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Waging War On Education: American Indian Versions, Donald Warren

Education's Histories

Article excerpt: "America Indian histories as analytical levers...case studies of what happens methodologically when education historians attempt to cleanse their methods of ethnocentrism and similar predispositions."

The Setonian, January 29, 2015, Seton Hall University

2015

No abstract provided.

Western News, Jan. 29, 2015, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Hettinger, Miller to lead Board of Trustees; Nation's first sustainable brewing degree announced; Google Apps for Education at WMU aids teaching, learning; On Campus with Kenny Martin Jr.

The Tiger Vol. 109 Issue 5 2015-01-29, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Seminar: Wildlife Conservation In A Changing World, Jan. 29, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

Short Course In The Microbiome, Kimberly Falana, Rob Knight, Camilia R. Martin, Romina Goldszmid, K. Leigh Greathouse, Joanne Gere, Howard Young, Winston Patrick Kuo

United States Public Health Resources

Over the past decade, it has become evident that the microbiome is an important environmental factor that affects many physiological processes, such as cell proliferation and differentiation, behaviour, immune function and metabolism. More importantly, it may contribute to a wide variety of diseases, including cancer, inflammatory diseases, metabolic diseases and responses to pathogens. We expect that international, integrative and interdisciplinary translational research teams, along with the emergence of FDA-approved platforms, will set the framework for microbiome-based therapeutics and diagnostics. We recognize that the microbiome ecosystem offers new promise for personalized/precision medicine and targeted treatment for a variety of diseases. The …

Optically Micro-Fabricated Linear And Freeform 3-D Extracellular Matrix Scaffolds For Tissue Engineering, Lawrence P. Cunningham

Doctoral Dissertations

This work was aimed at advancing multi-photon excited, freeform fabrication technology with nano-scale and sub-micron precision as an enabler for tissue engineers to investigate cellular response to a biomimetic, bio-active extracellular matrix. We demonstrated that sub-micron and micron scale Collagen and Fibronectin structures can be fabricated via multi-photon excited photochemistry using a modified Benzophenone dimer and Rose Bengal while maintaining the biomimetic ECM structures’ bioactivity.

We confirmed that three-photon excitation produces significantly smaller features at comparable excitation wavelengths as a consideration to better approach focal adhesion size.

Bioactivity of MPE cross-linked FN and Collagens I and II was established via …

The Pan American (2015-01-29), Andrew Vera, May Ortega

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

Vol. 71, No. 16

Protein Motions Control Activity In Biologically Important Phosphatases, Ryan Hirschi, Gwen Moise

Research on Capitol Hill

No abstract provided.

2015-January-29-Kilaru: Bioenergy, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

The Alestle - Vol. 66 No. 19 - 01/29/2015, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Alestle

Vol. 66 No. 19

Ketones Prevent Oxidative Impairment Of Hippocampal Synaptic Integrity Through KAtp Channels, Do Young Kim, Mohammed G. Abdelwahab, Soo Han Lee, Derek O'Neill, Roger J. Thompson, Henry J. Duff, Patrick G. Sullivan, Jong M. Rho

Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center Faculty Publications

Dietary and metabolic therapies are increasingly being considered for a variety of neurological disorders, based in part on growing evidence for the neuroprotective properties of the ketogenic diet (KD) and ketones. Earlier, we demonstrated that ketones afford hippocampal synaptic protection against exogenous oxidative stress, but the mechanisms underlying these actions remain unclear. Recent studies have shown that ketones may modulate neuronal firing through interactions with ATP-sensitive potassium (K_ATP) channels. Here, we used a combination of electrophysiological, pharmacological, and biochemical assays to determine whether hippocampal synaptic protection by ketones is a consequence of K_ATP channel activation. Ketones dose-dependently …

Host Plant Feeding Preferences Of The Adult Asiatic Garden Beetle, Maladera Castanea Arrow (Coleoptera:Scarabaeidae), Laura E. Eckman

Master's Theses

The Asiatic garden beetle (AGB), Maladera castanea Arrow, is an invasive pest of crops, ornamentals, and turfgrass that has been minimally studied since the 1930s. Experiments were performed in 2011 and 2012 to investigate adult AGB feeding preferences and seasonality in Connecticut, with the goal of supporting informed planting and monitoring decisions. A common garden field experiment involved counting beetles on three cultivars each of basil, beet, carrot, eggplant, kohlrabi, parsnip, hot pepper, sweet pepper, and turnip. A no-choice laboratory experiment produced values of mass and area of leaf disks consumed. This included the same basil, beet, and kohlrabi varieties …

Quaker Campus, January 29, 2015 (Vol. 101, Issue 15), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

The Montclarion, January 29, 2015, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Two Novel Diatoms In Connecticut And Comparisons Of Morphological And Molecular Approaches Of Species Diversity Estimation, Diba A. Khan-Bureau

Doctoral Dissertations

ABSTRACT

Diatoms (Bacillariophyta) are ubiquitous and can be found wherever there is water and are ecologically important eukaryotic microalgae. Because many diatom species have been shown to be associated with particular environmental conditions, these taxa are accepted as biological indicators for assessing water quality. In order to address water quality and other applications using diatoms, accurate taxonomic identification is essential. The dominant approach used to identify diatom species is morphological characterization with light (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). However, using morphology alone to distinguish diatom species can be challenging because the phenotype of a species is often influenced by …

Kenyon Collegian - January 29, 2015

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Understanding The Gender And Ethnicity Attainment Gap In Uk Higher Education, Dre Cotton, M Joyner, R George, Pa Cotton

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

In recent years the success rates of different groups of students in higher education (HE), have come under considerable scrutiny, with gender and ethnicity identified as key attributes predicting differential achievement of ‘good degrees’. A review of previous studies highlights the need for research which looks beyond ‘the deficit model’ to explain the attainment gap. This research used a mixed-methods approach to explore the academic and social experiences of students, as well as lecturers’ views on student achievement, in one UK University. Findings suggest that there are significant differences in motivation and confidence speaking English for different ethnic groups in …

The Grizzly, January 29, 2015, Rachel Brown, Bryce Pinkerton, William Diciurcio, Kristen Costello, Rebecca Smith, Phoebe French, Olivia Z. Schultz, Deana Harley, Lisa Abraham, Blaise Laramee, Jordan Breslow, Max Molishever, Mark Branca, Steve Valverde

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Search for New President Continues • Thefts Reported in New Hall • Tuition Set for 3.5% Raise in 2015-2016 • Feick Leaves Ursinus • Affection is Different in All Cultures • Peer Advocates Raise Awareness • New Berman Exhibits Open • Docent Program Relaunches • Opinion: Students Should be Cautious When Studying Abroad; After All, You Only Live Once, Right? • Winter Track Seasons are Well Underway • Finding Their Balance

Students' New Research Technique May Shed Light On Avian Evolutionary History, University Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Sex, Violence And The Female Sex Offender, Christine Romero-Debell

Individual, Family, and Community Education ETDs

A female sex offender is any female who engages in criminal sexual penetration, and/or criminal sexual contact with a minor and is charged with a criminal offense within a court of law (New Mexico Statutes and Court Rules, Unannotated, 2012) Early research purports that there is a high prevalence of male sex offenders in comparison to the low prevalence of female sex offenders. A large body of research focuses on male sex offenders but it is problematic to generalize the results of these studies to women sex offenders (Vandiver & Walker, 2002; Wijkman, Bijleveld, & Hendricks, 2010). The gap in …

Questioning Patterns During Discussions In Collaborative Groups In Socioeconomically Diverse High Schools, Rosa Aghekyan

NERA Conference Proceedings 2014

The use of higher level questioning is known to promote problem solving. However, the research on questioning patterns is mostly restricted to elementary and middle schools. Not enough is known about questioning patterns employed by students during group discussions in socioeconomically diverse high schools. This study’s goals were to record the questioning patterns used during group discussions and find out how often students utilize higher level thinking questions. The research showed significant increase in the percentage of higher level questions utilized by the experimental group pre-test and post-test: 85% in Day 4 compared to 65% in Day 1.

Co-Teaching Partnerships For Excellence In The Age Of Accountability: A Preliminary Study Of The Effects Of Co-Teaching In Student Teaching, Jeanne Delcolle, Claudine Keenan

NERA Conference Proceedings 2014

Accountability measures for educators have made districts reluctant to accept teacher candidates for clinical experience in a traditional take-over model. Difficulty placing teacher candidates prompted Richard Stockton College to research innovative student teaching models to strengthen clinical partnerships with P-12 districts. Studies of co-teaching in student teaching from St. Cloud State University showed a model that provided many benefits to the teacher candidate and cooperating teacher, as well as notable gains in student achievement. That research inspired this pilot study, whichidentified co-teaching strengths in professionalism, teaching time, student learning, and cooperating teacher growth, with implications for strengthening future research.

The Use Of Collaborative Assignments To Enhance Experiential Learning In Community College Health Education Courses, Andrea S. Salis, Tony Monahan, Daniel Armstrong

NERA Conference Proceedings 2014

Experiential learning is a critical part of health education courses. It provides opportunities for students to connect their classroom learning to outside experiences to achieve a better understanding of various issues and concepts. Through experiential learning, students can analyze, evaluate and document outside experiences in relation to their coursework. This study investigated the significance of collaborative assignments in experiential learning using the high impact practice, global and diversity learning. The results of this study demonstrate higher scores on analytical reasoning and connections to coursework when experiential learning includes a collaborative assignment.

A Cross-Cultural Exploration Into Kinetic Family Drawings, Kathleen Deanna Baxter, Sharon Brooke Uy, Stella Mina Yun

LMU Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to explore cultural similarities and differences that could be found from analyzing the images of the Kinetic Family Drawing and their accompanying narratives. The current literature on the Kinetic Family Drawing as an assessment tool and the literature on the role of culture in psychotherapy were examined. The researchers have collected Kinetic Family Drawing images and narratives from groups of college students from the United States and groups of college students from two different areas in Mexico. Participants were asked to perform the Kinetic Family Drawing, title the drawing, write a brief narrative about …

January 28, 2015 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

A Biomechanical Analysis Of One-Third Tubular Plates For The Treatment Of Benign Lesions In The Distal Femur, Justin Brantley

Biomedical Engineering ETDs

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of one-third tubular plates for the treatment of benign defects in the medial distal metaphysis of the femur. Benign cysts are a common occurrence in long bones, and are of concern in load-bearing bones, such as the tibia and femur. These space-occupying growths are removed by curettage of the affected region. Numerous post-curettage management options have been described in the literature, which generally include filling the defect with either synthetic or biological materials. Unfortunately, complications, such as infectious disease transmission, thermal injury, and a robust inflammatory have all been reported …

Volume 106 Issue 13, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Sugar Bush Management In Ontario: Identification Of Resilient Adaptation Strategies For A Changing Climate, Kaitlin Richardson

Geography and Environmental Studies Major Research Papers

The purpose of this research is to gain a better understanding of human-facilitated silvicultural, biodiversity and genetic forest management in Ontario sugar bushes through a biogeographical lens to determine the social and ecological resilience to climate change impacts. Because sugar bushes are highly managed and therefore ecologically different than unmanaged sugar maple forests, a literature review combined with primary farm-level research will help to determine best management practices and adaptation decision-making to increase the resilience of these stands. The overarching conclusion is that maple syrup producers in Ontario need to entrench climate change objectives within forest management.

Testing Sample Stability Using Four Storage Methods And The Macroalgae Ulva And Gracilaria, Autumn Oczkowski, Carol S. Thornber, Erin E. Markham, Ryann Rossi, Amanda Ziegler, Shelby Rinehart

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications

Concern over the relative importance of different sample preparation and storage techniques frequently used in stable isotope analysis of particulate nitrogen (δ¹⁵N) and carbon (δ¹³C) prompted an experiment to determine how important such factors were to measured values in marine organisms. We stored the marine macroalgae Ulva and Gracilaria in four different ways and analyzed replicates every three months over the course of a year to assess treatment effects on stability. Treatments consisted of algae dried at 65°C, ground to a powder, and stored in a desiccator until analysis; algae left in a drying oven or …