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Distracted In Practice, Maria R. Ebling, Jason C. Brown, Benjamin M. Wallen

ASEE North Midwest Section Annual Conference 2023 Publications

Background - Distractions create well-known impediments to student learning. Many researchers have proposed techniques to overcome the challenges associated with distractions in the classroom.
Purpose - Our study investigates instructors’ experiences in using various theories and practices in a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) and HSS (Humanities & Social Sciences) classrooms applied in a post-secondary setting. We examine how well the techniques work in practice, investigating questions such as which techniques were most employed, whether instructors perceived improvements in student engagement, and whether instructors plan to use the techniques in the future or advocate the use of …

Effective Methods Of Simultaneously Teaching In Person And Online, Naseer Yari

ASEE North Midwest Section Annual Conference 2023 Publications

The usual teaching strategies are no longer effective when half of the students are in class and the other half are online concurrently (also known as hybrid flexible or HyFlex). The challenge is how to be visible to both groups at the same time and with the same level of quality. The goal is to have a special connection with both groups of students so they can hear the emphasis of terms, see facial expressions, hand movements, and body language which, for some students, can make the topic easier to understand. The efficiency of HyFlex teaching greatly depends on the …

Cultivating Curiosity: Instilling An Entrepreneurial Mindset With Project Based Learning, Adam Carlton Lynch, Gary Booking

ASEE North Midwest Section Annual Conference 2023 Publications

Background: Striving to instill a greater sense of Curiosity, one of the three Cs of the Kern Engineering Entrepreneurial Network (KEEN) Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM), we enhanced our existing project-based learning approach in an undergraduate engineering statics course.
Purpose / Hypothesis: To strengthen students Curiosity in the field of engineering, we had students reverse engineer a common handheld power tool. In the Statics course, detailed herein, students focus solely on the hard drill carrying case.
Design / Method: While several classes had projects in the past, a new integrated approach was employed to enhance the connections between students in other courses. …

The Close Agn Reference Survey (Cars): A Parsec-Scale Multi-Phase Outflow In The Super-Eddington Nls1 Mrk 1044, N. Winkel, B. Husemann, M. Singha, V. N. Bennert, F. Combes, T. A. Davis, M. Gaspari, K. Jahnke, R. Mcelroy, C. P. O'Dea, M. A. Pérez-Torres

Physics

Context. The interaction between active galactic nuclei (AGNs) and their host galaxies is scarcely resolved. Narrow-line Seyfert 1 (NLS1) galaxies are believed to represent AGN at early stages of their evolution and to allow one to observe feeding and feedback processes at high black hole accretion rates.

Aims. We aim to constrain the properties of the ionised gas outflow in Mrk 1044, a nearby super-Eddington accreting NLS1. Based on the outflow energetics and the associated timescales, we estimate the outflow’s future impact on the ongoing host galaxy star formation on different spatial scales.

Methods. We applied a spectroastrometric analysis to …

Cache Code Math Mathematics Lesson Plans: Geometry, Jody Clarke-Midura, Jessica Shumway, Kimberly Beck, Umar Shehzad, Mimi Recker

Instructional resources

This document is comprised of a set of six 5^th grade mathematics lesson plans. The lessons are intended to be implemented in conjunction with the computer lab activities “Jump Using My Blocks and Variables,” “Guess the Triangle,” and “Guess the Quadrilateral.” Geometry concepts (classifying triangles and quadrilaterals) are paired with computer coding concepts of conditionals and variables.

Introduction To The Special Issue On Immunology, Colby Tofel-Grehl, Brooke A. Whitworth

Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the absence of needed resources for teachers to engage students in learning about infectious disease as both a socioscientific issue and a scientific phenomenon (Kafai et al. 2022). With infectious disease largely absent from the NGSS, teachers had to creatively link lessons that contextualized and examined key aspects of infectious disease education during the COVID-19 pandemic. We saw in real time the impacts of popular news, social media, and public mood on broader socioscientific behaviors such as vaccination, masking, and social distancing. We watched as people’s understanding of the nature of science (Lederman 2013) …

Comparing Recent Advances In Estimating And Measuring Oil Slick Thickness: An Mpri Technical Report, Crrc, Noaa, Mpri, Bsee

Coastal Response Research Center

Characterization of the degree and extent of surface oil during and after an oil spill is a critical part of emergency response and Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) activities. More specifically, understanding floating oil thickness in real-time can guide response efforts by directing limited assets to priority cleanup areas; aid in ‘volume released’ estimates; enhance fate, transport and effects modeling capabilities; and support natural resource injury determinations. An international workshop brought researchers from agencies, academia and industry who were advancing in situ and remote oil characterization tools and methods together with stake holders and end users who rely on information …

Surviving Chatgpt In Healthcare, Zhengliang Liu, Lu Zhang, Zihao Wu, Xiaowei Yu, Chao Cao, Haixing Dai, Ninghao Liu, Jun Liu, Wei Liu, Quanzheng Li, Dinggang Shen, Xiang Li, Dajiang Zhu, Tianming Liu

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

At the dawn of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the emergence of large language models such as ChatGPT show promise in revolutionizing healthcare by improving patient care, expanding medical access, and optimizing clinical processes. However, their integration into healthcare systems requires careful consideration of potential risks, such as inaccurate medical advice, patient privacy violations, the creation of falsified documents or images, overreliance on AGI in medical education, and the perpetuation of biases. It is crucial to implement proper oversight and regulation to address these risks, ensuring the safe and effective incorporation of AGI technologies into healthcare systems. By acknowledging and mitigating …

Inspire Newsletter Spring 2023, Missouri University Of Science And Technology. Inspire - University Transportation Center

INSPIRE Newsletters

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Inspire Newsletter Fall 2023, Missouri University Of Science And Technology. Inspire - University Transportation Center

INSPIRE Newsletters

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Incision Precision: Engaging Students During Dissection Labs, Azure N. Faucette

Publications and Research

Active learning tools, such as gamification, have facilitated teamwork and improved decision-making skills in Anatomy and Physiology classes. However, most Anatomy and Physiology labs currently contain dissection activities where students are not likely to engage in inquiry, critical thinking, or problem-solving. Usually, the instructor gives a brief lecture on the topic, and students are left to dissect without understanding how the lecture relates to what is in front of them, which is frustrating. Coupled with the frustration, some students have adverse opinions on dissecting specimens, including hesitation to dissect the specimen and religious or ethical concerns with dissection. Utilizing similar …

University Of Richmond Magazine - Autumn 2023

University of Richmond Magazine

The University of Richmond's Alumni Magazine was first published as The Alumni Bulletin in 1936 and continues to this day as the University of Richmond Magazine.

Understanding Urban Heat Islands And Impacts, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, Nicole Fassina, A-Bel Gong, Darbi Berry

San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

Urban heat islands play a large role in aggravating climate impacts on water, electricity, and air pollutants, and affect vulnerable communities disproportionately. This blog calls onto historical redlining and disinvestment and urban development as direct contributors of socioeconomic disparities and includes a case study of one of our region’s most vulnerable communities.

Mobilizing Regional Action: Insights From The San Diego Region Coastal Resilience Roadmap, Civicwell, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

This case study details the process of developing the San Diego Region Coastal Resilience Roadmap with particular attention to how this process can be replicated in other regions throughout California – for coastal resilience, as well as other climate impacts and community priorities.

Understanding Binational Water Scarcity, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, Avery Aquino, Darbi Berry

San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

Water scarcity has become a growing concern in many regions around the world, including the San Diego, CA and Tijuana, MX border region Water is a valuable resource that sustains all life on earth, and the San Diego/Tijuana border region is no exception. With increasing population growth, urbanization, and changing climate patterns on both sides of the border, the demand for water resources has significantly outstripped its availability in this region. As a result, it has become essential tounderstand the extent and impacts of water scarcity, and to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that can mitigate its effects.

Water And Agriculture In The San Diego Region, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, Olivia Frigyes, Darbi Berry, A-Bel Gong

San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

The San Diego region is susceptible to drought with little annual precipitation. The rising temperature and changing precipitation is expected to affect the agriculture economy. Classified as having a mediterranean climate, San Diego has hot, dry summers and cooler, wet winters. In this blog, learn about how San Diego's climate shapes its agricultural communities' reliance on water supply.

The Photophysical Properties Of Fluorescent Coumarins, Mark Muyskens, Mariana Dykstra

Summer Research

Coumarins are organic molecules that can be found in nature and act like bioactives. Their fluorescent properties were found to change significantly with alterations in substituents in their structure.

Probing Massive Contact Binary Star Evolution Via Measurements Of Orbital Period Changes, Henry Phippen, Levi Carr, Larry A. Molnar

Summer Research

Many stars have companions orbiting so closely that they share a common atmosphere: contact binary stars (see Figure 1). High and low mass systems differ significantly in key observable properties such as mass ratio. In the accompanying poster (Carr et al. 2023), we show that considerations of dynamic and thermal stability prohibit nearly equal masses for low mass (sun-like) systems, but not for high mass systems. Menon et al. (2021) recently published models of the behavior of massive systems under the approximation that the internal structures of the stars are not affected by their being in contact. A key observable …

Duck Identification And Regulation Preferences Among Waterfowl Hunters: A Pre-Assessment Of The Tier Ii Bag Limit, M. P. Gruntarod, M. P. Vrtiska, R. J. Murano, M. J. Garrick, C. J. Chizinski

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

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Ai Supporting Student Academic Writing In Higher Education, Ita Kennelly, Roisin Donnelly

Books/Book Chapters

In light of AI, we are developing a 5-stage writing and inquiry model that will help lecturers to support student academic writing and critical inquiry across multiple disciplines in higher education.

Mineral-Specific Issues In 3d Scanning And Printing For Digital Collections, Outreach And Display, Selby Hearth, Bronwen Densmore

Geology Faculty Research and Scholarship

Three-dimensional (3D) scanning and 3D printing of natural history specimens presents interesting opportunities for informal and formal science education, as well as specimen preservation and display. Museum staff in several museums have begun scanning and making specimens available online. However, very few mineral specimens are available as scanned 3D objects, because minerals present unique challenges in scanning. Specifically, their variable surface reflection properties (“luster”) and surface complexities make them complicated specimens to reproduce. This paper examines the variables involved in 3D scanning and 3D printing mineral specimens, lays out criteria for ideal candidates, and presents workarounds to common problems. In …

Office Of Sponsored Programs And Research Annual Report 2023, Office Of Sponsored Programs And Research

Office of Sponsored Programs and Research - Reports

This annual report provides a snapshot of GovState’s diverse and impactful sponsored programs and research activities during the fiscal year. These grants help GovState to prepare our students to be competitive as they complete their studies and begin their careers and to serve as a beacon of light to the Southland community and beyond. We look forward to collaborating with the campus community to find new paths for student support, faculty research and community service in the coming year.

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Residents’ And Farmers’ Concerns And Perceptions Of Water Quality, Edem Avemegah, Jessica D. Ulrich-Schad

Publications

Poor water quality is an issue in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (CBW). In this rapidly urbanizing landscape, both farmers and non-farm residents contribute to nutrient pollution of rivers and streams. Understanding these important stakeholders’ views of water quality problems and how to address them is essential for creating an economically thriving and environmentally beneficial agricultural system that all residents depend upon. To understand key stakeholders’ views on water quality both locally and regionally, researchers from Utah State University and the Pennsylvania State University surveyed residents of the CBW and agricultural producers of the southern part of the CBW (Maryland, Delaware, …

Rc Baja - Drivetrain And Chassis, James C. Cando

All Undergraduate Projects

The annual RC Baja competition which is held at Central Washington University during the third week of April, showcases the different remote-control vehicles built by the student teams and put the vehicles in series of different challenges such as the sprint, slalom, and motocross. The objective of the senior project is to design, manufacture, and test mainly a drivetrain system as well as a chassis. The drivetrain system provides power for the driving force and the chassis provides housing for the different components of the vehicle. The process began with setting requirements for the vehicle that was used to determine …

Novel Analysis Of The Sars-Cov-2 Genome To Identify Positive Evolutionary Selection In The Spike Protein Of Emerging Variants, Ulysses Ison

Browse all Theses and Dissertations

This thesis tests the hypothesis that the spike protein of SARV-CoV-2 is under positive evolutionary selection. A consensus nucleotide sequence was generated for the most current SARS-CoV-2 variant, XBB1.5, by performing sequence alignments of recent isolates. The consensus nucleotide sequence was translated to obtain the amino acid sequence. The amino acid and nucleotide sequences were compared to the original Wuhan-hu-1 strain to identify mutations. Forty-three mutations were identified in the spike protein, and all but two changed the amino acid. The majority of mutations were found in the receptor binding domain of the spike protein, which is the region of …

Cas Accents, Vol. 25, No. 2 (Anniversary Issue), College Of Arts And Sciences, University Of The Philippines Los Baños

CAS Accents

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Cas Accents, Vol. 25, No. 1 (2023 Uplb Graduation Issue), College Of Arts And Sciences, University Of The Philippines Los Baños

CAS Accents

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Prenatal Cannabinoid Exposure: Why Expecting Individuals Should Take A Pregnancy Pause From Using Cannabinoid Products, Alexis Lin, Gelonia L. Dent, Suzy Davies, Zarena M. Dominguez, Leigh-Anne Cioffredi, Gabrielle L. Mclemore, Jessie R. Maxwell

Pediatrics Research and Scholarship

Cannabinoid use in all populations is increasing as legalization across the United States continues. Concerningly, there is a lack of caution provided by medical providers to pregnant individuals as to the impact the use of cannabinoids could have on the developing fetus. Research continues in both the preclinical and clinical areas, and is severely needed, as the potency of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, has increased dramatically since the initial studies were completed. Thus far, clinical studies raise compelling evidence for short term memory deficits, impulse control issues, and attention deficiencies following prenatal cannabinoid exposure (PCE). These …

Middle School Grow Your Own Teaching Program, Andrew J. Vondran

Dissertations of Practice

Middle School Grow YOur Own Teaching Program

This dissertation addresses the teacher shortage in the United States of America. The profession of education has struggled to find teachers to fill vacancies and it is being felt throughout the country. This is not just in the rural areas or areas of low socioeconomic status. Even high paying districts are feeling the squeeze. Many school districts are trying to combat this problem in different ways, especially Grow Your Own teaching programs. Many of these programs run by school districts are focused on high school students, although there has been a lack of …

Enhancement Of Metal Nanostructure Deposition On Silicon Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures By Galvanic Replacement, Nicholas Simpson, Eric J. Broadhead, Addison Casto, Katharine M. Tibbetts

Chemistry Publications

We report a chemically motivated, single-step method to enhance metal deposition onto silicon laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSSs) using reactive laser ablation in liquid (RLAL). Galvanic replacement (GR) reactions were used in conjunction with RLAL (GR-RLAL) to promote the deposition of Au and Cu nanostructures onto a Si LIPSS. To increase the deposition of Au, sacrificial metals Cu, Fe, and Zn were used; Fe and Zn also enhanced the deposition of Cu. We show that the deposited metal content, surface morphology, and metal crystallite size can be tuned based on the difference in electrochemical potentials of the deposited and sacrificial …