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Letter, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stennett to James Franklin Buchanan, February 16, 1961
Get PDFIn this letter, dated February 16, 1961, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stennett write to James Franklin Buchanan to congratulate him for being named Man of the Year for Attala County, Mississippi. The letter is written on Corinth Chamber of Commerce letterhead.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1437/thumbnail.jp
Letter, James and Zaida to James Franklin Buchanan, February 20, 1961
Get PDFIn this Congratulations greeting card, James and Zaida offer best wishes to James Franklin and Margaret Ray Buchanan. An envelope postmarked Falls Church, Virginia, February 20, 1961, is included.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1438/thumbnail.jp
Telegram, Paul and Bena Beyt to James Franklin Buchanan, February 1961
Get PDFIn this Western Union telegram, Paul and Bena Beyt congratulate James Franklin Buchanan and say they are proud of him.https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/mss-james-franklin-buchanan/1448/thumbnail.jp
Towards Cost Effective Autonomous Mapping of Invasive Aquatic Plants Using Deep Learning and a GPU Enabled Microcomputer
Get PDFWe present a dataset for the autonomous identification of invasive aquatic plant species using deep learning techniques. The dataset includes high-resolution images captured using a Canon EOS REBEL T3 DSLR camera for model training and low-resolution images captured with a Raspberry Pi camera for evaluating model performance under real-world conditions. Eight invasive aquatic plant species: Alternanthera philoxeroides, Cyperus blepharoleptos, Salvinia molesta, Ludwigia peploides, Panicum repens, Pontederia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes, and Nymphaea odorata were cultivated in mesocosms at the R.R. Foil Plant Research Center, Mississippi State University. The controlled environment of mesocosms serve as an intermediate between lab and field studies, providing insights into natural conditions before field testing. For training dataset, we captured 1,963 high-resolution images under natural lighting and various orientations, with 150–200 images per species. And to evaluate the models\u27 robustness in real-world scenarios, a testing dataset of 128 images with lower resolution and color accuracy was created using a Raspberry Pi camera
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Secondary Mathematics Teacher Recruitment Campaign 2.0: Implementation Guide
Get PDFThis guide is designed to help faculty members and others within mathematics or STEM teacher education programs maximize their impact on teacher candidate recruitment. ...Intended to serve as a campaign implementation handbook for teacher recruitment for mathematics and other STEM fields, the elements in this guide were compiled to address general principles of marketing. Each module is designed to stand-alone addressing a specific recruitment topic, but with sufficient knowledge carry-over from one module to the other to allow those interested in recruitment to implement a comprehensive campaign
Investigating the Spatial Distribution of Food Insecurity and Its Associated Factors Across Mississippi Counties
Get PDFBackground: Mississippi has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the United States, with many counties experiencing significant disparities in access to healthy food. Therefore, understanding the spatial distribution of these disparities is essential for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the spatial distribution of food insecurity and its associated social and health factors across Mississippi counties to identify areas in need of intervention.
Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted using publicly available datasets to examine food insecurity and its associated factors at the county level. Pearson correlations and bivariate Moran’s I were used to explore relationships between food insecurity, food banks, health outcomes, and social determinants of health.
Results: Food insecurity was highest in counties bordering Louisiana, with significant correlations between food insecurity and poverty, poor health outcomes, and limited broadband access. Conversely, food banks were concentrated in Northeast Mississippi, where food insecurity rates were lower.
Conclusions: The findings highlight the need for more equitable distribution of resources across Mississippi counties, particularly in areas with higher food insecurity rates. This study provides valuable insights for public health officials to address food insecurity through targeted, region-specific interventions
Referral Strategies for Recruitment and Engagement of Community Adults into Online Extension Health Programs
No full textThis article shares details behind building organizational capacity to establish program referrals for statewide recruitment of community adults into Cooperative Extension’s online health programs. This study explores the role of intentional recruitment strategies (active and passive) to increase participant program enrollment into health education and shares examples from one state that has created a trained workforce that offers ongoing research- and evidence-based programs. After many years of trying paper, phone, and electronic medical record methods to increase program reach, Michigan State University Extension tried an electronic referral process via a QR code and web link, accompanied by program marketing, to intake referrals for participants to engage in free, online health education. This study shares demographic characteristics of adults referred into Extension health programs and reasons people engaged in education online. Individuals who used the referral QR code and web link from May 2022 to May 2024 were sent a survey, and 54% of this group responded (n = 155). Respondents shared how they learned about referrals into health classes, whether they registered and attended classes, and, if relevant, their perceived results of attending. Age was the only significant difference by referral type (active or passive) found in the study
The Power of Core Memories in Financial Education for Gen Alpha Children
No full textFinancial education plays a critical role in shaping lifelong financial behaviors and decision-making skills. To create a lasting impact, it is essential to establish core memories associated with money management from an early age. This article explores the significance of these foundational experiences and their role in financial education for Gen Alpha children.
A series of eight immersive financial education events was developed to meet state and national standards for students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. These events employ play-based and object-based learning approaches, immersing students in engaging, age-appropriate activities that incorporate real-world scenarios. By creating a fun and memorable environment, these experiences foster critical thinking and build lasting connections to financial concepts.
At the heart of the program is the “Money Lady,” an educator who captivates students with creative costumes, interactive materials, and relatable themes. Through hands-on simulations and personalized keepsakes, children are empowered to explore financial decisions in a risk-free environment. The Money Lady’s ability to connect with students using their personal interests and “currency” makes each event memorable and impactful.
This progressive approach reinforces financial literacy over time, creating a cohesive learning journey that builds confidence, encourages informed decision-making, and sets the foundation for lifelong financial success
Exploring the Educational Needs of Family Caregivers for Patients with Dementia
No full textFamily members who care for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia often face significant stressors and challenges that impact their quality of life. As part of a project to develop Extension educational materials and resources specifically for family caregivers, we conducted an online needs assessment survey with 196 adults in the U.S. Participants identified doctors, the internet, and caregiver support groups as top sources of information about dementia. They were interested in strategies to help them manage stress, address patient behavioral issues, and access locally available resources. Furthermore, they were interested in attending educational programs with other caregivers. These findings provide guidance for Extension professionals to design and tailor educational programs and information to help family caregivers provide optimal care for their loved ones