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The End of Strategic Cacophony? The Russo-Ukrainian War and the Future of NATO
No full textIn the midst of Russia’s assault on Ukraine, NATO turned 73. Strangely, this might be the alliance’s best year ever. Or at least it seems that way: There is an emerging consensus among policymakers and analysts that Russia’s attack on Ukraine has unified the alliance like never before
Does Student Engagement Have a Darkside?
Get PDFAcademic misconduct is a growing problem on college campuses. A student’s academic life on campus can take a dark turn if a student does not manage their workload, engagement, or time management well. These variables can overlap if a student is overwhelmed, under-engaged, and busy. A heavy workload can result in a lack of engagement at a student’s institution. Institutions can help students develop strategies that provide a foundation for healthy engagement habits that work against academic dishonesty. Academic success can be affected by students’ time management skills in mitigating the effects of time pressure. Institutions can help students combat a heavy workload with academic campus resources such as writing centers, peer mentors, and advising. These variables can then lead to a student engaging in academic misconduct if they are under-engaged, overly busy, and have poor time management skills
Education Applications Review
No full textThis project is designed to evaluate educational applications and consider their use in a classroom. Based on earlier projects and research, the best way to evaluate an application is by a rubric that is then generated into a point system. After creating a rubric and selecting apps, I was able to provide a detailed report about each application. The review of each app is published on a website so that it is available for anyone to use. The website can be found at edappsreviewed.celiashively.co
Impact of College Education on Incorporated and Unincorporated Self-employment: Variations among African Americans and Hispanics
No full textThis study examines the impact of college education on incorporated and unincorporated self-employments. It specifically compares the effects on African Americans and Hispanics with the effects on Whites
A Global Perspective on Soil Science Education at Third Educational Level; Knowledge, Practice, Skills and Challenges
No full textThe pivotal role of soil as a resource is not fully appreciated by the general public. Improving education in soil science represents a challenge in a world where soil resources are under serious threat. Today’s high school students, the world’s future landowners, agriculturalists, and decision makers, have the potential to change society’s apathy towards soils issues. This research aimed to compare the level of soil education in high and/or secondary schools in forty-three countries worldwide, together comprising 62% of the world\u27s population. Comparisons were made between soil science content discussed in educationally appropriate textbooks via a newly proposed soil information coefficient (SIC). Interviews with teachers were undertaken to better understand how soil science education is implemented in the classroom. Statistical analyses were investigated using clustering. Results showed that gaps in soil science education were most commonly observed in countries where soil science is a non-compulsory or optional subject. Soil science concepts are predominantly a part of geography or environmental science curricula. Consequently, considerable variability in soil science education systems among investigated countries exists. Soil information coefficient‘s outcomes demonstrated that a methodological approach combining textbooks and the use of modern digitally based strategies in the educational process significantly improved soil education performances. Overall, soil science education is under-represented in schools worldwide. Dynamic new approaches are needed to improve pivotal issues such as: i) promoting collaborations and agreements between high school and universities; ii) encouraging workshops and practical exercises such as field activities; and, iii) implementing technology tools. This, in turn, will prepare the next generation to contribute meaningfully towards solving present and future soil problems
The Impacts of Coal Ash Concentration on Trace Contaminant Leaching and Toxicity of Coal Ash in Planorbella duryi
Get PDFCoal ash (CA) is an industrial waste, produced by coal-burning power stations, containing multiple trace metals that can leach into aquatic ecosystems. While numerous studies have examined the impacts of coal ash spills on aquatic vertebrates, little is known on the effects of CA leachates (CALs) on aquatic invertebrates. This study consisted of two components: trace metal analysis assessing the impacts of increasing coal ash concentration on trace metal leaching and a lab-based analysis examining the effects of synthetic coal ash leachates on the viability, development stage, hatching rate, bioaccumulation, and reproduction of Planorbella duryi. Higher trace metal concentrations were detected in the higher leachate treatments (10 g/L and 50 g/L). Accelerated development and rapid hatching rate were observed in egg clutches exposed to the 1 g/L treatment. Developmental delays and decreased hatching success were observed in the 25 g/L and 50 g/L treatments. Higher trace metals were detected in adults exposed to the 10 g/L and 50 g/L treatments. Adults exposed to the 50 g/L treatments laid fewer egg clutches with lower egg deposition compared to the lower treatments. This research aims to determine the potential sublethal impacts of treated coal ash waste on a non-model aquatic invertebrate
Borderline Personality Symptoms and Relationship Threat: The Moderating Role of Perceived Parental Rejection
Get PDFIndividuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often perceive relationship threats more intensely, resulting in increased emotional reactivity. However, this link has never been examined with physiological measures in “real time,” nor have reports of perceived parental rejection ever been investigated as a potential moderator of this link. To fill this gap, the present study induced romantic relationship threat, after which participants completed an emotional reactivity task while electroencephalography data were recorded. Results reveal that higher levels of BPD features were associated with increased emotional reactivity, indicated by larger late positive potential (LPP) amplitudes, to negative stimuli in the face of a romantic relationship threat. Results also indicate that perceived parental rejection moderates said link, in that individuals with high BPD features and high perceived parental rejection have decreased emotional reactivity to negative stimuli following a relationship threat. Findings have implications for treatment of BPD clients who have experienced parental rejection in childhood, as well as implications for couples’ counseling in the face of relationship threat
The Role of Memes in an Online Community Created by College Students: A Content Analysis
Get PDFThis paper explores how a community is formed in the Facebook group The M in UMW Stands for Memes and what role memes play in shaping a sense of community and sharing information. Based on previous research, there was a common theme found within the results of the studies; memes can be used to communicate information and a shared understanding is needed to have a sustainable online community. I chose to complete this study using a content analysis which allowed for an evaluation of the shared language used in the posts revealing how this mode of communication creates a sustainable online community. In doing so, I was able to answer the questions; what are the shared language and cultural capital needed to understand the discussions in the group and how are memes used to create community and communicate to the group members? I found that cultural capital played a crucial role in understanding the content of the group which was formed by the shared language in the posts and that humor was used across all posts to communicate information. In this paper, I argue that the effects of the group’s norms and values, consistent use of humor in posts, and creation of cultural capital through the shared language revealed how this community was formed and maintained using memes
Second: Playing Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
No full textA thorough look at my process of playing Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, including character analysis, rehearsal journals, and other research documentation
First Year Showcase: Producing the First Year Showcase as a capstone to my last three years at UMW Theatre
Get PDFFor the Department of Theatre at UMW, the First Year Showcase is one of the first opportunities to involve new students. It gives them an opportunity to learn more about the department in a friendly and casual environment during the fall semester. In Fall 2021 Cathryn Puglia took on the challenge of producing the show. The documentation is a journal and reflection of the entire process