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Amy Ainge
No full textAmy Ainge as she is graduating from High School. Amy was born October 25, 1920. Her parents were Thomas and Amelia Yeager Ainge. She married Virgil Sims and they raised 5 children. She worked at various businesses in Vernal, Utah. She died on August 26, 2014 and is buried in the Vernal Memorial Park
Universal Processor Architecture for Biomedical Implants: The SiMS Project
No full textHEALTHCARE in the 21st century is changing rapidly. In advanced countries, in particular, healthcare is moving from a public to a more personalized nature. However, the costs of healthcare worldwide are increasing every year. Better use of technology can and should be used to get control of these costs. At the same time, implants have clearly benefitted from the astounding technology-miniaturization trends of late, boasting smaller sizes, lower power consumption and increased performance of the transistor devices. However, such advances do not come for free. Adverse effects in current implant designs are being witnessed, such as increasing power consumption, absence of design for reliability and highly application-specific nature. Operating under the assumption that implants will constitute an important means towards improved, personal healthcare and, in view of the aforementioned design phenomena, we believe that a new paradigm in implant design is required. This dissertation establishes the concept of Smart implantable Medical Systems (SiMS). SiMS is a systematic approach – a framework – for providing biomedical researchers and, hopefully, industry with a toolbox of ready-to-use, highly reliable implant sub-systems and models in order to construct optimal implants for various medical applications. The SiMS framework has to guarantee essential attributes, such as high dependability, modular design, ultra-low power consumption and miniature size. Having defined the SiMS framework, this dissertation is, then, concerned with exploring the optimal microarchitectural details of a crucial SiMS component: the SiMS processor. Contrary to the current state of the art, this processor aspires to be a new universal, low-power and low-cost processor and capable of efficiently serving a wide range of diverse implant applications.Computer Science and EngineeringElectrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Scienc
Synthesis of furanosesquiterpenoid natural products
No full textThe effect of addition of a catalytic quantity of a crown ether in the reaction of a phosphonate anion with a carbonyl compound (Wadsworth-Emmons reaction) has been studied and found to greatly facilitate this reaction. This modification of the Wadsworth-Emmons reaction, using a catalytic amount of 15-crown-5, has been employed in the synthesis of the naturally occurring furanosesquiterpene Pallescensin-E. The structure of this compound has been confirmed by comparison of its spectral data with that of the synthesised isomer, 4,l0-dihydro-7,8-dimethyl 10H-benzof4,5Jcycloheptafl,2-bJ furan.Homosesquirosefuran, an analogue of the naturally occurring furanosesquiterpene Sesquirosefuran, has been synthesised via the dianion of methylacetoacetate.An approach to the synthesis of Pinguisone (a component of the essential oil of the liverwort Aneura pinguis)has been attempted employing two Diels-Alder reactions to generate the four cis-methyl groups found in the natural product.In a study of the reaction of n-(2-methylallyl)nickel bromide complex with a range of epoxides, this complex was found not only to react with reactive epoxides (e.g. styrene epoxide) but also with less reactive propylene epoxide.Substrates for possible intramolecular n-allylnickel cyclisation to generate an a-methylene-6-valerolactone ring system have been prepared
Latest applications of 3D ToF-SIMS bio-imaging
No full textTime-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) is a rapidly developing technique for the characterization of a wide range of materials. Recently, advances in instrumentation and sample preparation approaches have provided the ability to perform 3D molecular imaging experiments. Polyatomic ion beams, such as C-60, and gas cluster ion beams, often Arn (n = 500-4000), substantially reduce the subsurface damage accumulation associated with continued bombardment of organic samples with atomic beams. In this review, the capabilities of the technique are discussed and examples of the 3D imaging approach for the analysis of model membrane systems, plant single cell, and tissue samples are presented. Ongoing challenges for 3D ToF-SIMS imaging are also discussed along with recent developments that might offer improved 3D imaging prospects in the near future. (C) 2015 Author(s)
Accurate SIMS Doping Profiling of Aluminum-Doped Solid-Phase Epitaxy Silicon Islands
No full textA procedure has been implemented for a quantitative aluminum-doping profiling of µm-scale aluminum-induced solid-phase-epitaxy (SPE) Si islands formed at 400°C. The aluminum concentration was measured to be 1–2×1019 cm?3, which is about 10 times higher than previously reported electrical activation levels. The elemental concentration was measured by secondary-ion-mass-spectroscopy (SIMS) on arrays of SPE Si islands grown by a recently developed process that allows control of the island geometry.MicroelectronicsElectrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Scienc
New capabilities for small-scale and high-precision SIMS analyses
No full textSecondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) has wide application for in situ geochronology, trace element and isotope analysis. Despite the strengths of SIMS techniques, their usefulness has been limited for many problems by the relatively coarse scale of analysis (~10-30 µm), and poor precision for element abundance ratios (~1-10 %, relative).
Three recent innovations in SIMS instrumentation have improved capabilities in both regards, creating opportunities for new kinds of applications: (1) The NanoSIMS provides a reduced primary beam size (typically 100-300 nm; as small as 10's of nm). A conventional SIMS instrument equipped with a Gallium source can achieve similar resolutions, though at the cost of significantly reduced sensitivity. (2) The NanoSIMS is also the first ion microprobe capable of simultaneous detection of elements differing greatly in mass (up to a factor of 22; e.g., ^(12)C and ^(238)U). This allows for multi-collection of most element ratios, much as isotope ratio multi-collection is done on lower-dispersion mass spectrometers. (3) The ims-7f Geo provides a 'pseudo multi-collection' capability. This is intended as a poor-man's instrument for high-precision isotope ratio analysis, but also permits element ratio measurements at greater than normal speed and precision
Teaching pronunciation as a volunteer ESL tutor: Determining needs and designing support
No full textThe demand for English instruction surpasses the availability of trained professionals and affordable programs as increasing numbers of immigrants and other international visitors to the U.S. seek out opportunities to improve their English language skills (Henrichson, 2010). To help meet this need, many community programs—often staffed entirely by volunteers—offer classes in a variety of informal settings. In most programs, however, the key qualification for volunteer tutors is simply that they are native speakers of English and are willing to share their time to help others (Henrichsen, 2010; Pennycook & Coutand-Marin, 2003; Snow, 2006). In other words, most volunteers have no professional preparation in teaching ESL .
This ultimate aim of this study was to develop professional development resources—specifically in the area of pronunciation—designed for those who volunteer in adult ESL programs, but who have little/no professional training in ESL. Interviews were conducted with 20 volunteer tutors and 11 adult ESL students to assess their knowledge and attitudes about pronunciation teaching and learning. The interview findings were considered in conjunction with current research in pronunciation pedagogy to develop a program that would provide volunteers with a research-based foundation in pronunciation pedagogy that would ultimately help them provide more effective support for their students.
The resulting program has a flexible structure to accommodate the realities of a community program staffed by busy volunteers. The program is designed to span several months and includes resources for an introductory workshop, scripts for a series of short video tutorials about a variety of pronunciation topics, and accompanying print materials to use with students.Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2020-08-01The student, Linda Sims, accepted the attached license on 2018-07-10 at 17:23.The student, Linda Sims, submitted this Thesis for approval on 2018-07-10 at 17:41.This Thesis was approved for publication on 2018-07-12 at 15:34.DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #12811 on 2018-09-27 at 11:36:45Made available in DSpace on 2018-09-27T16:47:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 3
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Linking the basic sciences in teaching: suggestions for histology instruction
No full textPT: J; NR: 0; TC: 0; J9: ANAT HISTOL EMBRYOL; PG: 3; GA: FV613Source type: Electronic(1
Panel Discussion, Moderated by Dr. Amy Gregory (CMP Credit: 1 CE)
No full textFinding Your Champion & Championing for Others
Panelists Melissa Boutwell, Director of Utilities & Optimization Strategies, Orange County Convention Center Mary Lynn Clark, President, Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America Carolina Lacerda, Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle Eris Sims, Senior Director of Events Planning, NAACP
Description
Learning Objectives How to facilitate on-going career enhancement by “championing” for others in various sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry. How to contribute to the professional development of yourself and of others in the field. How to effectively and professionally advocate for yourself and others in, and outside of, your organization. Understanding organizational culture and protocols within the hospitality and tourism industry. The importance of cultivating a diverse work environment in the world of hospitality.
During our panel discussion comprised of successful professionals from all sectors of hospitality (foodservice, lodging, and the meetings industry), we will examine the unique differences between championing and mentoring within the industry. Panelists will share how they found their own champion throughout their careers, as well as how they use their current positions to effectively champion for other women in their quest toward achieving high-level positions. They will consider ways in which championing for others has positively impacted their professional careers, along with the careers of those they have chosen to champion for. Panelists will also share ways in which you can champion and advocate for the development and career enhancement of both yourself and other women in all sectors of the hospitality industry.
CMP-IS Domain E: Human Resources 1 C
Figure 3 in A long-term survey of spring monarch butterflies in north-central Florida
No full textFigure 3. Stages of development of Asclepius humistrata. (a) Indeterminate (without reproductive organs, 24 April 2010); (b) early bud (immature flower buds visible outside terminal leaves, 3 April 2012); (c) bud (mature flower buds, 26 March 2009); (d) flowering (8 May 2010); (e) pod (fully mature seed pods, 19 May 2010); (f) post-pod (senesced pods that have released their seeds, 26 May 2010); (g) frost damaged plant (9 April 2009); (h) fifth instar Danaus plexippus on a flowering plant (24 April 1996). Photos by L.P. Brower, K. Sims Dunford, and M. Standridge.Published as part of Brower, Lincoln P., Williams, Ernest H., Dunford, Kelly Sims, Dunford, James C., Knight, Amy L., Daniels, Jaret, Cohen, James A., Van Hook, Tonya, Saarinen, Emily, Standridge, Matthew J., Epstein, Samantha W., Zalucki, Myron P. & Malcolm, Stephen B., 2018, A long-term survey of spring monarch butterflies in north-central Florida, pp. 2025-2046 in Journal of Natural History 52 (31-32) on page 2029, DOI: 10.1080/00222933.2018.1510057, http://zenodo.org/record/517548
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