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CIU's executive vice president Dr. Rick Christman gives the commencement address to the 2025 Undergraduates about holding onto their core values.
There may be opportunities for career advancements and business expansion. Prepare for considerable success in your professional pursuits. According to the planets, your financial position may improve. You may taste success at work, and your life partner will share this happiness. Good communication will be of the utmost importance to clear any hurdles that might come up. Relationships with family and friends will remain very strong. This month is favorable for students planning to study further or go abroad for education. In your love life, be cautious, as any wrong move may ruin your relationship. Be tolerant of your partner's quirks and odd behavior. Do not allow outsiders to disturb the family's peace. Relations between Virgo natives and their elders are likely to be nurturing and positive. You could probably receive excellent monetary returns, but extravagance or impulse buying may put you in trouble if you are not careful. Virgo natives can expect a steady hike in their salary. Those in the software domain can expect several benefits due to the hard work they have put in; the team members are expected to facilitate their success. Legal professionals may get appreciation from customers. Those who work in research and development may have plenty of support from management. Beware of employees and don't trust them too much. You may do better than your business rivals. You are entering a time of excellent health. Now is the time for school students to gain good academic results. Undergraduates will need to work harder to get good grades.
Taurus individuals may experience an important phase in their careers. You may receive support for development schemes from the office management, while your colleagues will be very enthusiastic. If Taurus individuals plan to start new business ventures, it is a good time. Natives already in business can see good expansion. In love, Taurus people can look forward to having fun with their partners. It could also be a glorious time for married couples. Married natives should especially avoid petty fights with the spouse. This may be a period of financial stability. Support will come from family and a special friend. Be prudent when making financial decisions. Refrain from making any new investments in business. There are not many options for working on-site right now. For those in the media and film domains, this is a good time to advance in their careers. There are ample opportunities for professional growth for doctors and staff in hospitals. Partnership business can reduce some of your burdens. You may be in good physical and mental health now. The health of your children will be good. A peaceful state may prevail, thus enabling good communication between the family members. Undergraduates may get good grades. The same goes for students who are hoping to pursue their postgraduate and international education. They may join the institutions and destinations of their choice. Research students should exercise some patience as they go through the final phase of approval for their thesis.
Matters Microbial #81: Viruses, Innate Immunity, and Undergraduates March 5, 2025 Today, Dr. Brianne Barker, Associate Professor of the Biology Department at Drew University, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how her undergraduate research group studies how innate immune mechanisms of cells recognize viral invasion. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Brianne Barker Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode A video describing the immune system, both innate and adaptive. More of a focus on mechanisms of innate immunity, the focus for today. A description of basic immune cells. An introductory video describing the viral reproductive cycle in general. A description of PRRs (pattern recognition receptors) and MAMPs (microbially associated molecular patterns) An overview of interferons and disease. An introductory video overview of programmed cell death, called apoptosis. The role that retroviruses play in producing blue eggs in chickens. Here is a very introductory summary. The role that retroviruses play in placental mammals, including humans. How do cells recognize invading DNA during viral infection? A research paper by Dr. Barker's research group. Dr. Barker on This Week in Virology. Dr. Barker's faculty website. Dr. Barker's research group website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano's Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
Life, for young adults these days, is full of unique challenges that previous generations didn't have to navigate. To help, Anna Moreland has co-authored The Young Adult Playbook, drawing on her years of experience teaching college students at Villanova University and her background in theology. Undergraduates, she says, are “overprepared for academics yet underprepared for questions like ‘Who am I?' and ‘Who do I want to become?'”. She's our guest this week on Let Me Be Frank, as she talks to Bishop Caggiano about guiding young people through work, leisure, and love.
Send us a textWe continue our conversation with Chynna Broxton, an analytical developmental scientist at Spark Therapeutics on her journey to this point in her career. In the early days of her education Chynna vividly remembers the difficulty she had learning how to read; this setback didn't deter her from doing well generally in her classes. In high school, however, something clicked in her brain in a way that felt very different compared to the struggles she had previously with reading. It was a big wow moment for Chynna as she effortlessly absorbed mathematical theorems and chemical equations in her high school STEM classes. She had an even bigger wow moment in her undergraduate biochemistry course at Saint Elizabeth University–understanding how molecules and compounds are applied to treat diseases. During the summer of her junior year, Chynna was encouraged by a mentor to attend the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, which allowed her to spend time at Syracuse University doing research. Chynna remains thankful to the mentor who encouraged her to apply for this foundational program and opened her eyes to the possibility of becoming a scientist. As she looks back, she had many thoughtful mentors from her early days in middle and high school to managers in the workplace who had faith in her and nurtured her abilities. These countless mentors have helped Chynna to tackle a continual battle with imposter syndrome. She could not believe her acceptance to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, initially, and even more recently had doubts about leading a three-hour workshop. Through the doubts, however, Chynna has really learned to persevere. The best advice she gives for handling imposter syndrome is, “Even if you don't believe in yourself, you have to listen to the people who invited you there. They invited you there for a reason.” Reflecting back on her career journey, Chynna also realizes that her vision of success has changed over time as she has grown and evolved from the time she was a postdoc and defined by her research project, to now, as an analytical developmental scientist. Tune into this episode to hear about Chynna's career journey and:What influences from her childhood encouraged her to pursue science, despite difficulties How the realization that college professors with Ph.D.'s are also called Dr. opened a door for exploring career options The impact of mentors in guiding her career journeyWhat does it mean to “make more space for [yourself], make more space for rest, and make more space for reflection” Also check out her YouTube channel: @ChynnaNicoleplansInstagram: @planning_phd and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chynna-broxton/If you enjoyed this episode, check out one more:Ep 61: The Love Language of Organic Chemistry - The Journey Support the Show: WeLoveSciencePodcast.com Reach out to Fatu:www.linkedin.com/in/fatubmInstagram: @thee_fatu_band LoveSciencePodcast@gmail.com Reach out to Shekerah:www.linkedin.com/in/shekerah-primus and LoveSciencePodcast@gmail.com Music from Pixabay: Future Artificial Intelligence Technology 130 by TimMoorMusic from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes: Hotshot by ScottHolmesMusic
December is an excellent time for your business and career. Your financial situation may improve. Married life could be very blissful. Aries people are likely to experience minor health problems, so consult a good doctor if you feel sick. Aries people may face problems in their love lives. This is a good time for those who wish to study abroad. Do not involve third parties in your love relationship. Relationships with elders will be loving and caring. Relationships with your children can be challenging. You will be able to save money. For those considering investments, now is a good time. However, avoid lending money to others. Aries natives may receive a good pay hike. Opportunities for onsite work may be rare. For those in the media and film sectors, it is a good time to advance your career. For those in the legal profession, perseverance is essential. There could be several career advancement opportunities for physicians and hospital workers. Those in the IT/ITES sector need to wait awhile. Avoid partnership businesses. Keep a watchful eye on your staff. Improvements in business are likely. Aries persons may get colds, kidney problems, and digestive issues often. Mentally, Aries people are likely to feel melancholy and unmotivated. Schoolchildren may gain more knowledge and get good grades, too. Undergraduates may also do well. You may get a chance to study in the country and college of your choice.
Matters Microbial #59: Some (Microbes) Like It Hot—Discussions with the Thermal Biology Institute October 3, 2024 Today is an unusual episode of the podcast. I am visiting four microbiologists in the Thermal Biology Institute at Montana State University of Bozeman, Montana. They discuss their work exploring the unusual microbes and environments to be found in Yellowstone National Park, ranging from the history of the park to opportunities for undergraduate students, as well as up-to-the-minute research done on the microbial denizens of this microbiological landmark. Host: Mark O. Martin Guests (in order of appearance:): Brent Peyton, Dana Skorupa, Zackary Jay, Anthony Kohtzy Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode A history and overview of Yellowstone National Park. An overview of microbiology in Yellowstone National Park. The story of Yellowstone National Park and PCR. Website for the Thermal Biology Institute. A prior podcast of #MattersMicrobial involving Dr. Roland Hatzenpichler and the research done by several of today's guests. Dr. Peyton's faculty website. Dr. Peyton's laboratory website. Dr. Skorupa's faculty website. A great article on the adventurous REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) that Dr. Skorupa supervises. Dr. Jay's faculty website. A journal article describing some of Dr. Jay's (and Dr. Kohtz') work. A page including Dr. Kohtz An article describing some of Dr. Kohtz' (and Dr. Jay's) work. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com
Anne Blackwell a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses Satellites in the sky. An artificial satellite is a man-made object in orbit around a planetary body, like the Earth. There are over 10,000 in orbit around the Earth right now with one of the most famous being the International Space Station. You can see the satellites and the ISS all over the night sky as a star-like object moving at a constant speed in a line across the sky.
Anne Blackwell a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses Saturn which is the 6th planet in our solar system and has begun rising in the Eastern part of our sky around 9pm in the constellation Aquarius. You will be able to observe Saturn, its rings, and potentially some moons with your own binoculars and steady hands.
Nick Mazzioti a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses the recent findings from NASA's Mars InSight lander that suggest there may be an ocean's worth of water hidden inside rocks beneath the surface of Mars.
Fiona Lopez a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses the Perseid meteor shower which is considered the best meteor shower of the year, will peak around August 11-12, offering an amazing display with up to 100 meteors visible per hour.
Sophia Davis a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses Draco and the Naga Connection. Discover Draco, the constellation known as Naga in Cambodian culture, where it symbolizes protection and enlightenment and is linked to the mythic origins of the Khmer people. The segment highlights Draco's alignment with the Angkor Wat complex, showcasing the history of Cambodian people's astronomical knowledge and cosmic reverence.
Naija Bruckner a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses the recently discovered exoplanet TIC 241249530 b has a highly eccentric orbit. Scientists think that it is on its way to becoming a “hot Jupiter” exoplanet.
My thoughts on what research is, what function it serves in society, how it is differentiated from "science," and how undergraduate students can obtain research positions at a university.
Gada Tefera a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association, discusses the possibility of life on Venus. Astronomers found a gas in Venus' upper atmosphere that suggests there is a possibility for microbial life. This discovery has led to new missions aimed at investigating Venus further.
Gada Tefera a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association discusses Mizar and Alcor which are a double star system in the handle of the Big Dipper that have been used to test eyesight for hundreds of years.
Fiona Lopez a NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association discusses The Milky Way as told in the tradition of the Blackfoot, an indigenous North American Tribe.
Naija Bruckner an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association discusses The Summer Triangle. The Summer Triangle consists of three bright stars that are prominent in the summer night sky and can help to locate the band of our Milky Way Galaxy.
Jillian Epstein an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association discusses The North Stars of the Past and Future - Thuban and Vega. Polaris will not be the North Star forever. Vega and Thuban are the North Stars of the future and past respectively.
In the first segment of our podcast, WGNS' Scott Walker talks to Ty Whitaker, senior manager of True Blue TV at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), who discuss
Nick Mazziotti an NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates fellow at the Maria Mitchell Association discusses the Strawberry Moon. The full moon in June, known as the Strawberry Moon, will occur just one day after the summer solstice on June 20. These two events only coincide around every 20 years.
PREVIEW: #CAMPUS: Conversation with colleague Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution regarding the campus disorder coast to coast that includes undergraduates alleging something called "settler colonialism" -- and denouncing the US and Israel with "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" chanting. More details to follow tonight. 1920 Harvard Yard
#Columbia: #YALE: The fraught elite campus. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution. https://www.npr.org/2024/04/22/1246294353/columbia-yale-protests-arrests-palestine-israel 1913 POTUS Wilson and the Undergraduates
A family of Show People say they have no choice but to continue living on green belt land as they cannot find space on the county's “overcrowded” Traveller sites.They've applied to change the use of land near the M25 to create permanent quarters for the 25 adults and 12 children to pitch on.Also in today's podcast, the University of Kent has confirmed six courses are set to be cut, following a consultation.Undergraduates at the campuses in Canterbury and Chatham who will see the subjects “phased out” over the next years say they are devastated. A court has heard how a cowardly thug dragged his girlfriend along Herne Bay pier and threatened to throw her into the sea during a campaign of controlling abuse.He subjected his partner to coercion and sometimes violence, which culminated in the harrowing ordeal on the town's landmark, during which he asked her: “Can you swim?”Fears of “traffic Armageddon” have been sparked by plans to build a 300-home estate and huge secondary school on the outskirts of Whitstable.Proposals are being considered for the sprawling development on land off the Old Thanet Way. And, hear from Gillingham boss Stephen Clemence ahead of their league 2 match with Morcambe. It's another chance of the Gills to get into the play-off places but they've not had a win in the last four games.
Every year, the Software People Stories dedicates the month of March to women guests, to call out their contributions and highlight some women's perspectives.Today, I am very happy to introduce our guest, Krishna Kumari, who is also a podcaster, hosting the New Indian Woman podcast.In this conversation, Krishna talks about:Her first association with computers during her engineering student days and her first jobReflecting on the novelty and curiosity around computers and software that generated an attraction to this sectorBeing a campus hire at an IT organization and moving across various roles over the next 22 yearsLeaving the software industry and volunteering at various NGOs for about 7 yearsGetting back to IT handling the applications portfolio at a large universityHow programming languages were associated with an invisible class system among the developers with developers wanting to work only on specific languagesGetting an opportunity to talk to one of her uber-bosses and complaining about not getting an opportunity to work on a language of her choice and how he could make a differenceHow she kept learning new technologies as they evolved, and as she moved from domain to domainHer tips on cross leveraging one's experience when moving from one domain to another How it is important to understand the user experience and design for thatSeeking inputs from others as feedback, one gets opportunities to discover one's strengthsHow it is important to nurture the quality of transparency to gain the trust of team members and how she discloses her strength areasHow a mentor was instrumental in guiding her in switching to the social sector, by making her think what her contribution to the social sector could beFinding a niche to contribute, by bringing her experience in process management in the corporate sector, to the social sectorHow forming genuine relationships with people is very importantShe shares the reason for starting the New Indian Woman podcast, to share experience and perspectives with more women Her career tips: the importance of the qualities that a person brings to the tableListen on!More about Krishna Kumari:I am Krishna and I currently live in Bangalore.I have been interested in planning, productivity and time management related topics, right from my middle school.Over the years, this expanded to a journey of continuous improvement and learning from others and examining of how I can live my life in a better way. Better for myself and for the people I care.These learnings have helped me a lot, no doubt. I have been looking for ways to share the same with the larger community of people around me and learn more and more. And that is the genesis of this blog 'New Indian Woman' and many more things to come…And if you are wanting to know more about my background. I come from a small town called Alleppey(now Alappuzha, famous for its backwaters), in Kerala. My mother tongue is Tamil. On the academic front, I have done Engineering in Computer Science and then worked in the new IT industry. I started as a software developer, worked many roles in a leading IT organization. When I was performing the role of General Manager, I decided to leave the corporate world and explore. This led me to start volunteering for different causes . During this period, I havebeen a volunteer with NGOs and citizen groups involved in a range of activities from structuring and managing a variety of programs, translating ideas to project opportunities, interacting with partner organisations to facilitate IT implementation, creating visibility of organization's operations towards stakeholder agencies and so on.been a visiting faculty for Undergraduate students at a University for Data Management course .engaged at my children's school for multiple activities including implementation of new library software using open source toolshelped with teaching a Sewing course for Undergraduates at a University as part of their Creative Expressions programmelaunched my own podcast(yes, available in this site)pursued my hobbies - the ever common reading and of course, you guessed it right, sewing!My learnings come from the 2 decades in the IT world (after a simple small town upbringing), my current explorations and interactions with a wide variety of people from all backgrounds . My learning also comes from being a mother to a young adult daughter and teenage son.Get in touchWebsite : http://thenewindianwoman.comFacebook : http://facebook.com/newindianwomanEmail : krishna@thenewindianwoman.comTwitter : https://twitter.com/thenewindianwo1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenewindianwoman
The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Recorded 30 November 2023. In a new study published in the Astronomical Journal, researchers used the known population of exoplanets to set better thresholds for planetary effects on signals from ETIs (extraterrestrial intelligences). Megan Grace Li, a Ph.D. student at UCLA in UCLA SETI, conducted this research as a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates intern in the Breakthrough Listen project at the Berkeley SETI Research Center. Join Megan as she chats with Beth Johnson about her work and what it means for the future of SETI searches. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.
We're gearing up for the return of Carbon Hack 24 happening from March 18 to April 8, 2024. This year we're focusing on the Impact Framework, aiming to innovate how we measure the environmental impact of software. It's a chance for engineers, designers, and creators to dive into challenges, ranging from plugin development to non-technical content creation. We're inviting students too, with special categories just for them. Join us to push the boundaries of sustainable software. For details on how to register or to become a sponsor, check out the link below: Register at https://grnsft.org/hack/podcast
This short episode will give you the basic information about “Research Experiences for Undergraduates”, a creation of the National Science Foundation. These programs are highly recommended to undergrads looking to dive into research. Applications for summer programs are soon, so take a quick listen to see if you want to apply.Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.
Actor Ed O'Neill's speech to the undergraduates at Youngstown State commencement on May 18, 2013
GDP Script/ Top Stories for Jan 12th Publish Date: Jan 11th HENSSLER 15 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, January 12th and Happy heavenly Birthday to boxer Joe Frazier. ***01.12.24 – BIRTHDAY – JOE FRAZIER*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett commissioners will vote on 'intent' to call for transit referendum on Tuesday Inflation causing 6 in 10 millennials to treat themselves at home more Mill Creek Grad Making Her Mark at Kennesaw State University All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: MOG STORY 1: Gwinnett commissioners will vote on 'intent' to call for transit referendum Gwinnett County commissioners are taking steps towards a November referendum that could decide the fate of the county's transit system. The required meeting with city leaders was held last Tuesday, and a key vote is scheduled for this Tuesday to begin the formal process of calling for a referendum. The vote will determine whether to hold another vote in spring to officially call for the referendum in November. If approved, Gwinnett voters would decide whether to implement a 1% special sales tax for transit expansion. The proposed plan focuses on buses, microtransit, and bus rapid transit, excluding rail expansion. The new transit plan aims to address previous concerns and has garnered support from city officials. STORY 2: Inflation causing 6 in 10 millennials to treat themselves at home more Based on recent findings, it appears that a significant number of millennials are opting for special nights in with self-pampering rather than dining out. This trend seems to be driven by the rising cost of living and inflation, with 63% of millennials attributing their preference to these economic factors. Despite these challenges, they are willing to spend approximately $160 on a special meal at home for two, indulging in items like seafood, stuffed olives, and chocolates. The study also noted a growing interest in experiential eating at home, such as creating wood-fired pizzas and assembling charcuterie boards. Interestingly, the survey revealed that millennials are three times more likely to treat their partner to a special meal at home than themselves. As for cheese-related preferences, the study indicated several misconceptions among respondents, although the specifics were not detailed. STORY 3: Great Chemistry: Mill Creek Grad Making Her Mark at Kennesaw State University Ra'Nya Malone, a biochemistry major at Kennesaw State University, credits a high school English essay assignment, a love for science, and her aunt's influence for her academic journey. Her essay led her to interview her aunt's classmate, Dr. Carl Saint-Louis, KSU's assistant professor of chemistry. Joining Saint-Louis' lab, Malone co-authored a published paper and participated in a National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates. She presented her research at KSU's Symposium of Student Scholars and impressed scientists at conferences, securing two summer REU opportunities. Malone envisions a future in pharmaceuticals, driven by her passion for the positive impact of chemistry on the world. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back Break 2: GCPS – TOM WAGES – INGLES 7 STORY 4: Americans take this long to give up on their health resolutions A survey of 2,000 Americans who work out at least once a week revealed that the average active American would abandon their health-related resolutions about seven weeks into the new year. Of those surveyed, 29% confessed they would last less than a month on their resolutions. The research found that definitions of "unhealthy" foods varied, with 1 in 6 mistakenly believing all high-calorie foods are unhealthy. Some respondents associate healthy eating with avoiding carbs (24%) or sacrificing taste (18%). The study, conducted by OnePoll for egglife, highlights the diverse perspectives on health and nutrition and the challenges individuals face in making lifestyle changes. STORY 5: Will this be the year Georgia Republicans soften decade-long refusal of full Medicaid Expansion? Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns has indicated openness to exploring a "private option" for Medicaid expansion, a shift from the state's decade-long rejection of full expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Burns mentioned the possibility of expanding access to health care through a private option for lower-income working families, emphasizing a fiscally responsible approach to lower premiums. Georgia is one of 10 states that have not fully expanded Medicaid, and discussions around a potential private option represent a significant departure from previous Republican positions. Any proposal would likely involve changes to the state's certificate-of-need program. We'll be back in a moment Break 3: ESOG – DTL – JACKSON EMC STORY 6: Advocates concerned about proposed change to Coastal Georgia marsh protections Coastal Georgia regulators are considering changes to a rule designed to protect the state's marshes, a crucial buffer against storms and rising sea levels. The proposed change focuses on a 50-foot buffer measured from the "upland component" of a project with a Coastal Marshlands Protection Act (CMPA) permit. The amendment aims to exempt small projects from the upland component buffer requirement to address concerns about the burden on homeowners. Critics argue for a broader review, emphasizing the potential impact of bulkheads on the marsh and the need to reconsider development close to the marsh. Public comments on the proposal are accepted until January 19. STORY 7: Northeast Georgia Health System receives national recognition for simulation center The Northeast Georgia Health System's simulation center has received accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, recognizing its commitment to providing a safe environment for healthcare professionals to practice skills in a simulated clinical setting. The accreditation ensures improved patient outcomes, reduced costs, and positions NGHS as a trusted institution for healthcare education. The Becker's Hospital Review also named NGHS among 34 hospitals and health systems with outstanding simulation and education programs, acknowledging its partnerships with high schools, colleges, EMS, and law enforcement agencies to train various healthcare professionals and students. We'll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: Henssler 60 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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In a new study published in the Astronomical Journal, researchers used the known population of exoplanets to set better thresholds for planetary effects on signals from ETIs (extraterrestrial intelligences). Megan Grace Li, a Ph.D. student at UCLA in UCLA SETI, conducted this research as a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates intern in the Breakthrough Listen project at the Berkeley SETI Research Center. Join Megan as she chats with Beth Johnson about her work and what it means for the future of SETI searches. (Recorded 30 November 2023.)
Undergraduates at the University of Oregon have organized student workers - a first in the country at a public institution. The union represents a number of positions, including resident assistants, dining hall workers and other undergraduate positions. Mae Bracelin is a second-year political science student at the University of Oregon. Noah Thompson is a fifth year political science major. They are both organizers with the UO Student Workers union and join us to discuss working conditions they are facing, changes they want in the workplace and what it means to be the first undergraduate workers union.
In this episode, Drew Lyon interviews two students who participated in the USDA-funded Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates about soil acidity and liming. Episode transcription: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/covering-the-bases-of-soil-acidity-and-liming-with-eli-eleccion-and-heidi-vandyk/ Resources: USDA NIFA | National Institute of Food and Agriculture: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/ Soil acidification in the Inland Pacific Northwest: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/soil-acidification-in-the-inland-northwest/ WSU soil tools and calculators: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/soil-and-water-resources/soils-tools-calculators/
Undergraduates - listen up. Today, we're giving you a detailed roadmap to setting yourself up for a consulting career.Edward shares:The key skills consulting firms look forChoosing a major and classes that will develop those skillsBuilding an attractive consulting resume through extracurricular involvementDeveloping consulting skills through internshipsGetting an early start in the networking processUse this roadmap to maximize your odds of landing a consulting offer. Bon voyage!Relevant LinksBlack Belt Application deadlinesFree case interview courseFree consulting resume guideConnect With Us Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Email the Strategy Simplified team at podcast@managementconsulted.com with any questions or feedback. Partner with us by sponsoring an episode or advertising on Strategy Simplified. Check out our Media Kit for more information.
Salty talks: Conversations on Sustainable Aquaculture in Maine
In this episode of Salty Talks, Scarlett Tudor, from the Center of Cooperative Aquaculture Research in Franklin, ME dives into the critical topic of workforce development in Maine's aquaculture sector. Scarlett emphasizes the significance of investing in the next generation and nurturing their potential from an early age. The discussion highlights various initiatives designed to train and empower young individuals for successful careers in aquaculture. Scarlett sheds light on the transformative impact of programs such as the Aquaculture Research Institute's externship offered and the REEU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) fellowship. We explore the essential role of organizations like 4-H in introducing youth to the world of marine science and aquaculture and the importance of early exposure, as it lays the foundation for future success and contributes to the sustainable growth of Maine's aquaculture sector.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, May 26th, 2023. https://www.dailywire.com/news/college-enrollment-keeps-sliding-even-three-years-after-lockdowns College Enrollment Keeps Sliding Even Three Years After Lockdowns Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse. Public four-year institutions saw a 0.8% enrollment decline as of spring 2023, a somewhat less severe decrease than the 1.2% decline recorded in 2022 but more pronounced than the 0.3% decline in 2021 and the 0.2% decline in 2020. Private four-year nonprofit institutions meanwhile witnessed a 1.0% decrease in 2023, compared to the 1.2% decrease in 2022, the 0.4% decrease in 2021, and the 0.6% decrease in 2020. There are currently 7.1 million students enrolled in public four-year colleges and 3.9 million students enrolled in private four-year nonprofit colleges, marking drops from 7.3 million and 4.0 million enrolled students, respectively, from spring 2019, the last year which was not affected by the lockdowns. “Undergraduates at public and private nonprofit four-year institutions are still declining but at slower rates,” the analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse summarized. “Total postsecondary enrollment remains well below pre-pandemic levels.” Community college enrollment nevertheless increased 0.5% as of spring 2023, a phenomenon driven by “dual enrolled high school students and freshmen,” while the number of students pursuing graduate or professional degrees plummeted 2.2% from last year. The postsecondary education marketplace has been critically disrupted by the lockdowns and the advent of virtual instruction, realities which increasingly prompted students to question the time and funds they devote toward their college degrees. Elevated levels of student debt, which officials in the Biden administration are seeking to address through an executive order to cancel $10,000 in loans for every borrower earning less than $125,000, have also prompted many students to pause or discontinue their education. The debt forgiveness policy was recently examined by the Supreme Court, which is expected to release an opinion on the controversial move within the next month. Lockdowns also severely diminished learning outcomes at the primary and secondary levels. The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress showed that average reading scores for nine-year-olds plummeted five points and average mathematics scores dropped seven points, marking the first score decline for reading in three decades and the first score decline for mathematics in the history of the initiative. Stanford University economist and Hoover Institution senior fellow Eric Hanushek revealed in a recent study that learning losses could cause affected students to lose between 2% and 9% of their lifetime earnings as they miss the opportunity to learn critical skills, reducing prospects for future nationwide economic growth. Parents concerned about the impact of lockdowns on education have removed their children from government schools at an unprecedented rate. The number of homeschooled students increased from 2.7 million in 2020 to 3.1 million in 2023, according to a study from the National Home Education Research Institute. New Saint Andrews: Today’s culture shifts like sand, but New Saint Andrews College is established on Christ, the immovable rock. The college is a premier institution that forges evangelical leaders who don’t fear or hate the world. Guided by God’s word, equipped with the genius of classical liberal arts and God-honoring wisdom, with a faculty dedicated to academic rigor and to God’s kingdom, New Saint Andrews College offers an education that frees people. Logic and language, hard work and joyful courage, old books and godly professors — New Saint Andrews Colleges provides time-tested resources that can equip your student for any vocation. To find out more, visit: nsa.edu https://www.theblaze.com/news/member-group-of-coalition-pushing-extreme-abortion-initiative-in-ohio-fighting-to-undercut-parental-rights Coalition pushing extreme abortion initiative in Ohio says it isn't trying to undermine parental rights. A member group's explicit agenda suggests otherwise. A leftist coalition is working to roll back Ohio's few remaining abortion restrictions by way of a proposed constitutional amendment. Some opposition groups have suggested that this craftily worded proposal will not only enable late-term abortions, but undermine parental rights on these and other matters of life and death, including the ability to protect children from sex-change mutilations. While proponents of member groups in the coalition have claimed the amendment will not undermine parental rights, recently highlighted remarks made by a key player behind the abortion initiative have done little to inspire confidence. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights and Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom PAC are leading the charge to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution by way of an initiated constitutional amendment called the "Ohio Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative." The proposal to put this abortion initiative on the November 2023 ballot was certified in March by the state attorney general. The proposed amendment further states that the "state shall not, directly or indirectly, burden, penalize, prohibit, interfere with, or discriminate against either: 1. An individual's voluntary exercise of this right or 2. A person or entity that assists an individual exercising this right, unless the State demonstrates that it is using the least restrictive means to advance the individual's health in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based standards of care." The only ostensible restriction on abortion admitted in the amendment leaves determinations as to whether a viable human being can be exterminated up to abortionists. Parental rights are implicated and eroded under the amendment, argued the pro-life activists, because "'reproductive decisions' is a very broad term, and is intentionally included to stop any effort to put reasonable restrictions or enforce parental rights on a wide array of other destructive decisions—potentially including sex change surgeries." Carrie Severino and Frank Scaturro of the Judicial Crisis Network concurred, noting in National Review that "'reproductive decisions' ... is a very broad term. By explicitly defining such decisions as 'not limited to' the enumerated categories, the proposal establishes its scope as sweeping. A natural reading would extend to any medical procedure that involves the human reproductive system, including sex-change surgery." Extra to potentially affecting parents' ability to protect their children from sex-change mutilations and devastating puberty blockers, Dannenfelser and Sekulow highlighted how "if Ohio adopts the amendment, the state's supreme court can be expected to go even farther than the U.S. Supreme Court ever did in undoing the state's parental consent laws," in part by "outlawing any legal requirement for a parent to be notified about or consent before an abortion—or any other procedure related to 'reproduction decisions'—is performed on their child." https://twitter.com/i/status/1636019433578672130 - Play Video https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/23/va-cant-account-187-million-emergency-covid-19-funding.html VA Can't Account for $187 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Funding The Department of Veterans Affairs can’t account for at least $187 million in supplementary COVID-19 funding spread across more than 10,000 transactions related to the pandemic, according to a House oversight committee. Congress and the VA are at odds over the department's handling of nearly $37 billion in additional funding it received to address the COVID-19 pandemic, with House Veterans Affairs Committee leaders on both sides of the aisle critical of its failure to account for every dime. Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., and ranking member Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., praised the department for its pandemic response overall but called the VA out for its inability to account for the money, during a hearing sidetracked by GOP rancor over the department's messaging on debt ceiling legislation. Between 2020 and 2021, the VA received roughly $37 billion to address COVID-19 response, including an initial $60 million, followed by $19.6 billion in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and another $17 billion in the American Rescue Plan. As part of the deal to receive the funding, the department was required to account for its spending, a mandate underscored by passage in November 2021 of the VA Transparency and Trust Act. Across a series of 40 reviews and reports, the VA Office of Inspector General found numerous accounting issues involving the COVID-19 funds, including a lack of visibility over payroll, some contracts and medical supplies. The IG said the problems are attributable to the department's decentralized management structure, as well as an outdated financial information technology software – that it doesn't expect to modernize for another decade. It determined that the department was challenged by inaccurate payroll accounting; used manual transfers and adjustments to its financial management systems that led to at least 53 reporting errors; had problems with supply acquisition, such as duplicate purchases; and failed to properly oversee its efforts to provide telehealth hardware to veterans, namely distributing tablet computers and cell phones so they could access health care but not recouping the equipment when the veteran failed to use it. Given the issues, both Bost and Takano said they have concerns for the $2.1 billion remaining in American Rescue Plan funds, with Bost and fellow Republicans saying the money should be returned, while Takano pressed the VA to be more transparent as it continues using the funding. VA officials told the committee Tuesday that the department will spend the remaining American Rescue Plan money by the end of the fiscal year for programs initiated during the pandemic such as housing and telehealth for homeless veterans; prosthetics and medical research, including studies of long COVID; and on preventing the spread of contagious diseases in hospital and administrative settings. https://www.outkick.com/matt-araiza-jets-workout-allegations-cleared-up/ NEW YORK JETS WORKING OUT MATT ARAIZA TWO WEEKS AFTER PUNTER’S NAME WAS CLEARED OF GANG RAPE ALLEGATIONS Matt Araiza has landed his first workout with an NFL team since being cut by the Buffalo Bills ahead of last season over gang rape allegations. The New York Jets are giving the free-agent punter a look, according to Adam Schefter. Matt Araiza was cut by the Bills in August 2022 shortly after an allegation was made public that he had taken part in the gang rape of a minor while attending San Diego State. Fast-forward nine months to May of this year, and it has been determined that he was not present at the time of the incident that allegedly took place in October 2021. The transcript of a meeting between the accuser and prosecutors was brought to light just over two weeks ago in which investigators explained that they do not believe Araiza was present at the time of the alleged assault. Prosecutors in the San Diego District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges, but Araiza is still facing a civil suit that he has no plans of settling anytime soon. Despite that there wasn’t a single fact was known about the alleged incident, the Bills caved to the portion of the public who had already deemed the punter guilty and cut him shortly before the start of the 2022 NFL regular season.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, May 26th, 2023. https://www.dailywire.com/news/college-enrollment-keeps-sliding-even-three-years-after-lockdowns College Enrollment Keeps Sliding Even Three Years After Lockdowns Enrollment for most forms of postsecondary education in the United States continued to decline three years after nationwide lockdowns forced many students to temporarily continue their degrees online, according to a new analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse. Public four-year institutions saw a 0.8% enrollment decline as of spring 2023, a somewhat less severe decrease than the 1.2% decline recorded in 2022 but more pronounced than the 0.3% decline in 2021 and the 0.2% decline in 2020. Private four-year nonprofit institutions meanwhile witnessed a 1.0% decrease in 2023, compared to the 1.2% decrease in 2022, the 0.4% decrease in 2021, and the 0.6% decrease in 2020. There are currently 7.1 million students enrolled in public four-year colleges and 3.9 million students enrolled in private four-year nonprofit colleges, marking drops from 7.3 million and 4.0 million enrolled students, respectively, from spring 2019, the last year which was not affected by the lockdowns. “Undergraduates at public and private nonprofit four-year institutions are still declining but at slower rates,” the analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse summarized. “Total postsecondary enrollment remains well below pre-pandemic levels.” Community college enrollment nevertheless increased 0.5% as of spring 2023, a phenomenon driven by “dual enrolled high school students and freshmen,” while the number of students pursuing graduate or professional degrees plummeted 2.2% from last year. The postsecondary education marketplace has been critically disrupted by the lockdowns and the advent of virtual instruction, realities which increasingly prompted students to question the time and funds they devote toward their college degrees. Elevated levels of student debt, which officials in the Biden administration are seeking to address through an executive order to cancel $10,000 in loans for every borrower earning less than $125,000, have also prompted many students to pause or discontinue their education. The debt forgiveness policy was recently examined by the Supreme Court, which is expected to release an opinion on the controversial move within the next month. Lockdowns also severely diminished learning outcomes at the primary and secondary levels. The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress showed that average reading scores for nine-year-olds plummeted five points and average mathematics scores dropped seven points, marking the first score decline for reading in three decades and the first score decline for mathematics in the history of the initiative. Stanford University economist and Hoover Institution senior fellow Eric Hanushek revealed in a recent study that learning losses could cause affected students to lose between 2% and 9% of their lifetime earnings as they miss the opportunity to learn critical skills, reducing prospects for future nationwide economic growth. Parents concerned about the impact of lockdowns on education have removed their children from government schools at an unprecedented rate. The number of homeschooled students increased from 2.7 million in 2020 to 3.1 million in 2023, according to a study from the National Home Education Research Institute. New Saint Andrews: Today’s culture shifts like sand, but New Saint Andrews College is established on Christ, the immovable rock. The college is a premier institution that forges evangelical leaders who don’t fear or hate the world. Guided by God’s word, equipped with the genius of classical liberal arts and God-honoring wisdom, with a faculty dedicated to academic rigor and to God’s kingdom, New Saint Andrews College offers an education that frees people. Logic and language, hard work and joyful courage, old books and godly professors — New Saint Andrews Colleges provides time-tested resources that can equip your student for any vocation. To find out more, visit: nsa.edu https://www.theblaze.com/news/member-group-of-coalition-pushing-extreme-abortion-initiative-in-ohio-fighting-to-undercut-parental-rights Coalition pushing extreme abortion initiative in Ohio says it isn't trying to undermine parental rights. A member group's explicit agenda suggests otherwise. A leftist coalition is working to roll back Ohio's few remaining abortion restrictions by way of a proposed constitutional amendment. Some opposition groups have suggested that this craftily worded proposal will not only enable late-term abortions, but undermine parental rights on these and other matters of life and death, including the ability to protect children from sex-change mutilations. While proponents of member groups in the coalition have claimed the amendment will not undermine parental rights, recently highlighted remarks made by a key player behind the abortion initiative have done little to inspire confidence. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights and Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom PAC are leading the charge to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution by way of an initiated constitutional amendment called the "Ohio Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative." The proposal to put this abortion initiative on the November 2023 ballot was certified in March by the state attorney general. The proposed amendment further states that the "state shall not, directly or indirectly, burden, penalize, prohibit, interfere with, or discriminate against either: 1. An individual's voluntary exercise of this right or 2. A person or entity that assists an individual exercising this right, unless the State demonstrates that it is using the least restrictive means to advance the individual's health in accordance with widely accepted and evidence-based standards of care." The only ostensible restriction on abortion admitted in the amendment leaves determinations as to whether a viable human being can be exterminated up to abortionists. Parental rights are implicated and eroded under the amendment, argued the pro-life activists, because "'reproductive decisions' is a very broad term, and is intentionally included to stop any effort to put reasonable restrictions or enforce parental rights on a wide array of other destructive decisions—potentially including sex change surgeries." Carrie Severino and Frank Scaturro of the Judicial Crisis Network concurred, noting in National Review that "'reproductive decisions' ... is a very broad term. By explicitly defining such decisions as 'not limited to' the enumerated categories, the proposal establishes its scope as sweeping. A natural reading would extend to any medical procedure that involves the human reproductive system, including sex-change surgery." Extra to potentially affecting parents' ability to protect their children from sex-change mutilations and devastating puberty blockers, Dannenfelser and Sekulow highlighted how "if Ohio adopts the amendment, the state's supreme court can be expected to go even farther than the U.S. Supreme Court ever did in undoing the state's parental consent laws," in part by "outlawing any legal requirement for a parent to be notified about or consent before an abortion—or any other procedure related to 'reproduction decisions'—is performed on their child." https://twitter.com/i/status/1636019433578672130 - Play Video https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/23/va-cant-account-187-million-emergency-covid-19-funding.html VA Can't Account for $187 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Funding The Department of Veterans Affairs can’t account for at least $187 million in supplementary COVID-19 funding spread across more than 10,000 transactions related to the pandemic, according to a House oversight committee. Congress and the VA are at odds over the department's handling of nearly $37 billion in additional funding it received to address the COVID-19 pandemic, with House Veterans Affairs Committee leaders on both sides of the aisle critical of its failure to account for every dime. Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., and ranking member Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., praised the department for its pandemic response overall but called the VA out for its inability to account for the money, during a hearing sidetracked by GOP rancor over the department's messaging on debt ceiling legislation. Between 2020 and 2021, the VA received roughly $37 billion to address COVID-19 response, including an initial $60 million, followed by $19.6 billion in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and another $17 billion in the American Rescue Plan. As part of the deal to receive the funding, the department was required to account for its spending, a mandate underscored by passage in November 2021 of the VA Transparency and Trust Act. Across a series of 40 reviews and reports, the VA Office of Inspector General found numerous accounting issues involving the COVID-19 funds, including a lack of visibility over payroll, some contracts and medical supplies. The IG said the problems are attributable to the department's decentralized management structure, as well as an outdated financial information technology software – that it doesn't expect to modernize for another decade. It determined that the department was challenged by inaccurate payroll accounting; used manual transfers and adjustments to its financial management systems that led to at least 53 reporting errors; had problems with supply acquisition, such as duplicate purchases; and failed to properly oversee its efforts to provide telehealth hardware to veterans, namely distributing tablet computers and cell phones so they could access health care but not recouping the equipment when the veteran failed to use it. Given the issues, both Bost and Takano said they have concerns for the $2.1 billion remaining in American Rescue Plan funds, with Bost and fellow Republicans saying the money should be returned, while Takano pressed the VA to be more transparent as it continues using the funding. VA officials told the committee Tuesday that the department will spend the remaining American Rescue Plan money by the end of the fiscal year for programs initiated during the pandemic such as housing and telehealth for homeless veterans; prosthetics and medical research, including studies of long COVID; and on preventing the spread of contagious diseases in hospital and administrative settings. https://www.outkick.com/matt-araiza-jets-workout-allegations-cleared-up/ NEW YORK JETS WORKING OUT MATT ARAIZA TWO WEEKS AFTER PUNTER’S NAME WAS CLEARED OF GANG RAPE ALLEGATIONS Matt Araiza has landed his first workout with an NFL team since being cut by the Buffalo Bills ahead of last season over gang rape allegations. The New York Jets are giving the free-agent punter a look, according to Adam Schefter. Matt Araiza was cut by the Bills in August 2022 shortly after an allegation was made public that he had taken part in the gang rape of a minor while attending San Diego State. Fast-forward nine months to May of this year, and it has been determined that he was not present at the time of the incident that allegedly took place in October 2021. The transcript of a meeting between the accuser and prosecutors was brought to light just over two weeks ago in which investigators explained that they do not believe Araiza was present at the time of the alleged assault. Prosecutors in the San Diego District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges, but Araiza is still facing a civil suit that he has no plans of settling anytime soon. Despite that there wasn’t a single fact was known about the alleged incident, the Bills caved to the portion of the public who had already deemed the punter guilty and cut him shortly before the start of the 2022 NFL regular season.
Rock star Gabe joins the show and is confused about all of the nonsense going on in this episode but knows one thing, He now loves Gossip Girl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brendan-ruppel/support
Gossip Royalty, here we are again with Season 4, Episode 3: The Undergraduates! Blair is finally at Columbia but bites off more than she can chew and this new Juliet character is really keeping the twists and turns keep coming! Things are getting juicy! You know you love us,XOXO, Gossip Kings Watch the video version of the episode Like the show? Rate XOXO Gossip Kings 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Follow XOXO Gossip Kings: Instagram: @xoxogossipkings_podcast Follow Carl Tart: Instagram: @dammitcarl Follow Lamar Woods: Instagram: @prophmaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MIT has long been an innovator in online education. For even longer—for its whole history, in fact—it has championed hands-on learning. These two emphases may seem incompatible, but the MICRO initiative draws on both in an effort to increase diversity within the field of materials science. Dr. Jessica Sandland and Dr. Cécile Chazot, our guests for this episode, describe how MICRO recruits undergraduates from minoritized backgrounds to do impactful research remotely in collaboration with MIT researchers. Dr. Sandland and Dr. Chazot see this collaboration as a mutually beneficial relationship: the MICRO students gain valuable experience in cutting-edge research, as well as an introduction to a field they may not have had the opportunity to study previously, while the MIT researchers benefit both from the students' work on the projects and from the fresh perspectives they bring to the field. In this episode, we also hear how MICRO supports participants' professional development with guidance from “near-peer” grad-student mentors, who provide help not only in technical matters but also in developing soft skills such as writing abstracts or defining questions for research. Relevant Resources:MIT OpenCourseWareThe OCW Educator PortalMICRO resource on OCWMentoring worksheets: Defining a Research Project and Aligning Expectations (PDF)Planning and Managing Remote Research Tasks (PDF)Effective and Inclusive Communication in Remote Mode (PDF)Fostering Independence (PDF)Establishing a Network of Mentors: The Mentoring Map (PDF) Abstracts of research by MICRO participantsApply to MICRODr. Sandland's faculty pageDr. Chazot's websiteMusic in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions Connect with UsIf you have a suggestion for a new episode or have used OCW to change your life or those of others, tell us your story. We'd love to hear from you! Call us @ 617-715-2517On our siteOn FacebookOn TwitterOn Instagram Stay CurrentSubscribe to the free monthly "MIT OpenCourseWare Update" e-newsletter. Support OCWIf you like Chalk Radio and OpenCourseware, donate to help keep these programs going! CreditsSarah Hansen, host and producer Brett Paci, producer Dave Lishansky, producerShow notes by Peter Chipman
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a work stoppage at the University of California.
Dr. Ehrman looks at the rewards and demands of teaching at a place like UNC-Chapel Hill. Through descriptions of two honors theses, Bart shows the type of sophisticated research undergraduates sometimes undertake.
We have graduate student Carissa Morrison on her inaugural podcast episode about WSU's Research & Extension Experiences for Undergraduates Program. TRANSCRIPTION: https://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wsu-wheat-beat-episode-143/ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates https://foodsystems.wsu.edu/reeu-internship/ CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions or comments, contact Carissa via email at carissa.morrison@wsu.edu.
Today we delve into engineering education with Jeremy Waisome, instructional assistant professor at the University of Florida. As well as being an engineer and researcher, Waisome is an eloquent science communicator. She's dedicated to educating the next generation of engineers — and the public — about vital engineering concepts. Among her many roles, she leads education and outreach efforts at the NHERI University of Florida facility.Waisome describes a variety of pathways to engineering and why having a diverse workforce is so important. “There's so much that we underestimate what we do as engineers — and the impact it has on other people's lives.” she says. At the University of Florida, Waisome trains high school teachers at Title 1 schools to incorporate engineering projects into their classrooms.We learn the importance of exposing high school and college students to engineering education as a college major. Waisome explains enriching opportunities such as the NHERI Research Experiences for Undergraduates program and the importance of having role models and mentors who come from one's own community. She also talks about her own podcast: Modern Figures, which features Black women in computing.
In our final episode featuring Jeremy Waisome fromthe NHERI University of Florida facility, we learn the importance of exposing high school andcollege students to engineering education as a college major. Waisome explains enrichingopportunities such as the NHERI Research Experiences for Undergraduates program and theimportance of having role models and mentors who come from one's own community. She alsotalks about her own podcast: Modern Figures, which features Black women in computing. Catch up with Jeremy Waisome:Modern Figures podcasthttps://modernfigurespodcast.com/@jeremywaisome on TwitterLinkedIn: @jwaisomeOutreach at the NHERI at University of Florida experimental facility: https://ufl.designsafe-ci.org/outreach/
CORE Project: https://minoritymath.org/core/Math Leaders 4 Racial Justice: https://www.utdanacenter.org/our-work/higher-education/policy/ml4rjQSIDE Data4Justice: https://qsideinstitute.org/Inclusion/Exclusion Blog: https://inclusionexclusion.org/OURFA2M2 LaTeX Workshop for Undergraduates: https://sites.google.com/view/ourfa2m2 Connect with Mathematically Uncensored:Email: mu@minoritymath.orgTwitter: @MathUncensoredWebsite: minoritymath.org/mathematically-uncensored
Sometimes you just need to be around black women. The story that black women don't support each other is a myth. The story that we are infinitely strong and resilient is also a lie. Sometimes, you need to lay aside the strength and let go of the resilience and just take a pause. Take off the mask. Take off the armor. And just have a little banana pudding and peach cobbler. And a few adult beverages. And talk about the stuff that just makes you crazy without having to explain the backstory. About the Guests: Catherine Clack Born in Germany to an Army officer and elementary school teacher, Catherine joined the Rice University community in 1981 after receiving her Bachelor of Arts from St. Edward's University in Austin. She began her career at Rice as an Assistant Director of Admission and recruited students from across the nation in that capacity for 5 years before becoming to become the Associate Director of Admission. In 1988, a gift from the ARCO Foundation made it possible for Rice to establish an Office of Minority Affairs, and Catherine was hired as its inaugural Director. In 1993, she earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, while still serving as Director of what is now known as the Office of Multicultural Affairs. She currently serves as Associate Dean of Undergraduates with supervisory responsibility for the Offices of Student Success Initiatives & First Year Programs, Student Publications and University Bands, all while still serving as Director of Multicultural Affairs, where she works tirelessly to improve the Universities efforts at diversity, equity, and inclusion for historically underrepresented communities. Her students call her “Lady Catherine” or “Lady C.” Dorothy Jones Dorothy is a High-Energy Executive Leader with multi-faceted and diverse background working with small-to-large companies, budgets, and teams. Proven business and analytical acumen for outperforming goals by establishing standards of operational excellence while applying sound judgment for strong decision making and accountability management. Accomplished in identifying untapped business opportunities, leading transformative change, and monetizing breakthrough insights. She is a recipient of ‘The Women of Visionary Influence' Mentor of the Year, ‘Grand Ogilvy' Outstanding Ad Research, ‘Silver Reggie' Lay's Playmaker/Subway Combo Challenge, ‘Silver Effie' Ad Effectiveness, Cheetos, and the ‘PepsiCo Chairman's Award.” Dorothy holds a BS in Finance from The American University in Washington, D.C., and an MBA from Haslam College of Business at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Lanier Robertson Lanier Robertson is a Human Resources Executive with 20+ years of people leadership experience in the chemicals industry. Since joining SABIC in 2019 as the Human Resources Leader of the Americas Region, her responsibilities have most recently grown to include global leadership of Future of Work and New Norm! Lanier is also proud to list among her accomplishments having survived 2 Pittsburgh, PA winters prior to joining SABIC. It was there she served as Vice President of Human Resources at Covestro, LLC where she was primarily responsible for the successful development and integration of the North American regional Human Resources function to support the success of the employees and the business following the carve-out from Bayer. She is regarded as a trusted advisor, business partner, coach and mentor to emerging HR professionals and executives across the globe. A true “Texan” born and raised, Lanier holds a BBA with honors, from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas. The people function is her career passion, she is especially zealous about all things DIE&B! Joy Sewing The public outcry after the murder of George Floyd was a pivotal moment in history. In Houston, where Floyd was raised, the spotlight on culture also served as an opportunity for a new voice to emerge. Joy Sewing, a longtime Houston Chronicle lifestyle writer, became the paper's first culture columnist, writing personal stories that reflect the mood and character of one the nation's most ethnically diverse cities. The Houston native has earned her first Pulitzer Prize nomination for commentary for her heartfelt columns. The Houston native is the author of “Ava and the Prince: The Adventures of Two Rescue Pups,” a picture book about her own rescue boxer dogs. She is also the founder of Year of Joy, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, to spread joy to children from underserved communities Her Year of Joy Figure Skating Scholar program was launched in 2021 and provides free ice skating lessons to children. A former competitive ice skater, Joy became Houston's first African American figure skating coach while in college. Joy is also an adjunct journalism professor at University of Houston and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Veronique Shipley VeroniQue was born in Wiesbaden, Germany and traveled extensively with her family and a Father that served in the Air Force. She ultimately found her roots in Houston, TX and went on to dance professionally for the Houston Oilers as a Derrick Doll (5-Years) and the Houston Rockets as a Power Dancer (8-Years)~ VeroniQue held the Title of Miss Black Houston and Miss Southeast Texas and continues to work with contestants within the Miss America local pageant system. VeroniQue has worked in Commercial Real Estate for 11 years and has now taken the leap to start her own Real Estate business, VJS Holdings, LLC. With her experience and certification, VeroniQue is able to offer her clients both Commercial and Residential Real Estate services and expertise. Adding to that unique combination is her experience as a project manager enabling her to take her client from land purchase, through build, to sale. As she says, “You dream it. I bring it!” Cheryl Vienna Cheryl Vienna is an actress, model, and business executive Act I -An Executive leader in the Aerospace industry for Rolls Royce, Lockeed Martin Aeronautics and Pratt and Whitney (in Singapore) Act II - Sought after Commercial Actress, print model, Jazz saxophone player, and 12 year breast cancer survivor. Recent National commercials include Paychex and Floor and Decor. She also is the executive producer of an award-winning documentary Sunshine, Noodles and Me, which was filmed in Malaysia and Singapore as well as domestically. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge's human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women's leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her HR clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you. After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. It quickly became apparent that the switch had been a good choice — she flourished professionally and became happier, satisfied with the difference she could make through her work. After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for HR and helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers. From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She's achieved technical mastery of HR, with a deep knowledge of the rules and regulations that must be followed. She's also a people person, perceptive and outgoing, with a sixth sense for helping others to see the difference between what they want and what they need. The culmination of this is in her personal philosophy: “lead with your heart, act with your head.” Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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