flexor tendon and extensor tendons …

Effectiveness Of A Talocrural Joint Mobilization On Restricted Dorsiflexion: A Time Series Intervention Analysis, Carly Archambeau, Ceili Kacmarcik, Camryn Yacks

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/Hypothesis: Restricted ankle dorsiflexion (DF) mobility is a common musculoskeletal impairment. For intervention, ankle joint mobilizations are often utilized to address restricted DF. Interestingly, no studies have investigated the short-term effect duration of a joint mobilization intervention on restricted DF. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to observe the initial effectiveness and effect duration of a DF mobilization treatment. DF measures included both a static inclinometer-based weight-bearing lunge test (WBLT) as well as dynamic 3D motion capture-based peak ankle DF during a forward step down (FSD) task. We hypothesized that both measures would increase post-mobilization and fade to baseline …

The Use And Accuracy Of Millimeter Wave Radar And Machine Learning For Gait Classification And Monitoring, Mubarak Alanazi, Abdullah Alhazmi, Vamsy Chodavarapu, Kurt Jackson, Meghan Brown, Kara Gnau, Shannon Thiel

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/hypothesis: The ability to monitor human activity remotely may be useful in providing telerehabilitation and measuring real-world rehabilitation outcomes. Current methods of activity monitoring have significant limitations (cost, privacy, ease of use) that can limit their benefit and widespread use. Recent advances in machine learning (ML) and millimeter wave radar (MWR) have allowed for the development of a cost effective and simple way to monitor human movement continuously and remotely while maintaining reasonable privacy. The purpose of this study was to test the ability of ML and MWR to accurately classify and monitor different types of human activity including different …

An Artificial Intelligent Millimeter Wave Radar System For Human Activity Recognition And Monitoring, Abdullah Alhazmi, Vamsy Chodavarapu, Kurt Jackson, Cameron Djukic, Jennifer Jaszek, Anna Brown

University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium

Purpose/hypothesis: The ability to monitor human activity remotely may be useful in providing telerehabilitation and measuring real-world rehabilitation outcomes. Current methods of activity monitoring have significant limitations (cost, privacy, ease of use) that can limit their benefit and widespread use. Recent advances in machine learning (ML) and millimeter wave radar (MWR) have allowed for the development of a cost effective and simple way to monitor human movement continuously and remotely while maintaining reasonable privacy. The purpose of this study was to test the ability of ML and MWR to accurately classify and monitor different types of human activity including falls. …