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The Real Within The Dream, Jessica Furth, Christopher Garcia, Natasha Matijasevic

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Latin American modernist authors were inspired by European surrealists to craft their own experimental style, magical realism. In his short story, “The Night Face Up” ("La Noche Boca Arriba"), Argentine author Julio Cortázar employs magical realism to alter the reader’s perception of the “real” and the “dream” world. The story opens with an unnamed protagonist who gets into a motorcycle accident. The remainder of the story alternates between scenes from his hospital bed and scenes from a presumed dream, where he is a Motecan warrior running from the Aztecs. The reader is expected to believe that the hospital scene constitutes …

Exploring The Formation Of Novel Organic Compounds In Urban Atmosphere, Melanie Campbell

Undergraduate Student Symposium

It has been reported that the atmosphere surrounding Shanghai and other eastern Asian cities contain a surprisingly large amount of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds as well as amines, which are the byproducts of industrial sources. In theory, formaldehyde can react with primary or secondary amines and these additional carbonyl compounds containing acidic protons to form novel organic compounds, such as organic salts, through a process known as a Mannich reaction. In this research project, different types of Mannich reactions were performed in the lab by using several organic precursor compounds, some readily found in the atmosphere in Shanghai, to …

Experimental And Numerical Determination Of Phase Synchronization Between A Chua System And An External Periodic Signal, Yaneve Shemesh

Undergraduate Student Symposium

We present our first experimental results in relation to the phase synchronization of a single sinusoidal function to a Chua oscillator. We approached the synchronization process with real time observation. We were able to observe that a Chua oscillator will stay phase synchronized if the periodic signal has the appropriate amplitude and frequency, i.e., falls inside a synchronization tongue (Arnold Tongue). These early results will be compared in the future with numerical simulations.

The Distribution Of Two Sea Pens (Pennatulidae) In The Sw Gulf Of California, Mexico With Reference To Predation, Angelica M. Garcia

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Sea pens (Pennatulidae) are sessile, benthic cnidarians that inhabit soft sediment, and rely on filter feeding to obtain energy. They have a central stalk (rachis) which contains secondary polyps for feeding. Since no previous data has been collected on their distribution, abundance or size in the SW Gulf of California, Mexico, benthic surveys were conducted at depths of 11.0 - 32.6 m near Isla San Fransiscito and El Pardito. Two species (Stylatula elongata and Ptilosarcus undulatus) were observed. The average height ± s.d. (tip to sediment surface) of S. elongata was 9.5 ± 3.8 cm (n=37) and was …

Analysis Of D1s80 Locus, An Introductory Bioinformatics Analysis Study In Human Genotype, Ana Paula Delgado

Undergraduate Student Symposium

DNA profile analysis focuses on hyper variable regions of DNA. This project seeks to study a specific variability called VNTR (variable number of tandem repeats). DNA sequencing data of D1S80 locus was obtained from individuals from African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic databases was analyzed. The data collected had been previously processed by PCR and DNA cloning using E. Coli. This data was provided by Dr. Duncan from the Broward’s Sheriff Lab. The study demonstrated that variation of D1S80 alleles are predominantly due to the number of repeat units contained within the amplicons obtained from PCR. Also, it was demonstrated …

A Perfect Day, Juan Sebastian Gallo

Undergraduate Student Symposium

“The Perfect Day” is a short film about a normal day in an average American office. Will hates his job and goes through the motions painstakingly. However, a comical incident that seems to threaten the office gives him the chance to break out of the norm and find his individuality. The film is directed by Juan S. Gallo. Other crew members and actors include Lyle Howe, Kevin L. Alvarez, and Marc Pulido.

A Tale Of African Dust: Cross-Oceanic Transport And Climatic Impact, Calista Ming

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Aerosols are believed to partially counteract greenhouse warming effects and can also cause harm to human health, although the detailed mechanisms are not fully understood. A major reason for this is the lack of knowledge of the composition, origin and evolution of these aerosols. In order to better understand these issues, field research was carried out at Ragged Point, Barbados, during the summer of 2010. The sampling site is the eastern most point in the Caribbean region and the first land contact for dust aerosols that originate in Africa and travel transatlantic to the Caribbean and Floridian regions. Aerosol samples …

The Effect Of Water Temperature On Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris) Abundance In Port Everglades, Brittany Lape

Undergraduate Student Symposium

Port Everglades, located near Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center, is a wintering area for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), because it is a warm-water habitat. This study used data that were collected on trips through the Port, which was then examined with the following criteria for comparison: past water temperature versus current water temperature, past surveyed manatee numbers versus current manatees surveyed, and water temperature versus manatees surveyed. These comparisons were examined to illustrate any climate change trends that have occurred, as well as how those have affected the manatees in Port Everglades. These data were then …

Editor's Overview, Vicente Del Rio

Focus

No abstract provided.

Focus: Journal Of The City And Regional Planning Department, Volume 8

Focus

No abstract provided.

A Review Of "Pragmatics: Teaching Speech Acts", W. Jason Stegemoller

Faculty Publications

Book review of Pragmatics: Teaching Speech Acts.

Volume 2: Unpacking Writing And Channeling Change, New York State Association For Bilingual Education

Journal of Multilingual Education Research - Archives

No abstract provided.

Tempo Magazine, Spring 2011, Office Of Student Life

Tempo Magazine

Tempo Magazine is Coastal Carolina University's student-produced feature magazine. TEMPO #25. Titled: The Double Issue. Editor: Amanda Kraft. Faculty advisor: Dan Ennis and Scott Mann.

"Après Dieu, C’Est L’Artisan": A Study Of Bamikéké Woodcarving In Dschang, Cameroon, Rebecca Potts

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Wood sculpture among the Bamilékés is a political, spiritual and economic endeavor. Sculptural artwork is ultimately at the service of the community and is used in the daily and ceremonial life of the chefferie. Though the sculptor must create according to the needs of his society, he is himself responsible for the very formation of his community’s values and ideology.

Over the course of one month in Dschang I worked with wood sculptors in an artisanat, learning the technical aspects of the craft as well as their philosophies behind their profession. I created two wooden chairs and conducted seven interviews. …

University Authors, 2011, Montclair State University, Harry A. Sprague Library

University Authors

No abstract provided.

Formative Assessment: Understanding Learning In The Middle School Classroom, Amanda Stephens

Education Masters

This study examined the way teachers use formative assessment in the middle school classroom. Data was collected through field observations, teacher interviews, and reviewing written responses on student work. The findings showed that implementing formative assessment creates structure and engages students. The findings also show that the lack of formative assessment can cause resistance to what the teacher is trying to accomplish. Based on the literature reviewed and the research data, students engage and respond better to the use of formative assessments.

New Frontiers 2010-2011, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Office Of Graduate Studies And Research

New Frontiers

New Frontiers 2010-2011 Features:

• Discovering Democracy - Dr. William Aviles
• Virtue & Vengeance - Dr. Marguerite Tassi
• Babies Behind Bars - Dr. Joseph Carlson
• Fuel vs Food - Dr. Frank Tenkorang
• Making Meaning - Dr. Linda Crowe
• Psyched Up! - Dr. Kyle Luthans
• Getting a Head Start - Dr. Dawn Mollenkopf
• Dream Writer - Dr. Darleen Cowles Mitchell

Does Emotional Disclosure About Stress Improve Health In Rheumatoid Arthritis? Randomized, Controlled Trials Of Written And Spoken Disclosure, Alison M. Radcliffe

University Author Recognition Bibliography: 2010 - 2011

Studies of the effects of disclosing stressful experiences among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have yielded inconsistent findings, perhaps due to different disclosure methods—writing or speaking—and various methodological limitations. We randomized adults with RA to a writing (n = 88) or speaking (to a recorder) sample (n = 93), and within each sample, to either disclosure or one of two control groups (positive or neutral events), which conducted 4, 20-minute, at-home sessions. Follow-up evaluations at 1, 3, and 6 months included self-reported, behavioral, physiological, and blinded physician-assessed outcomes. In both writing and speaking samples, the disclosure and control …

Organizational Culture In Wisconsin Large Law Firms, Susan Balzer Spoerk

Professional Projects

Culture can be defined as the collective programming of the mind which distinguishes one group or category of people from another. Organizational culture is an idea in the field of organizational studies and management which describes the psychology, attitudes, experiences, beliefs and values (personal and cultural values) of an organization. There are many studies on Organizational Culture applied to corporations. There are very few studies of Organizational Culture applied to law firms. This is a study of Organizational Culture in Wisconsin Large Law Firms. This study does not attempt to define specific cultural knowledge of large Wisconsin law firms but …

Academic Gateway, Spring 2011, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.

Cultivating Forgiveness And Compassion Through A Mindfulness-Based Program For Teachers: Results From Two Field Interventions, Kyla Haimovitze, Bryant Carlson, Kim A. Schonert-Reichl, Amishi P. Jha, Rona Wilensky, Margaret Cullen, Robert William Roeser

CUP Faculty Research

The aim of this research was to determine if a mindfulness-training (MT) program for teachers cultivated habits of mind (e.g., mindfulness, emotion regulation, compassion and forgiveness) conducive to effective teaching. Data were gathered in two randomized control trials. Results from pre- to post-test and follow-up showed that MT was associated with increases in mindfulness, efficacy for regulating emotion on the job, and the tendency to forgive others. Linguistic analyses revealed that teachers who underwent MT expressed more positive affect when discussing their most challenging student than those in the waitlist control group. Results warrant further investigation using behavioral-, observational-, and …

Design And Implementation Of The Iea Civic And Citizenship Education Study, Tim Friedman, Julian Fraillon, Barbara Malak

Civics and Citizenship Assessment

This paper provides an overview of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) and summarizes different aspects of the study implementation. It outlines: the structure of the assessment framework; the design, development and implementation of instruments; the sampling design and outcomes; and quality control measures for the study.

A New Identity For Old Europe: How And Why The French Imagined Françallemagne In Recent Years, Scott Gunther

Faculty Research and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

The College Of Health & Human Services [Annual Report], Wku College Of Health & Human Services, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean

College of Health & Human Services Publications

No abstract provided.

Challenges Of Oral English In English As A Second Language (Esl) Learning In Nigeria, Olufunso Fasanmi

Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)

Second language learning has continued to pose learning challenges to English as a Second Language Learner (ESL) learners in Nigeria. Many scholars have carried out various research works on the problems of language learning and have come out with various recommendations, but in spite of these efforts, the problems of learning to use a second language have persisted. As it is, many of the teachers of English are non – native speakers and secondly, the language is being learnt and used far away from its natural environment. Elugbe (2000) observes that non native speakers are not likely to have expertise …

What Are They Saying About The Jonah Psalm? An Analysis Of The Current Trends In Its Interpretation, Daniel A. Neal

Theology Graduate Theses

The aim of this thesis is to examine the current state of the question of the Jonah psalm, particularly its peculiar placement within the prose of the book of Jonah. Its date of composition, rhetorical features, and overall purpose are of specific interest, and are inspected as such. Definitive answers prove elusive in regards to the psalm’s date of composition, as it can be placed, with varying degrees of conviction, between the 8^th and 2^nd centuries BC. Rhetorical analysis proves more enlightening, as comparing the psalm to the surrounding prose underscores the linguistic and rhetorical synergy between the …

Education For Somali Students In London: Challenges And Strategies, Joseph Rasmussen

Macalester Abroad: Research and Writing from Off-campus Study

No abstract provided.

Lina Lee, Associate Professor Of Spanish, Cola, Lina Lee

Faculty Travel Reports

No abstract provided.

Somos Y Estamos, Spring 2011, Department Of Spanish

Somos y Estamos

Volume 2, issue 1, English version

Somos Y Estamos, Primavera 2011, Department Of Spanish

Somos y Estamos

No abstract provided.