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Wsu Research News, Fall/Winter 2014, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs, Wright State University

WSU Research News

A twenty page newsletter of the WSU Research News. The WSU Research News was published monthly beginning in June of 1968 and issued by the Office of Research Development. This newsletter was created to provide information to the WSU faculty about the availability of outside funds for research and educational programs, new developments that may affect availability of funds, and general information on research and educational activities at Wright State University.

Library Focus (Fall 2014), University Libraries

Library Focus

The fall 2014 issue of Library Focus, the newsletter of University Libraries, includes articles recapping the the Created Equal Talks, the Mississippi Community Cookbook Project event, the fall Science Café, Digi Day, Heart Walk and exhibits in the Library’s galleries, such as the Freedom Summer exhibit. The issue also introduces the new Dean of University Libraries, Dr. John Eye. The Spotlight On…article features new librarians Xiaojie Duan, Michele Frasier-Robinson and Elena Azadbakht.

Mcquade Messenger- Fall 2014, Merrimack College

McQuade Messenger

Triannual newsletter outlining the activities, events, hours, features, and resources available at McQuade Library. Fall 2014, 6 pages.

Vol. 39, No. 3: Fall 2014, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Partial Blockade Of Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Improves The Counterregulatory Response To Hypoglycemia In Recurrently Hypoglycemic Rats, Edmund F. Lagamma, Necla Kirtok, Owen Chan, Bistra B. Nankova

NYMC Faculty Publications

Recurrent exposure to hypoglycemia can impair the normal counterregulatory hormonal responses that guard against hypoglycemia, leading to hypoglycemia unawareness. This pathological condition known as hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure (HAAF) is the main adverse consequence that prevents individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus from attaining the long-term health benefits of tight glycemic control. The underlying molecular mechanisms responsible for the progressive loss of the epinephrine response to subsequent bouts of hypoglycemia, a hallmark sign of HAAF, are largely unknown. Normally, hypoglycemia triggers both the release and biosynthesis of epinephrine through activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR) on the adrenal glands. We hypothesize …

Preparing For The 21st-Century Classroom

Madison Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Evolution Of Copulation Frequency And The Mechanisms Of Reproduction In Male Anolis Lizards, Michele A. Johnson, Maria Veronica Lopez, Tara K. Whittle, Bonnie K. Kircher, A K. Dill, Divina Varghese, J. Wade

Biology Faculty Research

The evolution of many morphological structures is associated with the behavioral context of their use, particularly for structures involved in copulation. Yet, few studies have considered evolutionary relationships among the integrated suite of structures associated with male reproduction. In this study, we examined nine species of lizards in the genus Anolis to determine whether larger copulatory morphologies and higher potential for copulatory muscle performance evolved in association with higher copulation rates. In 10–12 adult males of each species, we measured the size of the hemipenes and related muscles, the seminiferous tubules in the testes, and the renal sex segments in …

Colleen Carroll Campbell: Catholicism, Feminism, And Women Saints, Hannah Dulmaine

Fall 2014, Storytelling and the Life of Faith

Many views of modern day feminism appear to contradict the teachings of the Catholic Church. However, Colleen Carroll Campbell, an award-winning author and journalist, was determined from a young age to reconcile feminism with Catholicism. With the guidance and wisdom of female saints, Campbell conveys the importance and relevance of faith for modern day Catholic women, especially in regard to controversial issues such as contraception, abortion, fertility, and motherhood.

Nebraska Chapter Gamma Sigma Delta Newsletter Issue #49 Fall 2014

Gamma Sigma Delta, Nebraska Chapter: Newsletters

President’s Message --

Annual Business Meeting October 13, 2014

Outstanding Graduate Student Award Fund

The 2014 Gamma Sigma Delta Biannual Conclave was held on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus June 2-4, 2014. The conclave proceedings were a call to action and the challenge was presented to transform Gamma Sigma Delta with the Synergy of Tradition, New Ideas and New Partnerships. Thirty-five participants representing 14 Gamma Sigma Delta Chapters in 13 states and Honduras participated in the conclave. The complete conclave proceedings and chapter activity reports can be found at: http://www.gammasigmadelta.org/files/2014-Conclave-Proceedings.pdf

NOMINATIONS FOR GAMMA SIGMA DELTA AWARDS & PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS …

Living The Mission: Eastern Illinois University Nca Self Study Report - 2014, Eastern Illinois University

Living the Mission: EIU NCA Self Study Report 2014

Eastern Illinois State Normal School was founded in 1895. It became, successively, Eastern Illinois State Teachers College (1921), Eastern Illinois State College (1947), and Eastern Illinois University (1957). The university was first accredited by the North Central Association in 1915; in 1920, it began offering the Bachelor of Education degree. In 1953, the university received accreditation as a master's degree-granting institution; in 1954, its mission was expanded to include Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs. In 1965, it was granted preliminary accreditation for a six-year program leading to a Certificate of Advanced Study. At that time, Eastern …

Department Of Biological Systems Engineering Newsletter, Fall 2014

BSE Department Magazine

No abstract provided.

Western Michigan University Magazine, Fall 2014, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• University News
• WMED: School of Medicine opens with inaugural class of 54 students
• Bee Inspired: Threatened honeybee population inspires student beekeeping, research project
• Lost & Found: Sudanese Lost Boy’s long-held dream realized at WMU
• Alumni Profile
• The Storytellers: Professor walked 1,500 miles in Africa documenting the role of oral tradition
• In Print: Biologic living and negotiating a river
• Read It: Professor suggests books from her recent reads
• Campus Glass: Alum’s book features Kanley Chapel’s student-designed stained glass
• For Heavy Hitters: Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets
• Boosting Detroit: Detroit enlists WMU teams to improve city efficiency
• College News …

Ua66 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Newsletter, Cheryl Stevens, Dean

Ogden College of Science & Engineering Publications

No abstract provided.

Fisheries Research Report No. 258 - Assessment Of Blue Swimmer Crab Recruitment And Breeding Stock Levels In The Peel-Harvey Estuary And Status Of The Mandurah To Bunbury Developing Crab Fishery, D Johnston, A Chandrapavan, B Wise, N Caputi

Fisheries Research Reports

Two projects were funded to investigate iconic blue swimmer crab stocks in the Peel-Harvey Estuary and Mandurah to Bunbury Developing Crab Fishery. One was a four year project (2007 – 2011) to undertake the following: i) determine recruitment and spawning stock levels of the crab population in the Peel-Harvey Estuary and whether the status of stocks has changed considerably in the past decade, ii) establish a commercial monitoring program to assess the length frequency and sex ratio of crabs captured by commercial fishers, and iii) develop a commercial monitoring program in the Mandurah to Bunbury Developing Crab Fishery and South …

New Experimental And Theoretical Tools For Studying Protein Systems With Elements Of Structural Disorder, Tairan Yuwen

Open Access Dissertations

Disordered proteins are one class of proteins which do not possess well-folded three-dimensional structures as their native conformations. Many eukaryotic proteins have been found to be fully disordered or contain certain disordered regions. Disordered proteins usually display several characteristic properties, such as increased motional freedom and the conformational heterogeneity caused by that. The elements of structural disorder are commonly involved in many important biological functions and are implicated in many diseases. Therefore, the study of disordered proteins has become one of the most important research topics in recent years. This thesis presents results from three different research projects; the common …

The Lumberjack, October 1, 2014, The Lumberjack Staff

2014

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University

Earlier Vegetation Green-Up Has Reduced Spring Dust Storms, Bihang Fan, Li Guo, Ning Li, Jin Chen, Henry Lin, Xiaoyang Zhang, Miaogen Shen, Yuhan Rao, Cong Wang, Lei Ma

GSCE Faculty Publications

The observed decline of spring dust storms in Northeast Asia since the 1950s has been attributed to surface wind stilling. However, spring vegetation growth could also restrain dust storms through accumulating above ground biomass and increasing surface roughness. To investigate the impacts of vegetation spring growth on dust storms, we examine the relationships between recorded spring dust storm outbreaks and satellite-derived vegetation green-up date in Inner Mongolia, Northern China from 1982 to 2008. We find a significant dampening effect of advanced vegetation growth on spring dust storms (r = 0.49, p = 0.01), with a one-day earlier green-up date …

Growing South Dakota (Fall 2014), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Abundant Opportunities: Bright Ag & Bio Career Outlook Fuels Enhancements
[Page] 4 Future Focus: New Institute Supports Efforts In Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
[Page] 7 Grant Funding Updates
[Page] 8 Profiles in Leadership: Engaging Students Utilizing Problem-Based Learning
[Page] 9 Profiles in Leadership: The Value Of Experience-Based Learning
[Page] 10 Campus News
[Page] 12 Steps To Ensure Student Success: Support Fostered In Living-Learning Communities
[Page] 14 New Student Advising Model Gets High Marks
[Page] 15 Student To Student: Ag Bio Ambassadors Relish Role As Front Line Recruiters
[Page] 16 Remembering Dr. Robert Pengra: SDSU Alums Establish Tribute Scholarship …

Chemistry & Biochemistry Newsletter, Department Of Chemistry & Biochemistry, South Dakota State University

Chemistry & Biochemistry Newsletter: 2002-2015

Inside:

Page 2-3 BioSNTR Funding Boosts Biotechnology in South Dakota

Page 3 New Student Club Decorates Tree

Page 4-5 New Graduate Students

Page 5 Arts & Sciences contributes 2,875 items to food pantry

Page 6-7 New Faculty and Staff

Page 7 Recent Faculty Publications

Page 8 Student Engineers (and a biochemist) Without Borders

The Baysider : October 2014, Bayside Neighborhood Association

The Baysider

The Baysider (1999 - 2018) a community newspaper, published by the Bayside Neighborhood Association. Bayside is an inner-city Portland neighborhood flanked by Parkside, Back Cove, Downtown (a.k.a. Intown), and the East End. Feature articles focused on Bayside, though also included many city themes.

Editor And Journal Information

Virginia Journal of Science

Editor and journal information from Virginia Journal of Science, vol. 65, no. 3 & 4, Fall/Winter 2014

Service Learning At Mobile Recreation Program, Zach Chini, Claire Sampsel

Intensive Semester Learning Experience (ISLE)

Mobile Recreation Program: Mission Statement

“We deliver healthy activities and nutrition education to kids all over town! Our Mobile Recreation Vans are large cargo vehicles outfitted with balls, jump ropes, bases and other supplies for field games, fitness, nutrition, and fun art projects for kids” (Mobile Recreation).

Service Project Purpose

“The Mobile Recreation Unit was launched in February 2008 to address programming deficiencies identified by the Mayor's Council on Children and Youth. Accessibility, both in terms of location and cost, was identified as a major obstacle facing families looking for safe, quality after-school programming for their children. The Mobile Recreation …

Addams On Cultural Pluralism, European Immigrants, And African Americans, Marilyn Fischer

Philosophy Faculty Publications

In this paper, I will restrict the discussion to Addams’s writings during the twentieth century’s first decade, when she developed most of her thinking on cultural pluralism. By 1910, Dewey had not yet moved to cultural pluralism, Boas’s cultural relativism had not yet penetrated the intellectual world, and Mendelian genetics had not yet replaced Lamarckian assumptions regarding heredity.The Great War was yet to shatter illusions about Western civilization’s strength and rightness.

A Response To Meg Luxton's "Marxist Feminism And Anticapitalism", Susan Ferguson

Journalism

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Altitude And Micro-Spatial Habitats On The Physiognomic Characteristics Of Syzygium Guineense In Mazumbai Forest Reserve, Erin Brynn Zalmanek

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In order to examine the affects that altitude and micro-spatial habitat have on the physiognomy of Syzygium Guineense; buttress sphere size, number of buttresses, relative size of the buttresses, DBH, and height were measured in three different altitudinal bands (1400 - 1500 m, 1500 - 1600 m, and 1600 - 1700 m) and three different habits portraying concave, convex, and intermediate landscapes. Micro-spatial habits showed to have weak to no effect on all measured physiognomic variables giving insignificant p-values according to ANOVA. However, correlation tests against leaf litter depth and slope showed to have some relation to the size and …

Feasibility Of A Mangrove-Based Carbon Business In Makoba Bay, Unguja, Zanzibar, Janice Liang

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Mangrove ecosystems, along with other coastal vegetation, have tremendous potential to be abundant carbon sinks. With the prospect of carbon sequestered in coastal ecosystems starting to be explored in carbon credit markets, this study attempts to assess the feasibility of a mangrove-based carbon business in Makoba Bay, Unguja, Zanzibar. An aboveground carbon estimation demonstrates that the mangrove forest of Makoba Bay is a recovering ecosystem, but has the potential to be initiated into a program such as REDD+ in the future. Social surveys in both Makoba Bay and Chwaka Bay also indicate that a number of improvements would have to …

Sharks Aren’T The Only Fish To Be Afraid Of… A Survey Of Serranidae Species Of Genus Aethaloperca, Anyperodon, Cephalopholis, Epinephelus, And Plectropomus On Chumbe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Kimberly D. Nesbitt

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

A census as well as behavioral analysis of six grouper (Serranidae) species was conducted on Chumbe Island off the coast of Unguja, Zanzibar, Tanzania during October and November 2014. The six species were counted, divided into size classes, and behavioral notes were taken on the individuals observed on both the western drop-off of Chumbe Island’s reef as well as the back, shallower reef. Results showed that larger individuals, as well as species that grow larger, inhabit the deeper waters of the drop-off, while smaller species and juveniles inhabit the shallower back reef. The Brown Marbled (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) and …

Environmental Education In Amman, Sara Lyrnn Green

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

This research addresses environmental education in public and private schools in Amman, Jordan and what is being done to expand environmental awareness by both schools and the government. This study’s methodology is comprised of interviews with teachers and government employees as well as analysis of material culture. The research finds that environmental education is priority for schools and the government, but that more can be done in expanding environmental awareness. This study points out barriers to environmental education in schools with the hope that these will be addressed and improved.

Simon Says (Fall 2014), Jacqueline Radebaugh, David Owings, Roberta Ford, Paula Adams

Library Newsletters

In this issue:

• New Electronic Databases
• Einstein's Now Open - More Renovations in the Works
• New Music Acquisitions
• New Archival Acquisitions
• Research Clinic
• CSU ePress
• New Science Librarian - Paul Luft
• Upcoming Library Forum Events
• Upcoming Library Exhibits
• CSU Libraries Connected

Epistemic Uncertainty Quantification In Scientific Models, Xiaoxiao Chen

Open Access Dissertations

In the field of uncertainty quantification (UQ), epistemic uncertainty often refers to the kind of uncertainty whose complete probabilistic description is not available, largely due to our lack of knowledge about the uncertainty. Quantification of the impacts of epistemic uncertainty is naturally difficult, because most of the existing stochastic tools rely on the specification of the probability distributions and thus do not readily apply to epistemic uncertainty. And there have been few studies and methods to deal with epistemic uncertainty. A recent work can be found in [J. Jakeman, M. Eldred, D. Xiu, Numerical approach for quantification of epistemic uncertainty, …