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Monthly Planet, 1987, December, Erin Wright, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

Monthly Planet, 1987, Novemeber, Erin Wright, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 30 Number 1, Fall 1987, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - CAN THERE BE DISSENT IN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITIES? SCU's president makes clear where the University stands on this important issue. By William J. Rewak, S.J.

17 - WHAT'S AHEAD IN THE WORLD OF HIGH TECH? Former Business ~ek reporter Jack Wilson looks to the future of Silicon Valley.

21 - GREEKS ON CAMPUS-HERE TO STAY? What makes sororities and fraternities appealing to SCU undergraduates?

28 - GLASS IMAGE Tom Kelly '72 unlocks memories of classmate Charlie Glass after Glass's abduction last June.

30 - THE AGE OF AQUARIUS REVISITED Six members of the class of '67 talk about their …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 29 Number 4, Summer 1987, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - ALASKA DIARY From the journal Bill Regan kept on his 1931 expedition to Alaska with Father Hubbard. By William V. Regan. Edited by Peg Major

18 - THE U.S. AND THE VATICAN An excerpt from Eric Hanson's new book sets the stage for the pope's September visit. By Eric O. Hanson

21 - MR. ESPY GOES TO WASHINGTON Mike Espy '78 (JD) is Mississippi's first black congressman since Reconstruction. By Carla Hall

24 - BURIED TREASURE For every child God gave them, Kathy and Allen Hayes '66 promised to adopt another. By Allen and Kathy Triplett Hayes '66

Adaptive Testing, Information And The Partial Credit Model: A Simulation Study, Raymond J. Adams

Measurement and statistics

In adaptive testing each individual is tested with a set of items that is selected to match his/her estimated ability at the time of testing. In its most sophisticated form an adaptive test is interactively administered by a computer that scores the test and uses the individual's pattern of correct and incorrect responses to select new items from an item bank. In this procedure items are selected during the process of administering a test (rather than as a part of a predetermined sequence) so that the items administered to each individual are appropriate in difficulty for that individual. The result …

The I.A.S Bulletin, V21n1, June 1987, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- A Note from the Editor
--- Annual Meeting Address by Paul Walte
--- Lenore Durkee Assumes Presidency
--- Iowa Science Foundation Grants Awarded 1987-88
--- Iowa Academy of Science Recognizes Outstanding Science Students
--- 1986-87 Committee Reports
--- Membership Facts

Monthly Planet, 1987, June, Amy Morrison, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

Monthly Planet, 1987, May, Amy Morrison, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 24-25, 1987 [Program, 99th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Program Contents:

Program Summary --- 4
General Session Speakers --- 9
Awards --- 12
Distinguished Fellow --- 12
Distinguished Iowa Scientist --- 13
Distinguished Service --- 14
Symposia Programs --- 15
Workshops/Discussions --- 20
Meetings --- 23
Tours/Demonstrations/Field Trips --- 24
Video Film Preview --- 25
Poster Papers --- 26
Campus Map --- Centerfold
Section Programs --- 29
Agricultural Sciences --- 30
Anthropology --- 32
Biotechnology --- 33
Botany --- 36
Chemical Education --- 41
Chemistry, Inorganic --- 42
Chemistry, Organic --- 45
Conservation --- 46
Elementary Science --- 47
Engineering --- 48
Geology --- 52
Linguistics --- 55
Nursing …

Program Abstracts, 99th Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 24-25, 1987, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Presentation abstracts from the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 29 Number 3, Spring 1987, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

10 - AROUND THE WORLD IN 500 DAYS How and why Mike Brozda stepped off the treadmill and onto the "road less traveled." By Mike Brozda

16 - TURNING OFF TV's MIND-SET Confessions of a "cultural heretic" who turned off TV and selected a different channel. By Mitch Finley

19 - ADVOCATE FOR THE UNDERDOG Peter Conk '71, as seen through the eyes of faculty friend and mentor, Father Tenny Wright, S.J. By Tennant C. Wright, S.J.

24 - LETTING GO A three-step lesson in the fine art of delegation on the way to becoming a leader. By Timothy W. …

Monthly Planet, 1987, March, Amy Morrison, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

Monthly Planet, 1987, February, Amy Morrison, Huxley College Of The Environment, Western Washington University

The Planet

No abstract provided.

The Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference, 1987, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

--- Keynote Speaker: James Van Allen
--- Sessions
--- Registration Form

Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1987-88: Officers, Committees, And Membership Roster, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Table of Contents:

Board of Directors ... 5
Program Directors ... 6
Editors ... 7
Committees ... 8
Sections ... 25
Award Recipients ... 55
Past Presidents ... 57
Membership Roster ... 59
Constitution and Bylaws ... 71
Meeting Dates ... 83

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 29 Number 2, Winter 1987, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

9 - CAMPAIGN FINANCING A look at what's wrong with modern campaigns and a creative, alternative approach to financing them. By Timothy J. Lukes

13 - TRADITION SHATTERED One hundred women broke the all male tradition at SCU 25 years ago. They returned to the campus to celebrate. By Barbara Wyman

18 - PAUL AQUINO: 0 & A Paul Aquino '65 talks about his famous sister-in-law, Cory, his family, and life in the Philippines.

21 - A YEAR FOR OTHERS Seven 1986 graduates chose to spend this year with the ·Jesuit Volunteers. They talk about what it's like. By Julie …