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Stem Stories, October 2019, #1, Brooke Wiese

STEM Stories

Undergraduate Research - Mary Sutton

Premier, Fall 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

Premier

Contents:

National Champion, Future Teacher --- 2
From the Dean --- 3
Hip Hop Literacy: A Rhythmic Road to Learning --- 4
New Partners, A Shared Legacy --- 6
Masters in Perseverance: The 2+2 Program --- 8
Institute for Educational Leadership: Learning and Leading with Character --- 10
Teach Waterloo: Role Models for the Future --- 13
CET: The Intersection of Health, Education and Culture --- 14
From Des Moines to Limpopo --- 15
Informal Education: Where Fun and Learning Converge --- 16
Class Notes --- 17
A Renewed Spirit in Advising --- 18
Celebrating Excellence --- 19
College News …

Mapping The Exterior Of A Mastodon Tusk Using Uv-Vis Diffuse Reflectance, Teresa Feldman

Fall 2019 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

The 12-foot, 600-pound mastodon tusk was discovered in Hampton, Iowa, in the 1930s by a man digging in the gravel. It was the largest discovered mastodon tusk until the 1970s. The tusk was donated to UNI in 1933, under Dr. Cable, and put on display at the UNI Museum in the 1960s. Over the years, there have been many efforts to conserve the tusk, but it has still sustained breakage and water damage. It has also been subject to inadvertent degradation from some of the previous conservation efforts.

The purpose of the research conducted was to create a spectral map …

Nir Mapping Of The Mastodon Tusk Layers, Carli Jo Russenberger

Fall 2019 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

This tusk was unearthed in September of 1933 in the town of Hampton, Iowa. About two feet from the proximal end, the tip broke upon extrication. In order to preserve this archaeological finding, many layers of lacquers, plasters, and varnishes were applied. 3 The layers of preservation are not well identified, as well as the timing of application.

By using the Near Infrared (NIR) technique, infrared light is applied to the tusk and wavelengths are absorbed. The absorbances can help determine the functional groups of the restoration materials in the NIR range of 4,000 to 10,000 wavenumbers.

The objective of …

Fluorescence Mapping Of Materials On Mammut Americanum, Shaylah Peyton Mccool

Fall 2019 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

Mammut Americanum , more commonly known as the American Mastodon, is an extinct species found throughout North and Central America. Dated from either the Aftonian or Yarmouth age (120,000 to 200,000 B.C.E.), a 12 foot, 600 pound tusk of a mastodon was discovered in Hampton, Iowa in the 1930’s.

In 1933, it was brought to the University of Northern Iowa for comprehensive research and preservation. The tusk was covered in unknown materials such as varnish, spackle, lacquer, and shellac in an attempt to preserve it before putting it on display in the UNI Museum in the 1960’s. Currently, the tusk …

Identification Of Dye Compounds In Chinese Artifacts By Gc Ms, Pratima Raut

Fall 2019 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

UNI Museum homes wide variety of textile artworks.
Many of them have historical significance. Two of them are UNIM 2005.2.24 (Tapestry) and UNIM1986.14.1985.1.124 (Hanging)

Figure 1: UNIM 2005.2.24 (Tapestry)
Rectangular Textile
Dimension: 36cm × 69cm
Dark blue silk embroidery of an old bearded man believed to be Chinese god, Shou Hsing
Contrasting floral designed 1'' border
“Made in China” stamp on the plain cotton fabric back

Figure 2: UNIM 1986.14.1985.1.124 (Hanging)
Silk fabric
Dimension 158cm × 74cm
Dimension: 36cm × 69cm
Depiction of an elderly man like the one in Chinese folklore about prosperity
Assumed to be of Chinese origin

Fiber-Optic Spectroscopy Of Mandarin Square Textile Artifacts, Joseph Leonard Tibbs

Fall 2019 - Chemical Analysis Class Projects

Mandarin Squares were officially used from the Ming Dynasty (1391 AD) until the end of the Qing Dynasty (1912), though the tradition dates back even further

These badges were instruments of politics and courtly etiquette, and the animal subject denoted rank and position

Design subject to artistic movements as tastes changed

Common elements include symbolism, good luck charms, flight/motion, mystical beasts (below)

Traditionally worn as two panels on either side of a riding jacket, therefore split by a seam in the middle (see right)

Above: Data Collection using handheld IR Fiber Optic probe Below: A sample page from the Kusakizome …

Communiqué: College Of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine, Volume 8, Fall 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts, And Sciences.

Communiqué: College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences Alumni Magazine

Contents:

EVERY ISSUE
--4 Message from the Dean
--5 Donor Feature
--34 CHAS Briefs
--42 New Faculty
--44 Class Notes
FEATURES
--6 Cyber Defense Team
--10 Christine Stewart: Poet Laureate
--14 A New Data Degree for the Future
--28 How Puppets Can Teach Art
STORIES
--18 Prairie Dedication
--20 CS Endorsement
--22 Legacy of Light
--25 EMBARC Program
--26 Metal Casting Center
--32 Periodic Table Lecturer
--36 Sertoma Lab
--38 Golf Internship
--40 Art, Biology and Autism
--47 Visiting Author

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, October 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- November SGP Workshop Scheduled for November 13
--- STAR4D Program Making an Impact on the Military
--- Peace Tree Brewing Co. Earns Gold
--- EPA Waste Pharmaceutical Compliance Assistance Workshops
--- Industry News

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, September 23, 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, September 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Meet the IWRC's New Hire - Bret Lang
--- September's Green Brewery Feature
--- Paint Tracker- Free Online Program
--- EPA Waste Pharmaceutical Compliance Assistance Workshops

Factors Impacting Students' Mathematical Performance And Beliefs, Lauren Falck, Alexis Steinlage, Elizabeth Hughes, Olof Steinthorsdottir

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

No abstract provided.

Aligning Prisms Plus With Ngss And Physics Education Research, Juliana Huegerich, Lawrence Escalada

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Since the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have been adopted by Iowa, the changing expectations for high school physics students means that preexisting curricula like PRISMS PLUS need to be brought into alignment with the NGSS. Before revising PRISMS PLUS, other aligned curricula were consulted, as well as many sources of physics education research. A revised PRISMS PLUS template aligned with the NGSS and physics education research was made, which can be applied to each of the learning cycles in PRISMS PLUS. One learning cycle was revised in full, as an example.

The Manhattan Project And The Globalization Of Nuclear Weapons, Cole Schreiber, Paul Shand

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Development And Evaluation Of A Hybrid Adi/Swh Model Pre-Laboratory Curriculum, Tabitha Alitz, Dawn Del Carlo

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Previous Research:
• Students value each part of the pre-lab differently, struggle to connect all of the components, and therefore fail to see the big picture
• Students find the pre-lab moderately helpful in understanding both the concepts and mechanics of the lab, but find it less helpful at the end of the semester compared to beginning
• The cognitive load demands of the SWH pre-lab hinders students’ ability to participate in authentic scientific inquiry

Investigating Fourier Coefficient Relationships Of Cepheid Variable Stars, Forrest Cronin, Siobahn Morgan

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium

Cepheid stars are valuable due to their usefulness in determining distances within our galaxy, and to other galaxies. Cepheid stars’ light variation can be parameterized using a Fourier series with coefficients Ai and ��i . Fourier coefficients have been shown to have trends linked to physical characteristics of Cepheids and RR Lyrae stars, such as luminosity, radius, pulsation modes and metallicity. Using data from the OGLE III and IV surveys, we determined relationships between Fourier coefficients in different photometric system and observed the influence of metallicity on the Cepheids in the Small Magellanic Cloud and the Large Magellanic Cloud. The …

2019 Summer Undergraduate Research Program, University Of Northern Iowa. Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium Programs

The program for the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium of the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, August 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- A Letter from the Interim Director
--- September's Green Brewery FeatureSustainable Brewing Society Consortium
--- EPA's New Pharmaceutical Rule - Assistance and Fact Sheet
--- Industry News

Can People Survive On Carrots And Sticks? Enhancing Quality Of Life Through Financial Tools Of Foreign Policy Following Sen’S Capabilities Approach, Silvia Pellegrino

Proceedings of the Jepson Undergraduate Conference on International Economics

The passing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly marked the beginning of global collaboration on the issue of human dignity and freedom. Over the years, countries have been scrutinized over their ability to ensure all the rights listed in the UDHR; some have been very successful, some have been able to protect a few, and some have utterly failed.

A free global society makes for a more productive and equal one; human rights allow people to have safer housing, food, and education, which in turn allows them to pursue better …

Stem Stories, July 2019, Brooke Wiese

STEM Stories

Program Spotlight - Aldo Leopold Distinguished Lecture Series

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2019, 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.

Earth News, V42, Summer 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Earth And Environmental Sciences.

Earth News

Inside this issue:
--From the Department Head
--Faculty Updates
--SGE Chapter News
--Student Recognition
--Sunday at the Quarry
--Student Spotlight
--Student Research
--Hydrology News
--Faculty and AIPG Awards
--A Trip to New Mexico
--Big Bend 2018
--The Importance of Geology
--Field Work
--Alumni Updates
--Gifts from Alumni & Friends
--Contribution Form

Crosssections, Summer 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Contents:

-- A Message From the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand
-- Faculty Profile Ali Tabei
-- Department Happenings
-- Student Profile Krissy Nielsen
-- Focus on Students
-- Physics Education
-- Alumni Profile Chuck Pelton
-- Alumni News
-- In Memoriam
-- Support the Department

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July 2019, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Get to Know the Iowa Waste Reduction Interns: Niko Muniz, Abby Palmer, Corey Behrens, and Grant Helle
--- Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and Amendment to the Nicotine Listing - Final Rule
--- Recent Leadership Changes
--- Green Brewery Update
--- Industry News

Fossil Mobiles: Exploring The Process Of Art As Science Inquiry For Elementary Students Through A Grounded Theory Study, Jolene K. Teske, Courtney Clausen, Harun Parpucu, Phyllis Gray, Audrey C. Rule

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

Arts integration into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subject areas is currently an important area of investigation. This study developed a grounded theory of how artmaking of a mobile related to fossil life of the Devonian period engendered geoscience inquiry. Data were collected from elementary students entering fourth to sixth grade (7 male, 9 female) attending a week-long summer camp at a Midwestern university. Students engaged in a daily hour-long class creating fossil mobiles and learning geoscience content through illustrated slide shows, form and function sets of materials related to Devonian fossils, fossil books, and a fossil hunter- fossil …

Exploring Preservice Teachers’ Still-Life Paintings Of Crystals With Artist-Focused Compared To Science-Focused Introductions, Mahjabeen Hussain, Dessy Stoycheva, Audrey C. Rule, Denise A. Tallakson

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

This experimental study was undertaken with preservice teachers to test whether the use of science integration into arts education increases demonstration of science details and creative features in artwork. Two conditions were created: arts-focused and science-focused; gouache still-life paintings were produced and analyzed, and an attitude survey was completed. The results suggested that science integration into visual arts classes increased creativity for the arts-focused condition and increased science concepts in the science-focused condition. Participants in both conditions reported positive attitudes, specifically, high levels of enjoyment, alluded to lack of experience with arts and creative projects, and expressed desire for more …

A Content Analysis Of Thirty Children’S Picture Books About Ecology, Natalia Martín Martín, Jennifer L. Hageman, Sarah E. Montgomery, Audrey C. Rule

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

This study presents a content analysis of 30 ecology-themed children’s picture books published in English and Spanish from 1994 to the present. Books were analyzed for the following aspects: 1) Nature appreciation, 2) Interrelatedness of Nature, 3) Realistic ecology problem, 4) Differing perspectives, 5) Hope for a solution, 6) Reflection and responsibility, 7) Steps for a solution, 8) Positive tone, 9) Representation of diversity, 10) Appropriate illustrations, 11) Story appeal, and 12) Developmental appropriateness. Scoring guidelines are provided in an appendix. Content analysis results revealed that most books raise awareness about the impact of human action on the environment, although …

Ocean Underwater Scene Dioramas Of First Graders With Submarine Porthole Views, Ksenia Zhbanova, Audrey C. Rule, Denise A. Tallakson

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

Ecology education of the younger generations is vital for worldwide change of people’s attitudes toward nature warranted by the current global ecological crisis. Yet, this goal needs to be addressed through age-appropriate activities that are educational and engaging. This practical article focuses on dioramas of ocean reef life made by first graders. This arts-integrated project served two main purposes: 1) education of primary students about ocean ecology and helping students realize their roles in saving nature 2) increasing student science content knowledge. Additionally, several other benefits of making dioramas emerged during this project, including highly creative student products, genuine interest …

Slime Bash Social: A Tactile Manipulative For Child And Youth Play, Joyce A. Levingston, Marie E. Adebiyi, Brian Hadley, Younis Al-Hassan, Dongyub Back, Michelle Cook, Christopher R. Edginton

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

The play product of slime has gained increasing popularity amongst children and youth throughout the United States. Slime can be thought of as a tactile manipulative that can be shaped, stretched, expanded, lumped together, twisted, squeezed, squashed, folded, rolled, shredded, twirled, swirled, pounded, and cut or pulled apart. As a learning tool, slime can and does support STEM initiatives and programs. Slime can be created using simple ingredients that are easily measured, combined, and prepared by children and youth. In addition, slime can incorporate components such as glitter, beads, shaving cream, color dyes and other items. This paper offers an …

Practical Art Projects Related To Children’S Picture Books About Ecology, Jennifer L. Hageman, Natalia Martín Martín, Sarah E. Montgomery, Audrey C. Rule

Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions

This study presents art projects that reinforce scientific content presented in children’s picture books about ecology. Ten K-6 students from varying socioeconomic classes, and different cultural and language backgrounds from the United States and Spain participated. Next Generation Science Standards were identified and addressed in these art projects. Students’ understanding and engagement were evaluated through teacher observations, photographs, and a student attitude survey. Upper- and lower-elementary students evidenced increased understanding of environmental issues, and high level of enjoyment and engagement through these art projects integrated with science content. Researchers encourage educators to incorporate picture books and art in science lessons …