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Science Learning Centers in Early Childhood Classrooms
Get PDFThis manuscript explores the importance of science centers in an early childhood setting. In constructivism, Piaget (1959) clearly states that learning comes from the active role of children’s understanding of the world around them. When interacting with science-based learning materials in preschool, children learn to ask questions to receive new knowledge. According to Piaget’s Cognitive Development theory, children who are actively engaged in group work develop vocabulary skills, critical thinking, and adequate social skills. While engaging in inquiry-based play in the preschool classroom science center, young children learn to interact with one another and the world around them; growing as an individual. Inquiry-based science is “a teaching method that encourages students to explore scientific topics through hands-on activities and problem-solving.” (Kloos, p. 39)
Collaboration and Community: A Panel Discussion
No full textThe Great River Reading Series (GRRS) hosts a panel discussion on Collaboration and Community, featuring Kao Kalia Yang, Dave Casey (Minnesota Marine Art Museum), Colleen Chester (WSU Dept. of Music), and Kay Hannahan (WSU Dept. of Mass Communication)
Promotional Barriers to Women in Professional Services Aanuoluwapo
No full textToday, women, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) women, face significant challenges in advancing to leadership roles in professional services. Although they make up more than half of accounting professionals, they remain underrepresented in partnership positions, with women of color facing even greater obstacles (Becker Professional Education, n.d.). While awareness of these issues has grown (World Economic Forum, n.d.), meaningful progress has been slow (Galizzi et al., 2024). Systemic barriers such as biased promotion processes, pay gaps, and limited mentorship opportunities continue to hinder women\u27s advancement (Hardies et al., 2021; Shrestha et al., 2023). Many do not reach partner roles but instead hold leadership positions with less authority and financial equity (Debeş et al., 2021). The pandemic worsened these inequalities, disproportionately affecting women of color through job losses and increased workplace risks (Covid-19 Impact on Women in the Workplace, n.d.). This literature review examines whether gender and racial disparities persist in accounting and financial management, particularly after the #MeToo movement (CFA Institute, 2018) and the COVID-19 pandemic. By synthesizing studies published since 2017, alongside industry data from organizations like the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), this review explores whether the glass ceiling results from institutional barriers or personal career choices. The findings suggest that structural challenges, rather than individual decisions, play a significant role in limiting women\u27s advancement. This literature review illuminates the need for continued research on the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and sustained organizational reforms to create equitable career pathways
Threaded Locations: Sustainable Custom Hoodie Brand
Get PDFFor my Senior Capstone project for the Art and Design Department, I created a clothing brand called Threaded Locations. The Brand\u27s mission was to merge sustainability with personal memories, offering people a unique way to cherish meaningful places. The concept behind Threaded Locations is to connect the stories behind places in people\u27s lives with custom embroidered designs.
People often have emotional attachments to certain places, whether that is the neighborhood in which they grew up or a beloved vacation spot. With Threaded locations, the goal was to give people an opportunity to carry a piece of those memories with them wherever they go.
Customers would share a place of significance to them, and I would embroider the silhouette of the streets of that location onto the back of a hoodie, turning beloved memories into wearable art.
Additionally, to make the process highly customizable, I developed an online form our customers could submit their chosen location. The form would allow them to describe the place they wanted to include in any specific details along with colors and the size of the hoodie. From there they would submit the form, and I would start embroidering their custom location hoodie
Relaxed or Energized: The Impact of Virtual Tourism on Emotions
Get PDFWith the growing accessibility of virtual reality (VR) and digital tourism, understanding its impact on emotional well-being is essential. This study explores the psychological effects of virtual tourism by examining whether participants feel more relaxed or energized after experiencing a virtual tour. The research involves participants engaging in a guided virtual tour of a destination, either with a VR headset or a tablet PC, followed by self-reported assessments measuring their emotions. There will also be a follow-up survey with open-ended questions asking participants to explain their responses to the previous survey. Data collection has been ongoing since March 2025. Any adult who can watch 360-degree videos without health issues is eligible to participate in this study. The quantitative data will be analyzed statistically, and the qualitative data will be analyzed using content analysis. This research is expected to contribute to understanding the positive effects of virtual tourism on human well-being
The Power of Authority: Can White Individuals Detect Racial Microaggressions from High Authority Figures?
Get PDFA microaggression is a subtle, brief remark that communicates a hostile or derogatory impression towards a specific group, often associated with race. Microaggressions are often overlooked by those who do not experience their effects firsthand, which may lead to desensitization to racism. However, some external aspects may cause microaggressions to be noticed more or less by White individuals, such as the authority level of the person saying the microaggression. Because individuals often feel prone to obeying authority, the power or status that an authority figure holds may cause an individual to ignore or disregard racial microaggressions said by authority figures. This study explored whether racial microaggressions are noticed or identified less by White individuals when the microaggressions are said by a person with a high level of authority. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. In the control group, participants were asked to watch a talk on the topic of job opportunities given by a speaker introduced with a low level of authority. Four racial microaggressions were incorporated into the talk. In the experimental group, participants were asked to watch the same talk, except the speaker was introduced as having a high level of authority. Both groups of participants were then asked to fill out a survey with open-ended and scale questions assessing their perception of the a) effectiveness, b) bias, and c) appropriateness of the talk, as well as their d) identification of microaggressions within the talk. We are currently in the process of collecting data for this study. The data will be analyzed using an independent samples t-test. We expect those in the experimental group to rate the talk as a) more effective, b) less biased, and c) more appropriate than those in the control group, and we expect the individuals in the experimental group to d) identify fewer racial microaggressions, indicating that White individuals are less likely to notice or identify racial microaggressions when they are said by people in high positions of authority. This study highlights the value of assessing how individuals with lower levels of authority respond to authority figures, specifically when the authority figure\u27s behavior is deemed objectionable. The results will suggest ways to hold authority figures accountable for harmful words and actions regardless of their level of power, especially in settings like classrooms or workplaces, where they have direct status over individuals with lower authority
Research & Creative Achievement Day 2025 - Social Media Video
No full textThis video was created for Winona State University\u27s social media by WSU student Max Squires using the video from WSU student Holly Foss and WSU\u27s Tesla Mitchell.
Winona State University leadership welcomes you to the 2025 Research & Creative Achievement Day. Thursday, April 24, 2025, is a day for learning about student research and creative achievements at WSU. From the WSU Chemistry Department, WSU President Ken Janz, WSU Faculty Association President Patrick Clipsham, and WSU Student Senate President Liz Carman.
Thank you to Max Squires (student video content creator),Tesla Mitchell (MarCom) and Holly Foss (student, videographer) for creating this welcome video. And thank you to the Chemistry Department for opening their lab in the Science Laboratory Center (SLC) in the College of Science & Engineering for the welcome video. Research is always happening in the SLC! Come learn more at RCA Day
Medication Card Implementation in Public Health Clinics to Increase Health Literacy Within Older Adults in Rural Communities
Get PDFHealth literacy in older adults living in a rural community continues to be a barrier to care. Improving health literacy though enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers is essential in improving health literacy in the community
ADHD Planner
No full textI created this ADHD planner because, as someone with ADHD, I know how overwhelming it can be to stay organized when your mind is always jumping from one thing to the next. I wanted a tool that felt supportive, flexible, and useful, so I designed it with extra space for notes, color-coded days to make planning easier, and weekly prompts to help you check in and stay on track. It also includes practical tips for improving focus and managing those chaotic moments. This planner was a labor of love, and my hope is that it brings a little more calm and clarity to the stresses of everyday life
Nokomis
Get PDFNokomis is the 2025 annual online student journal of the arts created and published by Winona State University students. Nokomi (2025) and Irotas (2024) are sibling journals to the Satori Student Literary Magazine. The inaugural issue of Irotas was published in 2024 and Nokomis in 2025.
Design and Technical Editors: Madeline AvilaJack Guimont, Jack Mulvaney
Fiction Editors: Jack Guimont, Jack Mulvaney, Elida Roskamp
Art Editors: Lucy Severson, Emily Sowers
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Liberty Kohn, Professor of Englishhttps://openriver.winona.edu/irotas/1001/thumbnail.jp