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Moving from Industry-sponsored Academic Projects to Supporting Student Learning in Industry
No full textThis chapter discusses the evolution of work-based learning opportunities in engineering and computer science programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The authors describe the development of the Iron Range Engineering program, which started as a project-based learning (PBL) model and later incorporated a practice-based approach, allowing students to engage in paid co-op experiences while completing their degrees. The success of this model led to the creation of a similar PBL program in computer science and the development of a new software engineering program that will also incorporate work-based learning. The authors highlight the importance of intensive student preparation, ongoing support from facilitators, and a strong sense of community in ensuring the success of these programs. They also discuss the role of industry partnerships and the benefits of work-based learning for both students and employers, including improved job readiness, financial stability, and employee retention. The chapter emphasizes the potential of these programs to expand access to education and broaden participation in engineering and computing fields, particularly among underrepresented populations. The authors conclude by discussing their efforts to establish partnerships with two-year colleges and historically black colleges and universities to further support diversity and inclusion in their programs
Exploring Zoom Fatigue Among International Students in U.S. Virtual Classes
Get PDFOnline video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom, are widely used for virtual classes. Zoom platforms bring flexibility and convenience but also contribute to fatigue, which is called “Zoom fatigue.” The purpose of this study is to investigate Zoom fatigue among international students at U.S. universities and its links to virtual classroom communication in the field of education. The study investigated how English competency and course engagement affected Zoom fatigue in virtual classes experienced by 152 international students. The results showed that English competency and course engagement had a negative relationship with Zoom fatigue. The study implied that when international students had high English competency, they had less Zoom fatigue experience. In addition, international students had less Zoom fatigue experience when they engaged in virtual classes. The study suggested future directions for decreasing Zoom fatigue and increasing course engagement among international students in virtual classes
Transgender Boy Allowed to Try Out for Tennessee High School Boys\u27 Golf Team
Get PDFThe plaintiff L.E. is a transgender boy who is suing Tennessee Governor Bill Lee along with the individuals employed within the Tennessee Board of Education, and Knox County Board of Education. The lawsuit attempts to challenge SB 228, Gender in Athletics Law which was passed in 2021 in the state of Tennessee and the subsequent revised I-171 policy (L.E. v. Lee, 2021). Under SB 228, students are only allowed to compete in middle school or high school athletics in Tennessee, based on gender assigned at birth or on their birth certificate. SB 228 also dictates that each “local governing body” needs to enforce this statute. Following the passage of SB 228, the Knox County Board of Education revised their athletic participation policy, I-171, to reflect the sex assigned at birth stipulation. L.E. is attempting to compete on the boys’ golf team
Volume 60, Issue 1, 2024 Speaker & Gavel
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Democracy in Crisis: Persuasive Attack on President Donald Trump in the January 6 Select Committee\u27s Final Report
Get PDFJoe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 American presidential election. However, President Trump refused to accept his loss and he created and implemented multiple schemes to overthrow the election so he could stay in office. The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol conducted televised hearings into the insurrection and published its report on December 22, 2022. This study employs the Theory of Persuasive Attack to investigate strategies employed to attack Trump in its Report. He was attacked both for action (attempting to overturn the election) and inaction (refusing requests to ask rioters to disperse). Special Counsel Jack Smith indicted former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump on August 1, 2023. On August 14, 2023, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis indicted Trump in Georgia for election interference. These events indicate that American democracy was in crisis
Rules for Camouflage [book review]
Get PDFAuthor Kirstin Cronn-Mills explores the experiences of neurodivergent high school students, teachers, and parents through the eyes of Evvie, a neurodivergent high school senior, as they all seek to cultivate friendships, romantic relationships, and a neurodiversity-affirming school environment against the odds of systemic oppression, stigmatizing attitudes, and everyday pressures
