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Concerned but Confused: University students\u27 knowledge and perceptions of climate change, and how they plan to address it in their future personal and professional lives.
Get PDFThis article explores university students’ knowledge and concern level towards climate change, as well as potential roles they see themselves playing as teachers in a world increasingly affected by its impacts. A survey of 135 university students was conducted at SUNY Cortland, a medium-size state university in Upstate New York. Results show that these university students (among them pre-service teachers) are highly concerned about the potential impacts of climate change, especially for future generations. While they demonstrate some accurate knowledge of climate change, many hold many misconceptions about its causes and consequences. In articulating how they can or do respond to lessening their own impacts, they mostly prioritize what many researchers consider low-impact mitigative actions. Concerning education, our sample of pre-service teachers think climate change education is important and they plan to address it in their classrooms by transferring information to students about climate change. However, their gaps in knowledge raise questions about how accurately they will be transferring this information to students, as well as what crucial pieces of climate change education they will not be able to provide students given their current understanding of the issue. The article concludes with a discussion of the limitations of the current ways higher education institutions incorporate climate change and some suggestions to how they might approach teaching about climate change differently to have a longer lasting impact
Building Bridges: The Importance of Socialization and Collaboration
No full textThe topic I chose to teach was Building Bridges. My presentation was based on the importance of socialization and collaboration for two reasons. The first is that I found this topic really beneficial for freshmen especially because neither socialization nor collaboration was plausible during the COVID-19 pandemic when I was a freshman. The second reason is that the students in my section of COR expressed their struggles with socializing and collaborating in college. Howard Community College published an article about the importance of socialization for humans throughout life. This article explains that humans learn a large portion of their lessons, mannerisms, and morals through socialization. It argues that without socialization humans would not be able to learn or grow. Socialization is also proven to have a large effect on a person\u27s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an article about the significance of social connectedness on mental and physical health. This article explains that those who are more socially connected live healthier mental and physical lives. Collaboration is a huge aspect of socialization, especially within college. The Center for Teaching Innovation at Cornell University has an article expressing the benefits of collaboration within learning for mainly students but faculty as well. This article highlights the increased learning, self-esteem, and skills that are developed when students collaborate with each other. Therefore, this topic covers the importance of socialization and collaboration as humans and students, and its benefit for mental health and learning.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1000/thumbnail.jp
Getting Involved on Campus
No full textThe lesson that I chose to teach the class was about the many ways of getting involved on campus. The reason why I wanted to teach this lesson was because it is a good way to transition into college. “College students who are involved in activities are more likely to feel a sense of belonging and adjust more easily to college life.” (CollegeData, 2021) I wanted my students to be aware of the resources and activities that are offered at Suny Cortland. I talked about my own experiences of getting involved and how it has benefited me throughout college. “College learning depends on belongingness and personal motivation” (Thibodeaux, 2021) and this is the reason why I am emphasizing the importance of getting involved in my Cor 101 class.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1001/thumbnail.jp
Production of Amino Acid Tryptophan by Anthraniloyl-CoA Anthraniloyltransferase PqsD
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Ketoacid Reductoisomerase (KARI), a Potential Drug Target for Bacterial Infections
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Stress and Time Management
No full textThe topic I chose to teach was “Stress and Time Management.” My Presentation was based on stress and time management because I know it is a struggle to transition into college and learn the responsibility of managing multiple aspects of life all in one. I too have been struggling through a lot personally within the realm of stress and time management, so I used this opportunity to educate my students on the factors of management. The Psychology of Time Management and 5 Strategies” from Psychology Today, delves into the psychological aspects of time management. The article discusses the importance of understanding one\u27s individual relationship with time, offering five practical strategies to enhance time management skills. By exploring the psychology behind our time choices, individuals can better navigate the demands of their daily lives, ultimately reducing stress. The second source, Stress Management: Managing Your Time from HealthLink BC, provides valuable insights into the correlation between stress and time management. It emphasizes the role of effective time management in mitigating stress levels and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Amherst College\u27s Counseling Center article titled Time Management focuses on self-care and stress reduction through time management. It highlights the connection between effective time management and personal wellness. By incorporating time management principles into daily routines, individuals can create space for self-care and stress reduction, ultimately improving their overall quality of life. My goal for this presentation was to enlighten my audience about the relationship between stress and time management, while offering practical strategies and ideas that allow them to reduce stress and enhance their time management skills for a healthier college-life balance.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1011/thumbnail.jp
From Internship to Career Path
No full textThe topic I chose to present was “Internship Opportunities”. I chose to present this topic because, as a college student, internships can aid you in finding and creating your career path after graduation. From the authors of “The WetFeet Insider\u27s Guide to Getting your First Ideal Internship” data is presented based on in-depth interviews and research of people\u27s experiences as interns. They found that having an internship positively benefited those who were seeking a job in a similar field (Assaf and Lurie 2003). Getting firsthand experience and building the skillset needed for a particular field through internships makes an individual stand out to future employers (Assaf and Lurie 2003). In a study done by Tomoki Sekiguchi, Yoshitaka Mitate, et al. builds on the purpose internships have served to college aged students in becoming great candidates for employment post-graduation (2022). Seeking out and applying for internships takes initiative and time and can be especially stressful on top of the overwhelming responsibilities that come with being a college student. For those who are able and willing to take on this challenge research has proven it to be beneficial to the individual in the long run. My goal of this lesson is to present students with this opportunity they can choose to engage in to guide them in their future careers.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cor101posters/1042/thumbnail.jp
Impact of body image ideals on form and frequency of exercise in college students
Get PDFObjective: Body image issues are very prevalent among college students and can cause a variety of physical and mental health problems as determined by previous research. The SUNY Cortland student population, which tends to have a higher active student population than other campuses, may have a unique correlation between exercise and body image. This study aims to examine the impact of body image ideals in SUNY Cortland students in relation to exercise habits.
Methods: This study was conducted through survey-based methodology and distributed to various classes and organizations of undergraduate SUNY Cortland students through Google Forms. A total sample of 74 students answered a two-part questionnaire consisting of the Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (PASB-Q) and the Body Image State Scale (BISS).
Results: The study found no significant differences between male and female responses, and between those classified with good body image and poor body image. A significant correlation was found between sedentary time and body image score, with higher sedentary time correlating with lower body image score. Other significant findings included a correlation between total activity time and muscle strength activities and between total activity time and total sedentary time.
Conclusion: As a result of college students having high daily total sedentary time, body image perceptions are being negatively impacted. It is important to promote physical activity and healthy screen time consumption, so students develop healthy habits. In addition, resources on campus should focus on promoting ways to help those struggling with poor body image
IPO Newsletter, March 2023
Get PDFNewsletter of the International Programs Office including information for study abroad, international students at SUNY Cortland, and contact information.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/intlprograms/1018/thumbnail.jp
College Council Minutes, November 2023
Get PDFMinutes of a meeting of the College Council.https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/erikbitterbaum_documents/1014/thumbnail.jp