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The Wright Message, 2021-2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Mathematics.

The Wright Message

Contents

From the Dean --- 1
Around Wright Hall --- 3
In Memoriam: Diane Lee Baum --- 4
Faculty Spotlight --- 4
Retiring Faculty --- 5
Statistical Consulting Center staff changes --- 7
Alumni Spotlight --- 8
News from the CTLM --- 10
Student Spotlights --- 11
Donor Spotlight --- 18
First Woman to Win International Meshing Award --- 19
Contribution Recognition --- 20
Department Funds --- 22
Contribution Forms --- 23

Assessing And Meeting The Mental Health Needs Of Student Athletes - A Case Study Of The University Of Northern Iowa, Samantha Bennett

Honors Program Theses

It is my hope with this work to shed light on these grave issues facing our student-athletes at UNI, and to more greatly inform community members about the real experiences of this population. Readers should come away with an understanding of why greater action is necessary to help our student-athletes and remedy the disparities our campus is seeing in terms of mental health resource need and acquisition.

For stakeholders and institutional leaders at UNI, I hope this paper may provide a helpful and informed
framework for responding to the issues being presented by our athletics community.

Occupational Characteristics Of Psychology Baccalaureate Graduates, Adam Butler, Michael Gasser

Faculty Publications

Although the field of psychology is classically associated with a career path in mental health services, career options for graduates with a baccalaureate degree in psychology are far broader. Yet, we do not have a good understanding of the occupational spectrum for psychology graduates or of the skills necessary to excel in those positions. The goal of the present study was to identify the characteristics of occupations held by alumni with a baccalaureate degree in psychology. Understanding these occupational characteristics is useful for career advising and for developing job-relevant skills in the psychology major.

Shifting Preservice Teachers’ Sources Of Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Through Scaffolded Reflection: Fostering Commitment To Reform-Based Mathematics, Brooke Krejci, Elana Joram, Anthony J. Gabriele

Faculty Publications

Efforts to promote reform-based mathematics instruction in schools are pervasive, yet many teachers continue to use more traditional, procedural methods (Paolucci, 2015). In this chapter, the authors suggest that to achieve sustained adoption of reform-based instruction in mathematics, it is essential for professional development programs to draw teachers’ attention to sources of mathematics teaching efficacy afforded by reform-based teaching, such as enhanced student thinking. Educator preparation programs are ideal settings in which to begin this process, and the authors describe how scaffolded reflection activities within a mathematics methods course were used to focus preservice teachers’ attention on sources of mathematics …

College-Age Students' Attitudes Toward Essential Oils, Alternative Medicines, And Modern Medicine, Taylor Nicole Brown

Honors Program Theses

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the attitudes of college-age students on the use of essential oils, alternative medicines, and modern medicine. Essential oils are natural oils that contain the essence/fragrance of a plant and are often used for cleaning purposes (e.g., in soaps, detergents, disinfectant sprays) and therapeutic purposes (e.g., relieving aches and pains, calming a person, healing illnesses and injuries, improving mood). Although essential oils are primarily used in alternative medicine, some oils have also been used on an experimental basis in modern medical settings (Corner et al., 1995).

College-age students took part in an …

Uni Honors Program Students' Perceptions Of Gifted Programming In K-12 Education, Kylie Tinder

Honors Program Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to determine and evaluate the experiences of students in the UNI Honors Program who participated in gifted programming in their K-12 education. This research focuses on student perceptions of impacts of these programs on their lives, from their time of identification through their college experience. It explores both positive and negative impacts in the areas of academic growth and achievement, college preparation, and socioemotional well-being of students. Survey and interview questions examined how students felt about the impacts of gifted programming on these areas. There were also opportunities for students to give general thoughts …

Use Of Technology And Its Impact On Higher Order Thinking In The Science Classroom, Mauree Angelina Haage

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study focuses on examining the impact of technology on higher order thinking in the science classroom by first examining the impact of a teacher’s knowledge of Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy on the integration of higher order thinking activities and then by examining what levels of higher order thinking exist when technology was utilized. Previous research has found correlations between the levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy exhibited when using technology, particularly probeware, simulations/virtual labs, and special software like LoggerPro. In addition, previous research has shown a trend of teachers inaccurately categorizing their lessons and activities as having a higher order thinking level …

Mm Percussion Recital, Tyler Darnall

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This recital abstract serves as supplemental material to the Master of Music degree recital by Tyler Darnall. The recital will take place on April 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time in Davis Hall at the University of Northern Iowa. This recital will feature works by Jeffrey Dennis Smith, Elliott Carter, J.S. Bach, Alyssa Weinberg, Nicolas Martynciow, John Cage, and Iannis Xenakis. Aiden Endres, Nicole Loftus, Xander Webb, and Matthew Kokotivich will be collaborating with Darnall for his recital. In addition to providing musical and historical context, this document will address specific considerations regarding performance practice for each piece.

Educational Experiences Of First Generation Black African Students With And Without Dis/Abilities, Shehreen Iqtadar

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Several studies have focused on the disproportionate representation of students from historically multiply marginalized communities in special education (Artiles, 2011, 2013; Artiles et al., 2005; Brayboy et al., 2007; Cavendish et al., 2018; Cooc & Kiru, 2018; Dunn, 1968; Hosp & Reschly, 2004; O’Connor & Fernandez, 2006; Voulgarides et al., 2017). Only recently, researchers have begun to explore the connections between immigrant and refugee students and special education (Migliarini, 2017; Song, 2018; Qing, 2018). Missing in this literature are the critical accounts of students and (a) their perspectives about the nature of dis/ability and their placement within special education and …

Explaining Differences In One Teacher’S Instruction Across Multiple Tracked Fifth-Grade Classes, Corey Webel, Kimberly A. Conner, Christina Sheffel

Faculty Publications

In this article, we describe the case of “Keri,” a fifth-grade teacher who had completed an Elementary Mathematics Specialist (EMS) certification program. Drawn from a larger study investigating the knowledge, beliefs, and practices of EMSs, Keri's case was unique in that she was teaching mathematics to four classes in a departmentalized structure, where students were placed into different classes according to perceived mathematics ability. Observations from the larger study revealed that Keri's instructional practices did not align with her reported beliefs and knowledge. To explore this deviation, we conducted a case study where we observed Keri's instruction across multiple classes …

Commencement [Program], December 18, 2021, 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.

63 Update: Fall 2022 Unifi Courses, University Of Northern Iowa. General Education Re-Envisioning Committee.

General Education Re-envisioning Committee Documents

The list of courses approved for the general education program for Fall 2022.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, December 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- End of 2021 Director Address
--- Calendar
--- Welcome, Megan!
--- Saying Goodbye! : David Hindman - Elle Olthoff - Brandon Stenger
--- IGCB Awards New Gold-Level Breweries
--- 2022-2023 Recordkeeping Compliance Calendars for Dry Cleaners
--- 2022-2023 Compliance Calendar/Logbook for Bulk Gasoline Plants
--- Industry News

Determining The Presence Of Biological Fluids In Peruvian Mummy Cloths Using The Liquid Chromatography Quadruple Time Of Flight Instrument, Tim Perksen, Joshua Sebree Ph.D.

Fall 2021 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

A poster presenting the processes used and the results of analyzing the cloth from Peruvian mummies for the presence of biological fluids.

Identification Of Natural Dyes In Ancient Peruvian Mummy Cloths Using Lc/Ms/Ms, Shailah Mathews, Joshua Sebree Ph.D.

Fall 2021 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

A poster presenting the processes used and the results of analyzing the natural dyes used on cloth from Peruvian mummies.

Detecting Oceanic Salt In Peruvian Mummy Cloths Using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Alexis Wirtz, Joshua Sebree Ph.D.

Fall 2021 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

A poster presenting the processes and the results of analyzing cloth from Peruvian mummies for the presence of ocean salts.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, November 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Iowa Green Brewery Certification Celebrates Five Years
--- Calendar
--- ISGP Webinar
--- Welcome Jordan Evans, Jason Clay & Andrew Kawano!
--- Industry News

Expanding And Expounding Upon Forum Theater To Engage Spect-Actors In Virtual Spaces, Lasonja Roberts, María Migueliz Valcarlos, Tara Nkrumah, Vonzell Agosto

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

In this article, we analyze our experiences of jokering in online spaces during the pandemic. Our journey traversed the 2020/2021 academic year, engaging in Forum Theater work with a local university and community organization. During our planning, leading, and reflecting on these experiences themes emerged addressing the efficacy of practicing Forum Theater in an online setting, as well as recommendations for TO practitioners who wish to pursue online Forum Theater in the future.

Leveraging Standardized Testing To Transform Curriculum Through Arts Integration: Effects Of Shadow Puppet Theater On Reading Fluency Among Elementary School Students, Nancy B. Parent

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

This paper presents findings from a reading fluency study conducted by Flock Theatre (Connecticut Higher Order Thinking Schools Teaching Artists) on the effects of a shadow puppet theater program in an elementary school setting. Data collected in this study show an increase in fluency scores among students who perform as narrators in the program. This paper highlights the role of teaching artists in leveraging standardized assessments to transform curricula and student learning through arts integration. Positionality of teaching artists, classroom teachers, and my role as a social scientist in this context is considered, as well as a discussion of the …

Augusto Boal's Joker And Pedagogy Of Freedom, Hamze Aleepayam

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

This text was a report on the Pedagogic project to apply the techniques of Boal's Joker to teach basic Farsi reading and writing to war-torn labor children, those who are deprived of the right to education. They learned to read and write well and wrote about their experiences of war, labor, childhood, fears, happiness, etc..., and its impact on their lives.

The Annual Economic Diversity And Inclusion Summit [Program], 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Multicultural Education.

Economic Inclusion Conference Documents

The conference program for the 2021 Economic Inclusion Conference.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2021, 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, October 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- A Successful IRA Conference
--- Saving Scraps: A Culinary Competition
--- Calendar
--- Welcome Jordan Burrows!
--- Industry News

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, September 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Cedar Rapids, Here We Come
--- Calendar
--- IWRC Receives EPA Pollution Prevention Award
--- Industry News

Evaluating The Vulnerability Of Farming Communities To Winter Storms In Iowa, Us, Yiyi Zhang, Bingquing Liang

Faculty Publications

Winter storms have been reported as the second-most frequent catastrophe in the Midwest of the United States and can create non-negligible impacts on farming communities that highly rely on climatic-sensitive resources and activities. However, few studies have attempted to assess the vulnerability to winter storms in rural contexts. Focusing on all counties in Iowa, US, as the study area, this research aimed to evaluate the vulnerability of farming communities to winter storms and its major determinants. It first identified both climatic and non-climatic indicators for quantifying winter storm exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity by reviewing previous related studies and examining …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, August 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- We're growing!
--- Calendar
--- Radio Iowa Recognizes STAR4D Program
--- Industry News

55 Update: Second Round Gerc Course Proposal Application, University Of Northern Iowa. General Education Re-Envisioning Committee.

General Education Re-envisioning Committee Documents

The packet of materials to make course proposals in the second call for applications.

The Phosphorescence Of Wind Cave Cavern, And The Level Of Organics Associated With It, Steven Gomez, Joshua Sebree

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

An analysis of the level of organics in Wind Cave Cavern, South Dakota.

Socioapp: Detecting Your Sociability Status With Your Smartphone, Aaron Walker, Dheryta Jaisinghani Ph.D., Sarah Diesburg Ph.D.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

We are still recovering from the pandemic’s psychological effects and figuring out how to break out of our quarantine. Students may not realize they have antisocial behaviors that have a negative affect on students’ grades. Our smartphones are packed with sensors that can help us to passively detect social status of a subject and propose prospective remedies. Our hypothesis is that you are social when co-doing certain activities like walking and talking. Thus, we begin with detecting activities such as, walking, sitting, and cooking using the movement sensors accelerometer and gyroscope; then, we detect proximity with another person using the …

On The Vulnerability Of Openthread To Agile Denial Of Service Attacks, Casey Cronin, Sarah Diesburg Ph.D., Dheryta Jaisinghani Ph.D.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

The Internet of Things (IoT) includes physical devices such as sensors, connected home appliances, video monitoring systems, and smart classroom or smart warehouse applications. These devices can capture large amounts of data while using low amount of power to do it, as well as keep track of things going on around it and turn it into usable data for the user depending on what task it is performing.

IoT devices are not immune from security concerns, such as Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. These attacks are important to investigate because they can play a dangerous role in shutting down applications, …