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Shortage In the Schools
Get PDFCombating the feared teacher exodus by preparing teachers quickly and completel
Annotation of Rheb (Ras homolog enhanced in brain) and its Genomic Neighborhood in Two Species of Drosophila
No full textGenome annotation of related species reveals the principles governing gene and genome evolution. In collaboration with Dr. Laura Reed and the Genomics Education Partnership, we aim to better understand how the positions of genes within well-characterized biological pathways influence the evolution of pathway genes and their regulatory regions. To better understand how genes and regulatory regions in the insulin signaling pathway evolve, annotation of the small GTPase Rheb was attempted in two species of Drosophila, Drosophila yakuba and Drosophila arizonae. Rheb is a Ras homolog that is enriched in the brain. The target gene Rheb was first observed in its genomic context in Drosophila melanogaster, our reference species. Genomic comparisons utilizing the UCSC genome browser, BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool) and the assumption of synteny revealed putative genomic neighborhoods for Rheb in previously unannotated species. A Rheb ortholog was identified in Drosophila yakuba, and a gene model was created with support from computational, conservation, and expression data. Surprisingly, the genes immediately adjacent to Rheb in Drosophila melanogaster occupy two different chromosomes in Drosophila arizonae, and the adjacent Rheb gene was absent from either location, implying significant genomic rearrangement in Drosophila arizonae as compared to Drosophila melanogaster
Identifying Causes of the Changes in U.S Per Capita Consumption of Fluid Cow\u27s Milk
No full textUSDA, Economic Research Service data reveal a downward trend in U.S. per capita consumption of fluid cow’s milk. Using data collected between 1975 and 2020 through various databases, we identify changes over time in the average amounts of fluid cow’s milk consumed by Americans as a function of changes of population among school-aged children, the average American income, the price per gallon of milk, the average consumer price index for all urban consumers: food and beverages in America, and greenhouse gas emissions in America. Results reveal that Americans are consuming less milk while also reflecting a combination of demographic changes in the U.S. population
Optimal Race Strategies for Cyclists
Get PDFFor competitive cyclists, each course presents a unique set of factors and, in turn, leads to difficulty in choosing a racing strategy. Some courses confront cyclists with drastic changes in elevation while others are of a more consistent grade. Similarly, curvature varies from course to course.
Further, riders vary in their areas of strength. A rider’s power curve maps their instantaneous power output in W/kg over the amount of time that the rider can sustain that power level in seconds. The shape of a rider’s power curve indicates their riding style.
In this paper, we model the optimal race strategy based on a rider’s power curve through the use of The Skiba Energy Store model and applied kinematics. We then consider the race times of select riders from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Individual Time Trials and the 2021 UCIWorld Championships Individual Time Trials. The race times of the top finishers indicate their average power output during the race; we then utilize the expected that world class cyclists can maintain for the full time of a race to calculate a standardized finishing time of top tier riders. This enables us to evaluate the accuracy of our model
Jackie Winters 001
No full textCandid photo of Jackie Winters (right) and husband Ted Winters (left) working in office.https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/jackiewinters_photos/1000/thumbnail.jp
A \u3cem\u3ePlatform\u3c/em\u3e to Speak and \u3cem\u3eThe World\u3c/em\u3e to Listen: Creative Freedom, Government Policy, and Chinese Film
No full textWhen considering the Chinese domestic film industry, debates often arise regarding government involvement and the degree to which this interferes with filmmakers’ creative freedom. A common assertion raises concerns of censorship and propaganda with the proposal that state control continues to be overbearing and manipulative, but others challenge this view and maintain that the film industry is closer to a free market now that government intervention has been scaled back. This dissension naturally raises the question: how do Chinese government policies towards their domestic film industry impact filmmakers’ creative freedom? This tension is examined with the claim that Chinese government policies towards their domestic film industry constrain narratives in exchange for enabling greater scope. The claim is explored under the lens of Chinese domestic filmmaker Jia Zhangke, who was once a banned director that illegally produced films outside of the government system but was later welcomed into the fold and now produces films officially within the system. Particular focus is given to the underground film Platform and the aboveground film The World to investigate what effects government policy has had on the production of these domestic films
Our Modern Economy and the effects on US Homicide Rates
No full textThe US economy is huge and includes so many different variables that make up this big entity. However, the US economy can affect many other things outside of it. This is where my research is based off. I explored how unemployment and other demographic variables affect the homicide rates in all 50 US states. I wanted to see if there is correlation between the rise and lowering of the unemployment rate and the statistics of homicide rates. I hoped to answer the question of why a state’s homicide rate is as high as they are and what stressors cause add to these rises. The other variables (Stressors) I included are education, male to female ratio, household income, Covid 19 Vaccination percentages. I also added gun statistics of each state. I believed these variables all could help explain my question. The variable that had the most impact was unemployment. Some people who are unemployed make the decision that they can get more “Utility” from killing someone which lifts them to a better state of being than trying to find a legitimate job. I will explain how the other stressors add to this choice and possible solutions to better this problem
Unveiling the Mask of Post-Race Legitimacy; Preserving White Supremacy through the Use of Colorblind Racism in Policy Preference
No full textRecent literature has illustrated a shifting form of racism from a Jim Crow, overt form to a colorblind, covert form. Although the latter may present itself as more subtle, both forms have served to reinforce the foundation of white supremacy. In order to preserve this foundation, colorblind ideology has been used to implement coded language and race-neutral explanations in policy, reinforcing the existing racial hierarchy in a powerful, but discreet manner. This study utilizes survey data to analyze the relationship between colorblind attitudes and policy preference. It is hypothesized that 1) higher levels of colorblindness will lead to less support for social policies that would benefit racial and ethnic minorities, and 2) Whites will present higher levels of colorblind attitudes than non-Whites. In an online ‘Social Attitudes Survey’, a series of questions determined that while Hypothesis 2 was not supported, with whites and non-whites showing similar levels of colorblindness, Hypothesis 1 was supported, with colorblindness and policy preference presenting a correlation of 0.788,
Guide to the Rodney Romney Collection
Get PDFThe Rodney Romney Collection contains sermons, personal memorabilia, and personal journals that give insight on his career and contribution to the Baptist community