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Report On 2017-2018 Compliance With Continuous Quality Improvement Legislation, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

A report provided to the Iowa Board of Regents regarding continuous improvement processes in courses at the University of Northern Iowa.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, July/August 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Midwest Food Recovery Summit Kicks Off in Two Weeks
--- Food Waste Posters Now Available
--- Four More Iowa Craft Breweries Became Certified This Summer
--- Industry News

Relationships Between Fluvial Ecosystems And The Iowan Erosion Surface, Lilian Heinzel, Chad E. Heinzel

Undergraduate Student Work

The streams and rivers of the Iowan Surface partially form the foundation of our local ecosystems, everything from providing drinking water to producing floods. The Black Hawk Creek, Cedar River, and Maquoketa River were studied in the months of June and July of 2018. The goal of the research was to understand the ecology of each water way, how life was sustained by these rivers and creek and how the surrounding landscape may have determined the features of the waterways. Datasheets were filled out describing the sites’ ecological and geologic makeup, and GIS Trimble units were used to chart the …

Mass Analysis Of Ballistic Electron Spectra, Willie Brown, Andrew Stollenwerk

Undergraduate Student Work

The metal/semiconductor interface is of vital importance to a number of electronic devices. The energy barrier that forms at this interface can dominate the overall electronic properties of a device. A poor interface can prevent a device from reaching its full potential. Thus, a better understanding of the mechanisms that determine this barrier could aid in the optimization of an interface for a particular application. For the current project, electrons were shot into gold films deposited on a molybdenum disulfide (𝑀𝑜𝑆₂) semiconductor at different voltages using a scanning tunneling microscope in a ballistic electron configuration. The number of …

Crosssections, Summer 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Physics.

CrossSections

Contents:

--A Message from the Department Head, Dr. Paul Shand
--Faculty Profile Lawrence Escalada
--Department Happenings
--Student Profile Byron Fritch
--Student Research
--Physics Education
--Alumni Profile Cody Wilson
--Alumni News
--Listing and Solicitation

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2018, 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.

Implementation Of Brain Breaks((R)) In The Classroom And Effects On Attitudes Toward Physical Activity In A Macedonian School Setting, Biljana Popeska, Snezana Jovanova-Mitkovska, Ming-Kai Chin, Christopher R. Edginton, Magdalena Mo Ching Mok, Serjoza Gontarev

Health, Recreation, and Community Services Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of Brain Break((R)) activities on interest and motivation for physical activity among schoolchildren and the contribution of such activities on learning for health and holistic development. The study sample was comprised of 283 participants, primary school students from 3rd to 5th grades from two public schools in the Republic of Macedonia. Six experimental and six control groups were included in the study. Interventions in classroom settingsbased Brain Break((R)) video exercises were introduced in the experimental group during a period of three months. Students' attitudes toward physical activity were tested using …

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, June 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- Innovator Lightning Round Announced for 2018 Midwest Food Recovery Summit
--- Food Waste Posters for Schools
--- EPA Introducing the US EPA Excess Food Opportunities Map

Uni Political Science Newsletter, V13n1, June 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Department Of Political Science.

Political Science Newsletter

Contents:

---The Faculty Role at UNI
---Faculty Updates
---Congratulations!
---Students Present Research Across the Midwest
---Interning With Iowa Legal Aid
---Maggie Miller Honored by YWCA
---Political Science Graduates Continue Their Education
---Model UN
---You're Next
---Department Hosts Mary Beth Tinker
---Graduate Profiles
---Bonnie Campbell Headlines Women In Politics Benefit
---Interning at Black Hawk County Elections Office
---In Memory of Francis J. "Doc" Winter
---Congratulations 2017-18 Graduates
---Scholarships and Awards

Stem Stories, May 2018, #2, Ginger L'Heureux

STEM Stories

Student Profile - Emma Shipley

Spring Commencement [Program], May 4-5, 2018, 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.

University Of Northern Iowa Secondary Teacher Education Senate Meeting Minutes, May 3, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Secondary Teacher Education Senate.

Documents - Secondary Senate

Meeting agenda from the Secondary Teacher Education Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Grad Student News, V16n4, May 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Inside this issue;

-- 2018 Symposium
-- Suicide Prevention Projects
-- Graduate College Awards
-- 2018 Alumni Recognition Project
-- UNI Job Board
-- Summer Activities
-- Conferences
-- Student Accolades

Stem Stories, May 2018, #1, Ginger L'Heureux

STEM Stories

Faculty Profile - Lisa Kopf

Library Connection, V5n2, Spring 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Connection

Contents:

--Interlibrary Loan: Tracking Down Resources for You
--New Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
--Rod Library Welcomes New Faculty Member: Hyunseung Koh
--Featured Library Ambassador: Mustafa Akbar
--New Spring 2018
--Coming Fall 2018

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter, May 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. Iowa Waste Reduction Center.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center Newsletter

Contents:

--- What You Need to Know About Regulatory Recordkeeping
--- Speakers Announced For the Midwest Food Recovery Summit
--- IWRC Partners with Brewers Association to Host Summer Internship
--- UNI Graphic Technology Club works with STAR4D Military Painter Training Program
--- Tracking Hazardous Waste Shipments E-manifest Workshops

Transdisciplinary Graduate Training In Predictive Plant Phenomics, Carolyn J. Lawrence-Dill, Theodore J. Heindel, Patrick S. Schnable, Stephanie J. Strong, Jill Wittrock, Mary E. Losch, Julie A. Dickerson

Faculty Work

Novel methods to increase crop productivity are required to meet anticipated demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. It is becoming feasible to use modern sensors and data analysis techniques for predicting plant growth and productivity based on genomic, phenotypic, and environmental data. To design and construct crops that deliver desired traits requires trained personnel with scientific and engineering expertise as well as a variety of “soft” skills. To address these needs at Iowa State University, we developed a graduate specialization called “Predictive Plant Phenomics” (P3). Although some of our experiences may be unique, many of the specialization’s principles are …

Magnetic And Magnetocaloric Properties Of Co2-Xfexvga Heusler Alloys, K. Schroeder, J. Waybright, P. Kharel, W. Zhang, S. Valloppilly, J. Herran, P. Lukashev, Y. Huh, R. Skomsk, D. J. Sellmyer

Faculty Work

The magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of iron-substituted Co₂VGa alloys, Co_2-xFe_xVGa (x = 0, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3), were investigated. The Fe-substituted samples, prepared by arc melting, melt spinning, and annealing, crystallized in the L2(1) Heusler structure, without any secondary phases. The Curie temperature and high-field magnetization at 50 K decreased from 345 K and 44 emu/g (1.90 mu(B)/f.u.) for Co₂VGa to 275 K and 39 emu/g (1.66 mu(B)/f.u.) for Co_1.7Fe_0.3VGa, respectively, but the maximum entropy change remained almost insensitive to Fe concentration for x 1.85Fe_0.15VGa. First-principle …

Out-Of-Plane Electron Transport In Finite Layer Mos2, R Holzapfel, Jake Weber, Pavel Lukashev, Andrew Stollenwerk

Faculty Work

Ballistic electron emission microscopy (BEEM) has been used to study the processes affecting electron transport along the [0001] direction of finite layer MoS2 flakes deposited onto the surface of Au/Si(001) Schottky diodes. Prominent features present in the differential spectra from the MoS2 flakes are consistent with the density of states of finite layer MoS2 calculated using density functional theory. The ability to observe the electronic structure of the MoS2 appears to be due to the relatively smooth density of states of Si in this energy range and a substantial amount of elastic or quasi-elastic scattering along the MoS2/Au/Si(001) path. Demonstration …

Factors Influencing Corn Fungicide Treatment Decisions, Alicia Rosburg, Luisa Menapace

Faculty Work

Fungal disease management in U.S. corn production has undergone a major shift in the last 2 decades. The decision to apply fungicide, a management practice that was once rarely considered, is now contemplated annually by many U.S. corn producers. We investigate potential factors underlying the fungicide treatment decision. We use economics, agronomy, and plant pathology literature to develop a conceptual model of the fungicide treatment decision and test the model using a survey of Midwest corn producers. We find the treatment decision is positively related to perceived economic gains, but heuristic factors also have a strong influence.

Proceedings Of The 130th Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science [Abstracts & Program, 2018], Iowa Academy Of Science.

Annual Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science [Programs & Abstracts]

Contains information about the schedule and presentations for the 2018 annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science, including abstracts.

Expanding Your Horizons & Dream Big Screening, Marcene Seavey, Mani Vedanayagam, Heidi Kenkel

Community Engagement Celebration Day

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a Society of Women Engineers (SWE) program designed to give middle school aged girls experiences and positive role-models in engineering careers. The University of Northern Iowa began partnering with Cedar Valley SWE to host an EYH event on the UNI campus in 2014. On Saturday, November 11th, 2017, the University hosted its 5th EYH event for more than 150 area 5th to 8th grade girls. Participants attended three small group active sessions (no more than 12 per group) in laboratories and classrooms in McCollum Science Hall, Latham Hall, and the Industrial Technology Building. Session leaders …

Halloween House, Madison Flesch, Nick Bonde

Community Engagement Celebration Day

Since 2007, the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society at the University of Northern Iowa has organized a community outreach program called Halloween House. What started out as a one-room chemistry demonstration show 11 years ago, has now evolved into a huge event in collaboration with other STEM clubs on campus. The event brought in between 800-1000 community members, mainly elementary aged-students, last fall. The collaboration amongst different STEM clubs in physics, biology, earth science, and chemistry allows students to have an interdisciplinary experience, exploring all of the sciences and seeing how they all connect. The Halloween House activities …

Stem Stories, April 2018, #3, Ginger L'Heureux

STEM Stories

Alumni & Staff Profile - Latricia Hylton

Honors Research Day [Program] April 14, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

No abstract provided.

Stem Stories, April 2018, #2, Ginger L'Heureux

STEM Stories

Faculty Profile - James Dietrich

Uni Science Education Update Conference [Program] April 6, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa Science Education Program.

Science Education Update Conference Documents

The program for the Science Education Update Conference held on April 6, 2018 at the University of Northern Iowa.

Effect Of Fe Substitution On Structural, Magnetic And Electron-Transport Properties Of Half-Metallic Co2tisi, Juliana Herran, Parashu Kharel, Pavel Lukashev

Research in the Capitol

In recent years, research on magnetic materials has been one of the most technologically appealing developments in materials science. Among other applications, magnetic materials are essential components of data storage and information processing in computer hardware elements, such as hard drives and random access memories. Here, we present a theoretical study of structural, magnetic and electronic properties of ferrimagnetic Co₂Ti_1−xFe_xSi (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5), using density functional calculations. We show that the magnetic moment of Co₂Ti_1−xFe_xSi increases when Ti is substituted with Fe, consistent with experimental findings. …

Rtk4all: Implementing A Low-Cost And Accurate Positioning System, Charcey Petersen, Andrew Berns

Research in the Capitol

Global positioning systems are in many electronic devices for location based functionality. These systems yield position accuracy within 5 meters. Survey grade location information yield position accuracy within centimeters. Survey grade equipment costs tens of thousands of dollars to collect high accuracy location data. However, highly accurate data is crucial to utilizing imagery captured with unmanned aerial systems. This project introduces a low cost alternative to a survey grade system. By utilizing the open source library RTKLIB and electrical system design this project implemented a network of ground control points embedded with real time kinematic capabilities. These ground control points …

13th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], April 3, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program., Iowa State University. Honors Program., University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.