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Economic Growth In Haiti
Get PDFPoverty is a persistent problem in Haiti, resulting in an abundance of famine and suffering for many. The root of poverty and the lack of economic growth in Haiti has been associated with political instability. From this perspective, this thesis investigates the relationship between political instability and economic growth within Haiti. In relation to the same, the question that is raised is “can economic growth promotes political stability?” This research is purposely designed to be qualitative to facilitate the investigation of the source of poverty and its relation to political instability. Case studies on South Korea and China have been conducted in order to determine which policy would best support sustainable growth in Haiti. Accordingly, periods of political stability and instability in Haiti have been reviewed, as well as review of the state of the economy during those times. Furthermore, this thesis examines data, provides analysis on growth theories, and evaluates the key components of political instability. This research collects robust information to provide recommendations for policies on growth and development in Haiti
Remembering Why: Finding Direction in the Face of Unsustainable Collections Practices
Get PDFShifts in the philosophy and practices that guide museums have changed the way we collect and what we collect. However, professional standards and expectations related to the management and use of those collections have largely remained unaltered. Museum professionals are repeatedly confronted by the impracticality and near impossibility of achieving accepted professional standards when managing collections. It is clear that the profession needs to rethink the practices and policies that shape our daily work assumptions, but where do we begin? Using Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle as a guide, we will rearticulate our purpose and reexamine the practices that get in our way. I believe that museums are unique in their ability to use objects to tell stories, to make meaning, and to connect visitors with the past, others, and even themselves. Understanding human – object relationships helps us articulate why objects matter to people and why objects really belong in museums. With this in mind we can see how vital it is that our collections become relevant once again; that our collections serve our missions, relate to our audiences, and most importantly have a useful life outside of storage in exhibition and programs. Our goal as professionals should be to enhance our collections’ meaning, vitality, and use, not preserve them into irrelevance. To accomplish this, we need to encourage thoughtful acquisitions, streamline deaccessioning, and simplify cataloging and preservation practices. We must expand the way we talk about and think about objects and make our collections more inclusive
Native and non-native ant impacts on native fungi
Get PDFOrganisms produce weapons for defense against pathogens and competitors. In response, competitors and pathogens develop resistance to these weapons. However, when a species invades a new range, its “novel weapons” may be more effective against native species that did not co-evolve with them. Via specialized glands and microbial associates, ants produce antifungal weapons for defense against entomopathogenic fungi. However, these weapons may have unintended secondary effects on non-entomopathogenic, soil and seed-borne fungi. The antifungals of non-native ants may be novel weapons, with greater negative impacts on native fungi that have not co-evolved with them. This research aims to test the novel weapons hypothesis by comparing the impacts of an invasive European ant, Myrmica rubra, against those of a native North American ant, Aphaenogaster picea, on a native North American fungus, Absidia sp. I hypothesized that M. rubra would reduce fungal performance as compared to A. picea. To test this hypothesis, I isolated Absidia sp. from ant-occupied soils, exposed cultures to ant colonies, and measured the percent cover of Absidia sp. after 48 hours. Percent cover of Absidia sp. was lowest in M. rubra, greater in A. picea, and greatest with no ants. Percent cover of ant-facilitated microbes was greatest in M. rubra, lower in A. picea, and lowest with no ants. Ant-facilitated microbe cover correlated negatively with Absidia sp., but, under high resource conditions, Absidia sp. negatively impacted ant-facilitated microbes. Both ant species reduced Absidia sp. cover. However, M. rubra exerted stronger negative effects, consistent with the novel weapons hypothesis
SPA510
No full textTaught in Spanish and English. An introduction to Translation Studies (TS) through an overview of the major translation theories. Students explore the role of the translator as a mediator and the importance of cultural awareness. Case studies allow students to consider concepts, strategies, and skills necessary to produce a professional translation
PSY340
No full textIntroduction to the mind and thinking from a cognitive psychology viewpoint. Classic and contemporary research examining perception, attention, memory processes and structures, imagery, language processing, problem-solving and creativity, and decision-making. Theories of cognition based on information-processing, embodied cognition, and neural circuits and processing in the brain
PHI115
No full textIntroduction to questions in the study of the philosophy of mind. Explores the difficulties of studying the mind and limitations of scientific investigation into the mind; the problem of other minds; questions regarding free will; what it means to be conscious and the possibility of consciousness or intelligence in animals, in the natural world, and in machines
ENG147
No full textIntroductory survey of diverse literatures of the United States with an emphasis on literatures by ethnic and racial minority writers, LQBTQ+ writers, women writers, and members of under-represented groups
HON103
No full textHonors Arts Foundations in Studio formats. Through studio work, the course will explore artistic processes and outcomes, cultural, historical, and societal influences and build skills for critical analysis of artistic works. Students will relate art practices to research and scholarship
Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Infrastructure
Get PDFThe progression away from internal combustion engines has been slowly gaining momentum over the last ten years. This project investigated the pathway forward regarding the charging of electric vehicles. As governments have begun enacting legislative initiatives in support of a greener and more sustainable future, we are now witnessing more rapid progress toward widespread adoption of fully electric and hybrid vehicles. This study focused directly on battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Some automotive manufacturers (each with their own timeframe) have committed to producing only these BEVs, and eliminating traditional combustion engine vehicles. This investigation was designed to examine the current state of charging infrastructure, with an eye toward the future. Several key factors emerged as critical toward future build-out initiatives: the wide variety of dissimilar charge ports currently available, variable expected charging time, locations for chargers, availability of chargers, and pricing of charging service. The investigator wholeheartedly recommends that immediate action be taken in the deployment and build-out of a nationwide charging system, before the arrival of BEVs
Common Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) distribution, diet and seasonality in western New York and morphological condition in lake and stream habitats.
Get PDFEnvironmental context changes the behavior and morphology of organisms. The impacts of flow on sampling techniques and morphology of the Common Mudpuppy were investigated during this study. I also explored mudpuppy distribution in western New York, diet, sexual dimorphism, seasonality, and capture biases. I found rock turning to be more efficient in streams year-round and modified minnow traps to be better more efficient in cold weather months and in deeper habitats than in other seasons or habitats. During the hot weather months, mudpuppy diet consisted of invertebrates exclusively, whereas diets in cold weather months consisted of invertebrates plus vertebrate prey. Body condition reflected the change in diet, with larger body condition when large prey items were found in gut contents. Stream-captured mudpuppies were more streamlined and possessed larger digits than lake-captured mudpuppies. Mudpuppy morphological differences between habitat types indicate phenotypic plasticity as the likely mechanism of morphological change when viewed in light of other published phylogenetic work on regional haplotypes. The findings of morphological response to flow warrant more investigation with common garden experiments. Expanding the common garden experiment to encompass future changes in temperature will help inform managers on how climate change may affect mudpuppy populations