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The Alumnus, V65n3, September 1980, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- Ten years toward diversity
-- Campus Avenews
-- Whatever happened to the old Library murals?
-- Alumni Avenews
-- Studying language problems en Espanol
-- Director's MedLee
-- NCA evaluation - UNI's report card
-- UNI alumni are closer than you may think
-- Class Notes
-- Alumni Profiles

Abstracts Of Papers, 92nd Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 18-19, 1980, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Presentation abstracts from the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 18-19, 1980 [Program, 92nd Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

No abstract provided.

Spring Rites On The Farm, James Hearst

James Hearst Documents

Recollections of James Hearst of spring activities on his parent's farm published in the spring 1980 issue of Kansas Quarterly.

Characteristics Of Farms And Farmers In Children's Literature, Mary Ann Emerick

Graduate Research Papers

This study examines twenty-three children's fiction books written about farmers and farms. Two major questions were investigated: (1) What are the characteristics of farms and farming that are given in the text and illustrations of children's fiction books, grade K-6? and (2) What are the demographic and attitudinal characteristics of farmers that are given in the text and illustrations of children's fiction books, grade K-6?

The research method used for this paper was content analysis of books listed in the Subject Guide to Children's Books in Print, 1978-1979, under the subject heading of Agriculture--Fiction and Farm Life--Fiction. Each book was …

Trailing The Trilobite, Joseph H. Brown

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Rocky ledges jutting forth to form stony outcrops along -Iowa's streams, roadcuts and hillsides provide evidence of ancient environments entirely different from the rolling prairies of today. These rocky ledges were laid down in the bottoms of vast shallow seas which covered most of Iowa in its past history. Over great lengths of time, the waters swept back and forth, rising and subsiding, leaving a record in the layers of the earth's materials deposited in their depths. As the seas rose and fell, the deposits buried one another and became layers of conglomerate, sandstone, shale and gypsum. Minerals of calcite, …

The Maligned And Misunderstood North American Badger, Richard Lampe

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The common though highly elusive North American badger is seldom seen and often misunderstood. When badgers are encountered by man, the experience is frequently startling to both parties. Impressions based on such limited and stress-filled information are biased. For example, it is widely believed that this member of the family Mustelidae (which also includes skunks, otters and weasels) is vicious, mean and aggressive. However, personal experience with badgers gained from studies over the past 10 years indicates that, although quite capable of defending themselves, badgers are shy, secretive and good bluffers.

Human Genetic Materials

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

To request information on a catalog of sources on Informational and Educational Materials on Human Genetics and Genetic Diseases, write the National Clearinghouse for Human Genetic Diseases.

Water Hyacinth And Overfishing Problems On An Indonesian Lake, Kenneth D. Carlander

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Water hyacinths, Eichhornia crassipes, and floating grass islands have been a serious problem for more than 50 years on Rawa Pening, a 2500-ha lake in central Java. Fish harvest increased with control of the plants in 1932-42 and 1951-56 but decreased as plants again increased in abundance. Control measures since 1962 have maintained open water but have not eliminated the problem. Hydrilla verticillata becomes abundant as the surface is cleared of water hyacinths. Hydrilla shelters Macrobrachium shrimp and other aquatic organisms, important to fish, and also is harvested for pig food. Annual fish yield dropped from about 530 kg/ha in …

Objective Measuring Techniques Applied To Illustrations In Children’S Picture Storybooks, Diane Brown Harrington

Graduate Research Papers

This research study was designed to determine if found and developed objective measuring techniques, using children's preferences and interests, were effective when applied to the illustrations of picture storybooks.

Using only fourteen books written and illustrated by Stan and Jan Berenstain, the five methods used to gather data for this study were: 1) applying the Picture Potency Formula to obtain the language stimulation value of each book; 2) Using a kindergarten child to determine if the essence of the story can be told by a child from lookin0 at the illustrations; 3) recording the number of times the main character(s) …

Black & White, Volume 2, Issue 1, Winter 1980 [Download Entire Issue]

Black and White

No abstract provided.

The Minute, Bob Whipple

Black and White

No abstract provided.

Iowa Journal Of Speech Communication, Volume 12, Number 1, Spring 1980 [Download Entire Issue]

Iowa Journal of Communication

No abstract provided.

Philosophical Perspectives On Human Communication, Carrol C. Arnold

Iowa Journal of Communication

Anyone who makes assertions about the nature and significance of human communication will wittingly or unwittingly make commitments to fundamental assumptions about what it is to be a human being. If we do not pay attention to what these assumptions and commitments are, we are apt to wander into fantasy or self-contradiction or both. Dr. Hugh Blair, the Scottish man of letters, is a handy example. In the eighteenth century Blair promulgated the already popular theory that "taste" is a primary feature of all discourse. Whatever is said will reflect good, poor, or indifferent "taste." "Good taste" is the product …

Abstracts Of Papers, 92nd Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 18-19, 1980, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Productivity Of Canada Geese In Northwestern Iowa, Thomas A. Nigus, James J. Dinsmore

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Productivity, gosling habitat use, and survival of giant Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) in northwestern Iowa were studied in 1977 and 1978. Arrival of geese on the breeding grounds in March coincided with the first open water in smaller wetlands. Initial laying dates (25 March 1977 and 26 March 1978) were probably influenced by photoperiod, timing of arrival at the breeding grounds, and ice conditions. The density of successful nests in 1978 averaged.12 nests/ha of wetland. Nest density was highest in cover class 2 wetlands. The large mean clutch size of 6.0 eggs for 185 nests suggested that most of …

Index For Volume 87

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Esp: A Laboratory Exercise, Darrell D. Young

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Extrasensory perception (ESP), is defined as that knowledge acquired above and beyond that which is obtained by using the five senses.

Delivery And Content Matched In New Energy Course, Ervin Poduska, Bill Rosberg, Larry Bean

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

"Practice what you preach." This is the philosophy of a new course and new delivery system at Kirkwood Community College. The course is entitled, "Energy Today" and is designed to look at concepts, problems and alternatives in the energy picture.

Science And The Curriculum, James J. Hungerford

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The National Honor Society of Marshalltown Community High School recently surveyed 200 honor graduates, 20 from each class for the last 10 years. 93 questionnaires were completed and returned. Of those returned, over 50% were engaged in science-oriented careers.

Animal House

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

A new manual has been written for those interested in constructing housing for laboratory animals.

The Pied-Billed Grebe, Mark R. Ryan

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The pied-billed grebe is a common inhabitant of Iowa's remaining prairie ponds and marshes. Pied-bills are small, aquatic birds weighing between 300 and 500 grams. They are strong swimmers, but relatively weak fliers.

Roots, Richard F. Trump

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

When I found a way of giving my students a better view of what goes on underground, they started asking better questions, and they found better ways of answering those questions. That was the most exciting aspect of some work I was doing for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). My assignment was to find ways of using, in the classroom, some of the techniques developed by Dr. Howard Taylor and his associates at Iowa State University involving investigations into root growth.

Chemical Magic

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Details for presenting a complete one-hour show of magic tricks involving chemistry are available in an 86-page booklet.

Notes From The National Nsta Convention, Robert L. Fisher

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

It was a great pleasure to meet and hear the new executive director of NSTA, Dr. Bill Aldrich. Under his leadership, the NSTA office has been reorganized to meet the needs of the organization.

Iowa Academy Of Science Leadership Directory And Membership Roster, 1980-81, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Board of Directors ... 2
Section Chairs ... 4
Section Vice Chairs ... 7
Committees ... 9
Past Presidents ... 21
Award Recipients ... 22
Membership Roster ... 25
Constitution, Article III ... 38

Geology Is: A Geosciences Program For High School Students, Rion D. Turley

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Project "Geology Is" arose out of a desire to fill an apparent gap in science education at the secondary level. It was noted that, over the years, the traditional secondary science sequence of biology, chemistry, and physics has several very weak aspects.

University Of Northern Iowa Fact Book, 1980-1981, University Of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents:

--Type of Institution
--Accreditation
--Location and Size of Campus
--Athletic and Physical Education Facilities
--President
--Fall Enrollment Through the Years
--Number of Buildings
--Appropriations and Budget
--Valuation of Investment in Plant
--Tuition and Fees
--Board and Room
--Administrative Organization
--University Employees
--Number of Graduates
--Who to Call: Administrative Divisions, Services and Information
--Types of Education Offered
--Special Services
--Instructional Buildings
--Administrative & Plant Facilities
--Student Housing and Food Services
--Family (Married Student) Housing
--Miscellaneous & Other Buildings
--Index

The Decapod Crustaceans Of Iowa, Gary S. Phillips

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

From March 1977 to September 1978, a survey was conducted to determine the species of decapod crustaceans present in Iowa and their distribution. During this time period, all of lowa's 99 counties were surveyed. A total of 2390 specimens representing 500 lots were collected from 492 different sites. An additional 1944 specimens were examined from existing collections. Seven species of Cambaridae (Cambarus diogenes diogenes Girard, Orconectes immunis (Hagen), Orconectes iowaensis Fitzpatrick, Orconectes rusticus (Girard), Orconectes virilis (Hagen), Procambarus acutus acutus (Girard), and Procambarus gracilis (Bundy)), and a single species of Palaemonidae (Palaemonetes kadiakensis (Rathbun)), were identified. O. virilis and C. …

Career Information By Major [1980], University Of Northern Iowa. Career Center.

History of Education Book Gallery

It is essential in a successful career planning or job hunting campaign to have access to information concerning career alternatives, government opportunities, sources for job leads, professional associations, and available library resources. In an effort to effectively disseminate that information to students and their faculty advisors the UNI Career Center has developed the Career Information by Major. This booklet is a compilation of individual departmental handouts available to students who want to know what career opportunities are available in their major.