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GigaPan® photogrammetry for outcrop description, 3D modeling, and 3D printing
No full textThe collection of 3D information on geological media is fundamental for field geology, however it can be both time consuming and expensive. This report proposes a new method for the collection of 3D information of outcrops using simple to use and inexpensive technology. GigaPan® systems can be used to take high resolution images of outcrops and these images then be either left in 2D for additional description of the outcrop in the lab, or they can be processed in Autodesk 3ds Max® to create realistic 3D models of the outcrops which can then be 3D printed. The collection of this data can allow for maximization of field time and may allow for additional analysis and descriptions in the lab. The ability to visit or revisit an outcrop without physically going there has implications for facilitating collaborative research projects and improving the learning outcomes of students
Predicting Academic Success from Involvement in Athletic Extracurricular Activities, Fine-Arts Extracurricular Activities, or Both Extracurricular Activities
Get PDFPublic education at all levels has sustained a torrent of modulation in recent years, most notably due to the repercussions from the Covid-19 global pandemic. Schools are offering more remote/online options for students as well as utilizing hybrid curriculums taking advantage of the evermore widespread availability of technology and connectivity, even in our more rural school districts. The ramifications of these modifications to the traditional classroom setting are still unknown, and as such many areas of the public education system need to be closely monitored. One such area would be extracurricular opportunities for students, especially those opting for remote/hybrid curriculums. It is well researched that there are positive academic, social, emotional, and physical effects associated with participation in extracurricular activities. This study will focus on the academic benefits, in an effort to provide information to school districts and parents so they may make informed decisions regarding the allocation of their time and resources. The focus of this study is to determine if participation in fine-arts, athletics, or both fine-arts and athletics extracurricular activities is predicting academic success as measured by student grade-point averages and student composite ACT scores. A secondary inquiry for this study is to then compare the effects of involvement in athletics and fine-arts to determine if one type of participation is reaping a more positive response with respect to academic success. To answer these questions, data were collected from the Hillsboro High School Class of 2022 on extracurricular involvement, GPA, and ACT. The data were then analyzed using statistical methods to answer the main questions listed above. This study could be the first of many to further compare various types of extracurricular activities to determine how comparable their academic effects are. The results of this study are examined in great detail in this study, however, the well-established connection of involvement predicting academic success from many similar studies in high schools is echoed by this study. Certainly, there is a positive connection between involvement in activities outside of the normal curriculum of Hillsboro High School and the academic success rates of those students
Are sores on the Grit-S questionnaire and class participation significant predictors of success in an online college mathematics course?
Get PDFThe Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted past norms in higher education. The immediate impact was felt worldwide, as an abrupt shift to remote learning made colleges more invested in online courses than ever before. Although not as evident, another significant change in higher education included a shift away from the use of traditional cognitive predictors (SAT and ACT scores) by colleges and universities, to admit prospective applicants. These trends escalate the need for faculty and administrators to identify non-cognitive predictors of achievement in online college courses, particularly in core subjects like mathematics. This study examined whether grit and participation are predictive of success in an online college mathematics course. Using scores from the Grit-S questionnaire and class participation, logistic regression analyses, a discriminant function analysis, and correlation analyses were carried out to identify statistically significant predictors of student success in online Intermediate Algebra courses at a community college in California. The online, synchronous mathematics courses were taught during the spring 2022 semester using Canvas, the college Learning Management System. Scores on the Grit-S questionnaire (a self-report ordinal 5-point survey with a total of 8 items), class participation (total activity time within Canvas), along with other factors (prior knowledge and age), were analyzed to identify the most influential predictors of success. The results suggest that class participation, one of the two components of grit (perseverance of effort), and prior knowledge are statistically significant predictors of success in an online college mathematics course. The identification of two non-cognitive, dispositional predictors of achievement (participation and grit) can aid college administrators and admissions professionals in reassessing the criteria used for admissions, while college faculty may concurrently develop and foster these traits in their iv courses. These findings may help colleges and universities draw diverse and highly qualified students, while simultaneously helping develop those currently enrolled into successful graduates
The Examination and Prediction of Success in an Urban Honors Algebra 2 Class
Get PDFStudents are missing out on the benefits of taking higher-level math courses or accessing courses like Precalculus and Calculus. There is significant research that shows that algebra is a major factor and predictor of success in mathematics, college enrollment, and entering science, engineering, technology, and mathematics fields. Since Black students and Hispanics are more likely to be placed in lower-level tracks, they are excluded from high quality instruction that would prepare them for post secondary attendance. The goal should be to increase the participation of students in these courses. This study examined a small honors Algebra 2 class in an urban Midwest school district. The researcher wanted to determine if there were students not selected for the honors Algebra 2 class who would be predicted to succeed in the honors program. Logistic regression was used to create a model using the race of a student and their Algebra 1 standardized test scores to predict success in the honors Algebra 2 course. A Chi-square test of independence was performed to determine if there was any association between race and the success in the honors Algebra 2. Though the sample was small, the results showed that there are students who are capable of succeeding in honors Algebra 2 and there is no relationship between the race of a student and success in the course. The race of a student and Algebra 1 scores are not reliable predictors when deciding whether a student would be successful in honors. The results of the study also showed that White students were more likely to earn grades C- or higher in the honors class than Black students. In order to increase disadvantaged students in higher-level mathematics, the 4 criteria used to select students should be reviewed. Factors other than test scores should be used to predict success. These findings from the study show how important it is to have support for Black students in the honors classroom. Not only do we want these students to benefit from high quality instruction but the students need to do well in these courses to have the proper preparation for post secondary attendance
Documenting Mammal Diversity among Microhabitats in Shawnee State Forest
No full textBaseline 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 habitats using a variety of live and noninvasive trapping protocols. Trap types include mechanical and game traps. Mechanical trapping has occurred once weekly during the trapping season (March – April, September – December in 2021, January 2022 – present). Camera trapping occurred continually within survey windows. 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. In conjunction with our survey, we are also conducting monthly biodiversity assessments for each transect of focus. As our field season extends through April of 2022, preliminary findings will be highlighted
Tardigrade Survivability under Simulated Martian Conditions
No full textTardigrades, also known as water bears, are considered extremotolerant organisms. Through unique survival strategies, they can withstand many stressful conditions that would otherwise kill regular organisms such as extreme temperature/pressure ranges, high salinity, and even the vacuum of space. Their incredible ability to survive makes them an ideal model organism for astrobiological studies, including those involving the survival of life on Mars. This research aims to determine whether tardigrades can survive on Mars and how long they can persist under these conditions. In this project, lichen-dwelling tardigrades and those cultivated from Carolina Biological were placed into solutions of Mg(ClO4)2 and NaClO4, two perchlorates found on Mars with potential to keep water liquid under low pressure and temperature. The tardigrades were studied in increasing time increments and a low amount of UV light was introduced
Metformin Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
No full textAcute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a highly deadly cancer which is characterized by an over-proliferation of immature white blood cells, leading to crowding out of functional cells. My research focuses on the effects that metformin, a drug used to treat type II diabetes, has on AML cells. The primary hypothesis being tested is that metformin will decrease the survivability of these leukemia cells. To that end, THP-1 cells, an AML cell line, was used as a model system. I have demonstrated that metformin kills these cells in a dosage dependent manner. To determine a mechanism of this toxicity, we measured protein expression using western blotting. The target protein I examined this semester was cdk2
Universal Design For Learning for Students with Disabilities
No full textResearch has shown that all students result with better outcomes when included in the general education classroom. Through the implementation of manipulatives, students are more effectively included into the general education setting. This study utilized a single subject, AB design; collecting baseline and intervention data, then seeking whether or not there was a difference in student performance. Results show that the average time of student participation and engagement increased from 6.5 minutes during baseline data to 10.3 minutes following intervention. Teachers should work towards incorporating Universal Design for Learning into the classroom when working with students who have more complex needs