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Jessica B. Living Memoirs Interview
Get PDFJessica, a Southern alumnus, shared about her time as a teacher at Nile Union Academy, an Adventist Academy serving students near El Gabal El Asfar in Egypt. She shared about her family’s experience with missionary work and her grief journey after losing her father. She shared about her career history including many opportunities to serve God in different ways.
Egypt is a history-rich country located in northeastern Africa. Egypt consists of many diverse ethnic and language origins and the primary religion of Egypt is Islam. Egypt is known for its historical landmarks, natural wonders, and valuable exports.
Goldschmidt, Arthur Eduard , Holt, Peter M. , Hopwood, Derek , Smith, Charles Gordon , Little, Donald P. and Baker, Raymond William. Egypt . Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Sep. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/place/Egypt. Accessed 16 September 2024.
Views expressed do not represent Southern Adventist University or McKee Library but are the personal opinions of the interviewed individual
Angelica Bronson Living Memoirs Interview
Get PDFAngelica shared about her time as a teacher with Amor projects in Peru. She shared about her childhood and how it had an impact on her perspective on her abilities during her mission year. She shared about her career goals changing because of her mission year and her ideas of continuing a mission focus into a typical life in the United States.
Peru is a country located in western South America that borders the Pacific Ocean, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador. The primary ethnic groups in Peru consist of indigenous groups Mestizos (or those of mixed ethnicity) and the Quechua (the indigenous group of Peru), and the primary religion is Roman Catholicism. Peru is known for Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and its unique cuisine.
Burr, Robert N. , Pulgar-Vidal, Javier , Moore, John Preston , Kus, James S. and Davies, Thomas M.. Peru . Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Sep. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/place/Peru. Accessed 2 September 2024.
Views expressed do not represent Southern Adventist University or McKee Library but are the personal opinions of the interviewed individual
Southern Adventist University Commencement Program Winter 2024
Get PDFProgram for Southern Adventist University Winter 2024 graduation. The commencement service took place on December 19, 2024 at 7 pm in Iles Physical Education Center.https://knowledge.e.southern.edu/commencementprograms/1060/thumbnail.jp
Identifying Mantle Reservoirs in Hawaiian Ocean Island Basalts: A Machine Learning Approach with Trace Element Ratios as Isotopic Proxies
No full textA vast amount of geochemical data from ocean island basalts (OIBs) have become available and have been widely used to identify contributions from various mantle reservoirs, including Depleted Mantle (DM), Enriched Mantle I (EM-I), Enriched Mantle-II (EM-II), and HIMU (high µ, or high 238U/204Pb). Isotopic ratios of Pb, Sr, Nd, and Hf are particularly valuable for identifying these reservoirs, due to minimal effects by secondary alteration, minimal fractionation during melting and crystallization, and the distinctive isotopic histories of the reservoirs. However, the high cost of isotopic analysis motivates the development of alternative, cost-effective approaches.
We applied two machine learning (ML) methods, hierarchical clustering and k-means clustering, to trace element and isotopic data from Hawaiian OIBs to investigate whether specific trace element ratios could act as proxies for isotopic signatures.
Optimal cluster numbers for Pb, Sr, and Nd isotopes, as well as trace element ratios, were identified using hierarchical clustering and the Silhouette Coefficient method. K-means clustering, an unsupervised ML technique, revealed distinct groupings in isotopic and trace element data. Rb/Ba and Rb/Sr effectively differentiated between Nd and Sr isotopic clusters, with higher values corresponding to a stronger EM influence. Rb emerged as a reliable discriminant for these clusters. Ratios such as Rb/Ba, Ba/Th, Th/U, and Rb/Sr successfully discriminated between 208Pb/204Pb and 206Pb/204Pb clusters.
Using 208Pb/204Pb and 206Pb/204Pb data, we also tested various trace element ratios for the ability to differentiate between the two established geochemical trends of Hawaiian OIBs: the enriched Loa-trend and the more-depleted Kea trend. Rb/Ba, Th/U, Rb/Sr, and U/Pb ratios successfully detected the two trends, whereas Rb/K, Ba/La, and Th/Rb ratios did not.
Our findings suggest that certain trace element data can reliably act as proxies for isotopic signatures, offering cost-effective identification of DM and EM sources. Future research will focus on expanding the trace element dataset and refining proxy relationships, providing deeper insights into mantle domains and advancing our understanding of mantle geochemistry and geodynamics
Friends, Colleagues, Mentors
No full textDouglas Malin, Retired Executive Director of Ascension Living, Alexian Village, presented for the E. A. Anderson Lecture Series at Southern Adventist University on February 5, 2024.https://knowledge.e.southern.edu/andersonlecture/1075/thumbnail.jp
Library Lens March 2024
Get PDFThe March 2024 Library Lens features information on Campus Research Day, Women\u27s History Month, Libby, and more
Impact of Interactive OS Visualization on Comprehension and Engagement
No full textOur presentation is about: Impact of Interactive OS Visualization on Comprehension and Engagement.
We created interactive visualizations for 2 OS concepts and are going to test their effectiveness on other students understanding compared to other types of visualizations
Synthesis of Dibenzophopholes for OLED Displays*
No full textThe goal of our research is to synthesize dibenzophospholes that have thiophenes attached. Many dibenzophospholes and their derivatives have emissive properties. Due to their semiconductor properties and the fact that they are emissive, they can be used as emitters in OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes). Thiophenes are known for their conducting properties, and their chemistry is well known. Thus, the incorporation of thiophene substituted dibenzophospholes into OLED displays could be impactful
A Correlational Study Between Personality and Choice of College Undergraduate Major
No full textI will be describing the results of my study which will be answering the question: Is there a correlation between personality, values, and interests, and choice of college undergraduate major
Impact of TikTok on Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders in College Students
No full textMy study will cover TikTok usage among college students in relation to body image issues and eating disorders