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2008-2009 Lynn University Men's & Women's Golf Media Guide, Lynn University Athletics

Athletics Media Guides

The 2008-2009 Lynn University Men's and Women's Golf Media Guide is a product of the Lynn University Sports Information Office.

2008 Lynn University Women's Softball Media Guide, Lynn University Athletics

Athletics Media Guides

The 2008 Lynn University Softball Media Guide is a product of rhe Lynn University Sports Information Office.

2008 Lynn University Men's & Women's Tennis Media Guide, Lynn University Athletics

Athletics Media Guides

The 2008 Lynn University Tennis Media Guide is a product of the Lynn University Sports Information Office.

2008 Lynn University Men's Soccer Media Guide, Lynn University Athletics

Athletics Media Guides

The 2008 Lynn University Men's Soccer Media Guide is a product of the Lynn University Sports Information Office.

2008-2009 Lynn University Men's Basketball Media Guide, Lynn University Athletics

Athletics Media Guides

The 2008-2009 Lynn University Men's Basketball Media Guide is a product of the Lynn University Sports Information Office.

2008-2009 Lynn University Women's Basketball Media Guide, Lynn University Athletics

Athletics Media Guides

The 2008-2009 Lynn University Women's Basketball Media Guide is a product of the Lynn University Sports Information Office.

Reaction To The Reactors, Ted Eisenberg

The Mathematics Enthusiast

1. A comment. I discussed the contents of my paper with colleagues on many different occasions. By their reactions they seem to divide themselves into two camps. One camp takes the stance of: Are you crazy to mention such things in the classroom? We are charged to teach mathematics, and that’s it. Who cares if Einstein never learned to swim? The other camp however takes an opposite stance: Such items are really important for students to know because they help students to think about the lives and times of the men who created the material they are studying; our lessons …

Comments Provoked By "Flaws And Idiosyncrasies In Mathematicians: Food For The Classroom?", Brian Greer

The Mathematics Enthusiast

In mathematics classes, it is appropriate for many reasons to discuss mathematicians as people with lives, personal problems, both influenced by and influencing cultural movements and societal issues. Mathematics is a human activity, and mathematicians are human. Eisenberg's paper raises important and fascinating issues, such as the extent to which intellectual achievements can be kept separate from the personality and actions of their creator (such as Wagner). However, in my reactions, I suggest ways in which I believe the discussion needs to be broadened and refocused.

Values In Mathematics And Science Education: Similarities And Differences, Alan Bishop

The Mathematics Enthusiast

literacy and expertise from their citizens than ever before. At the heart of such demands is the need for greater engagement by students with school mathematics and science. As the OECD/PISA definition of numeracy puts it:

“Mathematical literacy is an individual’s capacity to identify and understand the role that mathematics plays in the world, to make well-founded judgements and to use and engage with mathematics in ways that meet the needs of that individual’s life as a constructive, concerned and reflective citizen”(OECD, 2003)

Values are an inherent part of the educational process at all levels, from the systemic, institutional macro-level, …

Critique On Eisenberg's Article, Renuka Vithal

The Mathematics Enthusiast

I enjoyed reading the article and learned some interesting (and disturbing) information about well known mathematicians that is not so well known. However in its current form it is more appropriate for the popular media rather than as an academic or scholarly article.

Having said that it does raise some serious questions of ethics and values that all mathematics educators should be engaging. The increasingly popular view that mathematics teaching be socially contextualised means that this kind of historical information may be communicated in lecture rooms and classroom with little understanding or awareness of the "hidden curriculum" being enacted.

Doin' The Math: On Meaningful Mathematics-Ethics Connections, Kurt Stemhagen

The Mathematics Enthusiast

In this essay mathematics is conceived of as intentional human activity. Since intention implies choice, there are ethical dimensions to making mathematical choices. Embracing these dimensions requires acknowledging the contextual nature of mathematics. First John Dewey’s philosophy of mathematics and a reconsideration of mathematical empiricism are posited as ways to foster a context sensitive understanding of mathematics. Next, I address the ways in which existent conceptions of mathematics—even those which support reform in mathematics education—are insufficient with regard to their ability to recognize its human dimensions. The essay concludes with a distinction between mathematics education that ethically applies existing versions …

The Action Map As A Tool For Assessing Situated Mathematical Problem Solving Performance, Murad Jurdak

The Mathematics Enthusiast

The aim of this paper is to investigate the appropriateness, concurrent and construct validity of action map as a tool for assessing situated problem solving performance. Action map is rooted in activity theory whose stipulations are compatible with situated problem solving. Thirty-one last year secondary students were given three tasks with real –world context. Based on the analysis of the written solutions and interviews, evidence is presented on the appropriateness and validity of action map as an instrument to assess situated problem solving performance.

A Reflection On Mathematical Cognition: How Far Have We Come And Where Are We Going?, Kristin Umland

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Any theory of mathematical cognition and learning must ultimately articulate with our current understanding of how the mind works and with current theories of how knowledge is acquired from both an individual and social perspective. Certainly the human mind is very complex; understanding how it works in general and identifying the components that contribute to “doing mathematics” in particular is no easy task. To understand how the mind does mathematics, we must identify what mathematicians actually do in the context of everyday cognition. Here we discuss some of what is known and about this and point out directions for future …

Relationship Of Some Psychological Variables In Predicting Problem Solving Ability Of In-Service Mathematics Teachers, M. K. Akinsola

The Mathematics Enthusiast

This paper examines some psychological variables in predicting problem solving ability of inservice mathematics teachers. The sample consists of 122 in-service teachers enrolled in degree programme. Five standardized instruments were used to collect the data on teachers’ mathematics anxiety, mathematics teaching efficacy belief, locus of control, study habits and problem solving ability. Multiple regression, Chi-square analysis,and Pearson moment correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data. The results show that mathematics anxiety, mathematics teaching efficacy belief, locus of control and study habits all have significant relationships with problem solving ability with mathematics anxiety having the highest and study habits the …

How Is Mathematics Education Philosophy Reflected In The Math Wars?, David M. Davison, Johanna E. Mitchell

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Throughout the duration of what has been termed the “math wars”, many overlygeneralized statements by both sides have detracted from the quest for a solution to the conflict between conceptual and procedural approaches to mathematics study. In terms of philosophies of mathematics education, the absolutist view posits that mathematical knowledge is certain and unchallengeable while the fallibilist view is that mathematical knowledge is never beyond revision and correction. We suggest that the major mathematics education reforms have been absolutist in focus and have not reflected the changing nature of the discipline. Thus we believe that true reform will reflect changing …

Teaching Proof At Ks4, Sue Waring

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Proof is a fundamental component of mathematics and so, in my opinion, it should be part of mathematical education in schools. It is an important link between topics and so can help pupils achieve a deeper understanding of the “wholeness” of mathematics and, moreover, it is vital for able pupils if they are to be inspired by mathematics and given a firm basis for future mathematical studies.

Consecutive Numbers, Steve Humble

The Mathematics Enthusiast

The hidden secrets of our number system can often reveal the magical quality of mathematics. Through the process of discovery and discussion with fellow classmates, the hidden depths of maths takes on new appeal. Consecutive numbers is one such area that gives this excitement.

New And Noteworthy Books From Sense Publishers

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Tme Worldwide Daily Circulation [Dec 6-11, 2007]

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Going Up To The Balcony: The Organizational Danceand Creative Leadership, Audrey Defrank

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

This presentation features: Are You Okay; Leadership is Daunting; Leadership is Potent; Leadership Defined; Going Up to the Balcony: The Organizational Dance and Creative Leadership; Curtains and Tiebacks; Reframing Leadership; Structural Frame; Human Resources Frame; Political Frame; Symbolic Frame; The Frames in Action; What's Your Favorite Dance Step?; The Organizational Dance; Creative Leadership; and Ready to Dance?

Impact Of Training In Clinical And Microscopy Diagnosis Of Childhood Malaria On Antimalarial Drug Prescription And Health Outcome At Primary Health Care Level In Tanzania: A Randomized Controlled Trial, B. Ngasala, M. Mubi, M. Warsame, M.G. Petzold, A.Y. Massele, L.L. Gustafsson, G. Tomson, Zul Premji, A. Bjorkman

Pathology, East Africa

Background: Prescribing antimalarial medicines based on parasite confirmed diagnosis of malaria is critical to rational drug use and optimal outcome of febrile illness. The impact of microscopy-based versus clinical-based diagnosis of childhood malaria was assessed at primary health care (PHC) facilities using a cluster randomized controlled training intervention trial.

Methods: Sixteen PHC facilities in rural Tanzania were randomly allocated to training of health staff in clinical algorithm plus microscopy (Arm-I, n = 5) or clinical algorithm only (Arm-II, n = 5) or no training (Arm-III, n = 6). Febrile under-five children presenting at these facilities were assessed, treated and scheduled …

Causes, Magnitude And Management Of Burns In Under-Fives In District Hospitals In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania., M. Justin-Temu, G. Rimoy, Zul Premji, G. Matemu

Pathology, East Africa

Objectives: To determine the causes, magnitude and management of burns in children under five years of age who were admitted in the district hospitals of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania.

Methods: In this study, a total of 204 under fives were enrolled. Questionnaires were used to elicit if the parent/caretaker had the knowledge of the cause of the burns, what was done immediately after burn injury, first aid given immediately after burn, source of the knowledge of first aid and when the child was taken to the hospital. Also the questionnaire was cited with data on the management of burns …

The Content Of African Diets Is Adequate To Achieve Optimal Efficacy With Fixed-Dose Artemether-Lumefantrine: A Review Of The Evidence, Zul Premji, S. Abdulla, B. Ogutu, A. Ndong, C.O. Falade, I. Sagara, N. Mulure, O. Nwaiwu, G. Kokwaro

Pathology, East Africa

A fixed-dose combination of artemether-lumefantrine (AL, Coartem®) has shown high efficacy, good tolerability and cost-effectiveness in adults and children with uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Lumefantrine bioavailability is enhanced by food, particularly fat. As the fat content of sub-Saharan African meals is approximately a third that of Western countries, it raises the question of whether fat consumption by African patients is sufficient for good efficacy. Data from healthy volunteers have indicated that drinking 36 mL soya milk (containing only 1.2 g of fat) results in 90% of the lumefantrine absorption obtained with 500 mL milk (16 g fat). African …

Conclusions And Recommendations Of A Who Expert Consultation Meeting On Iron Supplementation For Infants And Young Children In Malaria Endemic Areas [Conclusions Et Recommandations À L'Issue De La Consultation De L'Oms Sur La Lutte Contre La Carence Martiale Chez Le Nourrisson Et Le Jeune Enfant Dans Les Pays D'Endémie Palustre], L. Allen, R.E. Black, N. Brandes, G. Brittenham, G. Chazot, C Chunming, J. Crawley, B. De Benoist, N. Dalmiya, I. Darnton-Hill, K. Dewey, S. El-Arifeen, O. Fontaine, C. Geissler, H. Haberle, P. Harvey, J. Hasler, C. Hershko, R. Hurrell, M.A. Juma, B. Lonnerdal, B. Lozoff, S. Lynch, H. Martines Salgado, E. Mclean, J. Metz, S. Oppenheimer, Zul Premji, A. Prentice, M. Ramsan, C. Ratledge, R. Stoltzfus, J. Tielsch

Pathology, East Africa

This article presents the results of an expert consultation meeting aimed at evaluating the safety and public health implications of administering supplemental iron to infants and young children in malaria-endemic areas. Participants at this meeting that took place in Lyon, France on June 12-14, 2006 reached consensus on several important issues related to iron supplementation for infants and young children in malaria-endemic areas. The conclusions in this report apply specifically to regions where malaria is endemic.

Nonthermal Laser-Induced Formation Of Crystalline Ge Quantum Dots On Si(100), M. S. Hegazy, H. E. Elsayed-Ali

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

The effects of laser-induced electronic excitations on the self-assembly of Ge quantum dots on Si (100) - (2×1) grown by pulsed laser deposition are studied. Electronic excitations due to laser irradiation of the Si substrate and the Ge film during growth are shown to decrease the roughness of films grown at a substrate temperature of ∼120 °C. At this temperature, the grown films are nonepitaxial. Electronic excitation results in the formation of an epitaxial wetting layer and crystalline Ge quantum dots at ∼260 °C, a temperature at which no crystalline quantum dots form without excitation under the same deposition conditions. …

Plasma Medicine, Mounir Laroussi, Alexander Fridman

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Recent demonstrations of plasma technology in the treatment of living cells, tissues, and organs are creating a newfield at the intersection of plasma science and technology with biology and medicine - Plasma Medicine.

Electron Density And Temperature Measurement Of An Atmospheric Pressure Plasma By Millimeter Wave Interferometer, Xinpei Lu, Mounir Laroussi

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

In this paper, a 105 GHz millimeter wave interferometer system is used to measure the electron density and temperature of an atmospheric pressure helium plasma driven by submicrosecond pulses. The peak electron density and electron-neutral collision frequency reach 8 X 10¹² cm^-3 and 2.1 X 10¹² s^-1, respectively. According to the electron-helium collision cross section and the measured electron-neutral collision frequency, the electron temperature of the plasma is estimated to reach a peak value of about 8.7 eV.

Multi-Modal Task Instructions To Robots By Naive Users, Joerg Christian Wolf

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses

This thesis presents a theoretical framework for the design of user-programmable robots. The objective of the work is to investigate multi-modal unconstrained natural instructions given to robots in order to design a learning robot. A corpus-centred approach is used to design an agent that can reason, learn and interact with a human in a natural unconstrained way. The corpus-centred design approach is formalised and developed in detail. It requires the developer to record a human during interaction and analyse the recordings to find instruction primitives. These are then implemented into a robot. The focus of this work has been on …

"Dark Spirits: The Emergence Of Cultural Nationalism On The Sidelines And On Campus", Kurt E. Kemper

Research & Publications

Black college students in the 1960s and 1970s struggled to gain access to the university extracurriculum, particularly in spaces dominated by the Greek system and Black females struggled against prevailing assumptions of traditional white femininity. Efforts by Black female students at UCLA to participate in the university spirit squads became enmeshed with broader efforts to create a campus Black Studies Department and the growing campus debate around Black Power.

The Reciprocating Joule Cycle Engine For Micro Combined Heat And Power Applications, Robert William Allen

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics Theses

Micro CHP has been identified as a means of reducing the carbon dioxide emissions from household energy consumption. Large scale field trials undertaken in the UK, with systems internal to a single dwelling and based on Stirling engines, were disappointing because of the low thermal efficiencies of such engines. Alternative engines/devices with higher thermal efficiencies are currently being evaluated in Japan but such systems are external to the dwelling. The reciprocating Joule cycle engine is proposed as an engine for a micro CHP system because of its potential to be more thermally efficient than a Stirling engine and at least …