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Mcnair News, Volume 3, Number 1, Fall 2008
Mcnair News, Volume 3, Number 1, Fall 2008
McNair News: Newsletter of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln McNair Scholars Program
New Scholars Retreat: Welcome Junior Scholars
Meet the New McNair Scholars
McNair - Facts & History
McNair Summer Research Experience
UNL McNair Research Colloquium
Senior Scholar Research Projects
California McNair Scholars Symposium
Reflections on the California McNair Symposium by Kyle Jackson
Mentor Spotlight – Miguel Carranza
Working Effectively with Your Research Mentor by Rebecca Beals
Scholar Spotlight – Mo Wax
McNair Graduate Student Mentors
Dr. Terri Norton “Joins” McNair Community of Scholars
Kudos to McNair Scholars
Conference Presentations
2008 Summer Internships
Alumni News: Degree Watch
McNair Scholars: Now Graduate Students at UNL
UNL Scholars: Now Grad Students Across the Country …
Federal Research And Development Agenda For Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings, National Science And Technology Council
Federal Research And Development Agenda For Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings, National Science And Technology Council
Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications
The construction and buildings sector consumes enormous amounts of energy, clean water, and materials. Buildings use about one-third of the world’s energy — a proportion that will continue to increase as the population grows and becomes more urban and more affluent (Griffith et al. 2007). In the United States today, the buildings sector accounts for 40% of the primary energy use, compared to 32% for the industrial sector and 28% for the transportation sector. The use of electric power and heat in the buildings sector also accounts for about 40% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). If current trends continue, …
Gamma Sigma Delta Newsletter - Nebraska Chapter, Issue #36, September 2008
Gamma Sigma Delta Newsletter - Nebraska Chapter, Issue #36, September 2008
Gamma Sigma Delta, Nebraska Chapter: Newsletters
President’s Message
Dr. Martin Massengale 2008 recipient of the Distinguished Achievement in Agriculture Award.
The Gamma Sigma Delta Fall 2008 Seminar, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 1st Can Local Foods Save the World? By Catherine H. Strohbehn, PhD, RD, CFSP, HRIM Extension Specialist, Associate Professor, Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management, Iowa State University
NOMINATIONS FOR GAMMA SIGMA DELTA
Merit Award Nomination
Extension Award Nomination
Research Award Nomination
Teaching Award Nomination
Gamma Sigma Delta Committees 2008
Acuta Enews September 2008, Vol. 37, No. 9
Acuta Enews September 2008, Vol. 37, No. 9
ACUTA Newsletters
In This lssue
From ACUTA Headquarters: Ramped-up Schedule................Jeri A. Semer, CAE, Executive Director
New Section on ACUTA Website
Audio Seminar: Technology-Related lmptications of the 2008 Higher Ed Opportunities Act
Tech Talk: ACUTA Member Schools Are Mostly in the Green ........ Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR
DC Update ......... Dave Ostrom, Washington State University
lP PBX Witt Reign: Converged PBX Will Slowly Fade Away........................Gary Audin, Delphi, lnc.
Get Your ACUTA Logo here
Look on the Light Side
lnfo Links ............. Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern lowa
Welcome New Members
Check lt Out: RFls/RFPs, Job Postings, Press Releases
Convergent Validity Of The Early Childhood Behavior Problem Screening Scale , Annette Griffith, J. Ron Nelson, Michael Epstein, Bjorn Pederson
Convergent Validity Of The Early Childhood Behavior Problem Screening Scale , Annette Griffith, J. Ron Nelson, Michael Epstein, Bjorn Pederson
Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders: Faculty Publications
This study examined the convergent validity of the parent and teacher versions of the Early Childhood Behavior Problem Screening Scale (ECBPSS) with the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Caregiver-Teacher Report Form (C-TRF), respectively. Data were collected on a sample of preschool and kindergarten students (n = 149) from two medium-sized cities in the Midwest. Analyses of both the parent and teacher versions of the ECBPSS were corre¬lated with the corresponding Internalizing, Externalizing, and Total Problem scale scores of the CBCL and the C-TRF. The present findings and future research directions and limitations are discussed.
Faculty Training In Developing An E-Portfolio System, Cindy J. Harvel
Faculty Training In Developing An E-Portfolio System, Cindy J. Harvel
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
In fall semester, 2007 research was performed at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) to determine which means of training for the Chalk and Wire e-Portfolio system was most satisfying to faculty and cooperating teachers. A fifteen question survey was given to 171 assessors. Fourteen questions gathered quantitative data, one qualitative. Four cross tabulations completed with a chi square test for independence showed that faculty and cooperating teachers ratings of their success using Chalk and Wire was independent of: (a) comfort level with computers, (b) age of assessor, (c) assessors’ satisfaction with student assistant, and (d) assessors' rating of administrators' helpfulness. …
Acuta Enews August 2008, Vol. 37, No. 8
Acuta Enews August 2008, Vol. 37, No. 8
ACUTA Newsletters
ln This lssue
Report from the 37th Annual Conference & Exhibition
From the President.......Corinne Hoch, Columbia Univ., ACUTA President
Board Report............ Riny Ledgerwood, San Diego State Univ., ACUTA Secretary/Treasurer
Tech Talk: Disks Will Fail, but how Do You Know When?.......... ...Kevin Tanzillo, Dux PR
lnfo Links ............. Randy Hayes, Univ. of Northern Iowa
DC Update ...........Dove Ostrom, Washington State University
Welcome New Members
Check lt Out: RFls/RFPs, Job Postings, Press Releases
Conference Sessions Online
Treasure Chest Winners
Green Survey Winner
Graduate Connections- August 2008
Graduate Connections- August 2008
Graduate Connections: A Newsletter for UNL Graduate Students
In This Issue:
Click on links to navigate the newsletter
Navigating Graduate School......1
Success in Graduate School
18th Annual Campuswide TA Workshops
New Student Welcome
Barbara Lovitts Seminars
Stay Connected
38 Strategies for Completing Your Dissertation
Good Practices in Graduate
Education....................................4
Academic Integrity: A Letter to My Students
Essential Connections..................7
A Timeless and Solitary Page
Teaching Tip .................................8
Ten Things to Do the First Day of Class
Professional Development...........9
Think “Next Stage”
Interactions.................................10
Graduate Student Association News
Funding Opportunities...............11
Resources for Researchers........12
NURAMP Workshops
Responsible Conduct of Research
Human and Animal Subjects
Announcements..........................13
Software Workshops
Online Graduate Bulletin
Call for …
Nebraska Reading First 2007-08 Annual Report, Emily Hayden, Guy Trainin, Kristin Javorsky, Malinda Murphy-Yagil, Kathryn Cook
Nebraska Reading First 2007-08 Annual Report, Emily Hayden, Guy Trainin, Kristin Javorsky, Malinda Murphy-Yagil, Kathryn Cook
Research and Evaluation in Education, Technology, Art, and Design
The 2007-08 Annual Report presents results and analysis of student performance in Nebraska Reading First schools for the 2007-08 school year. Teacher responses are also reported, along with comparisons of two districts from the year just prior to Reading First implementation through the 4 years of implementation.
Office Of Research -- Annual Report 2007-2008
Office Of Research -- Annual Report 2007-2008
Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications
Table of Contents
ANNUAL REPORT 2007–2008 1
A Time to Think Boldly 1
Lake Mud Holds Climate Secrets 2
Of Grass and Sand – Lessons in Resilience 4
Web Tools Aid Drought Decisions 6
Partnering on Climate Research 7
New Home Furthers Virology Collaboration 8
Innovation Campus in the Works 10
Projects Aim to Ease Research Space Shortage 11
Quilt Center Expanding Its Reach in New Building 12
Genetics Project Melds Biology, Nanotechnology 14
Strengthening Plant Science Research 15
Tiny Tools, Big Potential 16
Omaha and Ponca Dictionary Going Digital 18
Historian Influencing Digital Research 19
Building Longer-Lasting Bridges 20 …
Standards Vs. 'Standard' Knowledge, Edmund T. Hamann
Standards Vs. 'Standard' Knowledge, Edmund T. Hamann
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications
This chapter (one of 40 in the book "Everyday Antiracism", edited by Mica Pollock) matches the format of other entries in the book by providing direct, research-grounded advice for ways of reducing racism in American schools and reducing its damage for students. This chapter focuses on the de facto recognized skills of two English learners (ELLs) who were kept in an intermediate class because of their teacher's need to have their assistance as interpreters, but highlights how this linguistic competence actually de jure counted against these learners making their progress appear slower than it was.
Escuelas Nacionales, Alumnos Transnacionales: La Migración México/Estados Unidos Como Fenómeno Escolar, Víctor A. Zúñiga, Edmund T. Hamann
Escuelas Nacionales, Alumnos Transnacionales: La Migración México/Estados Unidos Como Fenómeno Escolar, Víctor A. Zúñiga, Edmund T. Hamann
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications
El artículo presenta datos recientes sobre una dimensión de la migración internacional que ha sido poco estudiada: la migración escolar. Con información de dos muestras representativas de alumnos de primaria y secundaria de los estados de Nuevo León y Zacatecas, los autores advierten la importancia del fenómeno y describen las trayectorias escolares de los alumnos transnacionales. De manera particular, en este trabajo, se analizan los dilemas que se le presentan la institución escolar, tanto de México como de Estados Unidos. La concepción mono-nacional de la institución enfrenta una población escolar transnacional en el sentido de que ha sido educada en …
10 Ways To Attract Traffic To Your Booth Or Display, Deb Heidzig, Connie I. Reimers-Hild
10 Ways To Attract Traffic To Your Booth Or Display, Deb Heidzig, Connie I. Reimers-Hild
Kimmel Education and Research Center: Presentations and White Papers
1. Smile: Meet and greet your customers or guests with a friendly face and a positive first impression. Welcome people who walk by and encourage them to see what you have available.
2. Stand in Front or Beside your Display: When you stand behind the table, you create a wall between you and the customer. Standing in front or beside the display allows you to great people and lays the groundwork for developing relationships with potential clients.
3. Offer Promotions and/or Drawings: Collect contact information by having people sign up for drawings and promotions. Have a box or bowl available …
The Life Of Patricia Morin – A Nursing Dean, Linda Kay Walline
The Life Of Patricia Morin – A Nursing Dean, Linda Kay Walline
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Women’s approaches to leadership have been distinctly different from men’s. Through women’s stories and women’s lives, we can discover unique and fresh insights about leadership critical for the rapidly changing world. Deans of nursing programs are predominately women. Nursing deans are in key positions to influence both the direction of the schools and the profession itself.
The purpose of this historical study was to describe and analyze the life of Patricia Morin, a nursing dean. The study focused on the meanings of these experiences as well as her role in academic leadership as she perceived and lived it.
The major …
The Relationship Between The Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessment Provided By Wyoming High School Mathematics Teachers And The Performance Of Wyoming 11th Grade Students On The Adequate Yearly Progress Of Wyoming Schools, Mary C. Moler
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This research study investigated the mathematics teachers’ classroom practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessments by a self-reporting questionnaire. The questionnaire was sent to all 295 Wyoming high school mathematics teachers in February of 2007. There were 164 questionnaires completed by 67 out of the 75 schools contacted.
It also investigated how those practices related to the mathematics portion of school’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on state standards with the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The researcher calculated scaled average scores on 13 variables related to a 32-question questionnaire. The groups analyzed were sorted into three levels …
A Theory Of Non-Noetherian Gorenstein Rings, Livia M. Miller
A Theory Of Non-Noetherian Gorenstein Rings, Livia M. Miller
Department of Mathematics: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
In Noetherian rings there is a hierarchy among regular, Gorenstein and Cohen-Macaulay rings. Regular non-Noetherian rings were originally defined by Bertin in 1971. In 2007, Hamilton and Marley used Cech cohomology to introduce a theory of Cohen-Macaulay for non-Noetherian rings, answering a question posed by Glaz. This dissertation provides a theory of non-Noetherian Gorenstein rings agreeing with the Noetherian definition, and for which regular rings are Gorenstein, and coherent Gorenstein rings are Cohen-Macaulay. The relationship between Gorenstein rings and FP-injective dimension as defined by Stenstrom is also explored. Finally, an additional characterization of Gorenstein rings involving homological dimensions is examined …
The Labyrinth To Leadership: A Multicase Study, Melody Schopp
The Labyrinth To Leadership: A Multicase Study, Melody Schopp
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This qualitative multi-case study was a life-history of three women leaders in the state of South Dakota. The purpose of the study was to explore the career pathways of three female leaders in educational and political fields in South Dakota. Specifically, I sought to identify the events and opportunities guiding them to their positions of leadership in the traditionally male-dominated culture of South Dakota. In this study I identified the leadership characteristics that these women embraced along their journeys. I identified the support systems for these women and in doing so, it may be possible to look at ways of …
Determining The Accuracy Of Item Parameter Standard Error Of Estimates In Bilog-Mg 3, Michael Toland
Determining The Accuracy Of Item Parameter Standard Error Of Estimates In Bilog-Mg 3, Michael Toland
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This study was conducted to determine the accuracy of item parameter standard error of estimates (SEEs) produced by BILOG-MG 3 by examining their performance under a variety of conditions. The Factors manipulated in this study were type of underlying difficulty (b) distribution, type of underlying discrimination (a) distribution, type of underlying lower asymptote (c) distribution, test length (I), type of underlying latent trait (θ) distribution, sample size (J), and the number of quadrature points. Results showed that the accuracy of the estimated SEb under the 1PL, 2PL, and 3PL models depended on the magnitude of the b parameter being estimated. …
Tallying The Chad Marks In The Ballot Box: A Survey Of Distance Learning Library Services In Florida’S State Universities, Sarah J. Hammill
Tallying The Chad Marks In The Ballot Box: A Survey Of Distance Learning Library Services In Florida’S State Universities, Sarah J. Hammill
E-JASL 1999-2009 (Volumes 1-10)
Abstract
As distance education continues to grow in Florida, libraries are developing the resources and services to meet the needs of faculty and students. This article identifies what distance learning library services the Florida’s State University System (SUS) Libraries are providing. It concludes with recommendations for additional and improved services and identifies areas for future research in the state of Florida.
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Move Close To The Action, Marilyn L. Grady
First Things First: Writing Strategies -- Move Close To The Action, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Some individuals seem to have an endless array of research and writing ideas; other individuals seem to have few research and writing ideas. For many, finding a way to prime the writing pump is a cause of concern. A frequently heard comment is, "I don't know how to get started." One way to discover writing opportunities is to expand your network. Conferences provide opportunities to meet many individuals from many places. These individuals are sources of research and writing ideas. The conference sessions are replete with writing ideas. The conference bulletin boards, materials tables, and program provide research and writing …
The Finish Line: Doctoral Students And The Great Race, Marilyn L. Grady
The Finish Line: Doctoral Students And The Great Race, Marilyn L. Grady
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
A book by A. J. Cronin was the source of my career inspiration. Cronin wrote novels set in the life of the university. The university and the work of the professor became my career ambition. It took a number of years to achieve my goal of being a university professor. Today, a major portion of my university work is advising doctoral students. The national data on completion of doctoral programs are grim. I, like many of my colleagues, strive to assist students in completing their doctoral studies. However, despite my efforts to facilitate their studies, I am constantly reminded that …
When Sisterly Support Changes To Sabotage, Barbara L. Brock
When Sisterly Support Changes To Sabotage, Barbara L. Brock
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Although research on women's leadership extols the benefits of women's professional collaborations and mentorship, one cannot assume that all women are trustworthy and supportive of other women. This qualitative study explored the phenomenon of professional sabotage among women in educational leadership. Results revealed that, although women who engaged in sabotage were proportionately few in number, the damage they inflicted on other women's reputations, careers, and emotional well-being was great. "Cross a man and you struggle, one of you wins, you adjust and go on- or you lie there dead. Cross a woman and the universe is changed, once again, for …
Women In History - Abigail Adams: Life, Accomplishments, And Ideas, Sharon K. Kenan
Women In History - Abigail Adams: Life, Accomplishments, And Ideas, Sharon K. Kenan
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership
Abigail Adams's fame derives in large part from her marriage to the second President of the United States, John Adams (Freidel, 1989). However, she also had attributes of her own that made her an interesting and perennially famous woman in the history of the United States. One of her most enduring legacies is the volume of correspondence she wrote during lonely separations from her husband while he handled the nation's business and left her alone with four children. Firsthand accounts of the period leading up to, during, and following the American Revolution are available through those letters (Withey, 1981). Eventually …
Using Non-Traditional Activities To Enhance Mathematical Connections, Sandy Dean
Using Non-Traditional Activities To Enhance Mathematical Connections, Sandy Dean
Action Research Projects
In this action research study of my classroom of seventh grade mathematics, I investigated the use of non-traditional activities to enhance mathematical connections. The types of nontraditional activities used were hands-on activities, written explanations, and oral communication that required students to apply a new mathematical concept to either prior knowledge or a realworld application. I discovered that the use of non-traditional activities helped me reach a variety of learners in my classroom. These activities also increased my students’ abilities to apply their mathematical knowledge to different applications. Having students explain their reasoning during non-traditional activities improved their communications skills, both …
Mathematical Communication, Conceptual Understanding, And Students' Attitudes Toward Mathematics, Kimberly Hirschfeld-Cotton
Mathematical Communication, Conceptual Understanding, And Students' Attitudes Toward Mathematics, Kimberly Hirschfeld-Cotton
Action Research Projects
This action research study of my 8th grade classroom investigated the use of mathematical communication, through oral homework presentations and written journals entries, and its impact on conceptual understanding of mathematics. This change in expectation and its impact on students’ attitudes towards mathematics was also investigated. Challenging my students to communicate mathematics both orally and in writing deepened the students’ understanding of the mathematics. Levels of understanding deepened when a variety of instructional methods were presented and discussed where students could comprehend the ideas that best suited their learning styles. Increased understanding occurred through probing questions causing students to reflect …
Exploring The Influence Of Vocabulary Instruction On Students’ Understanding Of Mathematical Concepts, Micki Mcconnell
Exploring The Influence Of Vocabulary Instruction On Students’ Understanding Of Mathematical Concepts, Micki Mcconnell
Action Research Projects
In this action research study of my classroom of 8th grade mathematics, I investigated the influence of vocabulary instruction on students’ understanding of the mathematics concepts. I discovered that knowing the meaning of the vocabulary did play a major role in the students’ understanding of the daily lessons and the ability to take tests. Understanding the vocabulary and the concepts allowed the students to be successful on their daily assignments, chapter tests, and standardized achievement tests. I also discovered that using different vocabulary teaching strategies enhanced equity in my classroom among diverse learners. The knowledge of the math vocabulary increased …
Can Homework Become More Meaningful With The Inclusion Of Oral Presentations?, Emy Jones
Can Homework Become More Meaningful With The Inclusion Of Oral Presentations?, Emy Jones
Action Research Projects
In this action research study of my 7th grade math class, I investigated the inclusion of homework presentations to see if they would improve students’ attitude toward mathematics, participation, and understanding. I discovered that although the implementations of presentations into our homework routine did not drastically influence grades, or even improve attitudes (according to test grades and student surveys), a multitude of other changes surfaced. These changes consisted of an increase in discussion, a team effort among students in my class, and an overall “learning community” effect. I plan to continue to pursue presentations as a major part of my …
Enhancing Thinking Skills: Will Daily Problem Solving Activities Help?, Julie Hoaglund
Enhancing Thinking Skills: Will Daily Problem Solving Activities Help?, Julie Hoaglund
Action Research Projects
In this action research study of my classroom of eighth grade general mathematics students, I investigated how addressing problem solving activities each day would affect the thinking and reasoning skills of the students. I discovered that the students became more adept at problem solving as they practiced various strategies. As students justified their answers, both orally and in written form, their understanding of mathematics and its applications to the real world improved. I discovered that students worked more diligently on problems of interest to them. Also, some problems are better solved individually, and some are more geared as a group …
Summarization In Math Class, Scott Eckman
Summarization In Math Class, Scott Eckman
Departament of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Master's of Arts in Teaching, Summative Projects
This action research study of twenty students in my sixth grade mathematics classroom examines the implementation of summarization strategies. Students were taught how to summarize concepts and how to explain their thinking in different ways to the teacher and their peers. Through analysis of students’ summaries of concepts from lessons that I taught, tests scores, and student journals and interviews, I discovered that summarizing mathematical concepts offers students an engaging opportunity to better understand those concepts and render that understanding more visible to the teacher. This analysis suggests that non-traditional summarization, such as verbal and written strategies, and strategies involving …