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Middle And High School Students Will Compete In The Regional Science And Engineering Fair Hosted By Uab On March 4, Staff

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The Hbcu Experience: Why I Chose My Hbcu And How It Helped Me Prepare For My Career, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Educational Panels

Panel/Event Coordinator: Angela Richardson

Facilitated by: Dr. Anita White

Panelists:

• Justin Alfred | Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
• Jayda Yancy ‘19 | North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
• Tony Richardson II | Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
• Joseph Pollard | Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama
• Ja’Nae McGee | Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge
• Zoe Mitchell ‘19 | Xavier University, New Orleans
• Darryl Burrell Jr. | Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
• Joseph Bertrand ‘20 | North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
• Dr. Garry J. Kennebrew Jr. ‘04 | Morehouse College, …

The Impact Of A Canine-Assisted Reading Program On Readers Needing Extra Practice, Amanda N. Coffman, Elana Bernstein, Susan C. Davies, Ann F. Justice

Counselor Education and Human Services Faculty Publications

Canines can provide emotional support, create a nonjudgmental environment, facilitate positive social interactions, and shape student behavior. This study investigated the impact of a canine-assisted reading program on four second-grade students' reading fluency and attitudes toward reading. Oral reading fluency (ORF) was measured using ORF probes, and students' attitudes toward reading were measured with the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey. Although ORF skills did not improve significantly following the program, students' attitudes toward reading did. Implications regarding innovative strategies for reading fluency programs, including canine-assisted methods, are discussed, with emphasis on the importance of maintaining reading enjoyment among readers needing extra …

Chimes: February 20, 2023, Calvin University

Chimes

Rangeela returns by Savannah Shustack

Calvin community responds to shooting at Michigan State University by Abigail Ham

As AI takes its next big step, schools ponder how to respond by David Ogboro

Communication issues and lack of clarity have faculty questioning leadership team's role by Grace Buller

Former Dance Guild choreographers spearhead new Calvin Knights Cheer Program by Lauren Nyong

What goes up(stream) must come down(stream) by Lainey Moore

From "Institutes" to Confessions: anonymous confessions at Calvin by Katie Rosendale

Principal Perceptions Of The Impact Of Turnaround Practices On Student Achievement In New York City Charter Schools, Christina D. Brown

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Principal leadership is at the core of successful school turnaround. This qualitative study explored principals’ perceptions of the success or failure of turnaround methods in their New York City charter school communities. Principal leadership of low-performing schools is one of the most important elements of turnaround success (Stronge & Xu, 2021). While much research has been conducted to determine what makes a principal effective or ineffective, not much research exists that reveals the perspective of turnaround principals regarding the importance of their roles in dramatically increasing student achievement. The theoretical framework for this study was guided by the work of …

Modules, Mandates, & Morals: A Self-Study Of The Creation Of An Online Secondary Holocaust Course, Alexander C. Ledford

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation examines the process of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of an online secondary Holocaust education course. Employing self-study methodology, it critically examines the decision-making of the researcher as they engage in the tasks of each phase of the ADDIE model of instructional. Special attention has been paid to the intersection of prevailing pedagogical and curricular recommendations from scholars in the fields of both Holocaust education and instructional design, a practice that has not received adequate scholarly attention. Drawing upon both bodies of literature, the researcher stresses the use of pedagogical practices which are put forward as …

2023 February 20 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

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Five Things You Should Know This Week, Georgia Southern University

A Few Things You Should Know This Week (2020-2023)

Third annual Employee Engagement Survey coming soon; info sessions this week

Armstrong Task Force Listening Tour

Free Days in February

Final Eagle home basketball games are this week

Ethics training required for all employees

Sexual Assault Awareness Week begins today with the Clothesline Project

Colleagues Share Impact Of 2022 Shared Values Award Winner - And She Shares How To Get The Most From Uab, Matt Windsor

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Innovation Institute Hosts Country's First Metahealth Symposium, Feb. 28, Matt Windsor

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New Study Identifies A Potential Therapeutic Target For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer In Black Patients, Adam Pope

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Theatre Uab Presents "Sanctuary City" From March 6-10, Shannon Thomason

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How Can I Thank Scott Tunison, Keith D. Walker, And Janet Mola Okoko For Presenting Over 70 Qualitative Research Concepts? A Book Review Of Varieties Of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives, Niroj Dahal

The Qualitative Report

More than 70 qualitative research concepts that have been used by academics and researchers in the social sciences and humanities are presented in the book Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. The concepts of qualitative research are collected in this book by academics and research practitioners from around the world. Whilst critically assessing the book, the field of qualitative research has grown more diverse and inclusive of a variety of ways of knowing and inquiring. Indigenous, context-specific, and more creative epistemologies are becoming more prevalent in qualitative research scholarship and practice as the world becomes smaller …

Difference Of Elbow Extension Velocity During Flat And Mound Throwing, Omar Arizpe, Joshua Perez, Bryon C. Applequist

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

In baseball, players encounter varying forms of throwing that is dependent upon position. Pitchers often throw on a mound, while position players are seen throwing from a flat ground. The throwing motion of a baseball consists of six phases: wind-up, stride, late cocking, acceleration, deceleration, and follow through. Each of these different phases consists of velocities being produced from the lower body through the elbow, which contributes to a potential cause of throwing arm injuries. Given the prominence of elbow injuries to pitchers, investigation into the solution to reducing arm injuries has continued to gain traction. PURPOSE: The purpose …

Anaerobic Performance In Female Collegiate Wrestlers During Ovulation Versus The Mid-Luteal Phase Of The Menstrual Cycle: A Pilot Study, Nicole Varone, Cayla Clark, Colby Morse, Joseph Mallillin, Alyssa Flores, Andreas Kreutzer, Brandon R. Rigby, Kyle Biggerstaff

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Anaerobic performance may vary during different phases of the menstrual cycle. The greatest differences occur between the late-follicular phase (i.e., ovulation) and the mid-luteal phase. Optimal anaerobic performance may be observed during the mid-luteal phase. PURPOSE: To explore differences in upper and lower body anaerobic performance during ovulation versus the mid-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in collegiate female wrestlers. METHODS: Six female collegiate wrestlers (age = 18.6 ± 0.2 yrs; height = 165.0 ± 0.5 cm; body mass = 79.7 ± 9.6 kg; lean body mass = 45.6 ± 2.8 kg; % body fat = 31.4 ± 6.6%) performed …

Pressurized Device For Mitigating Atrophy In Soleus During Long-Duration Spaceflight, Ramona Tovar Briones, Kimhab Sor, Breandrea Diaz, Dona Varghese, Benjamin Easter, Hunter Alvis, Brandon R. Rigby

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

A major concern with long duration spaceflight, skeletal muscle atrophy is most detrimental in lower limb musculature, particularly in muscles critical for proper gait, such as the soleus. The decline of muscle activation and the suppression of sensory input from plantar sole mechanoreceptors can add to the attenuation of skeletal muscle health during spaceflight. More specifically, inhibition of sensory input from sole receptors, such as with gravitational unloading, decreases selective activation, thereby negatively affecting muscle tone and inevitably resulting in lower limb atrophy. PURPOSE: To design, fabricate, and test a specialized boot with an insole that applies oscillating pneumatic …

The Effects Of Equine-Assisted Therapy On Gait In Adults With Parkinson’S Disease: A Preliminary Analysis, Hunter Alvis, Kanji Mori, Nicholas A. Levine, Andrea Martinez, Suzanne Sessums, Kevin Becker, Heather Roberts, Brandon R. Rigby

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, neurological disorder caused by the destruction of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain. To treat motor symptoms of PD, individuals may choose alternative modes of exercise, such as equine-assisted therapy (EAT), to improve physiological health. PURPOSE: To determine changes in gait following 8 weeks of Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) in older men with PD. METHODS: Six older adults (age = 68.0 ± 8.6 yrs; height = 178.6 ± 8.3 cm; weight = 93.4 ± 16.3 kg; Hoehn and Yahr classification = 2.8 ± 0.4; time since diagnosis = …

Calf Strain, Jennifer Cabrera

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CLINICAL PRESENTATION & EXAM: Patients can experience a calf strain due to overstretching, exposure to increased volumes of running load, accelerations, decelerations, and during extreme fatigue. The strain exhibits a feeling of a sharp pain or tearing sensation at the back of the lower leg. The pain can last a few days or up to weeks depending on the severity of the strain. Palpation, stretching and strength testing are used for physical examination to identify swelling and tenderness. ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY: The calf refers to the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris muscles. These three muscles together form the Achilles …

Hamstring Strain, Michaela Ferrero

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CLINICAL PRESENTATION & EXAM: During the physical examination, the patient can recall the moment that the injury occurred. The patient will typically complain of a sudden or severe pain in the posterior thigh during exercise. Runners often notice a popping or tearing sensation at the time of the strain. Posterior thigh pain and tenderness will develop immediately after the incident. Depending on the severity of the strain the athlete may start showing signs of discoloration of the skin and swelling distal to the glutes. A simple palpation test of the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and bicep femoris muscles is used in …

The Effect Of Mobility And Strength Training On Firefighter Cadet Functional Mobility, Raquel J. Cavazos, B. Greg Meek, Hussien K. Jabai, Michael D. Oldham

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Strength and Conditioning programs have positive effects on athletic performance (Hedrick, 2002). Similarly, firefighters have to be adequately fit to perform their job duties which require muscular strength and endurance, and aerobic fitness (Smith, 2011). Thus, firefighter’s health and fitness, including mobility, is crucial in their job performance. PURPOSE: We examined the effects of a strength, conditioning, and mobility program on functional mobility in firefighter cadets. METHODS: 43 firefighter cadets who were enrolled in a 12-week basic firefighter academy course participated. Cadets were separated into one of three cohorts; 1) No program; 2) Unmonitored Program; and 3) Indirectly Monitored …

Food Sensitives In Athletes: Whey More Common Than You May Expect?, Eve M. Clarkson Miss, Brittanie L. Lockard, Ben Garza, Julianne Damico, Terah Ege

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Food sensitives, which differ from food allergies, are caused by digestive problems to foods that may lead to symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, headache, joint pain, and sleep disturbances, among other issues. It is estimated that food sensitivities affect 15-20% of the US population. These are IgG antibody-mediated responses that may develop from a variety of causes such as enzymatic defects in the digestive system. Research suggests that IgG-based tests produce clinically meaningful results that aid in the development of a targeted elimination diet. In a non-athletic sample with food sensitivities, our lab previously reported that 70% of …

Ectopic Bone In The Lungs And Spleen Of Male Fisher-344 Rats, Amanda Salas Sanchez, Teresa Le, Danyah Nashawi, Hannah Mitchell, Tara Dawn Kortlever, Rhonda Prisby

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Previous experimental data demonstrated ossified particles (OSP, i.e., bone-like particles) in the circulation of rodents as well as human subjects. Their ability to circulate could ultimately permit access to vital tissues, potentially leading to ectopic bone formation. Although the fate of OSP is yet unclear, their entry into soft tissues and organs may initiate pathological processes. PURPOSE: We sought to determine the presence of bone in the soft organs. METHODS: Young (6-mon; n=10) and old (24-mon; n=10) male Fisher-344 rats were anesthetized (3% isoflurane to oxygen balance) and euthanized by removal of the heart. Body mass (g) was …

Can We Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure In Humans?, Matthew M. Howrey, Tiffany L. Brazile, Bryce N. Balmain, Andrew R. Tomlinson, James P. Macnamara, Tony G. Babb, Benjamin D. Levine, Satyam Sarma, Christopher M. Hearon Jr, Denis J. Wakeham

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is either measured with an oscillometric cuff and then systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressures are estimated from an unknown algorithm; or SBP and DBP are measured via auscultation and MAP calculated using measures of systolic pressure (SBP), diastolic pressure (DBP), and a form-factor (FF; equation: [(SBP-DBP)*FF]+DBP). The typical FF used is 0.33 though others (0.4) have been proposed. Recent work indicates that estimation of aortic MAP via a FF leads to inaccurate values and should therefore be interpreted with caution, whether this is the case for local MAP is unknown. While the implications for …

Relationship Between Regional Pectoralis Major Muscle Size And Peak Power During Incline Bench Press Strength Testing: A Pilot Study, Dawei Guan, Daniel Newmire, Ronald Snarr, Bryon C. Applequist

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The peak power generated by skeletal muscle during strength training is influenced by several factors, including body weight, maximal force, and muscle fiber orientation, as well as the function affecting excitation patterns. However, there is limited research on the relationship between regional muscle size and peak power output. PURPOSE: This pilot study seeks to explore the associations between muscle thickness (MT) and cross-sectional area (CSA) of the pectoralis major and peak power output during an incline bench (IB) press one-repetition maximum (1RM) strength bout. METHODS: Seven participants (males = 3; females = 4; age: 24.3±2.7 years; height: 168.2±3.3 …

Ectopic Bone In The Kidneys And Visceral Fat Of Male Fischer-344 Rats, Teresa N. Le, Amanda Salas Sanchez, Danyah Nashawi, Hannah Mitchell, Tara Kortlever, Rhonda Prisby

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Ossified particles (OSP) are microscopic, bone-like fragments found in the circulatory system of rodents and humans. Although theorized to develop in the bone marrow, their origin and impact on physiological processes are unknown. Further, the fate of OSP has not been determined and may exit the circulatory system and enter organs and tissues. PURPOSE: We sought to detect the presence of ectopic bone in the kidneys and visceral fat of rodents. METHODS: Young (6-mon; n=10) and old (24-mon; n=10) male Fischer-344 rats were anesthetized with isoflurane (3% to oxygen balance) and euthanized by excising the heart. The right and …

Pityriasis Rosea In A Female Runner, Melissa D. Long

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

CASE HISTORY: The patient was a 40-year-old, physically active, mother and teacher. She had no previous history of autoimmune disease, Shingles, or other skin disorder. She reported having Herpes Zoster (Chicken Pox) at about six years old. In this case, she reported having a bug bite superior to the right iliac crest. After two days of itching the bite appeared normal and the pruritis stopped. After 10 days, the patient reported that the bite was not resolving but was not causing any symptoms. The athlete reported that the area had become scaly. PHYSICAL EXAM: Physical exam revealed a …

Vitamin D Association With Renal Health And Filtration In Healthy Individuals Free Of Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Pilot Study, Meena K. Meiyyappan, Ricardo Torres, Tomas Chapman-Lopez, Keri Collins, Bayley Humphrey, Andrew Gallucci, Brent Dragoo, Leslee Funderburk, Panagiotis Koutakis, Jeff S. Forsse

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The effect of vitamin D (VITD) on bone, muscle, and over health is well know in renal failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, the influence of VITD on renal health and filtration (RHF) in healthy individuals is unclear. Currently, only serum creatinine concentration (sCr) methods are used to assess renal status in health individuals. However, newer biomarkers like serum Cystatin C (CyC) and urine epidermal growth factor (uEGF) show promise in evaluating baseline RHF. The impact of Vitamin D on filtration in healthy individuals of various ages is still unknown. PURPOSE: To determine the impact of VITD on RHF …

A Single 10-Minute Vape Exposure Alters Ventilation In Adult Rats, Mila Fisher, Jennifer A. Stokes

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

E-cigarettes, also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), are an alternative to the traditional cigarette. ENDS function using a heating device (e.g. “vape pen”, such as JUUL) to heat liquids containing nicotine and other chemicals. Recent research in humans and animal models suggests that acute exposure (5 to 60 minutes) to e-cigarette vapor increases airway resistance and proinflammatory cytokine presence in lung tissue. These acute effects may lead to long term functional changes in the lung and tissue changes at the respiratory membrane. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an acute 10-minute …

Biomechanical Response Of The Leg To Single Leg Drop Landings Before And After Prolonged Plantar Flexor Stretch., Himadri Patel, Michael W. Olson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The plantar flexor muscles have become important in activities such as gait analysis in healthy and patient populations. The duration of stretch is reported to influence their ability to generate force and if mechanical laxity is present after stretching, it is unclear how this laxity will influence the movement patterns of the lower extremities. PURPOSE: The study aimed to investigate influence of prolonged stretch to plantar flexor muscles on landing biomechanics during a single-leg drop landings. METHODS: Sixteen active participants (24.6 ± 3.1 yrs, 75.4 ± 15.6 kg mass, 1.75 ± 0.9m height) were recruited and randomly assigned …

Cancer Survivors' Self-Efficacy And Spirituality Outcomes Following A Holistic Integrative Intervention, Caleb Mata, Sonio D. Garcia, Jesus Sanchez, Abner Hernandez, Tim Calderon, Monica Serra, Darpan Patel, Gustavo J. Almeida, Tony Zhang, Amelie G. Ramirez, Daniel C. Hughes

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Cancer treatments often negatively impact health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) for cancer survivors (CS), ignoring the multi-dimensional nature of the human experience of cancer and its impact on mental and spiritual domains. A holistic integrative approach was implemented on a heterogenous population of cancer survivors during the COVID epidemic with the goal of improving their overall well-being by looking beyond physical functioning. PURPOSE: To examine the relationship between spirituality and self-efficacy of cancer survivors of all types of cancer following a holistic intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Subjects were recruited via network partners and self-referral. Subjects were …