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Silent Hazards: Safety and Risk Protocols of Potential Hazardous Museum Specimens
No full textMuseum collections can contain a range of materials including rock and mineral specimens. However, the ability of museum curators to correctly identify geological samples and assess associated risks is largely dependent on their background. Exposure, which can be thought of as a combination of the concentration of a hazardous material and the amount of time that material is in contact with living tissues, should be minimized to ensure the safety of museum staff and visitors. While best practices for minimizing exposure to radioactive or toxic minerals are widely available, it is challenging to find similar recommendations for the safe handling of asbestos minerals. Such practices would list appropriate safety precautions with a goal of maintaining museum collections when possible. In this study, we analyzed eighteen mineral samples from the UNI Museum that had previously been identified as being potentially asbestos- bearing. We also present temporary best practices to aid in identifying asbestos minerals to minimize asbestos exposure
Strengthening Community Ties: A Collaborative Weaving Experience
No full textThis action research study explores collaborative weaving as a method of community building in an urban middle school. Analyzing student work and community feedback revealed four key themes: inclusion, empowerment, mindfulness, and connection. The project challenged negative school perceptions by creating an inclusive environment that celebrated diversity, fostered cross-generational learning, and empowered students to redefine their community roles. Findings suggest that the student to teacher relationship is the strongest factor
“So, Thanks Procrastination:” Procrastination Among College Students in Academic Recovery and the Role of Community in Breaking the Cycle
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The Impact of Human Trafficking
Get PDFHuman trafficking is a crime that has been documented since the 1500s and continues to be a significant issue, reaching unprecedented levels today. Human trafficking is an act in which an individual coerces/compels another and forces them to provide services for financial gain. Victims often come from connections with people they trust. In 2023, it was monitored that 348 people in the US were victims of human trafficking, 316 of 348 victims were children. Worldwide, however, this number is much higher standing at 49.6 million with Guatemala taking up a significant chunk as it has been estimated that 24.9 million have been trafficked there. Guatemala is recorded to have high trafficking activity with an estimate of 50,000 children who have been trafficked. While laws are in place, such as the Anti-Trafficking Law passed in 2009, most go ignored by law enforcement as they themselves are involved in the rings. This project aims to outline the effects of human trafficking and the steps individuals can take to escape situations where trafficking could occur. Additionally, this project will raise awareness of human trafficking as it grows in numbers every day and help to erase the stigma behind it
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Preliminary Findings for Conversational Synchrony in Early Huntington’s Disease Patients
No full textWomen\u27s Suffrage in the Cedar Valley: Professionalism and Women\u27s Activism at the Iowa State Teachers College, 1860-1920
Get PDFThis presentation is titled “Women’s Suffrage in the Cedar Valley: Professionalism and Women’s Activism at the Iowa State Teachers College, 1876-1920” because in it, I will discuss the culture on the ISTC campus, attitudes towards suffrage, and how ISTC’s activism was connected to the larger community
The Gender Gap: Exploring Superintendents’ Perceptions and Experiences in Iowa
No full textThe gender gap in the superintendent role continues to plague the educational system across the nation. Female school teachers drastically outnumber female superintendents, which limits the number of women superintendents who are available to serve as mentors. Female superintendents are needed to bring balance and diversity to educational leadership teams. Until women can access superintendent positions in an equitable manner, this gender imbalance will continue. The purpose of this study was to explore current Iowa women superintendents\u27 perceptions and experiences with seeking and operating in the superintendency, and understand their perceptions on the strengths and weaknesses of the mentoring support available for new superintendents. The findings confirm that participants in this study had similar experiences with seeking and operating in the superintendent role, and share common views on the mentoring support provided to female superintendents. The four themes identified in this study include: (a) the push to advance, (b) navigating the challenges of being a female superintendent, (c) the gender gap creates feelings of isolation, (d) intentional formal and informal mentoring is essential. Learning about the experiences and perceptions of current female superintendents can help to increase longevity in the position by removing identified barriers and eliminating some of the challenges that were brought to light. This study fills a research gap specific to the underrepresentation of female superintendents in Iowa
The Eights, a Play by Katrina Sandvik
No full textShe is the author of the play telling the whole story with a plain story telling style and definite sense of humor about the events of the story. Very sarcastic. She knows her younger selves\u27 pain and understands it. She knows that these events made her who she is