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Decomp Tag, Tallgrass Prairie Center, University Of Northern Iowa

Open Educational Resources

An outline of an activity for grades 1 through 8 exploring decomposition through a game with physical activity.

Geo-Mapping, Tallgrass Prairie Center, University Of Northern Iowa

Open Educational Resources

An outline of an activity for grades 6 and 7 to map out habitats or ecosystems in an area.

Is This A Plant?, Tallgrass Prairie Center, University Of Northern Iowa

Open Educational Resources

An outline of an activity for grades 1 through 6 about identifying plants.

Patterns In Nature, Tallgrass Prairie Center, University Of Northern Iowa

Open Educational Resources

No abstract provided.

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Summer 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Crosssections, Summer 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Contents:

A Message from the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand --- 1
Department Happenings --- 2
Faculty Profile: Andrew Stollenwerk --- 7
Student Profile: Lukas Stuelke --- 8
Student Focus: Jenna Heinen --- 11
Physics Education --- 13
Alumni Profile: Sam Prophet --- 14
Alumni News: Shawn Poellet --- 15
New Physics: Quantum Mechanics Must Be Complex --- 17

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Registration Now Open for the IRA/ISOSWO Conference
--- 20 Years of STAR4D
--- Industry News

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, June 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Save-the-date: Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference
--- Save-the-Date: EPA Region 7, Iowa State University
--- EPA Region 7, Iowa State University
--- IWRC and ISU Collaborate to promote sustainable brewing practices
--- From UNI Intern Turned IWRC Professional
--- IWRC Welcomes New Summer Interns
--- Industry News

Commencement [Program], May 12-13, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. This commencement program is not an official graduate list.

An Analysis Of The Relationship Between K-12 Public Education Spending And Student Academic Achievement In Iowa [Paper, Bolton Award Version], Lydia Berns-Schweingruber

Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award

Student academic achievement in Iowa is on the decline (U.S. Department of Education 2022). Some politicians propose increasing public education spending in order to address worrisome trends in academic achievement (Richardson 2022). Prior studies disagree about we whether there is a relationship between school spending and student outcomes (Betts 1995; Card and Krueger 1996; Card and Payne 2002; Coleman et al. 1966; Downes and Figlio 1997; Greenwald et al. 1996; Hanushek 1986; Jackson et al. 2015; Lafortune et al. 2018; Martorell et al. 2016; Miller 2018; Rajpal 1969). The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, May 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Iowa Strategic Goals Program Workshop
--- Two Iowa Green Breweries Walk Away with World Beer Cup Awards
--- Jennifer Trent is Guest on the Eat Your Heartland Out Podcast
--- 2023 Energy Trends Workshop
--- IWRC Welcomes Summer Environmental Intern
--- IWRC Says Farewell to Jordan Burrows and Nikayla Hoffmann
--- Free Energy Assessments
--- Industry News

Peer Educator Recognition & Awards Banquet, April 26, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. Undergraduate Studies Program.

Graduation with Distinction Posters

The program for the 2023 Peer Educator Recognition & Awards Banquet held on April 26, 2023.

Honors Research Day [Program] April 22, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Relationship Between K-12 Public Education Spending And Student Academic Achievement In Iowa, Lydia Berns-Schweingruber

INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference

Student academic achievement in Iowa is on the decline (US Department of Education 2022). Some politicians propose increasing public education spending in order to address worrisome trends in academic achievement (Richardson 2022). Prior studies disagree about whether there is a relationship between school spending and student outcomes. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between K-12 public education spending and student academic achievement in Iowa. This project analyzes data from the past nineteen years to examine the relationship between Iowa’s per- pupil expenditure and student outcomes — specifically, graduation rate, average daily attendance, math …

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Spring 2023, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, April 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- IWRC Energy Trends Workshop: Elevating the Energy Conversation
--- Celebrating Earth Month IWRC Style
--- IWRC Environmental Intern Jordan Burrows Honored as a 2023 University of Northern Iowa Student Employee of the Year Nominee
--- Iowa Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- Industry News

A Basic Model For The Association Of Ligands With Membrane Cholesterol: Application To Cytolysin Binding, Yvonne Lange, S. M. Ali Tabei, Theodore L. Steck

Faculty Publications

Almost all the cholesterol in cellular membranes is associated with phospholipids in simple stoichiometric complexes. This limits the binding of sterol ligands such as filipin and perfringolysin O (PFO) to a small fraction of the total. We offer a simple mathematical model that characterizes this complexity. It posits that the cholesterol accessible to ligands has two forms: active cholesterol, which is that not complexed with phospholipids; and extractable cholesterol, that which ligands can capture competitively from the phospholipid complexes. Simulations based on the model match published data for the association of PFO oligomers with liposomes, plasma membranes, and the isolated …

Uni Science Education Update Conference [Program] March 31, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa Science Education Program

Science Education Update Conference Documents

The program for the Science Education Update Conference held on March 31, 2023 at the University of Northern Iowa.

Investigation Of Unexpected Purple Substance Extracted From Newsprint Paper [Poster], Raquel Wilhelm, Shoshanna Coon, Kirk Manfredi

Research in the Capitol

In an attempt to extract a green dye from newsprint advertisements, it was serendipitously discovered that a purple substance can be extracted from newsprint paper using methanol or acetic acid. Further investigations involving blank newsprint paper showed that the purple substance was a part of the paper itself rather than a component of the ink in the advertisements. Soxhlet extraction was used on the blank newspaper print to obtain the compound. Using different analytical instruments, characteristics of the compound can be determined such as the elemental composition, molar mass, and structure. The ultimate goal is to determine the compound and …

Trends In Iowa’S K-12 Public Education: An Analysis Of School Spending & Student Achievement [Poster], Lydia Berns-Schweingruber, Kristin Mack, Marybeth Stalp

Research in the Capitol

Prior research has examined the effect of K-12 public education spending on student academic achievement; researchers disagree about whether increasing public education spending improves academic achievement. The purpose of this study is to determine if K-12 public education spending has an effect on student academic achievement in Iowa. This project will use a secondary analysis of data from the past twenty years to examine the relationship between K-12 public education spending in Iowa and student academic achievement in Iowa. The findings of this research can be used to inform policymakers and citizens about how K-12 public education spending is affecting …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, March 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- IWRC Energy Trends Workshop
--- Iowa Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- Industry News

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, February 23, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, February 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Energy Trends Workshop
--- IWRC Welcomes New Environmental Intern - Kendall Lieneman
--- ISOSWO Spring Conference Student Scholarship Applications Are Now Open
--- Iowa Minor Source Emissions Inventory Assistance
--- Industry News

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, January 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Free Energy Assessment Reveals Significant Savings for Bodensteiner Implement Company
--- Air Permit Applications & Emissions Inventory Reporting - Electronic Reporting Submittal Requirements began Jan. 1, 2023
--- MSEI Season is Underway
--- January 31, 2023 Reporting Deadlines: Grain Facility PM10 PTE
--- Free Warm Winter Clothes at OIE
--- January 31, 2023 Reporting Deadlines: 6X Certification and Compliance Report
--- Save the Date for the Second Annual Energy Trends Workshop
--- How Environmental Changes Impact Iowa Webinar
--- Industry News

Programs And Courses Catalog 2023-2024, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

Contents:

Academic Calendar ... 5
General Information ... 7
The University and Its Programs ... 7
Academic Structure ... 9
Admission Requirements ... 16
Enrollment and Registration Procedures ... 21
Fees and Financial Aid ... 22
Student Life ... 28
University Facilities and Educational Services ... 33
The Fine and Performing Arts at UNI ... 39
Academic Regulations ... 44
Undergraduate Information and Degree Requirements ... 62
Graduate Information, Admission, Academic Regulations, and Degree Requirements ... 90
List of Programs by Department ... 120
Department of Accounting ... 126
Department of Applied Engineering & Technical Management ... 129
School of …

Tallgrass Prairie Center 2022-2023 Highlights, University Of Northern Iowa. Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Annual Reports

Contents:

--- Staff
--- From Our Director
--- Iowa Roadside Management: Enhancing our public roadsides
--- Research and Restoration: Investigating successful methods for prairie restoration
--- Plant Materials: A prairie pedigree for Iowa’s roadsides and beyond
--- Prairie on Farms: Making prairie practical
--- Irvine Prairie: Restoring a piece of the original Iowa landscape
--- Prairie Roots Project: A deeper appreciation of the prairie ecosystem
--- A Hidden Gem - UNI's Biological Preserves: A legacy of service and partnership
--- Green Iowa AmeriCorps: Service members expand TPC capacity
--- Student Accomplishments: Hands-on experiences at the TPC lead to new adventures …

2022-2023 Graduate Program Survey, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

Faculty & Professional Staff --- 3
Survey Methodology --- 4
Degree Counts --- 5
Primary Plans Following Graduation --- 8
Participation at UNI --- 9
Reasons for Attending Graduate School --- 10
Confidence in Skills Following Graduate Education --- 11
Academic Experiences --- 12
Academic Experiences [5 Year Comparison] --- 14
Financing a Graduate Education --- 15
Graduate Assistantships at UNI --- 18
Survey Tool --- 17

Methods Of Teaching Early Literacy, Nandita Gurjar, Sohyun Meacham, Constance Beecher

Faculty Book Gallery

Theories, teaching strategies, and instructional materials pertinent to teaching reading and writing in grades PK-3, with an emphasis on integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as integration across content areas while addressing diversity and inclusion. -- Provided by the publisher

Annual Report Of The Registrar 2022/2023, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--Definitions
--Some Comparisons
--Annual Report Data
--Summary of Attendance
--Attendance by Session
--Degrees Granted 2022/23
--Degree Summary 2022/23
--Program Certificates 2022/23
--Miscellaneous Enrollment Information
--Degrees Granted by College, Degree and Racial/Ethnic Classification

Development And Implementation Of A Ngss Curriculum Unit For Astronomy In Ninth-Grade Earth And Space Science, Jessica Hughes

Graduate Research Papers

Since the release of the NGSS in 2013, there has been a gap in available curricula that is aligned with the new standards. To fill this gap, I created and implemented a unit of study aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) on the topic of astronomy for a ninth grade earth and space science course. Much of the available curriculum is above the level of ninth grade students. This curriculum approaches the astronomy standards at the level of ninth grade students.

The research questions were “how well does the curriculum prepare students for the disciplinary core ideas (DCIs) …