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Unique Plants and Animals: The Flora & Fauna of Eastern Utah
No full textCome on a virtual fieldtrip of the beautiful plants and animals that call Eastern Utah home. We will discuss the unique adaptations that allow these species to thrive in our amazing desert habitats
Constructing and Testing of Photomultiplier Tubes for Coincidence Experiments
Get PDFMuons are particles that can be created by the collision and decay of cosmic rays with the upper atmosphere. Many detectors have been manufactured to detect these particles. This paper describes how muons can be detected. It details the process of constructing and testing of scintillation photomultiplier tubes. This paper also details what was observed during the construction and what was done by the experimenter to correct perceived issues
Introduction
Get PDFWith the rapid development of generative Al, teachers are experiencing a new pedagogical challenge, one that promises to forever change the way we approach teaching and learning. As a response to this unprecedented teaching context, this collection-Teaching and Generative Al: Pedagogical Possibilities and Productive Tensions-provides interdisciplinary teachers, librarians, and instructional designers with practical and thoughtful pedagogical resources for navigating the possibilities and challenges of teaching in an Al era. Because our goal with this edited collection is to present nuanced discussions of Al technologies across disciplines, the chapters collectively acknowledge or explore both possibilities and tensions-including the strengths, limitations, ethical considerations, and disciplinary potential and challenges-of teaching in an Al era. As such, the authors in this collection do not simply praise or criticize Al, but thoughtfully acknowledge and explore its complexities within educational settings
4. Developing Media and Information Literacy Through Dialogues About AI
Get PDFInviting students to dialogue about Artificial Intelligence (Al) can help to develop media and information literacy. Instead of establishing restrictive policies, we present a method for instructor-facilitated dialogues to teach students to analyze, evaluate, and interact with generative language models. This recursive inquiry process causes students to critically think about the spectrum of AI capabilities and limitations. Practicing this inquiry habit over time directs students towards intuitively questioning the Al which leads them to govern their own choices when they become rhetorically aware of emerging technologies and how it will affect their own research and writing. For instructors in higher education, the dialogue provides space to better understand how students are engaging with Al which will improve teaching pedagogies in anticipation of future innovation. This chapter provides the framework for these dialogues, along with a lesson plan that can be adapted and implemented across disciplines
Family Ties: Root-Root Communication Within Solanaceae
No full textRoot–root communication effects on several physiological and metabolic aspects among Solanaceae relatives were studied. We examined cherry (C) and field (F) tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and bell pepper (B) (Capsicum annuum), comprising three degrees of relatedness (DOR): high (H-DOR; CC, FF and BB), medium (M-DOR; CF) and low (L-DOR; CB and FB). Plants were grown in pairs of similar or different plants on a paper-based and non-destructive root growth system, namely, rhizoslides. Root growth, including the proliferation of fine roots, and respiration increased as the DOR decreased and were highest in paired L-DOR plants, as was shown for root respiration that increased by 63, 110 and 88 % for C, F, and B when grown with B, B and F, respectively. On the other hand, root exudates of L-DOR plants had significantly lower levels of total organic carbon and protein than those of H-DOR plants, indicating different root–root communication between individuals with different DOR. Our findings indicate, for the first time, that carbon allocation to root growth, exudation and respiration depends on the degree of genetic relatedness, and that the degree of relatedness between individual plants plays a key role in the root-root communication within Solanaceae
Building Bridges: Catalyzing Institutional Change at Utah State University via Experiential Learning With Ute and Navajo Students
No full textThis article presents the development, implementation, and impact of a cultural competence course initiated by the Mentoring and Encouraging Academic Success (MESAS) Program at Utah State University (USU). The MESAS Program supports American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students through various initiatives, including the Faculty Advocate initiative, talking circles, the Indigenous Knowledge Symposium, and the Native American Living/Learning Community. Under MESAS, faculty, staff, and non-Indigenous students are offered the cultural competence course which aims to increase an appreciation for the contributions of Native American and other underrepresented groups, while addressing institutional barriers to their academic success and social well-being. The course has been adapted for faculty, staff, and graduate students involved in roles such as summer research mentoring and emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity in creating a supportive environment for Native American students, particularly those transitioning between campuses. The article also highlights a case study of a USU professor who applied the lessons from the course while interacting with students from the Ute Tribe and Navajo Nation, illustrating the practical application of Culturally Responsive Teaching practices and the Funds of Knowledge framework. Overall, the study highlights the course\u27s positive impact on fostering inclusive teaching practices and deepening relationships with Native American students. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on integrating cultural competence in higher education to enhance the experiences of underrepresented student populations
Wavelength Sensitive Plastic Photodissolution: Elucidating Quantum Yield Trends for Solar Activation Spectra
No full textPlastic photodissolution into dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is a key proposed loss pathway for plastic in aquatic environments. However, the specific solar excitation wavelengths that drive photodissolution remain unknown, limiting our ability to model and predict photodissolution rates in natural aquatic environments. To better understand the impact of solar excitation wavelength on plastic photodissolution rates, we measured the wavelength sensitivity of photodissolution for a variety of transparent and semitransparent commercial and postconsumer plastic films with wide-spanning polymer chemistries. We irradiated plastic films using custom-built light-emitting diode (LED) photoreactors that emit light in the range of 275 to 445 nm and found that plastics exhibit a strong wavelength sensitivity, producing the highest DOC release rates for short wavelength ultraviolet (UV) light. We additionally calculated photodissolution quantum yield trends for transparent plastic films and then calculated photodissolution activation spectra. We found that solar UV light between 300–350 nm is responsible for most of the plastic photodissolution for all plastic compositions and predicted plastic photodissolution rates within water columns. Results advance our ability to model plastic photodissolution in natural aquatic environments
Faculty Senate Agenda December 2, 2024
Get PDF3:00 Call to Order Approval of Minutes 3:05 University Business 3:20 Faculty Senate Business 3:35 Information EPC Report Library Budget 3:45 Report Faculty Evaluation Committee Annual Report USUSA Annual Report 3:55 Old Business 4:00 New Business Adjourn: 4:00 p
The Utah Statesman, January 22, 2024
Get PDFWeekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/newspapers/2854/thumbnail.jp