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Sex Differences In Allergic Asthma Responses Of Mice Prenatally Exposed To Wood Smoke, Adelynne Walley

Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts

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Connecting Representations And Ways Of Thinking About Slope From Algebra To Calculus, Deborah Moore-Russo, Courtney Nagle

The Mathematics Enthusiast

While slope is a topic in the algebra curriculum, having a robust understanding of slope is needed for students to truly understand several single and multivariable calculus topics with any depth. We begin with a review of the topic of slope and present what is known from its existing corpus of literature. We then outline the tenets of APOS theory. Building from there, we suggest what a robust, flexible understanding of slope involves, as well as how slope is used, with the APOS-slope framework acting as a theoretical lens. This is followed by the cases of two hypothetical students built …

An Analytical Framework For Making Sense Of Students’ Graphical Representations With Attention To Frames Of Reference And Coordinate Systems, Hwa Young Lee

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Graph literacy, the ability to interpret and create graphical representations, is an important skill for students to learn mathematics and to succeed in STEM coursework and careers. Additionally, with the rapid development of technological devices and media, students are encountering increasingly more situations in which graph literacy is needed to make sense of and respond to information. In this paper, I present a conceptual analysis of what I consider the three layers constituting a graphical representation: frames of reference, coordinate system, and graph. Relatedly, I synthesize relevant literature and propose an analytical framework that could be used to make sense …

Fostering Students’ Development Of Productive Representation Systems For Infinite Series, Derek Eckman, Kyeong Hah Roh

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Students’ development of reasoning through algebraic symbols is a crucial component of most mathematics courses. This paper reports the journey of one second-semester calculus student, Cedric, as he attempted to reason about and create algebraic representations for arbitrary partial sums and infinite series through two exploratory teaching interviews. We report Cedric’s symbolizing activity in terms of Eckman's (2023) expression framework, focusing on Cedric’s development and attribution of meaning to a personal expression template for denoting partial sums and series. Specifically, we describe how Cedric leveraged his initial meanings for partial sums to create personal expressions to reason about infinite series. …

Mathematical Understanding Based On The Mathematical Connections Made By Mexican High School Students Regarding Linear Equations And Functions, Javier Garcia-Garcia

The Mathematics Enthusiast

The aim of this research was to analyze the level of mathematical understanding based on the mathematical connections made by a group of Mexican High School students when solving mathematical tasks related to the concepts of equation and linear function. The study employed the thinking aloud method to collect data, whereby students verbalized their thought processes while solving three mathematical tasks, followed by answering some final questions. The collected data were analyzed using a simplified version of thematic analysis based on a preliminary framework adopted in this research. The findings revealed that students demonstrated different levels of mathematical understanding depending …

Preservice Secondary Mathematics Teachers’ Ways To Support Learning With Multiple Representations In Their Lesson Plans, Hilal Gulkilik

The Mathematics Enthusiast

This research aimed to determine how preservice secondary mathematics teachers supported students learning with multiple representations in their lesson plans. Participants were nine preservice secondary mathematics teachers who prepared lesson plans at the end of a 14- week mathematics methods course at a public university in Türkiye. The primary data source was the participants’ lesson plans. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant regarding the details of their lesson plans. The analytic framework for meaningfulness in representational fluency was used as a lens to analyze the data. Findings revealed that the preservice teachers enriched their lesson plans with contextual, physical, …

Guest Editorial: Connecting Mathematical Representations From Algebra To Calculus, Kyunghee Moon

The Mathematics Enthusiast

No abstract provided.

Understanding Point And Slope In Linear Equations And Approximations: A Case Study, Kyunghee Moon

The Mathematics Enthusiast

This article delves into an intervention designed to enhance a precalculus student’s understanding in constructing linear equations and in approximating function values. Before the intervention, the student primarily relied on the algebraic formula y₂-y₁/x₂-x₁ to determine slope, knew slope geometrically as Δ_y/Δ_x solely for integer values, and struggled to construct a linear equation without an explicitly shown y-intercept. Through the intervention, the student comprehended slope m as a unit rate and expanded this understanding to Δy = 𝑚Δ𝑥 for integer Δx by iterating m, Δ𝑥 number of times. She …

Expressing Distance In Graphs Of Functions In The Cartesian Plane: Obstacles And Interventions, Erika David Parr, Samuel Lippe

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Connecting algebraic and graphical representations encompasses a large portion of mathematical activity for students in grades 8-14. In Calculus, the ability to represent distances on graphs using algebraic expressions is foundational for a wide range of results. However, research has shown that students may struggle to make such connections. In this article, we seek to answer the following questions: (1) What are the underlying conceptions critical to expressing distances on graphs of functions algebraically? and (2) What types of tasks may support students in developing this skill? We first offer a conceptual analysis of the connections between algebraic expressions and …

Matthew's Professional Portfolio, Matthew James Feth

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

A comprehensive summary of my experiences thus far and my mastery of the core competencies of the social work profession.

Social Work - Acting In Love, Dawn Rain Lyga

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

The Literary Imagination In A Post-Natural World, Kat L. Jackson

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

Environmental Writing Workshops Community Engagement Project - Kat Jackson

The Environmental Craftsfolk: Making Things In A World Full Of Stuff, Zoey Ballard

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This Civic Engagement Project (CEP) proposes a transformative approach to addressing the complex challenges of environmental degradation and disconnection from nature through the establishment of the Eco-Craft Cabal in Missoula, Montana. The project seeks to reframe environmental consciousness through the lens of craft, fostering improved connections with the local environment and promoting community resilience. By repurposing both natural and artificial materials in inclusive, accessible crafting activities, the Eco-Craft Cabal aims to empower participants to confront feelings of despair and hopelessness with tangible, meaningful actions.

Msw Portfolio, Mallory Phillips

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

Solar Energy Industries Association V. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Brandy Keesee

Public Land & Resources Law Review

In Solar Energy Industries Association v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“Solar Energy”), the court grappled with a complex web of regulatory and environmental considerations. The overall dispute was the promulgation and implementation of Order 872, a directive issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”), and its alignment with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (“PURPA”) and the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”). The dispute in Solar Energy is about FERC’s interpretation and application of PURPA in managing qualifying facilities (“QFs”). The crux of the contention was whether FERC’s 2020 rule revisions set forth in Order 872 …

Liquefying The Gulf Coast: A Cumulative Impact Assessment Of Lng Buildout In Louisiana And Texas, Robin K. Saha, Robert D. Bullard, Liza T. Powers

Environmental Studies Faculty Publications

This report represents a substantial endeavor aimed at providing a critical examination of the complex interplay between fossil fuel development, environmental justice, and climate justice in a region of the United States that has an enduring legacy of economic injustice and environmental racism. In recent years, the rapid expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure along the Gulf Coast has raised significant concerns regarding the environmental and social consequences.

Montana Kaimin, April 25, 2024, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Gli Weekly, April 23, 2024, Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

Advising! -- You're Invited! Franke GLI Celebration -- Civil Rights Act at 60: Reflections and Prospects on Race, Gender, Protest & Politics -- Call for Volunteers! -- IRC Open House! -- Become a PRO! -- NWCCU Accreditation Visit! -- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAMM): Denim Day and Take Back the Night -- Queer Science Fair -- Dan Lauren Honors Discovery Scholarship -- Ridge Scholarship -- Summer Alternative Break! -- New Classes & a Minor!

Preview — State V. Wood. First Impressions On Accountability And Cell-Site Location Information, Sarah K. Yarlott

Public Land & Resources Law Review

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Contemporary Mythology: Poems Of Creatures And Grievances, Zane G. Segal

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Urban legends and modern folklore have never been popular subjects in the canon of serious poetry, despite their more ancient counterparts being frequently coveted content. In a post-science world, the uncanny hearsay of yesteryear has lost its star power, and the act of believing in such myths has been relegated to an embarrassing pastime of drunk uncles and gullible dimwits. However, Contemporary Mythology is a collection of poems which are not afraid to be embarrassed. By entertaining the lovable qualities of unlovable monsters, these poems seek the resonance which keep urban legends comfortably lodged in the backlogs of American culture. …

Dispossession Of Ancestral Land: Effect Of Displacement On Indigenous Peoples' Life Satifaction, Kaitlyn Bird, Hailey Shangin, Alana Smutz, Julisa Lopez, Adam Farero, Stephanie Fryberg

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

North America's history of forced displacement and relocation of Indigenous tribes continues to affect contemporary Indigenous peoples (Wolfe, 2006). As climate change, socioeconomic disparities, and industry encroachment shape displacement, Indigenous people continue to be negatively impacted (Covey, 2021). The current work explores how displacement impacts life satisfaction for Indigenous Peoples, and whether cultural embeddedness modifies this relationship. Using the Indigenous Climate Justice survey (N=282), regression analysis illustrates that those who have not been displaced generally report higher life satisfaction than those who have been displaced (β=-0.255, SE= 0.108 p= 0.019). Lower reported life satisfaction is especially prevalent when those displaced …

Brains & Bilingualism: Overlapping Grammar In Aphasia Research (Ogar), Anya M. Craig, Ashlynn Everett, Jeremy Yeaton, Jenna Griffin-Musick, Catherine Off

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Title: Brains & Bilingualism: Overlapping Grammar in Aphasia Research

Category: Neuroscience

Presenter: Anya Craig

When a person who speaks more than one language has a stroke, they may experience loss of language or aphasia. Aphasia in bilinguals often causes grammatical deficits in one or both languages, yet no previous research has investigated whether the deficits across languages vary systematically or remain consistent. This study aims to identify grammatical structures uniquely preserved or impaired in bilinguals with aphasia (BWA) and understand how lesions to different brain regions correlate to grammatical deficits in those with aphasia. A cross-linguistic study was used to …

An Examination Of Cross-Language Grammatical Deficits In A Bilingual Hindi-English Aphasia Case Study, Juhi Singh, Jenna Griffin-Musick, Catherine Off, Danielle Fahey

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

In this case study, we examine the cross-language grammatical deficits of a Hindi-English bilingual speaker with chronic aphasia. When aphasia patients are bilingual, they may experience deficits in each language; unique deficits are expected, as no two grammatical structures are exactly the same. So, this case study aims to identify how the overlap of grammars affects the patient’s pattern of grammatical deficits in each language. We recorded the patient’s utterances from samples of their Cinderella story retelling. These utterances were analyzed using the Computerized Language ANalysis (CLAN) paradigm. CLAN is a program that analyzes data for specific language transcriptions. Samples …

The Effect Of Livestock Grazing On Sharp-Tailed Grouse Nesting, Abigail I. League

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

This past summer, I worked for Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks on the first reintroduction effort of sharp-tailed grouse to western Montana following their extirpation from the region in the late 2000s. I was monitoring nest success, specifically in the Blackfoot Valley, and it was apparent that the nest survival rate was considerably low. Researchers do not know the exact reason sharp-tailed grouse were originally extirpated from the region. However, it has been hypothesized that the use of proper livestock grazing practices could be an important factor in increasing the probability of successfully establishing a population. For this project, I …

The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience Factors And Academic Performance In College Students, Marie Baird

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experience and Resilience Factors on Academic Performance in College Students

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to many different chronic illnesses and mental health issues. Previous research suggests that resilience factors may mitigate negative outcomes associated with ACEs. The purpose of this project is to investigate the impact of ACEs and resilience on academic performance in college students. Participants completed an online survey consisting of questions from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Module, the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA), and questions assessing grade point average and age. Correlation analysis …

A Comparison Of Mammal Detection Methods: Hair Snares Vs Wildlife Cameras, Rayne G. Mccollough

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

This study presents findings from a multi-year mammal inventory project conducted by the Bosque School Field and Community Science Programs and partners. The research compares the efficacy of wire brush hair snares and camera traps as mammal detection methods within a 9-hectare property recently acquired by the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division, known as the Bosque. This study was prompted by the request of Albuquerque Open Space biologists and planners to conduct a comprehensive wildlife inventory of the Property and its adjacent public open space. Through rigorous methodology and data analysis, this research sheds light on the comparative effectiveness …

Woodsmoke Exposure Analysis, Maysen R. Mindt

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Exposure to woodsmoke, either incidentally during wildfire events or professionally as in the case of wildland firefighters, poses a significant public health concern and prolonged exposure can result in serious health effects. Yet, studies of the health effects of woodsmoke exposure are often challenged by a lack of quantitative exposure information. Active exposure monitors are cumbersome and difficult to employ, and measurement of markers of exposure in urine is complicated by high and variable background levels. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of silicone wristbands as passive samplers combined with headspace gas chromatography to analyze and …

Scoping Review On Bilingual Aphasia Assessments, Shea A. Kasenga, Danielle K. Fahey

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

I am writing a Scoping Review on Bilingual Aphasia Assessments, which is a piece of literature that showcases any other pieces of literature or resources that exist regarding a specific topic. In this case, the topic is bilingual aphasia assessments. Aphasia is a speech & language disorder, resulting from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or another type of brain injury or lesion. This scoping review paper is meant to serve as a resource for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to use when evaluating an aphasia patient speaking a less common language. With 7,000 languages spoken around the world, many SLPs need aphasia …

Qualitative Inquiry Of Standardized Patients In Slp Clinical Education, Katelin Nicole Cox

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

What are the outcomes of using standardized patients in SLP education?

Communication Sciences

As the need for speech therapists increases, so does the need for adapting and adopting different methods for instructing graduate students in clinical education. The nursing field has used clinical simulations such as having actors portray patients with various medical problems. Research and evidence have shown this type of training to be an effective way to instruct nursing students. Could the same results be replicated for those in the Speech-Language Pathology field? The methods used to determine the effectiveness of clinical simulations in future SLP training have …

Implicit Bias In Speech-Language Pathology: A Journey Towards Inclusive Care, Jadan L. Garner, Jackie Sullivan

University of Montana Conference on Undergraduate Research (UMCUR)

Despite long-lasting attempts to erase biases between people, this is still an issue that exists, even if subconsciously. The purpose of this research project is to investigate the presence and impact of implicit bias on assessment and treatment of speech disorders among multilingual individuals. This will be done with a specific methodology, called a Matched-Guise Test (MGT). MGT is a survey technique created to unveil covert attitudes toward linguistic varieties, including accents, dialects, and languages. In order to measure this bias, we will hire voice actors who are native English speakers and non-native speakers, to record voice samples that resemble …