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Listening to Learners: Ed.D. Student Perspectives on Asset- and Deficit-based Feedback Practices
No full textThis presentation examines asset- and deficit-based thinking in feedback and its impact on teaching and learning. The findings of a study on Ed.D. students\u27 feedback perceptions and preferences are shared, leading to actionable recommendations for administrators, instructors, and students to foster more equitable and effective feedback practices
DuraFold Premium: Composite Folding Table
Full text linkCurrent folding table designs are made to be lightweight, but the table surface made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) can break and is not repairable. Our team designed the DuraFold Premium as an alternative to the traditional folding tables. The table surface and legs use a sandwich construction consisting of top and bottom face sheets made with carbon and glass reinforcing fibers in an epoxy resin system. In between the two face sheets is a honeycomb core material. This approach results in the DuraFold Premium being extremely durable while remaining lightweight. Over the past academic year, our team has been working to turn Durafold Premium from an idea into a reality. The design process has included identifying customer concerns, SolidWorks part design, material selection, finite element analysis, economic analysis, tooling design, and part fabrication, and testing
The Relationship Between Player Age and Reporting Injuries to Coaches and Medical Personnel
Full text linkIt is estimated that there are 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions sustained each year in the USA. While most athletes recover from concussions in just a few days or weeks, prolonged symptoms can affect one\u27s everyday life. This is an essential topic for me because I have first-hand experience with concussions. In 2021-2022, I had four concussions in nine months, with one concussion lasting six months. That concussion ended my college-catching career. I would never want someone to go through what I have gone through in this experience, which is why I have been conducting this study for the past eight months. Throughout the study, literature from the following areas was examined: (1) Injury Disclosure and Prevention with Athletic Training Staff, (2) Effective Communication Between Coaches and Players, and (3) Communication and Education of Injuries. Those main categories have led to another small section where brain development is discussed, focusing on the age at which most students are in college (18-30). With the literature guiding my research, the hypothesis to help me find the most adequate results, which is H1: Senior college athletes are more likely to communicate their injuries than freshman college athletes
Cultivating a Sense of Belonging: Pathways of Support in Higher Education
Full text linkInstitutions should proactively consider the need for cultivating a sense of belonging among online adult students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Hispanic and first-generation learners face unique challenges to overcoming potential barriers associated with obtaining an advanced degree. The impact of higher education institutions (HEI) on the overall development and betterment of society cannot be overstated which adds a level of importance regarding the experience of all learners from any context. A conceptual framework, based on research specific to supporting diverse learners, will be explored. In addition to drawing on the tenets of the sense of belonging framework, facets of social presence, one arm of the community of inquiry model, and context-aware learning are combined to form the foundation for discussion and implications for HEIs. The presenters serve as program directors working at an institution recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and are directly involved with initiates supported by a Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) grant. One university’s approach will be shared followed by suggestions in the form of themes for advancing this important work. It is the authors’ hope that readers will embrace a need for culturally responsive facilitation, enhanced cultural competency, and asset-based mindset strategies in support of learning. Each HEI must evaluate needs and resources, yet the authors suggest that taking steps in the direction of coaching, mentoring, teaching, and learning can lead to greater impact and long-term results. A call for future research to extend the conceptual framework will be suggested regarding online adult learner success
The Squandering of Critical Thinking in Our Schools and What We Can Do About It
Full text linkIn the face of increasing disinformation, reduced student engagement, and rigid educational structures, this article critiques the current U.S. public school system’s failure to cultivate critical thinking in students. Drawing from over two decades of classroom experience, the author argues that the systemic emphasis on standardized testing, prescribed curricula, and diminished access to arts and physical education have contributed to a decline in curiosity and creative inquiry. Furthermore, the omnipresence of smartphones and social media has robbed students of the boredom that often sparks critical thought. The article proposes several pragmatic solutions, including banning phones during school hours, reintroducing recess for all grade levels, expanding opportunities for student-led exploration, promoting flexible learning environments, and restoring teacher autonomy. By making these strategic changes, schools can rekindle curiosity, empower students to think independently, and foster a more vibrant and intellectually engaged learning culture
Corticosteroid Injections Versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for the Treatment of Plantar Heel Pain
No full textClinical Scenario: Heel pain, particularly due to plantar fasciitis, can be managed through various treatment options. Among these, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and corticosteroid injections (CSI) are commonly used interventions. This appraisal examines the outcomes of ESWT and CSI to determine which treatment is more beneficial for adults experiencing plantar heel pain.
Clinical Question: In adults with plantar heel pain, does CSI provide better results than ESWT for decreasing pain?
Search Strategy: Eight articles were included in the appraisal from a literature search of the PubMed database and Google Scholar search engine. Key search words included: RCT, corticosteroid injections, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, plantar heel, and plantar fasciitis. Inclusion criteria consisted of patients aged 18 and above undergoing CSI or ESWT for plantar heel pain, with pain assessment based on patient-reported outcomes. Exclusion criteria included patients utilizing injection types other than CSI, those undergoing treatment areas other than plantar heel pain, and studies lasting less than eight weeks.
Evidence and Assessment: The quality of the eight articles was assessed using the PEDro scale, with scores ranging from 5/10 to 7/10. Seven of eight articles scored a Level 2a on The Oxford Level of Evidence scale with one article scoring a Level 4 as a case series.
Results and Summary of Search: The key outcome measured in this analysis included the Visual Analogue Pain Scores (VAS). Four of eight studies concluded that both ESWT and CSI are equally effective in treating heel pain (p
Clinical Bottom Line: Our findings were inconclusive in favoring one treatment, as both CSI and ESWT were found to effectively treat plantar heel pain. Our research received a Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT) score of Level B, indicating inconsistent or limited quality patient-orientated evidence.
Implications: Currently, no single treatment is considered the gold standard for heel pain. Our findings suggest that both CSI and ESWT are effective treatments for plantar heel pain. Educating patients on these choices allows them to select the best fit for their needs. Future research should include larger, more diverse sample sizes to improve accuracy and applicability, as some studies were limited to specific populations. Expanding research with broader interventions will help produce clearer, more definitive results
An Analysis of Diversity in AI Image Generators
No full textWomen, minorities, and people with disabilities have been and continue to be underrepresented groups in STEM fields, including chemistry. Representational bias in mass media reinforces stereotypical views of underrepresented groups and can amplify belonging gaps within the chemistry field. The increasing development and use of generative AI raises the concern over how it will impact representation of the chemistry field in the media ecology. In this study, four Artificial Intelligence (AI) image generators: Adobe Firefly, DALL•E2, Craiyon, and DreamStudio, were utilized to produce faces of chemists with varying occupational titles. Images were analyzed for representational biases and compared to data available from National Science Foundation (NSF). Presentational biases were analyzed within American Chemical Society (ACS) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect guidelines with a particular focus on presentation of diversity and disability. Amplification of both representational and presentational biases was observed for all four AI generators despite alignment of demographic trends with NSF and ACS reporting. Influences of occupationally-tied prompts (specific to chemistry) on demographic distributions of AI-generated images were investigated. At least one AI image generator assigned women and racial minorities to assistant positions while males and whites occupied the top positions in the field. Our data also demonstrates erasure of people with visible disabilities in the AI-generated outputs
A Comparison of the Bacterial Communities of the Yamuna River (India) and Mississippi River (USA)
Full text linkThis study compared the bacteria in the Yamuna River in India and the Mississippi River in the USA. Water samples were taken from 11 sites (2 in the Mississippi River and 9 in the Yamuna River). The bacteria were identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Some phyla such as Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes were seen in abundance regardless of country. However, principal-component analysis showed three distinct groupings: Mississippi/Ganga/Tons and other Yamuna River locations (7 sites), Yamuna River at Delhi (2 sites), Yamuna River below Glacier (2 sites) Additionally, the Yamuna River below Glacier had the highest bacterial diversity, with a Shannon index of 5.1 and a Simpson index of 0.986 when compared to both the Yamuna River below Glacier (Shannon p-value: \u3c0.0001, Simpson p-value: \u3c0.0001) and the Yamuna River at Delhi (Shannon p-value: \u3c0.0001, Simpson p-value: \u3c0.0001)
PSY 404 Internship Presentation
No full textA presentation about internship experience at Von Wald youth shelter
Development of a Hybrid Synthetic and Computational Teaching Lab Exercise Featuring Budotitane
Full text linkBudotitane is notable for its reported activity against cancer cells as well as its array of geometric structural possibilities. Preparation of budotitane, bis(1-phenyl-1,2-propanedionato)bis(ethoxy)titanium(IV), and its subsequent characterization by 1H NMR and IR spectroscopies as well as mass spectrometry has been implemented in an upper-level inorganic chemistry course. Computational modeling has also been utilized to predict the most energetically favorable isomer, as well as to generate modeled spectra for comparison to experimentally obtained results