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Season 1, Episode 2: The Etown College Student Who Helped Solve a 57-Year-Old Murder Case
No full textEarlier this year, Elizabethtown College student, Eric Schubert (\u2723) used his genealogy research skills to help solve the 57-year-old murder case of Marise Ann Chivarella, a 9-year-old girl who was abducted and murdered on her way to school in March 1964. Schubert\u27s work on the case received attention from a wide variety of media outlets including People magazine, Good Morning America, CNN, Newsweek, CBC News, and The Daily Mail. Schubert\u27s interest in genealogy research has led him to work on numerous cold cases. In our conversation, Eric and I discuss his work on the Chivarella case, how he developed an interest in genealogy research, and how he first got involved in helping to solve cold cases
Season 1, Episode 4: Developing a Better Test for Lyme Disease: A Conversation with Dr. Lauren Toote and Justin Cosgrove
No full textDr. Lauren Toote, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Etown College, has been hard at work for the past couple years on the development of a more sensitive and accurate test for diagnosing Lyme disease which has become increasingly prevalent across the United States (particularly in our neck of the woods in rural Pennsylvania). This past summer, Dr. Toote worked with her student, Justin Cosgrove, on a Summer Creative Arts and Research Project (SCARP) to continue to develop this new test which will continue to be an ongoing project. In this chat, we discuss the challenges and the possibilities that this project presents as well as some of the background on Lyme disease in the United States and the complexities and limitations of the current diagnostic tools. And of course, we discuss the chemistry involved
El alfabetismo en salud: otra barrera para los hispanohablantes en el sistema de salud en los Estados Unidos
Full text linkEn la sociedad actual, la salud es uno de los temas más discutidos, especialmente en referencia al sistema de salud en los Estados Unidos. Pero, hay muchas personas que todavía no pueden mantener una buena salud o no tienen acceso suficiente al sistema de salud. Una de las causas de este problema es el alfabetismo en salud, una habilidad no suficiente o ausente en mucha de la población de los Estados Unidos
Positive Effects of Dance on the Older Adult Population: A Scoping Review
Full text linkBackground: Dancing is an activity that can be performed at any stage throughout a person’s lifespan. As a person grows older, physical activity and exercise become more important as muscle mass decreases and bones become more brittle. These bodily changes may impact an older individual’s ability to participate in physical activities and exercises they once were able to do. Dance is an occupation that offers a fun opportunity to increase a person’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health. Methods: A scoping review examined the current research on the benefits of dance programs and classes for older adults and compared the benefits for adults ages 55-84 years versus adults ages 85 years and older. Methods included an extensive literature review resulting in the inclusion of 21 articles utilizing the following search terms: “Dance” AND “Geriatrics” OR “Older adults” OR “elderly.” Results: Adults 55 and older may utilize dance to improve overall quality of life as it provides social interaction, an increase in cognitive effects of the brain, and overall improved balance and motor coordination. However, there was little research about the positive effects of dance that includes the older geriatric population (85 years and older). There were many similarities in the positive effects of dance between healthy individuals over 55 years old and older adults with pre-existing conditions. Conclusions: Dance offers positive physical, cognitive, and social and emotional effects on healthy aging populations, as well as older adults and elderly living with health conditions, that help improve overall quality of life. Further research is necessary to determine if these positive effects may also be generalized to the older geriatric population
From Past to Present: How Garment Workers Continue to Pay the Price for our Clothing
Full text linkThe internationalization of garment production is a complex system influenced by consumers, international trade, multinational companies, and many other factors. The purpose of this research is to examine the impact globalization has had on the ready-made garment industry and garment workers worldwide. This paper will examine the working conditions many garment workers in low-income countries experience because of the liberalization of trade, the standardization of the fashion industry, and production and consumer pressure to reduce costs. An examination of the United States garment industry in the early 19th century will be conducted to understand the trends in today\u27s globalized garment industry. Thus, this research will explain how the exploitation of garment workers in many low-income countries has led to the shift and demand for fast-fashion clothing
The International Court of Justice: The Quest for Neutrality in a Prejudiced Political World
Full text linkThe International Court of Justice (ICJ), one of the primary organs of the United Nations, was created to serve as a court that handles matters between states and nations. Its purposes are to serve the international community and adjudicate general disputes in accordance with international law. The close relationship of the court to the Security Council should allow, in theory, for an unbiased legal exchange between the Court’s Judges and the members of the Security Council on any international dispute between the nations subject to the Court’s jurisdiction. The Court has contributed, since its creation, to establish guidelines for crucial legal questions, such as human rights, and has continued to provide the necessary legal framework to allow for a peaceful resolution of conflicts between nations. They have closely aided the Security Council with advisory opinions fulfilling their role as the primary legal body within the international sphere and promoting the UN goal of international peace and security. However, over the years the political culture in each country and between member states has become increasingly more evident, not only in the UN General Council but also in the Security Council, through the increased use of the veto powers given to the permanent member states. This trend is traceable through the International Court of Justice, as the judges for each country have voted in cases along the lines of the official policies of the governments by which they were appointed
Episode 2: Technology
No full textIt may sound audacious, to say that a horse-and-buggy driving group, can teach us anything about living in a hyper-tech, hyper-everything world. Yet for Professor Kraybill, the Amish demonstrate how some old-fashion things, suddenly turn relevant, once again! In nine episodes Kraybill explores what he learned from the Amish about (1) Community, (2) Technology, (3) Apprenticeship, (4) Forgiveness, (5) Hacking (6) Smallness (7) Choices (8) Humility, and (9) Death.
Episode Two: Technology
Sound silly to say we can learn something about technology from the Amish? It’s not. They don’t reject technology. They accept, reject or modify technology depending if it will help or harm their community. Lots of lessons for the rest of us in a hyper-tech world. An Amish man shares his views of tech
Episode 8: Humility
No full textIt may sound audacious, to say that a horse-and-buggy driving group, can teach us anything about living in a hyper-tech, hyper-everything world. Yet for Professor Kraybill, the Amish demonstrate how some old-fashion things, suddenly turn relevant, once again! In nine episodes Kraybill explores what he learned from the Amish about (1) Community, (2) Technology, (3) Apprenticeship, (4) Forgiveness, (5) Hacking (6) Smallness (7) Choices (8) Humility, and (9) Death.
Episode Eight: Humility
Professor Kraybill explores the value and practice of humility in Amish life and explains why individualism is the biggest difference between Amish culture and our own
Encapsulation of Molecular Probes in Polymer Nanoparticles for Visual Detection of Heavy Metals in Water
Full text linkHeavy metal contamination is a problem worldwide, and it has dangerous effects on humans and the environment. Lead is one of the most common metal toxins due to its presence in a variety of household items including paint and pipes. Mercury is another common toxin that is dangerous due to its long half-life which causes it to buildup in not only water sources, but also inhabiting wildlife. The consumption of both metals is detrimental to human health, therefore proper detection methods are needed. Various detection methods exist but are not cost or time efficient. Molecular probes could be a solution as they are known for their detection abilities since they yield specific visual responses to specific metals. However, they are insoluble in water and lack sensitivity and selectivity. The goal of this research is to use polymer-nanoparticles to encapsulate hydrophobic molecular probes, allowing them to detect metals in aqueous environments
Examination of LGBTQIA+-Inclusive Recommendations Issued by Professional Medical Associations Across Healthcare Fields
Full text linkLGBTQIA+ populations persistently experience discrimination and limited access to informed, quality, and patient-centered healthcare. The gap between population needs and provider competence can be attributed to the inadequate education of healthcare professionals, suggesting the need for educational reform not just within medical schools, but also in physician assistant, nursing, and emergency medical services programs. To create the most widespread change across all these programs, it is imperative that the leading, most influential professional medical associations (PMAs) in each field take steps to make LGBTQIA+-focused healthcare education a priority, provide actionable statements and plans, and encourage educational institutions to ardently take up their recommendations. This paper provides an overview of the recent statements, recommendations, and actions published by several of the leading PMAs across multiple healthcare professions. Through narrative and content analysis, these publications are evaluated for depth, quality, and actionability. From this evaluation, a call to action is made for the leading PMAs of each healthcare profession to actively engage in the educational reform required to begin eliminating these long-standing disparities to ultimately improve the experiences and health outcomes of individuals in LGBTQIA+ populations