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Resonant solutions of the non-linear Schrödinger equation with periodic potential
No full textThe goal is construction of stationary solutions close to non-trivial combinations of two plane waves at high energies for a periodic non-linear Schrödinger Equation in dimension two. The corresponding isoenergetic surface is described for any sufficiently large energy k2. It is shown that the isoenergetic surface corresponding to k2 is essentially different from that for the zero potential even for small potentials. We use a combination of the perturbative results obtained earlier for the linear case and a method of successive approximation
Exploring Discrete Geometry
No full textTogether with its clear mathematical exposition, the problems in this book take the reader from an introduction to discrete geometry all the way to its frontiers. Investigations start with easily drawn figures, such as dividing a polygon into triangles or finding the minimum number of “guards” for a polygon (“art gallery” problem). These early explorations build intuition and set the stage. Variations on the initial problems stretch this intuition in new directions. These variations on problems together with growing intuition and understanding illustrate the theme of this book: “When you have answered the question, it is time to question the answer.” Numerous drawings, informal explanations, and careful reasoning build on high school algebra and geometry.https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/math_books/1008/thumbnail.jp
From Pink Triangles to Rainbow Flags: Proudly Reclaiming LGBTQ+ History (35th Annual Peace Studies Conference Keynote Presentation)
No full textDr. Newsome is the author of Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust (Cornell University Press) and founder of the Pink Triangle Legacies Project
The Politics of 9/11 Memory at Ground Zero and Shanksville: How Two National Memorials were Debated, Negotiated, and Created
Get PDFOn the morning of September 11th, 2001, four United Airlines flights took off on the East Coast bound for California. Each plane carried passengers, crew, and...undetected hijackers. With four hijacked planes, two crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the other crashed into a rural field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. September 11th, 2001, has become known as 9/11 — the day many of us would never forget. Those old enough to remember seeing the loss of buildings and bodies unfold live on television on that day created individual memories of 9/11. But what about the memory of 9/11 for those born after 9/11? How do future generations understand the tragedy of that day? To produce the memory of 9/11 for future generations, three national memorials were planned to be constructed at each site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: Ground Zero (Lower Manhattan, New York), the Pentagon (Arlington, Virginia), and a rural field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Questions over ownership of the memorial’s design were at stake: What will get built at these two sites of memory? Who gets a say in what elements and symbols are emphasized? What does the memory of 9/11 mean at Ground Zero and Shanksville and how are they different? Ultimately these questions were shaped by the division in cultural power: official (governmental, state apparatus) vs vernacular (ordinary citizens, and most prominently...the families of 9/11 victims). In this way, my analysis offers a new perspective into the memory of 9/11 from two dichotomies at the spatial (Ground Zero vs Shanksville) and cultural level (vernacular vs official). Through my analysis, my paper contextualizes these dichotomies of memorialization and the role that ideas of national identity and security, space and ownership, and political power played in projecting a blend of official and vernacular 9/11 memories
Core concepts: views from physiology and neuroscience
Get PDFCore concepts are “big ideas” that are central to a discipline, provide frameworks of understanding for disciplinary content, and aid student transfer of learning. Core concept lists have been developed for increasing numbers of higher education STEM disciplines. This mini-review uses physiology and neuroscience core concepts as examples to inform core concept pedagogies in these and other disciplines. The article reviews the development of physiology and neuroscience core concepts and compares the resulting concept lists. It then provides suggestions or “lessons learned” for educators and researchers who wish to utilize core concept pedagogies or who wish to develop core concepts for other STEM disciplines
Justice in Post-Conflict Societies - Comparing Bosnia & Herzegovina, Guatemala, and Argentina: College Spanish curriculum
Get PDFStudents will explore opportunities for justice in the aftermath of crimes against humanity. The primary focus is on the impact of genocide in Guatemala, Bosnia, and Argentina, and opportunities for healing and preventing similar tragedies in the future. This unit is intended for a post-secondary college Spanish course
Information Literacy and Social Media Assignment
Get PDFThis assignment was created for POLS 111: Introduction to US Politics.
Learning Goals
1. Identify political misinformation in social media or online.
2. Improve research skills needed to fact check political information.
3. Practice analytical skills to become critical consumers of political information.
a. Learn to distinguish between authoritative and unreliable information sources.
b. Understand the mechanisms and narratives by which social media and online sources might spread political misinformation and conspiracy theories.
c. Understand how your own values and identity might shape the way you perceive political information
Fr. Yann Vagneux: Dialogue Thrives on Friendship
No full textFr. Yann Vagneux (born in 1976) is a Catholic priest and a member of the Foreign Missions Society who has studied in Paris, Rome and New York. His Doctorate Dissertation in Theology was published in his book “Co-esse” (DDB, 20151) which set out the Trinitarian Theology of Jules Monchanin, a pioneer of the dialogue between Christianity and Hinduism. He first visited India in 1997 and lived in the slum area of Chennai. Since 2010, he resides in the multi-religious city of Varanasi where he follows the path of a contemplative Christian presence to Hinduism as had originally been traced by Jules Monchanin and Swami Abhishiktananda (Henri Le Saux). Deep friendships unite him to the traditional world of the Brahmin Pandits, with whom he continues his Sanskrit studies and engages in a fruitful inter-religious dialogue. Since 2022, he is the co-director of Maitri Bhavan, the centre for interreligious dialogue of the Catholic diocese of Varanasi. His first book published in English “A Priest in Banaras” (ATC, 2020) recounts his early years on the banks of the Ganges. His second book “Indian Portraits. Eight Indian Encounters with Hinduism” (Nirala, 2021) is a token of gratitude towards those who have sculpted his spiritual bond with Hinduism. His new book (in French) “An Emulation of Sanctity. Hinduism and Christianity in Dialogue” is a theological reflection at the crossroads of the two spiritual traditions in which he dwells. Father Yann shares his life between Varanasi and Kathmandu, at the heart of the main religions of Asia
The Future of Human Germline Genome Editing: Analyzing He Jiankui’s Experiment
Get PDFWhen He Jiankui announced the births of twins Lulu and Nana, the first genome-edited babies, the scientific community responded in an uproar, raising questions about the implications of human germline genome editing (GGE). This paper examines the intricate medical, ethical, and social aspects of Jiankui\u27s experiment. Advocates argue that GGE could eradicate genetic disorders and enhance disease resistance, particularly targeting diseases like Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9. However, critics emphasize ethical concerns relating to the potential for eugenics, unintended genetic consequences, and the autonomy of future generations. Off-target mutations could lead to permanent problems, as modifications made to an embryo may be inherited by future descendants. Additionally, the socio-economic divide caused by unequal access to genetic technologies presents concerns about magnifying existing inequalities. Ultimately, this analysis seeks to understand and answer the question: To what extent might human germline genome editing—considering He Jiankui\u27s experiment—challenge medical implications, ethical dilemmas, and social dynamics regarding genetic modification
Lunch & Learn: Gift to the Community - How the Benedictine Sisters Shaped Healthcare in Central Minnesota
No full textBrendon Duffy, Archivist at CentraCare, shares what circumstances led the Benedictine Sisters into hospital care in 1886 and how their leadership entrepreneurial spirit and generosity led to the ultimate gift for Central Minnesota residents