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Uni Grad Tom Pettit, Award-Winning Nbc News Reporter, To Teach On Uni Campus This Summer, Uni News, February 2, 1987

Noteworthy People of UNI Documents

William T. Pettit grew up in Waterloo, and graduated from Iowa State Teachers College (ISTC) in 1953. In 1958, he received a master's degree in American Studies from the University of Minnesota. UNI granted Tom an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 1988. His journalism career began at ISTC and the College Eye student newspaper. He had a long and honored career at NBC, winning three Emmy Awards and the Peabody Award, among other honors.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, January 26, 1987, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

University Of Iowa Model For Science Teacher Education, Robert E. Yager

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Teachers can learn to assess their teaching performance and to use such information for improvement. Several observations and experiments have led to the formulation of a model at the University of Iowa which continues to grow and to be modified as experiences with it dictate. The model has evolved from over two decades of efforts. However; it has matured as a result of the NSF supported Iowa-UPSTEP program (a teacher-education development effort which enjoyed ten years of support), and the NSTA Search for Excellence project which arose from a 1977-80 NSF research effort called Project Synthesis (Harms & Yager, 1981).

Science Notes - University Of Rochester To Hold Biotechnology Institute

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Rochester (New York) will offer eight different courses during its summer Biotechnology Institute. Designed to introduce pre-college educators to the field of biotechnology, the institute consists of a series of intensive, one-week graduate courses taught by university faculty. Foci of the studies include social and ethical issues in biotechnology, laboratory training, bringing biotechnology to the secondary classroom and employing special models to present biology as an investigative, problem-solving discipline.

Science Notes - Uni Institute For Environmental Education Offers Spring Workshops, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Once again, the University of Northern Iowa, through its Institute for Environmental Education, is offering workshops at Springbrook State Park, near Guthrie Center and Camp EWALU, near Strawberry Point.

Science Notes - Olympic Field Seminars, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The United States Department of the Interior will hold "Olympic Field Seminars" between June 26 and October 4. The 1987 schedule includes seminars at Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park and Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument (in Gifford Pinchot National Forest).

Eliminating Drunk Driving: A Contemporary Problem, Rebecca S. Lavenz

Graduate Research Papers

Since the advent of the "horseless carriage" in this country, we as a society have been dealing with the dilemma of preventing deaths, personal injuries, and property damage and loss from automobile accidents. With the ownership of automobiles moving from an item of luxury belonging to just the wealthy, to a daily life-style essential to the masses, traffic legislation has become a necessity of life. Part of this traffic legislation has included enacting laws in an attempt to eliminate alcohol impaired drivers from operating motor vehicles on the public highways.

The Female Hero: An Analysis Of Female Protagonists In Modern Epic High Fantasy Novels, Donald L. Osterhaus

Graduate Research Papers

The role of the modern epic high fantasy hero was defined as having the following seven traits among its essential elements: autonomy, resourcefulness, dignity, self reliance, inspiration, physical ability, self knowledge. Thirteen female heroes from modern epic high fantasy novels were analyzed as to what degree they displayed those traits. Data confirmed the hypothesis that women cast in the role of hero in this type of novel display the same traits that men do. A second hypothesis, that the female heroes would tend to be single and then marry at the end of the novel was supported by data, as …

Method Of Extracting Starch From Bacteria, J. M. Dunleavy, K. S. Gobelman-Werner

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Corynebacterium kutscheri required 10 days of growth on semisolid medium to accumulate intracellular starch, but when the same medium was used as a broth, only l day of growth was required. C. kutscheri synthesized starch when amylose was added to nutrient agar in the substrate, but did not do so when amylopectin was substituted for amylose. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) was superior to water as a cell wash for removing substrate starch from cells before chemical treatment to remove intracellular starch. Bacterial starch was extracted from C. kutscheri cells by destroying cell walls with lysozyme and sodium lauryl sulfate, removing cellular …

1987 Old Gold, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Yearbooks

The student yearbook of the University of Northern Iowa.

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Officers & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Science Notes - Iowa Science Teachers Section Honors Excellence In Science, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Seven Iowa science teachers and two schools were recently honored for their achievements in science at the Iowa Science Teachers Section Fall Conference. Receiving the Excellence in Science Teaching Awards for 1987 were Lynn Altemeier of Des Moines Junior High School), Candace Kilburg of Center Point (Elementary Science), Mary Frances Feddersen of Sioux City (Chemistry), Peter Harold Sweedy of Bettendorf (Physics), Gary L. Garton of Iowa City (Biology) and H. John Verdon of Waverly (Earth Science).

Standing Stocks Of Fish In Some Iowa Streams, With A Comparison Of Channelized And Natural Stream Reaches In The Southern Iowa Drift Plain, Vaughn L. Paragamian

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

Comparisons were made of fish populations inhabiting 11 channelized and natural stream reaches in the Southern Iowa Drift Plain and two drainage ditches in the Des Moines Lobe. Fish were sampled with rotenone, identified, enumerated, and weighed. Total densities of fish ranged from 483/ha at Cylinder Creek to 51,941/ha at Walnut Creek. Total standing stocks of fish ranged from 14 kg/ha at a channelized site on the Chariton River to 1,344 kg/ha at an unchannelized site on the same river. Number of fish species ranged from six sampled at Silver Creek to 16 sampled at Jack Creek. Channelized sites contained …

Uni Panthers Men's Track And Field '87, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--The "Pride" in Iowa --Cover
--Roster --Inside Cover
--Contents --1
--Addresses & Phone Numbers --1
--The University --1
--The Panthers --1
--Credits --1
--The "Pride" in Iowa --1
--Looking Ahead to Continued Success --2
--The UNI-Dome A Source of Pride in Iowa --3
--Panther Coaching Staff --4
--Head Coach: Chris Bucknam --4
--Assistant Coach: Bill Lawson --4
--UNI in Conference --4
--The 1987 Panthers --5
--Short Sprinter --5
--Hurdlers --5
--Long Sprinters --6
--UNI All-American Honor Roll --6
--Middle Distance Runners --7
--Distance Runners --8
--Throwers --9
--Vertical Jumpers --9
--Horizontal Jumpers --10
--UNI-Dome Records --10
--1986 Panther Cross …

The Portrayal Of Children’S Emotional Reactions To Divorce In Middle-Level Fiction, Janyce A. Struthers Hancock

Graduate Research Papers

A content analysis of eighteen novels for readers in grad•• five through nine was conducted to investigate the portrayal of children's emotional reactions to their parents' divorce. Novels were limited to those published between 1981 and 1986 and recommended in Best Books for Children, Booklist's "Best Books for Young Adults" or "Notable Books for Children, or Booklist reviews prior to July 1, 1986.

Using a checklist with manifestations of each emotional reaction, the researcher noted the occurrence of ten common reactions: denial, grief or depression, fear of abandonment and rejection, guilt, immaturity or hypermaturity, anger, preoccupation with thoughts of parental …

Editorial Board & Iowa Academy Of Science Officers And Directors

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Editorial Board

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Mother-Daughter Relationships In Young Adult Literature, Kelly K. Fischbach

Graduate Research Papers

The annotated bibliography contains a list of young adult fiction books in which the characters and themes are based on a mother-daughter relationship. The researcher searched for types of mother-daughter relationships and a comprehensive listing of books available on the subject. The mother-daughter relationships covered are mother-biological daughter, mother-adopted or foster daughter, mother- stepdaughter and mother-abandoned daughter. The twenty-two books included in this study were published from 1975 through 1985 and were available in public or school libraries.

The Image Of The Senior Adult In Recommended Realistic Fiction For Young Adults, 1979-1986, Judith Younker Siler

Graduate Research Papers

This study, patterned after Carolyn Baggett's 1980 doctoral research at the University of Mississippi, was designed to determine if recommended realistic fiction published for young adults in the years 1979-1986 was significantly different (p = .05) than that published in the years 1960-1969 and 1970-1978, The "Chi-square Test with Probe" was used to test the frequencies of 40 characteristics. The categories contained three image statements which were used to record characterizations of older persons in the literature. One statement was a negative stereotype, one was a positive stereotype, and the third was realistic based on gerontological studies. Sixteen books to …

Distribution Of On-Campus Grades For Spring Semester 1987, Gerald D. Bisbey

History of Education Book Gallery

This report is the next in the sequence of such reports being sent each semester to give the University community information concerning grade distributions. These grade distributions are by instructional areas and/or programs rather than departments only. Thus areas such as Educational Media Center, Individual Studies, and Human Relations are also identified. By request, the Humanities and General Sciences areas have been retained with the appropriate departments.

Report Comparing 1986 Summer Session With 1987 Summer Session At University Of Northern Iowa, Gerald D. Bisbey

History of Education Book Gallery

No abstract provided.

Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1987-88: Officers, Committees, And Membership Roster, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Board of Directors ... 5
Program Directors ... 6
Editors ... 7
Committees ... 8
Sections ... 25
Award Recipients ... 55
Past Presidents ... 57
Membership Roster ... 59
Constitution and Bylaws ... 71
Meeting Dates ... 83

The Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference, 1987, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

--- Keynote Speaker: James Van Allen
--- Sessions
--- Registration Form

A Case For The Liberal Education Of The Dental Hygienist, Melanie R. Hamer

Draftings In

Since the 4th century B.C., arguments have pitted the relative merits of a liberal arts education against those of vocationalism. The liberal arts, with its classic traditions and broad curricular base, for centuries has been touted as the education of the privileged class, while a practical course of study benefitted the artisan and others needing a more immediate occupation. Since the late 1960s, vocationalism has enjoyed a period of intense popularity in the American educational system. Like the artisan of earlier ages, the vocational student upon completion of a program is able to assume an entry level position in a …

Science Notes - Ias Excellence In Science Teaching Award Nominations, Stephanie A. Althof

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The Iowa Academy of Science is currently accepting nominations for its Excellence in Science Teaching Awards. Each year, Iowa teachers are chosen to receive the award in six categories: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, elementary science and junior high science.

Annual Report Of The Iowa Academy Of Science, 1985-86, James G. Macmillan

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

In 1975, when the Iowa Academy of Science celebrated its centennial year, a history of the Academy was written. In succeeding years the Annual Reports have acted as a continuation of that history. This report encompasses the year beginning July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986 and is based on committee reports, Board minutes and the recollections of the author. Each part represents a major activity of the Academy operation.

Back Cover

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Editorial Board

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Program Abstracts, 99th Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 24-25, 1987, Grinnell College

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Summer Occurrence Of The Indiana Bat, Keen's Myotis, Evening Bat, Silver-Haired Bat And Eastern Pipistrelle In Iowa, Brenda S. Clark, John B. Bowles, Bryon K. Clark

Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science

The summer status of the endangered bat Myotis sodalis was assessed in Iowa from 1980-1983. Bats were mist-netted at 35 sites in 16 counties and we captured 1199 individuals representing 9 species. In southern counties, a total of 67 M. sodalis was captured, including 39 reproductive females, 14 nonreproductive females, 12 juveniles, and 2 adult males. Myotis keenii was found throughout the state, but Nycticeius humeralis was most abundant in southern Iowa. Lasionycteris noctivagans was caught as far south as the bottom tier of Iowa counties, and Pipistrellus subflavus was less abundant in central and western Iowa than anticipated.