Students paying attention in class [3], early 1970s

Photograph of Clark University students paying attention in class, circa early 1970s. All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023. The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/classroom/1014/thumbnail.jp

Group photo with athletics awards recipients, 1999

Group photo with Clark University Athletic Awards recipients,1999. All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023. The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/athawardphotos/1008/thumbnail.jp

Students paying attention in class [2], circa 1960s

Photograph of Clark University students paying attention in class, circa 1960s. All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023. The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/classroom/1013/thumbnail.jp

Aedes aegypti in the city of Córdoba: spatial distribution and habitat suitability drivers

Background: According to the World Health Organization, dengue is among the top ten global health threats. The invasion of new sites by Aedes aegypti and their permanence depends on environmental characteristics of the site. Therefore, the objective was to understand the environmental characteristics that affect Ae. aegypti distribution in Córdoba city, Argentina. Methods: This evaluation was carried out through species distribution models, using maximum entropy modeling technique, incorporating a set of environmental variables known to influence the presence and suitability of Ae. aegypti habitats. The factors evaluated included both meteorological variables, such as minimum and maximum temperature and average precipitation, land cover characteristics like vegetation index and built-up index, and population count. Temperature and precipitation conditions constrain the development and survival of the vector. Vegetation can act as a temperature regulator and provide resting sites, while populated and built-up areas relate to the availability of breeding sites and blood sources. Results: The results indicate that Ae. aegypti habitat suitability is determined by human population count (permutation importance: 89 in 2015, 80.9 in 2017), the amount of built-up areas (61.7, 80.8), vegetation greenness (70.7, 55.9), and minimum temperature (42.2, 92.6). Human population manifested a positive effect on the habitat suitability as well as minimum temperature, while vegetation and the amount of built-up areas showed a quadratic relationship. Discussion: In this study, we incorporate temperature and precipitation as spatial variables, which were not considered in similar studies in Córdoba City. Our study\u27s results highlight that although demographic and land cover variables prevailed in importance, meteorological variables are also good predictors of spatial distribution of Ae. aegypti at the local scale. Conclusions: The importance of generating maps and/or models to identify the distribution of mosquito habitats lies in the fact that they can show vulnerable areas and guide stakeholders efforts on public health prevention. Also, they can direct actions to vector control and, consequently, the pathogens they transmit. © 202

The Obverse-Turing Test: Rethinking Authorship, Trust, and Time in an Accelerated Age

In this paper, we propose a new test for scientific accountability in the era of artificial intelligence: the Obverse Turing Test for Authorship. While the traditional Turing test focuses on a machine\u27s ability to mimic human intelligence, our test addresses the question: when should a scientific contribution involving artificial intelligence be attributed joint authorship? We argue that more and more authors are using AI in the idea generation and elaboration stages of their work, but rarely acknowledge this use explicitly. To examine this gap, we analyze examples of human–AI interactions across fields and propose a new approach to authorship based on time, intent, and mutual trust. Instead of a binary division between human and machine authorship, we call for a model of coauthorship that can be tested and documented, as well as a socially responsible understanding of what it means to contribute in science. This paper explores the boundary between tools and partners, and offers pragmatic steps for more inclusive scientific practice in an accelerated era of knowledge

Language, Literature, and Culture Newsletter, Seventh Edition (April 2025)

The seventh issue of the Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter, which went out in April 2025. The Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter aims to share stories, news, ideas, achievements, and important information about and within our academic department that can be helpful to the campus community at large .https://commons.clarku.edu/llcnewsletters/1006/thumbnail.jp

Potential 2050 distributions of World Terrestrial Ecosystems from projections of changes in World Climate Regions and Global Land Cover

The urgency to address ecosystem loss is paramount, as both land use change and climate change will continue to rapidly alter and degrade natural ecosystems and reduce the many services they provide. To support conservation actions that mitigate impacts from these dual threats, we have developed potential World Terrestrial Ecosystem (WTE) distributions for 2050 following IPCC best practice guidelines. This projection of ecosystem distributions builds on the previously released 2015 WTEs, a snapshot of the distribution and conservation status of 431 terrestrial ecosystem types defined as distinct combinations of 18 global climate regions, 4 global landform classes, and 8 global vegetation/land cover classes. Extending that work herein, we modeled the potential 2050 WTE distributions based on projections of five CMIP6 general circulation models (GCMs) and one global land cover change model, determined for three shared socioeconomic pathway (SSP) scenarios. The climate region modeling included projections for 2050 for both mean annual temperature and mean annual aridity. Model agreement for changes to WTEs was generally high, particularly for temperature projections. Widespread changes in ecosystem classes due to shifts in climate settings and/or land cover between 2015 and 2050 were projected, with both the magnitude and specific geography of projected change largely governed by the SSP scenario. For the three SSP scenarios (sustainable development, regional rivalry, and fossil-fueled development), geographic changes in climate setting (temperature, aridity, or both) and/or changes in vegetation/land cover are projected for 29 %, 36 %, and 39 % of Earth\u27s terrestrial surface, respectively. These changes occur in areas where 31 %, 36 %, and 41 % of the global population lives. Projected changes in ecosystem distributions related to temperature change are approximately an order of magnitude greater than for aridity change. By offering insight into potential ecosystem changes, this new resource is intended to facilitate conservation planning and priority setting aimed at improved conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services

Language, Literature, and Culture Newsletter, Tenth Edition (October 2025)

The tenth issue of the Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter, which went out in October 2025. The Language, Literature, and Culture department newsletter aims to share stories, news, ideas, achievements, and important information about and within our academic department that can be helpful to the campus community at large .https://commons.clarku.edu/llcnewsletters/1009/thumbnail.jp

Members of men\u27s basketball team practicing, circa 1970s

Photograph of members of Clark University\u27s men\u27s basketball team practicing, circa 1970s. All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023. The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/basketball/1079/thumbnail.jp

Action shot of men\u27s basketball game [3], circa 1984-1986

An action photograph of the Clark University men\u27s basketball team during a game, circa 1984-1986. All photographs in this collection were digitized between 2022 and 2023. The photographs in this collection are part of the Photographs and Media record group of Clark University’s Archives & Special Collections.https://commons.clarku.edu/basketball/1015/thumbnail.jp