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2022 June - Tennessee Monthly Climate Report, Tennessee Climate Office, East Tennessee State University

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2022-June-01-Community Voices, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University’s Office of Equity and Inclusion has released its inaugural issue of Community Voices, a digital magazine whose purpose is to serve as a platform for cultural change by opening up dialogue centered around various issues experienced by those in the region and beyond. 

“This publication was birthed out of the need to expand the boundaries of equity and inclusion,” said Dr. Keith Johnson, vice president for Equity and Inclusion. “It opens dialogue beyond the walls of ETSU by including stories from individuals who represent not only the university, but the greater …

2022-June-01-Director Of The Center Of Excellence In Stem Education, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University’s Clemmer College has announced that Dr. Alissa A. Lange will serve as the new director of the Center of Excellence in STEM Education (CESE). She will assume her position on July 1.

Established in 2005 and previously known as the Center of Excellence in Math and Science Education, the CESE is a collaborative partnership between Clemmer College, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business and Technology with the goal of improving the quality of life in the Appalachian Highlands and beyond by further fostering and maintaining the excellence …

2022-June-01-Celebrating And Understanding Juneteenth, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Are you looking for ways to learn more about Juneteenth, a federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States? East Tennessee State University has prepared resources to help the community better understand Juneteenth and Black American history.  

What is Juneteenth?  

Juneteenth officially became a national holiday in 2021. It commemorates the end of slavery in America at the conclusion of the Civil War. Juneteenth marks the day that enslaved people in Texas found out they were free on June 19, 1865.   

Books to read 

ETSU’s Dr. Elwood Watson, a professor of history, has written extensively …

2022-June-01-Color My World Healthy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Quillen College of Medicine students take part in numerous community outreach endeavors – from Remote Area Medical Events to Habitat for Humanity – in keeping with the college’s mission to reach the underserved. One opportunity unique to Quillen allows students to have an impact close to home, in the Carver Community of downtown Johnson City.

“Color My World Healthy” benefits both young and old in this predominantly Black community.

Through this program, Quillen students design and teach classes to students in after-school activities at the city’s Carver Recreation Center and Langston Centre in downtown. They teach such …

2022-June-01-Etsu Dance Professor Publishes New Book, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – “Foundations for Performance Training: Skills for the Actor-Dancer,” a new book by East Tennessee State University faculty member Cara Harker, explores the physical, emotional and practical components of performance training. The book aims to equip readers with the tools needed to successfully advance in their development as artists and entertainers.

“The book has a dual purpose – as a teaching tool and as a resource for students,” said Harker, professor and associate chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Each chapter provides a perspective on subjects that students of acting and dance courses encounter throughout …

2022-June-01-Etsu Provost Selected For Leadership Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academics at East Tennessee State University, has been selected for the ninth class of Leadership Tennessee. She is one of 45 leaders from rural and urban counties across Tennessee who will spend the next year engaging in collaborative, non-partisan dialogue on issues of statewide importance.

Leadership Tennessee selects a new class of leaders annually to take part in statewide study while visiting different areas of Tennessee, learning best practices and analyzing important issues faced by Tennesseans. She was selected among a pool of more than 300 …

2022-June-01-Etsu Selects Dean For College Of Business And Technology, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Dr. Tony Pittarese, who served as interim dean of East Tennessee State University’s College of Business and Technology for a year and held the roles of senior associate dean and chair of the Department of Computing through 2021, will lead the college as dean. 

Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, provost and senior vice president for Academics at ETSU, announced the appointment in May following a months-long search.  

“Dr. Pittarese has been an integral part of the ETSU family since 2007 when he first joined us as an assistant professor,” said McCorkle. “Dr. Pittarese’s successes at ETSU, including …

2022-June-01-Etsu Students Win Prestigious Gilman Scholarship, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Several East Tennessee State University students have won the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The Gilman scholarship provides funding for study abroad opportunities for undergraduate students. It is one of the most competitive scholarships in the United States.

“We are thrilled for these ETSU students,” said Dr. Chris Keller, senior international officer at ETSU and dean of the Honors College. “ETSU is firmly committed to offering a global education. This scholarship allows students to have that experience.”  

Here is a look at the students who received the scholarship:

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  Amanda Wu, a senior biology major, …

2022-June-01-Etsu Students Partner With Steele Creek Park, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Before even arriving at Bristol’s Steele Creek Park, a recreation area spanning more than 2,220 acres of fields and forests, you can compile an impressive list of facts, figures and observations.  

You’ll notice that the park is home to over 200 species of birds, over 70 species of butterflies and a range of mammals, including beavers and black bear. You’ll learn the reasons why the fields are so rounded and why the craggy knobs in the forest are so steep. You’ll read about the arboretum path, a paved trail lined with trees.  

Thanks to the work …

2022-June-01-Happy Lgbtq+ Pride Month, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

As part of ETSU’s commemoration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, faculty and staff members reflect on the Stonewall Inn riots that took place in June 1969 and discuss the significance of that event for the LGBTQ+ community.

2022-June-01-Etsu To Host Rd Ulster-American Heritage Symposium, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The 23rd meeting of the Ulster-American Heritage Symposium will be hosted by the Department of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, June 19-22, 2022. 

The Symposium is co-sponsored by the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies, located at the Ulster-American Folk Park in Omagh, Northern Ireland. Part of the Libraries Ni Heritage service, it is the primary project of the Scotch-Irish Trust of Ulster. The Symposium has been closely associated with the Ulster-American Folk Park since it met for the first time in 1976 and with the Mellon Centre since 1996. …

2022-June-01-Hospitality And Tourism Management Certification, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Registration is now open for the Hospitality and Tourism Management Certification Program, a partnership with the East Tennessee State University Office of Professional Development and Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association (NETTA). The certification is a regional first, having grown over the past three years.

Classes will be held each Tuesday, Aug. 16-Nov. 15, from 6-9 p.m., at the Hands On! Discovery Center, located in Gray at the ETSU Natural History Museum and Gray Fossil Site. Registration is required.

Certification is for anyone interested in expanding their skills and knowledge for personal and/or professional development. This …

2022-June-01-Navigating The Next For Transgender Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

A school counselor is an important resource for any student, especially in getting assistance when dealing with mental health issues. Already, mental health is a rising concern for college students and also for high school students – a problem that only worsened during the pandemic. A recent CDC survey found that 37% of high school students reported experiencing mental health challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak.

High school students who are gay, lesbian or bisexual were especially likely to have mental health struggles.

Dr. Jon Borland spent several years working as a school counselor before entering a Ph.D. program at the …

2022-June-01-New Book Explores Appalachian Health Issues, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University experts have contributed to a new award-winning book that explores the myriad health issues and challenges facing the people of Appalachia.

“Appalachian Health: Culture, Challenges, and Capacity” is co-edited by Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean of the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health, and the late Dr. F. Douglas Scutchfield of the University of Kentucky. The book was published by the University Press of Kentucky.

Using a balance of comprehensive data and storytelling, the contributors examine issues such as affordable and accessible medical care, the opioid crisis and other social, political, …

2022-June-01-Riding Tall: The Bold Works Of Rosa Bonheur, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

This Pride Month, University Marketing and Communications is highlighting some of the work faculty is doing in the LGBTQ+ space.

Dr. Michael Fowler, Assistant Professor of Art History, recently returned from teaching an ETSU study abroad course in Greece. While in Athens, he took a moment to revisit the Parthenon sculptures and especially the west frieze representing a procession of men on horseback. These sculptures figure prominently into his current research on the acclaimed 19th-century French artist, cross-dressing lesbian, and proto-feminist Rosa Bonheur.

As a fellow queer person, Dr. Fowler has long admired Bonheur for achieving international success in the …

2022-June-01-Sadie King First Generation College Student, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

To make up for its absence in the prior two years, the planners of the 2021 Homecoming celebration at East Tennessee State University wanted to make it the biggest and best iteration of that event in the university’s history. That was the inspiration for the Ferris wheel, which was an idea of one Sadie King, who was last year’s Student Government Association (SGA) Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State of the ETSU SGA is responsible for planning and organizing homecoming. Sadie attained the position in her second year serving with SGA.

In her time at ETSU, Sadie has also …

2022-June-01-Sherrod Library Pride Month, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

In celebration of Pride Month, the Sherrod Library at East Tennessee State University has hand-selected a collection of LGBTQ+ fiction and non-fiction books. The following assortment has a variety of narratives, including topics from heartwarming fictional romances to thought-provoking memoirs.

Non-Fiction  

“Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place” by Neema Avashia (2022) 

“’Another Appalachia’ examines both the roots and the resonance of Neema Avashia's identity as a queer Desi Appalachian woman. With narrative explorations of foodways, religion, sports, standards of beauty, social media, gun culture and more, "Another Appalachia" mixes nostalgia and humor, sadness and sweetness, …

2022-June-01-Spring 2022 Deans List, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for spring 2022.

To receive this honor, undergraduate students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate coursework with no grade below ‘B-’ in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students from the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 or above with no grade …

2022-June-01-Surge Coming In Hope Scholarship Funding, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – As families grapple with the cost of college, East Tennessee State University students will see a surge in their Tennessee HOPE (Lottery) Scholarship funding for the fall 2022 semester. In late April, the Tennessee State Legislature approved an $85 million increase in funding for the scholarship. Gov. Bill Lee recently signed the bill.

“This is wonderful news for our students,” said Dr. Sam Mayhew, associate vice president for Student Life and Enrollment at ETSU. “Students who receive the HOPE Scholarship have already put in tremendous work, and we are thrilled to see them receive additional funding.” …

2022-June-01-The Big Dig Returns To East Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Hands On! Discovery Center and the East Tennessee State University Museum of Natural History are bringing back The Big Dig, an immersive paleontological experience for older teens and adults.

Big Dig is returning

“The Big Dig” is a one-of-a-kind, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, paleontology experience that provides participants the opportunity to work alongside paleontologists and follow the process from beginning to end, from searching for fossils in the field to curating them in the museum collection. 

“This program allows visitors to get up close and personal with the Gray Fossil Site …

2022-June-01-University School Ranking, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – University School, an innovative preparatory school located on East Tennessee State University’s main campus, has ranked among the top performing schools in the state of Tennessee, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2022 Best High Schools.

In coordination with North Carolina-based RTI International, a global nonprofit social science research firm, U.S. News reviewed nearly 24,000 schools at the national, state and local levels. Approximately 17,843 of those were evaluated and ranked based on multiple factors, including but not limited to performance on state-required tests, graduation rates and college preparation. 

“The Best High Schools …

Analysis Of Blood Type For Sars-Cov-2 And Correlation For Disease Acquisition In Various Sociodemographic Groups Including Women Of Childbearing Age., Maria L. Vacca, Nikunj Vyas, Joshua Banks, Elaine Joyce, Cindy Hou, Benjamin E. Leiby, Stefanie Deangelo, Todd P. Levin, Autum Shingler-Nace, Marilyn Mapp, Ashlee Hiester, Jonathan H. Coughenour

Division of Infectious Diseases and Environmental Medicine Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Multiple studies have occurred to determine if a patient's blood type, Rhesus factor (Rh), and sociodemographic attributes contribute to contracting SARS-CoV-2. True association remains unknown.

METHODS: Inclusion criteria included in-patients who were tested for SARS-CoV-2 with blood type assessed. Study endpoints combined ABO, Rh and all-cause inpatient mortality (ACIM) with testing positivity. Pregnancy status was one of several secondary endpoints evaluated. A logistic regression analysis was used to estimate association.

RESULTS: Of the 27,662 patients who met inclusion criteria, Type A blood was associated with increased positivity [1.01 (1.0-1.21), P = .03]. Type B [1.10 (0.99-1.23), P = .08] …

Subscription And Organization Information (June 2022)

Nebraska Bird Review

The Nebraska Bird Review is published quarterly by the Nebraska Ornithologists’ Union, Inc., as its official journal, and is sent to members not in arrears of dues. Annual subscription rates (on a calendar-year basis only): $25 in the United States and $35 in all other countries, payable in advance. Single copies are $7 each, postpaid, in the United States and $9 elsewhere. Send orders for back issues to Anita Breckbill, NOU Librarian, c/o Music Library, WMB 30, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0101 (or at the email address listed below). Memberships in the NOU (on a calendar-year basis only): Active …

Remembering Lanny Randolph, William Flack

Nebraska Bird Review

Nebraska's birding community suffered a great loss on June 17, 2022, with the death of Lanny Randolph, an enthusiastic birder and a good friend to all of us. ... Lanny ... resolutely continued birding. In May 2022, he was able to attend the NOU meeting in Gering, and to see many of his longtime friends for the first time since the COVID pandemic. But a month later, on June 17, he was taken from us. Lanny's no longer physically present among us. But for those of us who knew him, he'll always be there in our memories, an invisible presence …

Bridging Metacognition And Executive Function: Enhancing Metacognition Via Development Of The Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex, Matthew Brooks

The Nebraska Educator: A Student-Led Journal

Currently, there is a gap between the psychological concept of metacognition and the neuroscientific construct of executive function (EF). The following research proposal attempts to bridge this gap with an argument that component parts of “cold EF” like working memory and cognitive flexibility closely overlap with the component parts of metacognition that include planning and regulation. Additionally, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) and the superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF) are strongly associated with working memory and cognitive flexibility. The proposed research strategy in this article then offers a way to potentially evaluate metacognition through means beyond psychological measures. If the parallels …

Masked Or Unmasked? The Impact Of Hidden Facial Expressions On Interpretations Of Emotion, Justin Andersson, Lauren Thayer

The Nebraska Educator: A Student-Led Journal

Researchers are still exploring the impact of the novel COVID-19 disease. This global pandemic has altered daily life, including how we interact with others. One radical change is the wide use of cloth or disposable face masks that cover people’s faces from the nose down. The current paper explores issues related to the diminished ability to identify others’ facial expressions and what impact that may have on people’s ability to perceive emotions and the social cues attached to those emotions. To further explore this issue, an exploratory, experimental study was conducted, participants (n = 7) were asked to complete a …

Maximizing Student Citizenship Education, Consuelo Gallardo

The Nebraska Educator: A Student-Led Journal

Increasingly, global statistics have pointed out that young citizens are disengaged from democratic participation. This has captured public attention and led some countries to start creating educational policies as an attempt to implement educational citizenship programs to prepare young citizens to be active participants in a democratic society. Nevertheless, little is known regardless of the impact of those programs on democratic countries like Ecuador and the role of active citizenship at the educational level. It has led Ecuadorian younger population to avoid engaging in active social and political participation. Therefore, some national policies, international reports, specific topics related to citizenship …

From Active Learning Trigonometry To Lecture-Oriented Calculus: Student Interactions, Kelsey Quaisley, Nathan Wakefield

The Nebraska Educator: A Student-Led Journal

Active learning is an important component in many college mathematics classes. However, not all college mathematics classes are being taught using active learning-oriented methods. This phenomenological study examined how four undergraduate students’ reflections on their recent experiences in a lecture-based Calculus I course compared to their reflections on their previous experiences in an active learning-oriented Trigonometry course. According to participants’ reflections, certain prescribed classroom structures, such as large classroom sizes, seemed to negatively affect student interactions with both instructors and peers in Calculus I lecture, especially their ability to ask questions. Whereas feeling comfortable to ask questions in either Trigonometry …

A Thematic Analysis Of Faculty Advice For Doctoral Students, Alexa Yunes-Koch, Katie Johnson

The Nebraska Educator: A Student-Led Journal

The present study examines advice given by the graduate faculty in a department (n=24) to new Ph.D. students in the department. The thematic analysis employed inductive coding to draw themes from the data, and seven salient themes emerged from the interviews: relationships, openness, individuality, purpose, academic work, self-care, and logistics. Grounded in a theoretical framework of social constructivism, the present study analyzes how knowledge is created as a social artifact that is passed down from faculty to graduate student and highlights the ways in which doctoral students then shape the meaning of said knowledge through their own interpretations and actions. …