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Sexual dimorphisms in phrenic long-term facilitation following severe acute intermittent hypoxia
No full textRaw phrenic nerve neurophysiology and blood pressure data - LabChart Files
Summary data - phrenic neurograms - Excel file
Summary data - blood pressure - Excel file
Master Data Summary - Excel fileRaw data connected to our 2026 Manuscript: Sexual dimorphisms in phrenic long-term facilitation following severe acute intermittent hypoxia
Accepted for publication to the Journal of Neurophysiology - January 2026R01HL146477/HHS | NIH | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)Dougherty, Brendan; Grittner, Jessica. (2026). Sexual dimorphisms in phrenic long-term facilitation following severe acute intermittent hypoxia. Retrieved from the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM), https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278951
Perennial Flax Data Files
No full textData files are in Excel files to accompany specific publications relating to perennial flax research.Wild, perennial flax species (Linum spp.) are being domesticated for high-value agronomic and ornamental uses, with added ecosystem services benefits. Perennial flax ideotypes have recently been defined for oilseed, cut flower, fiber, pollinator, and garden (herbaceous perennial) breeding objectives, and are being used to drive selection within the Forever Green perennial flax breeding program.
Oilseed: Breeding for non-shattering types, high oil and protein content, high alpha-linoleic acid content, large seed size, high yielding, 2x harvest/season;
Fiber / Cut Flower: Coordinated breeding with cut flower objectives, to produce tall, long-stemmed genotypes with flowers at the top of the stems; for fiber: long strands suitable for weaving, textiles, or other products; for cut flowers: long postharvest vase life. Challenges include establishment, mechanical harvesting and weed control.
Pollinator / Ecosystem Services: Perennial flax is a semi-evergreen, flowering plant commonly seen with numerous blue saucer-shaped flowers. With an early and long flowering period – from May to November – a field of these plants can provide local pollinator populations with food resources throughout the year. A research team is studying the pollinator benefits of perennial flax in Minnesota and elsewhere around the globe. Traits of interest include: pollinator type, diurnal and season visitation, pollen and nectar rewards, nectar sugar content (type and quantity). Other ecosystem services afforded by perennial flax include: drought and heat tolerance, perenniality (as far north as USDA Z3).
Herbaceous perennial: colorful, continuous flowering herbaceous perennial hardy to USDA Z3, with edible flax seeds, blue flowers, and a spherical (mound) plant growth habit.
Data sets herein support publications from project breeding and selection activities will advance the development of perennial flax as a new specialty crop in Minnesota by guiding future breeding and selection decisions.Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, Project MIN 21-100Minnesota Department of Agriculture & U.S. Department of Agriculture, SCBGP PROJECT #8 - ANNUAL FARM BILL FUNDINGU.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Herbaceous Ornamental Crop Germplasm Committee, Crop Germplasm Evaluation GrantMinnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)Forever Green InitiativeGoodman, Elizabeth; Anderson, Neil O.; Tong, Cindy B.S.. (2024). Perennial Flax Data Files. Retrieved from the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM), https://doi.org/10.13020/q87h-ba25
Parenting Vignette Observational Coding Scale Manual
Full text linkMehus, Chris; Ballard, Jaime; Driscoll, Janette; Park, Eunyoung; Mireya Diaz, Ana; Song, Soyoul; Savela, Edward; Exsted, Marci. (2026). Parenting Vignette Observational Coding Scale Manual. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/277778
Episode 329 - Winter Mastitis Management: Don’t Let the Cold Catch You Off Guard - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
No full textRuntime 00:08:43In this solo “Emily Show” episode of The Moos Room, Emily takes a timely look at mastitis management during the winter months. While mastitis and high somatic cell counts are often associated with summer heat and humidity, Emily reminds listeners that cold weather brings its own risks and requires just as much attention to udder health. She begins by emphasizing the foundation of mastitis prevention: clean, dry bedding, cow comfort, and good ventilation. These basics reduce stress on cows and limit bacterial exposure, which is especially important when winter conditions can lead to damp or dirty housing. Emily then dives into winter-specific milking routine challenges, especially when cows are exposed to cold temperatures after milking. Wet teats are at much higher risk of frostbite, which can permanently damage teat ends and predispose cows to infections. While this makes some producers hesitant to use post-milking teat dip in cold weather, Emily strongly advises against skipping this crucial step. Instead, she shares a practical guideline: “Don’t skip dip—but don’t drip.” In other words, apply teat dip thoroughly, but avoid excessive dripping that can freeze. Letting cows stand for 20–30 seconds after dipping and wiping off excess dip before they go outside can provide protection against both mastitis and frostbite. She also discusses udder hair management, noting that long hair can trap teat dip, manure, and moisture. Options like singeing or clipping udders can help keep teats cleaner and drier, especially in winter. Finally, Emily highlights the role of nutrition in mastitis prevention. Cold stress increases a cow’s energy needs, and inadequate nutrition can weaken immune function. Ensuring cows receive enough energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals helps support immune defenses and overall udder health. Working closely with a nutritionist during the winter is key. Emily wraps up by reminding listeners that even if mastitis seems less severe in winter than in summer, it still requires consistent attention year-round. With proper milking routines, clean housing, good nutrition, and smart winter management, producers can protect teat health and keep somatic cell counts in check all season long.Krekelberg, Emily. (2026). Episode 329 - Winter Mastitis Management: Don’t Let the Cold Catch You Off Guard - UMN Extension's The Moos Room. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278867
ICI Staff Newsletter "FYI" February 2026
No full textThe Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story was written by Dupree Edwards, an ICI staff member who explains how the recent targeting of direct support professionals—many of whom are immigrants—by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement affected people with disabilities like himself. The second story concerns the new issue of Impact magazine, which tells how plain language helps people with disabilities feel more included. The third story is about a new report from ICI's Residential Information Systems Project; it shows where people with disabilities live. This month's Update is Olivia Evers (MNLEND 2024–25), who helped refresh an online services directory for a Saint Paul organization that works to prevent prenatal alcohol exposure and support people affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration. (2026). ICI Staff Newsletter "FYI" February 2026. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278924
My Interpretations of Walter J. Ong's Thought and of My Adult Life
No full textSee the above abstract.In my wide-ranging and deeply personal 6,871-word review essay "My Interpretations of Walter J. Ong's Thought, and of My Adult Life," I succinctly highlight the life and work of my former teacher the american Jesuit Renaissance specialist and cultural historian and media ecology theorist Walter J. Ong (1912-2003; Ph.D. in english, Harvard University, 1955) of Saint Louis University, the Jesuit university in the City of St. Louis, Missouri (USA), where over the years I took five courses from him. I also succinctly highlight my life and work.N/AFarrell, Thomas. (2026). My Interpretations of Walter J. Ong's Thought and of My Adult Life. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/277882
Umunthu Eco-Pedagogy: A Land-Based, Anti-Imperialist Framework for Climate Justice Teacher Education
No full textProject Context: This working paper represents a core theoretical component of the author's doctoral dissertation research at the University of Minnesota. It establishes the foundations for Umunthu Eco-Pedagogy and Umunthu Ecology frameworks developed to transform teacher preparation for climate justice in Southern Africa.
Scope and Format:
Page Count: 3 pages
Content: Includes the theoretical framework, the "Congo Roots" genealogical-ecological link, and the Four Pillars of Umunthu Eco-Pedagogy.
Dissemination & Rights:
Status: Unpublished Draft / Working Paper.
Citation Note: This document is deposited to establish intellectual priority. Please contact the author for permission before citing or distributing this work in its current form.
Related Work: This framework serves as the theoretical ground for the pedagogical stance of "Epistemic Weaving," also registered within this repository.This paper theorizes Umunthu Eco-Pedagogy as a land-based, anti-imperialist framework for reimagining teacher preparation in Southern Africa. Rooted in the Malawian ethic of Umunthu, "a person is a person through other people," and the author's Chewa lineage, the framework extends relational personhood to include land, ancestors, and more-than-human kin. It introduces Umunthu Ecology as an ontological state of being and situates Malawian climate justice within the "Congo Lineage" or "Congo Roots," linking Chewa genealogies to the Congo Basin.Kufeyani, Sunga. (2026). Umunthu Eco-Pedagogy: A Land-Based, Anti-Imperialist Framework for Climate Justice Teacher Education. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278817
Understanding Causes of Concrete Culvert Pipe Joint Separation
No full textJoint separations affect approximately 20% of the Minnesota concrete pipe inventory (Taylor and Marr 2012). The goals of this research are to determine the factors that contribute to joint separation and recommend practices to mitigate this problem. Research efforts follow a three-pronged approach: (1) Examination of TAMS HydInfra database; (2) field survey of concrete culverts; and (3) computational modeling of soil-culvert systems. Database investigations were conducted using a Random Forest model along with individual feature analysis to determine factors that correlate with joint separations. Geographic features such as the county and route number of the culvert are more important for predicting joint separation than geometric features such as culvert size or cover depth. Field surveys reveal that separations typically occurred at the ends of pipes, or in the first untied joint from the end of the pipe if only some joints were tied. Joint separation was often observed alongside other distress such as infiltration or inslope voids. Computational modeling results show that embankment self-weight and traffic loading concentrate their highest demands under the center of the road, which did not match with field inspections. Soil freezing or changes of water-table level impose greater demands than traffic, and these maximum demands are located at the pipe ends, and thus these mechanisms are more likely to result in joint separation. Recommendations include tying all joints on installation, properly compacting the backfill, and limiting freezing expansion of the embankment materials, particularly if a cohesive soil cap is used.Hedegaard, Brock; Carranza-Torres, Carlos; Dymond, Benjamin; Faeli, Mehdi. (2026). Understanding Causes of Concrete Culvert Pipe Joint Separation. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278973
KernzaCAP Year 5 Annual Report
No full textThis report summarizes activities and outcomes from Year 5 of KernzaCAP (September 2024 - August 2025).KernzaCAP is supported by the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant no. 2020-68012-31934 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.Kielsmeier-Cook, Joshua. (2026). KernzaCAP Year 5 Annual Report. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/278956
John Fugelsang's 2025 Book Separation of Church and Hate, and Walter J. Ong's Thought
No full textSee the above abstract.In the wide-ranging and occasionally deeply personal 4,069-word review essay "John Fugelsang's 2025 Book Separation of Church and Hate, and Walter J. Ong's Thought," I succinctly highlight (1) John Fugelsang's book Separation of Church and Hate, (2) the mature work of my former teacher the American Jesuit Renaissance specialist and cultural historian and media ecology theorist Walter J. Ong (1912-2003; Ph.D. in English, Harvard University, 1955) of Saint Louis University, where, over the years, I took five courses from him, and (3) my life and work.N/AFarrell, Thomas. (2026). John Fugelsang's 2025 Book Separation of Church and Hate, and Walter J. Ong's Thought. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/277916