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Spectral And Stratigraphic Mapping Of Hydrated Sulfate And Phyllosilicate-Bearing Deposits: Implications For The Aqueous History Of Sinus Meridiani, Mars, Sandra Wiseman

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

Data acquired by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: MRO) are used in conjunction with additional data sets to perform detailed stratigraphic and spectral analyses with the goal of identifying and mapping the mineralogy and stratigraphy of sedimentary deposits to infer the aqueous history of the Sinus Meridiani region on Mars. Datasets utilized include MRO Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars: CRISM), MRO Context Imager, MRO High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, Mars Express: MEX) Observatoire pour la Min├⌐ralogie, l'Eau, les Glaces et l'Activit├⌐, MEX High Resolution Stereo Camera, Mars Odyssey: ODY) Thermal Emission Imaging System, ODY Mars Orbital Camera, and ODY Mars …

Law Lags Behind: Foia And Affirmative Disclosure Of Information, Michael Herz

Articles

No abstract provided.

Role And Regulation Of Escrt-Iii In Multivesiculr Body Biogenesis, Soomin Shim

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

Endosomal sorting complex required for transports: ESCRT) machinery responsible for multivesicular body: MVB) biogenesis is essential for receptor downregulation, viral budding and cytokinesis. ESCRT-III is a large polymer built from related ESCRT-III proteins that is thought to help generate intralumenal vesicles: ILVs) within the MVB. How ESCRT-III functions is poorly understood. Although ESCRT-III assembles on the endosomal membrane, its components are predominantly soluble in the cytoplasm. I found that the transition between these two states is controlled by autoinhibitory domains within ESCRT-III proteins, which I identified by structure/ function analysis in four human ESCRT-III proteins - Charged multivesicular body protein2A: …

Racial Prejudice And Political Orientation: A Test Of Dovidio And Gaertner’S Integrated Model Of Racism, Abbie Anne Chalupnik

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Although the direct expression of racial prejudice is no longer accepted in society, it has not altogether disappeared. Aversive racism is characterized by pro and anti-Black attitudes, which have been largely socialized, creating an intrapsychic conflict sometimes causing overcompensation in favor of minorities (Nail, Harton, & Decker, 2003). Modern racism stems from traditional values and the Protestant work ethic, and is expressed through attitudes about social policies yet remains fundamentally racist (Kinder & Sears, 1981; Sears & McConahay, 1973). This study extended Dovidio and Gaertner's (1998) Integrated Model of Racism, which links political liberals with the expression of aversive racism …

University Of Northern Iowa 2004-2009 Strategic Plan: Progress Report [2008-2009], University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

A report detailing the progress on the strategic goals within the University of Northern Iowa's strategic plan.

This individual report was created in 2009.

Administrative Mentoring: An Investigation Of Practicing Principals' Perceptions Of The Role Mentors Played In Their Professional Development And Job Satisfaction, Lisa M. Remy

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Researchers have alluded to the power of mentorship to connect the new administrator to the organization. Following the lead of business, the field of education is now recognizing mentoring as a critical component of effective leadership development. Daresh (2001) suggests there is a need for a more practical and effective approach to prepare the leaders of our schools. New administrators have little choice but to experience on-the-job training, without any formal support in place. Administrative mentoring programs are growing in attention due to the projected principal shortages, concerns about qualified candidates, and the changing role of the building level principal. …

Female Perspectives Of Professional Identity And Success In The Counseling Field, Amanda C. Healey

Counseling & Human Services Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the contextual and definitional qualities of professional identity as well as the perceptions of success as defined by female counseling professionals. The ideals and beliefs related to professional identity were examined in order to determine if they are upheld by females who practice as professional counselors, counseling doctoral students, and tenure-track counselor educators. Findings indicated 16 themes that addressed issues related to personal and professional congruence and the counseling philosophy; particularly with regard to a conflict with the professional success model as it intersected with personal and professional roles. The information gathered …

Design And Evaluation Of Flexibility-Based Structural Damage Localization Using Wireless Sensor Networks, Weijun Guo

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

The health of civil structures is very important and sometimes life-critical. While there are different ways to monitor their health, wireless sensor network: WSN) has the advantage of easy deployment and low cost, which make it feasible for most structures. We designed and implemented a system to localize damages on structures with a WSN by detecting the change in structure flexibility. This method has been validated to work well on bridges like a cantilever beam and a truss. It is also possible to be extended to other type of structures. Different from other systems, in network data processing was applied …

Oral Argument In Flores-Figueroa V. United States

Postville Project Documents

The transcript of the oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court of the case of a Mexican citizen working in East Moline, Illinois who was convicted of identity theft. The grounds for the appeal were that the petitioner did not know that the social security and alien registration numbers he used were assigned to other people.

Transcript Of Hearing Before The Judiciary Subcommittee, Erik Camayd-Freixas

Postville Project Documents

The statements of Erik Camayd-Freixas, David Leopold, Robert R. Rigg, and Lora Costner before the U.S.House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law concerning the Agriprocessors plant immigration raid in Postville, Iowa.

Oral Statement Of Camayd-Freixas, Erik Camayd-Freixas

Postville Project Documents

The oral and written statements of Dr. Erik Camayd-Freixas, who served as a translator for those detained after the Postville raid. He appeared before a Congressional committee. Also included in the document is his personal account of what it was like to be an interpreter for the detainees.

Complaint Letter To U.S. Attorney General, James A. Benzoni

Postville Project Documents

A letter to Eric Holder listing perceived ethical violations of the Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa during and after the immigration raid at the Agriprocessor plant in Postville, Iowa.

Camayd-Freixas Brief To Senate Judiciary Committee, Erik Camayd-Freixas

Postville Project Documents

Dr. Erik Camayd-Freixas addresses the occurrence of ethical violations during the Postville raid. Also included is a letter from Congresswoman Zoe Logren to Michael Mukasey and Michael Chertoff on the treatment of the detainees from the Postville raid, including affivavits from Marvin Danilo Perez-Gomez and Mardoqueo Valle-Callejas on their treatment during the raid, with translation by Erik Camayd-Freixas.

Chirla Press Release, Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights Of Los Angeles

Postville Project Documents

A press release in both English and Spanish from the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles calling for immigration reform on the first anniversary of the Postville raid.

Camayd-Freixas Corrections To Transcript, Erik Camayd-Freixas

Postville Project Documents

Corrections to the transcript of his statement on the Postville raid to a Congressional subcommittee in 2009.

Presentation At The Reform Immigration For America Immigration Summit, Gallaudet University, Washington Dc, June 4, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

Mary McCauley recounts the experience of offering support to those impacted by the Postville raid on May 12, 2008 to a summit on immigration reform.

Closing Remarks, Prayer And Rally First Anniversary Of The Raid, St. Bridget’S Church, Postville, Iowa, May 12, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

The closing that Mary McCauley gave at the prayer service marking the one-year anniversary of the Postville raid.

Archdiocesan Pastoral Staff, Advent Day Of Reflection, January 16, 2009, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

A reflection on hope and what gave the Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants hope through their experiences.

Reflection Given During Prayer Service On The Occasion Of The Visit Of Rigoberta Menchu To Postville, Iowa, November 8, 2008, Mary Mccauley

Postville Project Documents

A reflection on the Postville immigration raid given at a prayer service for the visit of Rigoberta Menchu on November 8, 2008.

Prayer Service On The Anniversary Of The Postville Raid Program

Postville Project Documents

Program of the prayer service at Saint Bridget's Catholic Church on the anniversary of the Postville raid, May 12, 2009.

One Year Anniversary Vigil Flyer From St. Bridget's Catholic Church Front

Postville Project Documents

Announces the prayer vigil and remembrance ceremony on the one-year anniversary of the Agriprocessors immigration raid.

Detention Deficit Disorder, Liz Rog

Postville Project Documents

An autobiographical narrative of a woman' trip with an immigrant to visit another immigrant in jail, both of whom had been arrested on immigration charges.

La Historia De Nuestras Vidas Theatre Program, Onofre Macario Aguilar, Juventino Lopez Pichia, Luis Enrique Moncada Quiroz, Javier Lopez Sajche, Oscar Sis Tepaz, Aaron Junech Vega

Postville Project Documents

A work-in-progress presentation of an original play detailing personal accounts of U.S. immigration, the raid in Postville, and federal detention.

Interfaith Immigration Vigil Program Readings

Postville Project Documents

Selected Biblical readings for the interfaith immigration vigil held February 22, 2009.

Interfaith Immigration Reform Prayer Walk And Vigil

Postville Project Documents

A program from the interfaith immigration reform prayer walk and vigil held in Decorah, Iowa on February 22, 2009.

Interfaith Immigration Reform Prayer Walk List Of Chants

Postville Project Documents

A flyer of the chants used at the interfaith immigration reform walk on February 22, 2009.

What Methods Have Been Used To Help Narrow The Achievement Gap Between African-American Students And White Students?, Cindra L. Landau

Graduate Research Papers

The research in this paper provides an overview and analysis of the problems in our nations' schools pertaining to the achievement gap between African-American students and White students, and what interventions and/or supports that have been found to start narrowing this gap. The analysis is based on educational journals, books and my own personal experiences from the stand point of teaching in a school with 60% African-American students. It will reveal some of the factors that may contribute to the achievement gap between African-American and White students, as well as teacher/student relations, classroom management and high/low teacher expectations, parent/teacher relations, …

Meeting Academic Needs Through Explicit Vocabulary Insturction, Ann D. M. Langenfeld

Graduate Research Papers

This project focused on meeting the academic needs of students through explicit vocabulary instruction. The project consisted of nine professional development sessions delivered over one academic year and targeted reading teachers and Language Arts Resource Specialists (LARS) in a Midwestern suburban school district. Participants engaged in collaborative and interactive sessions that included colleague visits to aide in implementation of at least one method of explicit vocabulary instruction. Through a series of two different questionnaires, participant responses were used to assess background knowledge, teacher beliefs and practices, teacher perceptions, implementation, and relevance regarding explicit vocabulary instruction.

The Importance Of Differentiation For The Struggling Reader, Christine M. Troyer

Graduate Research Papers

Learning to read is a journey, and the first steps of this journey are among the most important. It is critical for struggling readers to have support and encouragement as they overcome the various obstacles they face. Not all young readers have the same background knowledge and sufficient skills to be proficient. Teachers play a vital role in supporting these students. First grade especially is a critical step on this path. A poor reader will continue to struggle and lose interest without the necessary guidance. This paper will detail the necessity of assisting the struggling reader in the first grade …

Proceedings Of The 121st Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science [Program, 2009], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Welcome from our Campus Host --- 3
Program Summary/Timeline --- 4
General Session Presentations --- 6
Symposia Presentations --- 9
Special Events --- 12
Awards Luncheon --- 13
President's Banquet --- 13
ESTA Awards Banquet --- 13
IAS Annual Business Meeting --- 14
Iowa Junior Academy of Science --- 16
Field Trips --- 17
Senior Poster Program --- 19
Section Meeting Programs and Oral Presentations (Alphabetical by Section) --- 24
Abstracts (by Section) --- 31
Author Index --- 65