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Interview of Lester Washburn, union organizer and former officer in the Allied Industrial Workers (AIW) union
No full textGift of Lisa Fine.Lester Washburn, union organizer and former officer in the Allied Industrial Workers (AIW) union, talks about labor law, negotiations, union organizing, and the successes and failures of organized labor. Washburn reminisces about his childhood, life in Lansing, MI, going to work at the R.E. Olds Motor Works (REO) as a carpenter in the fall of 1927, his early union involvement, being elected to the AIW executive Board in Detroit in 1935, and in 1936 assuming the presidency of Amalgamated Local 182 AIW in Lansing. He describes his role in the June 7, 1937 Lansing Labor Holiday, other strikes and arrests, traveling around Michigan, Indiana and Ohio to assist union organizing efforts at several factories and shares a conversation he had with Walter Reuther about the creation of Labor-Management Production Committees. Washburn is interviewed by Ken Germanson, labor activist and president of the Wisconsin Labor History Society
2004 Apeiron Program
No full textPoster Session # 1 — Washburn Room A 2:30 p.m.— 3:30 p.m. 2 Sociality in Captive Orangutans and the Effects of Increasing Habitat Space Beverly Fox Mentor: Joanne Altman, Psychology This study examined the effects of changes in habitat space for a group of five captive orangutans at the Topeka zoo. In the wild orangutans are not social animals but are housed in social groups in captivity. These orangutans were given access to a larger outdoor exhibit. The orangutans were observed in both the smaller indoor enclosure and the larger outdoor exhibit. Sixteen behaviors were observed and recorded using a scan sampling technique. The data show no decrease in the social behaviors with the change to the outdoor exhibit. Three of the five animals showed an increase in social behaviors in the outdoor exhibit. 4 A comparison of the effects of higher carbon dioxide levels on photosynthetic processes within the cacti. Brian Holloway Mentor: James Landrum, Biology The cacti live in many climates, but most species are dry-adapted. One adaptation is the type of leaf present; primitive cacti still retain their leaves, whereas more modified cacti have reduced the overall size but increased the surface area to volume ratio of the leaves. Since carbon dioxide levels continue to increase, one question is how plants in general will adjust to these higher levels. This investigation explores how higher levels of carbon dioxide impacts the process of photosynthesis among three species of cacti, and discusses how to apply these results to other plant species. 6 Facial Fluorescence Patterns in Drosophila as Markers of Speciation Events and Mating Behavior. Dionne Jeroue Mentor: Thomas Wolf, Biology The Washburn University Drosophila research group has been investigating the autofluorescence facial patterns of Drosophila melanogaster. We have found these patterns are different in D. melanogaster, D. simulans, and D. virilis. We hypothesize that each species has a unique facial fluorescence pattern which is related to mating behavior and potential speciation events. Members of closely related species should have greater similarities in these patterns than more distantly related species. We hypothesize that if these patterns are important in speciation, then those species more distantly related should have greater differences in facial fluorecence patterns. 9 The Effect of Time of Test on Judgments of Learning for Paired-Associates Blaine D. Landis Mentor: Michael McGuire, Psychology The effect of perceived retention intervals (15 minutes, 1 day, or 1 week) on the magnitude and accuracy of judgments of learning (JOLs) was examined. Judgments of learning are a type of metacognitive judgment used to measure subjective confidence levels about future memory recall performance. Researchers hypothesized that JOLs would vary as a function of when the participants believed they would be tested, and also attempted to replicate the “Delayed JOL-Effect” under different circumstances. 12 Entrepreneurial Clinic Project: Campus Coffeehouse Ty Walrod, J. Paul Arterburn, Sara Wallace Mentors: Gary Schmidt, Computer Information Sciences Michael Stoica, School of Business This is a learning experience detailing the steps necessary to bring a campus coffeehouse to Washburn’s Campus. It will explore the phases from beginning ideas, through developing a strategy, setting goals, surveying students, studying product lines, forecasting financial statements, and developing a viable business plan from said research. 15 Literature Review of Factors Effecting Judgements of Learning Clinton D. Meyer Mentor: Michael McGuire, Psychology Metamemory is one’s knowledge, awareness, and control of memory processes. A person’s metamemory judgements are predictions concerning their memory performance, one type is referred to as Judgements of Learning (JOLs). Nelson and Dunlosky defined JOLs as predictions of memory performance of recently learned information (1991). This work reviews empirical studies investigating the influence of JOLs, which include the history of research, approaches to analyzing, methodological factors, and applications. Early researchers investigated the relationship between predictions and recall. They established that accuracy is better than chance in JOLs from Arbuckle and Cuddy (1969); Zechmeister and Shaughnessy (1980); King, Zechmeister, and Schaughnessy (1980); and Vesonder and Voss (1985). Recently more specific factors have been verified from Mazzoni, Cornoldi, and Marchitelli (1990); Nelson and Dunlosky (1991); and Kimball and Metcalfe (2003). It appears that the nature of material being studied, analysis used, and procedure all influence JOLs. 17 Video presentation of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter as seen from Crane Observatory Chad Christopher Sparks Mentor: Karen Camarda, Physics My presentation is based on a thorough analysis of the five naked eye planets; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. The presentation will cover various topics about the five planets, such as when they are visible during the year, why they are visible, their brightness, and why we can see them so well from Earth. I will use a television to display VHS footage of the planets that my associate and I shot recently. I also intend to have some information on the equipment I used to capture the planets in a VHS format along with the camera itself as a display. I would like to thank Brenda Culbertson for her help on this project. 18 Auditory Localization in Two Dimensional Space Amy L. Schneider Mentor: Michael Russell, Psychology Most auditory studies on the perception of sound location have involved a single dimension. The present study sought to investigate auditory localization in two dimensional space. In the present study, participants were randomly assigned to one of two conditions. The first condition required participants to walk to the sound source after the sound was played. The second condition required participants to simply verbally report sound source location using feet, inches, and degrees. An analysis of variance was performed on three dependent variables: condition (verbal or walking), dimension (X or Y), and source location (angle and position). The results showed a significant difference between verbal and walking conditions on all three dependent variables for both signed and absolute error data. 20 Autofluorescence Genitalia Variation In Different Drosophila Species Joy D. Spicer Mentor: Thomas Wolf, Biology Work in this laboratory has demonstrated the presence of naturally occurring ultra violet (UV) autofluorescent patterns in the head of Drosophila, as well as in the abdomen and reproductive tracts Strong phototactic responses such as abdomen curling and the opening of the genital apertures in both males and females has been observed under UV stimulation. These flies see in the near-UV range. Mating behavior in these Dipterans involves various stereospecific behaviors in the mating dance. Besides face-to-face meetings, the dance involves the male moving behind the female and engaging in genital licking prior to copulation. Previous investigations from this laboratory into genitalia fluorescence have shown a difference between D. melanogaster, D. simulans and D. virilis. This current investigation involves studying the genital fluorescence of multiple in- and outgroupings of Drosophila melanogaster. The hypothesis is that ingroups should have greater similarity in genital fluorescence than outgroups, if this fluorescence is important in the mating behavior of these flies. Such differences in genitalia fluorescence has been found in some species and is presented in this work. 21 Methodology for the N-Alkylation of Cyclic Urea Joy D. Spicer Mentor: Shaun Schmidt, Chemistry This model was undertaken to investigate the bis- -alkylation of cyclic urea. Cyclic urea was used as a form of protection of amines towards over alkylation in the formation of tetraazamacrocycles, cyclen and cyclam. Tethered dimers of cyclen and cyclam are entry inhibitors for human immunodeficiency virus type I (HIV) and have offered a powerful resource in anti-retroviral therapy. There is a need for the cost effective synthesis of these pre-cursor tetraazamacrocycles. Use of 1-bromobutane and 2-imidazolidone formed both N-butyl-2-imidazolidone and -dibutyl-2-imidazolidone, indicating a cyclic urea could be used as a form of protection of amines towards over alkylation in the formation of cyclen and cyclam, but continued increase in percent yield is needed for this methodology to be transferred over to the synthesis of tetraazamacrocycles. 22 Effects of stem and leaf extracts of the common hollyhock on brine shrimp, fungal, and bacterial cultures. Christina Teasley Mentor: James Landrum, Biology Studies have shown that flower extracts from the common hollyhock have an anti-estrogen effect, but extracts from stems and leaves have not yet been studied. Other studies have shown that compounds that kill brine shrimp are also effective on certain human cancer cell lines. In this investigation, stem and leaf extracts were isolated and tested for toxicity on brine shrimp first; if toxicity was present, further tests on E. coli (a bacterium) and Aspergillus nigra (a fungus) were performed. Results showed that compounds isolated from hollyhock stems and leaves were effective in killing brine shrimp, but limited in their toxicity against E.coli and Aspergillus. 24* As Math Goes On: Euclidean to Taxicab: An Evolution of Geometry Kenneth D. Beck Mentor: Patricia Mower, Mathematics & Statistics Seven students currently enrolled in a course titled “History of Mathematics” present creative and informative timelines of mathematical concepts or fields of mathematics. This project has been a course requirement; however, these seven students went beyond the original assignment by researching their chosen mathematical topic in depth, and in the process became an expert on the history of their chosen topic. Each student then created a unique and subject-related format for his or her timeline which depicts the invention or discovery, and all significant stages and events in the evolution of each topic. As most of these students will soon be teachers, several plan to use the timelines in future classrooms. (*Poster sessions 1 and 2.) 25* As Math Goes On: Tessellating through Time Stephanie M. Herbster Mentor: Patricia Mower, Mathematics & Statistics Seven students currently enrolled in a course titled “History of Mathematics” present creative and informative timelines of mathematical concepts or fields of mathematics. This project has been a course requirement; however, these seven students went beyond the original assignment by researching their chosen mathematical topic in depth, and in the process became an expert on the history of their chosen topic. Each student then created a unique and subject-related format for his or her timeline which depicts the invention or discovery, and all significant stages and events in the evolution of each topic. As most of these students will soon be teachers, several plan to use the timelines in future classrooms. (*Poster sessions 1 and 2.) 27* As Math Goes On: History of Game Theory Melissa A. Fast Mentor: Patricia Mower, Mathematics & Statistics Seven students currently enrolled in a course titled “History of Mathematics” present creative and informative timelines of mathematical concepts or fields of mathematics. This project has been a course requirement; however, these seven students went beyond the original assignment by researching their chosen mathematical topic in depth, and in the process became an expert on the history of their chosen topic. Each student then created a unique and subject-related format for his or her timeline which depicts the invention or discovery, and all significant stages and events in the evolution of each topic. As most of these students will soon be teachers, Several plan to use the timelines in future classrooms. (*Poster sessions 1 and 2.) 28* As Math Goes On: Women in Mathematics Jenifer A. Meier Mentor: Patricia Mower, Mathematics & Statistics Seven students currently enrolled in a course titled “History of Mathematics” present creative and informative timelines of mathematical concepts or fields of mathematics. This project has been a course requirement; however, these seven students went beyond the original assignment by researching their chosen mathematical topic in depth, and in the process became an expert on the history of their chosen topic. Each student then created a unique and subject-related format for his or her timeline which depicts the invention or discovery, and all significant stages and events in the evolution of each topic. As most of these students will soon be teachers, several plan to use the timelines in future classrooms. (*Poster sessions 1 and 2.) 29* As Math Goes On: Zero: The Alpha and Omega Chaid D. Schwarz Mentor: Patricia Mower, Mathematics & Statistics Seven students currently enrolled in a course titled “History of Mathematics” present creative and informative timelines of mathematical concepts or fields of mathematics. This project has been a course requirement; however, these seven students went beyond the original assignment by researching their chosen mathematical topic in depth, and in the process became an expert on the history of their chosen topic. Each student then created a unique and subject-related format for his or her timeline which depicts the invention or discovery, and all significant stages and events in the evolution of each topic. As most of these students will soon be teachers, several plan to use the timelines in future classrooms. (*Poster sessions 1 and 2.) 30* As Math Goes On: Infinity: The Symbol and Beyond Dustin R. Watson Mentor: Patricia Mower, Mathematics & Statistics Seven students currently enrolled in a course titled “History of Mathematics” present creative and informative timelines of mathematical concepts or fields of mathematics. This project has been a course requirement; however, these seven students went beyond the original assignment by researching their chosen mathematical topic in depth, and in the process became an expert on the history of their chosen topic. Each student then created a unique and subject-related format for his or her timeline which depicts the invention or discovery, and all significant stages and events in the evolution of each topic. As most of these students will soon be teachers, several plan to use the timelines in future classrooms. (*Poster sessions 1 and 2.) 31* As Math Goes On: History of Mathematical Symbols Branton K. Davis Mentor: Patricia Mower, Mathematics & Statistics Seven students currently enrolled in a course titled “History of Mathematics” present creative and informative timelines of mathematical concepts or fields of mathematics. This project has been a course requirement; however, these seven students went beyond the original assignment by researching their chosen mathematical topic in depth, and in the process became an expert on the history of their chosen topic. Each student then created a unique and subject-related format for his or her timeline which depicts the invention or discovery, and all significant stages and events in the evolution of each topic. As most of these students will soon be teachers, several plan to use the timelines in future classrooms. (*Poster sessions 1 and 2.) 33 The Washburn Writers Program Dennis Etzel Jr., Gary Jackson, Ustaine Talley, Kevin Wohler Mentor: Margaret Stewart, English An overview of the activities of the Washburn Writers Program, highlighting the work of freshmen mentored by Washburn Writers. 34 The Publication of “Inscape 2004” Daniel Newton, Dan Gillenwater, Dennis Etzel Jr., Jayme Adkins, Moriah Beagel, Janet Terhune, Tulora Roeckers, Monica Oxford, Genitha Clarke, Lynda Taylor Mentor: Amy Fleury, English The editors of “Inscape” magazine are proud to present a poster presentation of the publication process of “Inscape 2004.” Inscape is a student edited literary magazine that features works by Washburn students and faculty as well as writers from the Topeka community and around the nation. The editors of “Inscape” are responsible for selecting the works and the cover art that make up the magazine as well as selected works of their own to add to the magazine. The poems and prose selected for the 2004 edition of the magazine were selected from over forty-five packets of submissions. The editors of “Inscape” feel that the 2004 edition will be an enjoyable issue to read and a great example of the strong literary scene in the Midwest. 38 Comparison of the effects of higher carbon dioxide levels on the photosynthetic process in three families of succulents within the Order Caryophyllales. Ashley Alderfer Mentor: James Landrum, Biology Many members of the Order Caryophyllales have adapted to dry climates. Representative species of three succulent families within this order, Aizoaceae, Cactaceae, and Portulacacea, will be exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide in order to determine the effects on the photosynthetic process. Since carbon dioxide levels continue to increase, one question is how plants in general will adjust to these higher levels. This investigation explores how higher levels of carbon dioxide impacts the process of photosynthesis among three succulent families. 40 Computer Information Sciences Data Mining and Knowledge Games Neal Fultz Mentor: Cecil Schmidt, Computer Information Science This paper investigates the use of data mining tools to solve knowledge games. In knowledge games, such as Clue(do), players work to deduce hidden information through deductive reasoning. Data mining tools are often used to discover a complete set of knowledge from an incomplete set, and so we can apply them to knowledge games. We logged common knowledge from games of Clue, and tested that data against a complete set using NaÔve Bayes, C4.5, OneR, 1-Nearest Neighbor, and customized classifier. In general, the stock classifiers over-fit the data while the custom one did not. 41 Characteristics of Enterococci Isolated from Public Places Cara C. Copp Mentor: Ronald Ash, Biology Enterococci, normal inhabitants of the gatrointestinal tract, have become recognized as important nosocomial pathogens. The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and properties of enterococci in public rest rooms. Swabs moistened in LB medium were used for sampling toilet seats. Samples were inoculated into an enrichment broth or directly on bile esculin azide agar. Both methods gave the same results: 17% of the 639 seats sampled yielded enterococci. PCR demonstrated that 76% of the isolates were E fecalis and 17.5% were E. faecium. Two virulence factors were identified: cytolysin and gelatinase (Gel). The cytolysin was determined by plating isolates on Todd Hewitt (TH) agar containing 5% horse blood. Only 2% of the organisms were beta hemolytic. Gel activity was determined by inoculation of TH broth + 3% gelatin. Many of the isolates (47%) possessed Gel activity. Isolates resistant to vancomycin or ampicillin were not found. The results suggest that enterococci in public places probably do not pose a significant public heath threat. 44 Effects of Goal Setting on Types of Goals and Level of Experience in the Athlete Nicole (Niki) L. Zerr, Mentors: Park Lockwood, Health, Physical Education, Exercise Science Dave Provorse, Psychology The experiment divided students into four categories including: experienced athlete with a short term goal, experienced athlete with a long term goal, inexperienced athlete with a short term goal, and inexperienced athlete with a long term goal. The experiment was conducted fall of 2003 in a lifetime wellness volleyball/basketball course. The results were recorded, analyzed, and reported to test the hypothesis that experienced athletes with short term goals would improve the most in successful overhand volleyball serves throughout the semester. 46 Effects of Losing Loved Ones on the College Students’ Perspective of Death Susan C. Jobe Mentor: Laura Stephenson, Psychology Losing a loved one to death is a common experience. Encountering the demise of someone close may clarify a person’s ideas about death. The present study examined the relationship between the experience of death of a loved one and thoughts on death in a sample of college students. It was hypothesized that students who had experienced the death of a loved one would score lower on measure of death anxiety and death depression. It was also hypothesized that the death of a loved one would be associated with higher scores on a measure of symbolic immortality. Although there were no differences between groups on death anxiety and symbolic immortality, contrary to the hypothesis, students who had experienced the death of a loved one reported greater death depression. Aspects of death depression contributing to this difference were explored and discussed. 47 Development of a RAPD-based Genetic Profile of the Brown Water Snake, Nerodia taxispilota Jay Reed Mentor: John Mullican, Biology In an effort to better understand the biology of the brown water snake, Nerodia taxispilota, 129 blood and 147 tissue samples were collected from wild and captive-born snakes for molecular analysis. Gravid females were captured in or near the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina and
Washburn-Wilson Seed Company pea processing plant on Troy Highway
No full textWashburn-Wilson Seed Company pea processing plant on the Troy Highway at the south end of Washington Street; purchased from Kenneth Anderson in the fall of 1945
Interview with Kenneth Sprunt
No full textKenneth Sprunt was born in Wilmington in 1920, the third son of James Lawrence Sprunt. The Sprunts have a long history in and around Wilimington. His grandfather was a cotton merchant in the area and his great-great Uncle is the man for whom James Sprunt Community College is named for as well as the author of Chronicles of the Lower Cape Fear. Mr. Kenneth Sprunt relates his family history both before his birth and after. He spent three years in the Coast Guard during WWII primarily working on anti-submarine warfare in small boats
Memorandum from Kenneth Iyeko
No full textMemorandum from Kenneth Iyeko regarding establishment and support of the Japanese American Citizens' League at incarceration camps operated by War Relocation Authority.Personal correspondence, organizational records, government documents, publications, and other papers created or collected by Joseph R. Goodman documenting the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, as well as organized resistance to incarceration. Included in the collection are records of the Japanese Young Men's Christian Association and the Japanese American Citizens' League in San Francisco, including papers of the Japanese YMCA's executive secretary Lincoln Kanai; Sakai family papers; Goodman's correspondence to and from Japanese American incarcerees, organizations opposing forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans, the War Relocation Authority, and others; publications, photographs, and ephemera from the Topaz Relocation Center, where Goodman taught high school; War Relocation Authority records and publications; and newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and reports about forced removal and incarceration created by various government, religious, and civic organizations, in California and nationwide
Composer's Forum: Student Works, December 5, 1989
No full textThis is the concert program of Composer's Forum: Student Works performance on Tuesday, December 5, 1989 at 12:30 p.m., at the Boston University Concert Hall, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. Works performed were Fourplay by David Coleman, Twelve by Katrina Washburn, Frenzy for electronic tape by Nami Cho, Innocent's Song by Kenneth Amis, and Spectrums by Will Ayton. Digitization for Boston University Concert Programs was supported by the Boston University Humanities Library Endowed Fund
A Review by Kenneth Atkinson of Alexandria and Qumran: Back to the Beginning, by Kenneth Silver
No full textKenneth Silver (a.k.a. Kenneth A. K. Lönnqvist), is a historian and professional archaeologist, who has lived and worked for decades in the Near East. With extensive publications on Hellenistic and Roman archaeology, history, and numismatics, Silver is the director of a survey and mapping project in Northern Mesopotamia studying the border zone between the late Roman/ Byzantine Empires and Persia. Author of numerous publications on Qumran and related topics, Silver’s lengthy monograph proposes that the documents and type of library found at Qumran were based on models derived from Egypt. The main thesis of the volume is that Pythagorean philosophy is the core and basis for the beliefs reflected in the non-Biblical texts found at Qumran
Patterning of chorion proteins in the drosophila eggshell
No full textM.S.Includes bibliographical referencesby Kenneth Ki
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