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Sums of Two Generalized Tetrahedral Numbers
Get PDFExpressing whole numbers as sums of figurate numbers, including tetrahedral numbers, is a longstanding problem in number theory. Pollock\u27s tetrahedral number conjecture states that every positive integer can be expressed as the sum of at most five tetrahedral numbers. Here we explore a generalization of this conjecture to negative indices. We provide a method for computing sums of two generalized tetrahedral numbers up to a given bound, and explore which families of perfect powers can be expressed as sums of two generalized tetrahedral numbers
From Normal, to Here
Get PDFIn this personal narrative, David Hicks recounts his journey as a first-generation student into the unknown world of academia. Coming from a working-class background, he found his feet and thrived at a non-elite university, before being given the opportunity to study for a PhD at one of England’s most prestigious universities. There, in the realm of the elite, he feels like an imposter. The experience has left him yearning for normal, but there’s no going back
A Barrier Within and Out
Get PDFKimberly Rodriguez Aguilar has high hopes for her herself, despite the pressures and uncertainties she faces as a first-generation college student. In this narrative, Rodriguez Aguilar reflects on language difference and academic achievement, offering insight into the ways in which a college education can sometimes come at the cost of personal identity
Frankenstein\u27s Monster
Get PDFThe misery of not being seen and recognized for who we are makes us blindly grope in the dark sometimes. Despite being lost in a confusing forest full of her family\u27s hovering shadows, Eleonora Zanetti will manage to get back to the main road and see some light. Frankenstein\u27s monsters are shaped by those who create them, but they will eventually go beyond their creators\u27 intentions. Eleonora\u27s story tells of the struggle to find purpose and harmony in her student identity, through a gruesome betrayal of those who created a monster composed of other people\u27s dead parts
Ms. R. and Ms B. and the Coconut Unit Lesson
Get PDFThis short research-to-practice paper gives details about two first-grade teachers and their students using a locally-written and locally-set story about measurement as the center of a lesson. The report chronicles the journeys of the teachers in one elementary school in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Both teachers participated in a series of collaboration sessions led by the author. These sessions first introduced the teachers to the idea of ethnomathematics and the potential of adopting culturally-relevant approaches, and later provided support during implementation. The two teachers reported that the focused collaboration sessions and the implementation process effectively changed their teaching, their attitudes and knowledge of mathematics, and their understanding of curriculum. The paper recommends that others adopt a similar focused collaboration approach as a form of professional development for those who are interested in different approaches to teaching mathematics and developing curriculum
Gut Microbiome Impacts on the Progression and Treatment of Diabetes
Get PDFDiabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease that impacts millions of individuals worldwide. Diabetes is treatable and one can live a normal life with this treatment, yet there is still no cure and the exact mechanism through which it develops remains elusive. Diet, environment, genetics, and lifestyle are all factors contributing to the increasing number of diabetes cases, though genetics are being reconsidered as the primary factor. Instead, recent research has turned to the gut microbiome as both a cause of diabetes and a possible treatment and prevention option, with new data elevating the importance. However, this is controversial, because findings remain mixed and additional support is needed, as this manuscript will review. Presently, Type 1 diabetes (T1D) research has found that the microbiome can be used as a biomarker because an increase in alpha-diversity is correlated to a decreased likelihood of developing diabetes. Research has also focused on using the gut microbiome to alleviate symptoms or prevent T1D. On the other hand, Type 2 diabetes (T2D) likely has a partial cause in gut microbiome dysbiosis due to increases in gut permeability and systemic inflammation leading to insulin resistance. However, an increase in beneficial bacteria through probiotics and other dietary changes could provide a reversal of the disease state. Studies still need to be conducted to advance understanding of the exact mechanisms through which gut microbes can trigger or protect from diabetes, using further human clinical studies.
 
David Reyes Essay Contest
Get PDFProfessor David Reyes was a well-respected and much-beloved member of the Cal State LA English Department through the summer of 2014. He dedicated two decades to the department, first as a graduate student and then as a lecturer. He specialized in helping first-year students, especially those from underserved backgrounds, improve their writing skills and reach their academic and career goals. In keeping with David’s commitment to developing student writers, the Cal State LA English Department hosts an annual essay contest for students enrolled in ENGL 1005AB first-year writing courses. Each year, the English Department Composition Committee awards distinction to three essays demonstrating exemplary college-level writing. Text & Type congratulates the winners of the 2022 David Reyes Essay Contest: Letty Flores, “Queer Couples in Visual Media” (1st Place); Lauren Shane, “Taking Notes, the Write Way” (2nd Place); and Tupou Ulufonua, “Diversity and Representation in the Media” (3rd Place)
The 2022 Intimacy Professionals Census Review: Identifying Growing Pains in a Rapidly Expanding Field
Get PDFThe 2022 Intimacy Professionals Census Review seeks to present and analyze the findings of the Intimacy Professionals Census distributed January, 2022. The data gathered included demographic information of working intimacy professionals as well as qualitative data gathered from open-ended responses which collected the opinions of intimacy professionals regarding some of the most pressing topics in the field such as diversity, training, qualifications, finances, availability of work, certification, and more. The information shared in this paper may be used as a snapshot of the state of the field today and the obstacles faced by those working in it. It is our goal that this deep, nuanced understanding of our industry can assist in the tackling of our identified obstacles and in fostering a greater sense of community
Operationalizing the Roles of Experiential Learning : Bringing the Partnership to Life
No full textThis article focuses on the partnership between Discovery Charter School of Rochester, New York, founded in 2011, and Nazareth College Partners for Learning. The Partners for Learning program engages Nazareth College students in partnerships with the children, teachers, and staff of eight urban sites. The authors examine the four critical roles that work to foster program success: (1) Associate Director for the Center for Civic Engagement, (2) Student Site Coordinator, (3) Site Representative, and (4) Classroom Teacher. We describe each of the four roles, how the roles support experiential learning, and, most importantly, how we consistently collaborate to ensure success for all parties. We have gathered multiple forms of reflection, and we share data focusing on the impact of student learning for both personal and professional growth. Finally, Discovery Charter School students describe what having a Partner in their classroom means to them, how the Partners have improvedtheir learning, and how the relationships that have formed over the semester/ year(s) have had an impact on them
Integrating High Impact Practices: Recognizing Attributes and Overcoming Obstacles in Learning ePortfolios
No full textIn the era of educational accountability, the push to document and demonstrate student learning increases exponentially. Creating opportunities for students to evidence their learning and, more broadly, the value of a college education, is critically important to both internal and external higher education stakeholders. While ePortfolios are an increasingly common tool used to provide evidence of learning, little is known about their effectiveness in assessing integrated learning experiences. The Bailey Scholars Program, an interdisciplinary, self-directed, student-centered learning community at Michigan State University, fosters creativity among faculty and students. The program explores innovative approaches to documenting and assessing learning that are responsive to student needs for life after the program while also being attentive to the uniqueness of a self-directed learning environment. One approach taken by the program is the community-wide use of ePortfolios. In this article, we argue that learning ePortfolios are a high impact practice that has the potential to change the ways students and programs partner to demonstrate and document student learning. We identify issues to take into account when adopting ePortfolio technology, and we include discussion of the attributes of ePortfolios that document both the learning and the obstacles students face while they are using ePortfolios