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No full textAlthough women make up 51% of the U.S. population and underrepresented minorities comprise 32.8%, they are significantly underrepresented in the STEM workforce, accounting for only 35% and 26.6%, respectively (Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2021). This SEEK project was designed to help close that equity gap by increasing access to hands-on STEM education for children, with a particular focus on engaging girls and students from underrepresented minority groups.* Westminster University, with its strong history of community engagement, proposed to continue engaging in community work with the goal of also establishing a new partnership with Guadalupe School, a K–6 charter school where 96% of families live in poverty and 80% of students are English language learners. NASA funding supported the continuation and expansion of Westminster\u27s hands-on science programming at Title I schools, enhancements to STEM programming at the SLC Public Library, and the launch of new initiatives at Guadalupe School. Additionally, it supported the university\u27s Science Saturday STEM Camps, held on campus, one in the fall for middle school girls and one in the spring for high school students
Extremophile Community Dynamics at Great Salt Lake as a Model for Astrobiology
No full textIn 1959 a causeway was constructed dividing the terminal Great Salt Lake, increasing salinity and decreasing diversity in the North Arm
Poly(2-Methyl 1-Pentene Sulfone) (PMPS) as a Potential Oxidation Retardant for Aluminum Mirrors for Space Telescopes
No full textThe reflectivity of aluminum mirrors, essential for capturing high-quality far-ultraviolet (FUV) images in space telescopes, is compromised by oxidation caused by exposure to Earth\u27s atmosphere. Barrier coatings like magnesium fluoride can protect aluminum but still permit slow oxidation over time. To address this, we propose using photodegrading polymer films, which depolymerize under UV light in a vacuum, as a protective coating for aluminum mirrors until they exit Earth\u27s atmosphere. Our research focuses on Poly(2-methyl 1-pentene sulfone) (PMPS), which depolymerize when exposed to ultraviolet light in vacuum, ensuring stability until reaching space
Raman Imaging of Carbon Materials
No full textGraphene, a single atom-thick layer of carbon, is a focal point in various research fields due to its unique properties. With researchers developing new methods to create this material, it\u27s crucial to establish tools to confirm the authenticity of graphene samples
Increasing Rocket Reusability via Guided Recovery Systems
No full textAs rocketry continues to emphasize reusability and cost-effectiveness, the question arises: how can these goals be achieved in the context of sounding rockets? One promising method is the use of air brakes. These systems can serve multiple purposes, such as assisting in stage separation or guiding a rocket safely back to the ground. Much of the recent air brake testing has taken place at events like the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC), often to meet specific altitude targets. But this paper aims to use air brakes to increase the rockets recoverability and reusability by employing air brake gird fins to slow down and guide the rocket close to the launch site. This will be tested by using Computational fluid dynamics and test flights to gather data back that can be improved on. With the aim of keeping all costs under 1000 dollars with a 6-month timeline for project completion
Using Robot Toys to Play With Math, Space, And Coding: Children\u27s Development of Computational and Mathematical Thinking
Get PDFCT as the thought processes involved in formulating a problem and expressing its solution(s) in such a way that a computer—human or machine—can effectively carry out (Wing, 2014
Experiential Learning Through Service Learning -- Integrating the Social Inequality Classroom
Get PDFThis session explores the role of service-learning in social inequality education, highlighting an experiential learning assignment that engages students with local non-profits. Participants will learn how structured reflections and community engagement deepen students\u27 understanding of inequality and civic responsibility. The session will provide practical insights into implementing service-learning to foster critical thinking and social change
Transition to Organic: Alfalfa Production in Utah
Get PDFTransitioning to organic production may not require drastic operational changes on the part of the producer, as alfalfa production lends itself to more organic practices by default. Producers may decide to transition to certified organic production to capture organic price premiums, access niche market opportunities, reduce the use of synthetic inputs, meet growing consumer demand, enact personal values around environmental stewardship, and support soil and biodiversity conservation. Whatever a grower’s motivation, this fact sheet covers transitioning to organic production through understanding organic production systems, the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations, and crop-specific considerations
Utah State University Commencement, 2025 – Uintah Basin Campus
Get PDF2025 Commencement Ceremony for the Uintah Basin Campus of Utah State University.https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/commencement/1170/thumbnail.jp
Review of Stories on Skin: A Librarian’s Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives
Get PDFA book review of Terry Baxter and Libby Coyner-Tsosie’s book Stories on Skin: A Librarian’s Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives