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Underground Iowans, Cyrus Emmet Cummings

Research in the Capitol

Underground Iowans is a project undertaken by myself and two other undergraduate students (under Prof. Thomas Connors's guidance) to catalog the graves of notable people buried around the state. This geodatabase will be developed as an app allowing Iowans and tourists to locate the graves and learn more about those who contributed to Iowa's history. Individuals cataloged include political leaders, writers, actors, musicians, Medal of Honor recipients, and Tuskegee airmen, among many others. This free app identifies hundreds of mainly unknown historic sites found in every part of the state.

Institutional Choices Regarding Human Rights And Its Effect On Citizen Participation, Elle Jones

Research in the Capitol

Over centuries, one party has been unhappy, whereas the other has power. But what about the population as a whole? Government policy constantly changes, forcing citizens to change their relationship with it. An activist's involvement can include protests or changing voter turnout. Recent midterm elections are a perfect example. Voter turnout for Democrats led to underperformance in several red states. This is due to those who based their vote on the Dobbs decision when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade the summer before, despite Democratic approval ratings being 50% and Republican approval ratings leading by 3%. With many more …

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 …

How To Not Save The World From Covid-19: The Dire Consequences Of Giving Away The Vaccine Formula [Poster], Tristen Prouse

Research in the Capitol

The debate over giving away the COVID-19 vaccine formula is a political hot topic. Violating intellectual property law (patents) to give away the vaccine is a tempting option for aiding other countries in the current global health crisis. In actuality, many problems exist with this proposed solution, including violating intellectual property law, disincentivizing innovation, undermining confidence in vaccine safety, harming America’s geopolitical objectives, and inefficiencies. The United States can and should aid the world in obtaining vaccines, but it should not do so by waiving patent law and giving away the vaccine formulas.

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 …

Her Story, Her Right: Narrative As A Basic Human Right, Karlee Colby

Research in the Capitol

This research is an investigation of narrative as a basic human right. Specifically, it looks into what exactly it means for a person to be able to have an accurate life story or account of an event without fear of manipulation and non-consensual distortion. The narratives being analyzed are narratives of violence against women. In this analysis, multiple factors are examined. The first is the idea of narrative as a whole, and the specific uniqueness that surrounds narratives of violence against women. The second is a dive into the legal system and its impact on both the definition of what …

Using Color With Care: An Exploration Of The Application Of Psychological Color Theory Within Language Classrooms, Mackenzie Wisneski

Research in the Capitol

This study is a qualitative analysis of the instructional uses of color for social-emotional and academic assistance within language classrooms. Learners’ environment in relation to information acquisition and retention matters (Krashen, 1982; Maslow, 1970; Perry, 2006), and developing practices connecting color and emotion is beneficial for the psychological regulation of those within any environment (Güneş & Olguntürk, 2020). This is especially important for emergent bilingual students, as these learners are disproportionately exposed to additional academic, emotional, socio-economic, and cultural challenges (Benesch, 2012; Beyer, 2017; Heineke & Vera, 2021). Data comprise surveys and interviews of three K-12 public school teachers of …

Analysis Of Cytokinin Response Factors In Artemisia Tridentata, Kelly Biscoglia, A. E. Melton, S. Buerki

Research in the Capitol

For my contribution to the research on Artemisia tridentata, I identified and analyzed Cytokinin Response Factors (CRFs) from the recent reference genome³. CRFs have been found to potentially be regulators of the developmental processes within vascular tissues and they also play an important role in environmental stress response. This makes CRFs essential in the regulation of plant development and have impacts on a plant’s drought stress tolerance. The understanding of these pathways can lead in many directions including more sustainable, drought resistant species. I hypothesized that due to an evolutionary history with whole genome duplications, CRFs in …

16th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 6, 2023, 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.

Hands Of Time, March 6, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Choral Collage Concert Featuring The Cecilians, The Uni Varsity Glee Club, Uni Concert Chorale, John Wiles, Conductor, March 5, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

2023 Strings Summit, March 4, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recitals given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Northern Iowa Bach Cantata Series Featuring Cantorei And Members Of The Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, March 3, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Rawlins Piano Trio, March 3, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter, March 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexuality Services.

Gender & Sexuality Services Newsletter

In This Issue:

--- Lav Grad
--- Mail Exchange
--- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A
--- Pride Week
--- Weekly Programs
--- Pride Climb
--- Women's History Month
--- Did You Know?
--- Safe Zone Ally
--- Upcoming Events

Notes For The Stalled, V15n08, March 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

--- Open Education Week
--- INSPIRE Conference
--- RodCon 2023
--- Workshops

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

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, February 2023, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

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Community Engagement Newsletter, March 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Community Engagement.

Community Engagement Newsletter

Contents:

--- Engaged UNI: Veggie Voucher
--- Service Learning
--- Faculty/Staff Engagement
--- Advising Corner
--- UNI Engaged Podcast
--- VCCV Panther Experience
--- In Other News

Uni Proud Student Organization Tuesday Nights [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexual Services. Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

UNI Proud student organization marketing material.

Uni Proud Tuesdays [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Gender & Sexual Services. Uni Proud.

UNI Proud Documents

UNI Proud Student Organization marketing poster.

Megan Bennett, Trumpet, With Natia Shioshvili, Piano, And Biscotti Brass, March 1, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Jacob Chaplin, Bass Trombone, With Dr. Robin Guy, Piano, March 1, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

Irvine Prairie Planned Work, C. Irvine, B. Pippert, Laura Jackson, Laura Walter, Justin Meissen, Andrew Olson, Anne Phillips

Tallgrass Prairie Publications and Reports

Report on the plans for work for the restoration and maintenance of a tallgrass prairie in Benton County, Iowa for the year 2023.

Irvine Prairie Science Update, C. Irvine, B. Pippert, Laura Jackson, Justin Meissen, Laura Walter, Andrew Olson, Anne Phillips

Tallgrass Prairie Publications and Reports

Report to the general public on the status of the restoration and maintenance of a tallgrass prairie in Benton County, Iowa for the year 2022.

Irvine Prairie Outreach And Education, C. Irvine, B. Pippert, Laura Jackson, Justin Meissen, Laura Walter, Andrew Olson, Anne Phillips

Tallgrass Prairie Publications and Reports

Report on the plans for outreach work to be done in 2023 to increase awareness of the Irvine Prairie, a tallgrass prairie in Benton County, Iowa as well as the Tallgrass Prairie Center.

Martin Paulin, Flute And Voice In A Sophomore Recital, February 28, 2023 [Program], University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Music Recital Programs

Program of a music recital given by faculty, students, or guest artists from the School of Music at the University of Northern Iowa.

International Engagement, February 28, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

In This Issue:

--- International Engagement Award
--- Global Panther Success Team
--- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A
--- What International Students Need to Know About Filing U.S. Taxes
--- Jollof Wars
--- International Impact: Max Pizarro, M.A. Biology '22
--- Volunteering with OIE

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, February 27, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, February 27, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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