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Engl 426: Editing And Production Workshop (Syllabus), Lytton Smith Ph.D.

School of Arts & Sciences

This syllabus was developed by SUNY Geneseo Professor Lytton Smith for the fall 2026 semester.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of editing practices, including manuscript review and selection, and correspondence with contributors.
2. Students will show proficiency at a variety of practical aspects of publishing such as copyediting, proofreading, layout, creating advertising, and soliciting work from SUNY writers and artists.
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary literary journals.
4. Students will show ability to work collaboratively.

The Latino Higher Education Landscape In Massachusetts, Fatema B. Ahad, Fabián Torres-Ardila, Elisa Castillo, Lorna Rivera, Joseph B. Berger

Gastón Institute Publications

This white paper provides a statistical overview of HSIs in Massachusetts within the state’s evolving demographics and postsecondary education context. It presents historical trends on student enrollment, student outcomes, and faculty and staff composition, highlighting the state of Latino students in the Commonwealth. The analysis offers descriptive data to inform policymakers, practitioners, and institutional leaders. It does not evaluate causal relationships or institutional effectiveness. The institutions included in this report were identified as HSIs and emerging HSIs through full-time equivalent (FTE) analysis for fall 2024 data. This is not an official or comprehensive list of schools eligible for, or that …

Virtualizing Practical Science Education: A Sociological Analysis Of Undergraduate Teaching And Learning, Sina J. Fakoyede, Femi E. Babalola, Oluwatoyin T. Obateru, Oluwayemisi D. Akomolafe, Deborah O. Alabi, Stella K. Ekundayo

Higher Learning Research Communications

Objectives: The study aims to investigate the perspectives of university teachers and students on integrating practical science teaching with virtual learning in a multicultural and diverse society, specifically within the context of southwestern Nigeria.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving data collection from 100 university lecturers and 400 undergraduate students across 10 universities. Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with lecturers and focus group discussions with students. Quantitative data were obtained via structured questionnaires, allowing for triangulation and comprehensive analysis.

Results: Findings revealed that certain lecturers showed preferential support influenced by students’ cultural backgrounds or academic behavior during …

Universal Doorknob: A Closed-Fist Operable, Purely Mechanical Door Mechanism For Individuals With Limited Hand Function, Aldo Aversa, Ashton Beehr, Sam Fulkerson, Saketh Kanumuri, Yash Garg

Expo Student Presentations

2026 Spring Expo Poster Presentation

• Engineering

Burnout Sentinel: An Early Warning System For Student Burnout Using Workload And Recovery Indicators, Minh Duy Do

Expo Student Presentations

2026 Spring Expo Video Essay Presentation

• Biological & Life Sciences
• Health Sciences & Health Professions
• Physical & Applied Sciences
• Service-Learning
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Pediatric Arterial Line Simulator, Tristan Wyler, Leonardo Sustrico, Mason Hotchkiss, Andrew Mcclendon, Amin Rahman, Anna An, Timothy Wick, Ian Berg, Nick Rockwell

Expo Student Presentations

2026 Spring Expo Poster Presentation

• Engineering

Business Analytics (Assignment), Li Lu Ph.D.

School of Business

This assignment was developed by SUNY Geneseo Professor Li Lu during the spring 2026 semester.

Learning Objectives

• Gain Practical Proficiency: Use a generative AI tool to analyze a business scenario, generate insights, and formulate action plans.
• Critically Evaluate AI Output: Identify and critique the limitations, biases, and assumptions embedded in AI-generated content.
• Apply Ethical Reasoning: Assess business decisions through an ethical lens, identifying potential harms and ensuring recommendations are fair, transparent, and responsible.
• Synthesize and Communicate: Create a professional, evidence-based recommendation memo that integrates AI-generated insights with independent critical analysis and ethical considerations.

Chatgpt Versus Uptodate In Preclinical Medical Education: Cross-Sectional Analysis Using Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency Cosine Similarity, Shankar S. Thiru, Nicholas E. Aksu, Matthew Chiang, Daniel O. Gallagher, Mary Furlong, Elizabeth R. Prevou, Akhil Jay Khanna

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: Generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are increasingly used by medical students for self-directed learning. Although these models demonstrate linguistic fluency, their reliability as supplementary resources for preclinical education remains uncertain. In particular, comparisons with evidence-based references such as UpToDate are lacking.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the similarity between responses generated by ChatGPT (with GPT-4o mini) and those from UpToDate to preclinical medical education questions to assess ChatGPT's potential as an adjunctive learning tool.

METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional comparison study using 150 first-order questions derived from a preclinical question bank at a single allopathic institution under the …

Understanding Gender Differences In Academic Achievement Among Engineering Students, Luai Al Labadi, Mohammad Saleh Bataineh, Lim Kyuson, Nida Siddiqui

International Journal for Research in Education

In recent years, a noticeable shift has occurred in academic performance, with females consistently outperforming males in mathematical engineering courses. To investigate the factors contributing to this trend, we conducted a comprehensive survey at a main university in UAE. Analyzing data from 431 engineering students, we found that the time spent studying outside the classroom plays a pivotal role, evidenced by a statistically significant p-value of 0.04, contributing to the gender-based performance disparity. Building upon these findings, we propose short-term solutions that instructors and universities can implement promptly to address this issue. This study underscores the importance of ongoing institution-level, …

Investigating The Viability Of Fully Online Asynchronous Physics Instruction In Formal Education, Clifton W. Massey-Noel

Physics Dissertations

In this dissertation we present results from two consecutive investigations into the fully online asynchronous modality in Physics Education. We first discuss the efficacy of a fully online asynchronous section of Modern Physics held in Fall 2024. The asynchronous section is compared with four prior partially-flipped sections of the same class, two of which were held in-person, and two of which were held synchronously online. Results suggest that all three modalities can be made to be about equally as effective. We also discuss the efficacy of a fully online asynchronous section of Calculus-Based Introductory Mechanics held in Fall 2025. The …

Mental Health And Help-Seeking In Engineering Education: Beliefs, Norms, And Intervention Pathways For Undergraduate Students, Matthew D. Whitwer

Theses and Dissertations--Chemical and Materials Engineering

Engineering education is at a critical juncture where supporting student mental health is essential for fostering persistence, equity, and the development of a resilient and innovative workforce. While engineering students experience high levels of distress and low rates of mental health treatment seeking (known as a mental health treatment gap), there is a gap in knowledge around how this compares to that of students in other fields of study. Further, while efforts have been made to improve the mental health treatment gap in engineering, they are limited by a lack of actionable, theory-based targets. Therefore, this dissertation aims to characterize …

Teaching Students To Leverage Generative Artificial Intelligence To Enhance The Scholarly Writing Experience, Laura Bray, Jennifer Hight

Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings

Technological trends are increasingly promoting the incorporation of generative Artificial Intelligence, or AI, for a variety of applications in education and other professional areas. This paper explores the academic application of instruction of generative AI as a tool for scholarly writing in an undergraduate writing intensive healthcare course. It utilizes a retrospective, quasi-experimental approach to data, reviewing pre/post electronic surveys to learn more about student use of generative AI, and frequencies from qualitative data regarding a targeted approach to generative AI use for peer review of a healthcare topic paper. Results provide insight into the clinical utility of guided use …

Not Feeling The Skin I Am In: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study On The Importance Of Belonging For Black Undergraduate Females At Pwis, Sheila Marie Hudson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study will be to discover the importance of finding and establishing belonging for Black, female undergraduates at PWIs. The theory guiding this study is Maslow’s theory on humanistic needs, as it explains the relationship between belonging as a human need for motivation and how PWIs can encourage these students to find their place on the campus to be motivated and retained. The central research question for this study is: What are the lived experiences of Black females who attend PWIs in establishing a sense of belonging on the campus? The methodology for this study will …

Exploring Engineering Students' Utilization Of Resources In Calculus Using Self-Regulated Learning, Kriz George

Theses

In response to high failure rates of engineering students in introductory math courses such as calculus, a wide variety of interventions have been implemented. A common intervention is targeted at modifying the curricula. Additionally, a major initiative to improve pass rates is to provide resources to students to help them better learn the concepts and get continual support as they complete assignments and other coursework. Despite these interventions, pass rates continue to remain low. I posit that merely the availability of resources is not enough for student success in mathematics courses. Students who lack knowledge of how to use these …

When Performance Takes Priority, Matthew D. Whitwer, Joseph H. Hammer, Brenna Gomer, Elahe Vahidi, Sarah A. Wilson

Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology Faculty Publications

Engineering education is at a critical juncture where supporting student mental health is essential for fostering persistence, equity, and the development of a resilient and innovative workforce. Yet, undergraduate engineering students experiencing mental health concerns are often unlikely to seek professional help. To identify factors that account for this gap in treatment, this project administered the Undergraduate Engineering Mental Health Help Seeking Instrument to 1903 engineering undergraduates across five institutions. Correlations and regression were used to examine the links between help-seeking intention and (a) help-seeking mechanisms (e.g., attitude, perceived norm, self-efficacy) and (b) beliefs about seeking help. Students’ personal evaluation …

Examining Student Resource Choice, Perception, And Self-Regulation In A Flipped Undergraduate Microbiology Lecture Course, Sarah Sletten

Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

This study examines student resource choice, perceptions, and self-regulated learning (SRL) in preparation for a flipped undergraduate microbiology course. Drawing on Expectancy-Value Theory, the investigation explored whether students prefer video lectures or complete note sets for pre-class preparation, how SRL strategies evolve over time, and the relationship between flipped classroom perceptions and in-class engagement. Data were collected across multiple course units using surveys—including a modified Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire—and analysis of resource selection and classroom participation. The results indicate a strong and increasing preference for slides over video lectures. Additionally, significant increases in higher-order cognitive strategies were observed alongside …

Rodent Model Development: A Standard Operating Procedure (Sop), Shreya Hiwalkar, Noor Judge, Seong In Chi, Purva Desai, Akhsar Patel, Ho-Wok Jun, Kyounga Cheon

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Fall Expo Poster Presentation

• Health Sciences & Health Professions

Com 313-101: Writing For The Workplace, Aneliia Chatterjee

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 334-015, 017, 019: Engineering Ethics, Manail Anis

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 334-453, 455, 457:, Amber George

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 334-H01: Engineering Ethics, Britt Holbrook

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 351-H01: Biomedical Ethics, Britt Holbrook

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 351-451, 453, 455: Biomedical Ethics, Andrew Deek

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 334-007: Engineering Ethics, Gareth Edel

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Com 313-H03: Writing For The Workplace, Michael Laudenbach

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Psy 210-001, 003: Introduction To Psychology, Andrea Dilorenzo

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 334-001, 003, 451: Engineering Ethics, Daniel Estrada

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Phil 334-023: Engineering Ethics, Renan Goncalvesleoneldasilva

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Com 313-003, 021: Writing For The Workplace, Christina Crovetto

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Com 313-007, 017, 453, H01: Writing For The Workplace, Andres Crespo-Solis

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.