Information Sharing, Transparency, And E-Governance Among County Government Offices In Southeastern Michigan,
2017
Northern Michigan University
Information Sharing, Transparency, And E-Governance Among County Government Offices In Southeastern Michigan, Lawrence Bosek
All NMU Master's Theses
The Internet has given rise to the availability of information at our fingertips. While the public, particularly consumers, are more commonly described as being the leading users and beneficiaries of electronic information services, businesses and governments are also players in the arena for sharing official information. Information can be easily stored on Internet websites for the public, businesses, and other governmental offices to search and peruse when needed. This study examined the ease of locating county governmental information, such as contact information for public officials and financial reports, and surveyed elected county officials for purposes of identifying how information is …
Dreaming Despite Despair,
2017
The University of Georgia
Dreaming Despite Despair, Tiffany S. Aaron
The Qualitative Report
Laurence Ralph’s (2014) Renegade Dreams presents a glimpse into the lived experience of Chicago’s gang members. The author details that through various forms of injury people living in urban poverty hold dreams that motivate them through survival. This book review aims to provide an overview of Ralph’s work while offering intriguing reflections.
Seeing Community Through The Trees: Characterizing Resident Response To Urban-Tree Planting Initiatives,
2017
Clark University
Seeing Community Through The Trees: Characterizing Resident Response To Urban-Tree Planting Initiatives, Eli Goldman
Sustainability and Social Justice
Urban tree planting initiatives have become common across cities in the United States. In order to advocate for sustainable urban forests, managers of urban planting initiatives must adopt a strong community framework, which includes community values in reforestation efforts. Clark University researchers conducted interviews and surveys with residents in six central Massachusetts cities and towns to assess why residents value urban trees and to characterize public response to reforestation efforts. Results indicate residents had positive experiences with tree planting programs, are most likely to value urban trees for aesthetic reasons, and commonly associate change in neighborhood character with Asian Longhorned …
The Intersection Of Culture And Activism In The Filipino Community In Soma,
2017
The University of San Francisco
The Intersection Of Culture And Activism In The Filipino Community In Soma, Ericka J. Martynovych
Master's Theses
My research analyzes the intersection between culture and activism, through oral histories with participants and organizers of SoMa Pilipinas, the Filipino cultural heritage district in the South of Market neighborhood of San Francisco. I analyzed the impact of the establishment of the Filipino cultural heritage district on the Filipino community in the South of Market neighborhood. I examined what motivates members of this community to be politically active by organizing and attending protests and rallies, speaking at Planning Commission hearings at City Hall, attending planning meetings for SoMa Pilipinas, building relationships across organizations and fields, and providing resources for community …
Investigation Of How Neural Networks Learn From The Experiences Of Peers Through Periodic Weight Averaging,
2017
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Investigation Of How Neural Networks Learn From The Experiences Of Peers Through Periodic Weight Averaging, Josh Reeves Smith
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
We investigate a method, weighted average model fusion, that enables neural networks to learn from the experiences of other networks, as well as from their own experiences. This method is inspired by the the Social natural of humans, which has been shown to be one of the biggest factors in the development of our cognitive abilities. Modern machine learning has focuses predominantly on learning from direct training, and has largely ignored learning through Social engagement with peers, neural networks will the same topology. In order to explore learning through engagement with peers, we have created a way for neural networks …
Fearless Friday: Haya Mohanna,
2017
Gettysburg College
Fearless Friday: Haya Mohanna, Haya M. Mohanna
SURGE
In this week’s edition of Fearless Friday, SURGE is honoring Haya Mohanna for all of the work she has done in our community. She has received Fearless Friday recognition during her first year at Gettysburg College, and upon graduating this coming May 2017, we’d like to honor her again! [excerpt]
Yes! I...,
2017
Humboldt State University
Yes! I..., Chican@/Latino Lives Class - Fall 2016
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Hand-Me-Down,
2017
Humboldt State University
Hand-Me-Down, Briana Yah-Díaz
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Familia Vázquez,
2017
Humboldt State University
Familia Vázquez, Kimberly Vázquez
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Esta, Es Para Mis Padres,
2017
Humboldt State University
Esta, Es Para Mis Padres, Lucero Vargas Mendoza
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
The Truth Is,
2017
Humboldt State University
The Truth Is, Alejandra Valdez
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Carrying A Secret,
2017
Humboldt State University
Carrying A Secret, Alejandra Valdez
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Expect The Unexpected,
2017
Humboldt State University
Expect The Unexpected, Gabriela Emelyn Torres
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
No Sé Porqué Nos Dejó,
2017
Humboldt State University
No Sé Porqué Nos Dejó, Jacqueline Santos
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
What They Don’T Know,
2017
Humboldt State University
What They Don’T Know, Marissa Lisette Sánchez
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Shit Gringos Have Said To Me,
2017
Humboldt State University
Shit Gringos Have Said To Me, Marissa Lisette Sánchez
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Mi Viejo,
2017
Humboldt State University
Mi Viejo, Christian Sánchez
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Nuestros Sueños,
2017
Humboldt State University
Nuestros Sueños, Nancy L. Roman
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Capella: Two Golden Stars,
2017
Humboldt State University
Capella: Two Golden Stars, Gabriela Rivera Almansa
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
Changes,
2017
Humboldt State University
Changes, Christian Rivera
CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives
No abstract provided.
