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Dissolutional micro-textures on carbonate rocks in a laboratory setting
No full textThe micro-textures that developed on a variety of karstic rocks pre- and post- dissolution in a controlled laboratory setting were investigated. The micro-textures of these samples were examined using a Scanning Electron Microscope. By examining these micro-textures, it will allow us to better understand the rate at which karstic rocks are dissolving and help determine what components will remain in the rock after dissolution has occurred. This research has implications for understanding karst cycles, climate change, and the development of our landscapes
The Survival of Tardigrades in Space-like Conditions
No full textMetabolism suspension, otherwise known as cryptobiosis, is used by certain species that have adapted to survive in extreme environments. Despite the rare benefit of this process, little is understood about its advantages in Tardigrades; resilient microorganisms also known as water bears. To better understand the ways in which Tardigrades respond to their environment we’ve devised several approaches to prepare for the results of our final experiment in conjunction with the High Altitude Research Project (HARP). We will test the local Tardigrade populations susceptibility to freezing, drying, and the condition of a vacuum in order to predict their response to the exposure of near space-like conditions
Celebration of Scholarship: A Comparison of Mammal Diversity and Trap Efficacy
No full textDocumenting Mammal Diversity among Microhabitats in Shawnee State Forest
Baseline knowledge of faunal and floral richness and abundance within systems is useful for system management and conservation. We report findings from an ongoing mammalian survey in riparian associated microhabitats within Shawnee State Forest. Survey objectives are met by documenting mammals among three microhabitats using a variety of live and noninvasive trapping protocols. Trap types include mechanical and game cameras. Mechanical trapping is currently being conducted six times monthly during the late winter and spring of 2023. Camera trapping occurs continually within this survey window. Current efforts are a continuation of trapping regimes extending backwards into 2021 for the same locations. To date, eleven mammal species have been captured. As primary consumers and prey, mammals play a role in the regulation of plant communities, as well as vertebrate and invertebrate populations. As our current field season extends through April of 2023, preliminary findings will be highlighted
Best Practices for the Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) into the K-12 Educational Setting
No full textPositive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is one of many systematic approaches that exists in the K-12 public education setting. Determining the best practices for PBIS implementation is worth researching because the implementation of PBIS approaches has an impact on real students and their behavior during the school day across the country. In order to match a goal of PBIS; fidelity, schools who are implementing PBIS approaches need to utilize best practices available to them. Preliminary research found four of the primary best practices for PBIS implementation were adequate professional development, support from administration for teachers, giving the PBIS approach adequate time to reach its intended purpose, and achieving fidelity. The study conducted concerning these best practices took place at a rural middle school in southern Ohio. At this school, teachers of grades five through eight and students in grades seven and eight were surveyed concerning their school’s PBIS approach with the preliminarily researched best practices in mind. These surveys were used as a real-world example of these best practices at play. Based on the results of the study, the school’s PBIS approach was operating within fidelity range due to the utilization of these best practices. This school utilized adequate professional development and support from administration as core tenets of their PBIS approach. Other schools should take heed of their approach and seek to align consistently with these best practices when it comes to PBIS
Episode 2: Family, Faith, and Community Networks
No full textIn this episode, we explore the role of family, faith, and community networks.
Las Culturas del Sur de Ohio shares stories of Latine residents in southern Ohio and draws on the digital bilingual oral history archival collection of Latine folklife at the Center for Public History at Shawnee State University.
Learn more and access episode notes at //www.southernohiofolklife.org/las-culturas-del-sur-de-ohio
Analyzing Risk Factors for Adolescent Suicidal Thoughts and Attempts
No full textAdolescent suicide is a tragically familiar problem for many. This study sought to evaluate the disparity in the understanding of students participating in an after-school suicide prevention program, school staff understanding, and available research findings on the risk factors for adolescent suicide. Qualitative data was collected in surveying both groups and comparing the findings to available research. The results of the study may be useful in helping bridge the gaps in understanding by identifying what risk factors were least understood
Classroom Management, Student Behavior, and Achievement
No full textThis paper will be looking into how classroom management effects student achievement and behavior in high school students by collecting and analyzing survey data. There will also be a focus on how other factors affect students’ motivation to perform well in the classroom, or lack thereof. There has been numerous studies and books wrote about classroom management and which strategies are most effective and beneficial for students. However, this study also looks at the relationship with classroom management and other motivating factors in students lives. The better a teacher understands their students, the more they can prepare and teach in a way that is best for students. With the information found in the study, I hope to find ways to help teachers better understand their students’ needs and help them understand the importance of the teacher in the classroom
Celebration of Scholarships Conference 2023
No full textThis paper will be looking at whether positive reinforcements motivates students more than negative reinforcement. Focusing on how we can motivate students academically and behaviorally in the middle school education, what methods are being used, and what we can change for the students benefit. There is information gathering on the internet about different approaches and methods to guide students to success. Something is missing to motivate each diverse student. This paper will be studying the methods used in the classroom today, the effects they have on students, and ways schools can change. Using research, observation, and a survey I have found that neither alone does the job of motivating all students. With the information collected I hope there can be a start to more awareness of what students need and that we can work together to find a combination of both positive and negative reinforcements to reach all students