Podcast Downloading

Presents survey results on trends in downloading podcasts -- what Internet users download and how often -- by gender, age, online experience, broadband access, income, and education. Compares data to 2006 survey results

Networked Workers

Presents survey results on Americans' use of the Internet, e-mail, and other information and communication technologies, at and outside work, and how their work and personal lives are affected. Analyzes data by demographics, profession, and company type

Second Shift Moms

This project focuses on the second shift which refers to the double work load mothers take on in their full-time careers outside of the home, as well as in the home (domestic labor). Although there is an increasing number of mothers entering the workforce, there is still a disparity between men and women, in regards to domestic labor.https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gender_studies/1008/thumbnail.jp

The Effects of Reciprocal Teaching on Reading Comprehension in the Virtual Middle School English Classroom

This study looked the effectiveness of PRESS Reciprocal Reading interventions (PRESS) when applied in a 100% distance learning environment with minority 7th & 8th grade students from an urban charter school in a major city in the upper Midwest. Data was collected using student grades on practice activities based on accuracy, teacher notes, and the standardized FASTbridge aReading test given at the beginning and end of the school year, Overall, students did not show positive progression in their reading abilities. The Covid-19 distance learning environment had a big impact on this; getting to know new technology is challenging especially on top of learning new skills independently. The absence of access to breakout rooms for the majority of the intervention also prevented students from working with one another to give immediate feedback; this is what I would work to improve in either a virtual or an in-person learning environment in the future

Investigating The Impact of Land Use on Avian Diversity and Abundance in Areas Surrounding Mabamba Swamp, Uganda

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of wetland-adjacent land use on avian species richness and abundance areas surrounding Mabamba Swamp, Uganda. Four types of land use were investigated: Eucalyptus plantations, wetland-edge agricultural fields, residential areas, and mature secondary forests. A total of 40-morning point counts were conducted for ten days in late November and late December of 2021. One-way ANOVA tests and Tukey’s HSD tests revealed significant differences in mean avian richness and abundance between all sites except residential areas and Nkima Forest. Additionally, Nkima Forest was found to contain the most number of specialist species. Findings indicate that habitat complexity is an important driver of avian richness and that Eucalyptus plantations and monoculture agricultural fields significantly limit local avian biodiversity. Findings have the potential to inform the conservation and regulation of wetland-adjacent resource use

The Social Life of Health Information

Presents survey results on American's use of the Internet as a source of health information, the types of information sought and shared, the types of content contributed, and the role of social media. Analyzes data by age, education, and other factors

Infographic: Division 1 - Power 5 Football Stars in STEM

In this infographic, football stars studying degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are showcased. The infographic focuses on racial/ethnic minoritized students who pursue STEM degrees and play football at a university in a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 - Power 5 conference. For each football star, their name, university and major are included. While pursuing majors such as biology, engineering and psychology, these diverse individuals provide counterexamples of who can pursue rigorous majors and high-demand sports

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR DURING THE RETIREMENT TRANSITION

The health of older adults is of increasing public health importance given current demographic trends. Physical activity can improve quality of life and delay impairment in later life. However, many older adults are not physically active and engage in large quantities of sedentary behavior (sitting or reclining while awake), which is linked to increased risk of disease. The retirement transition may be an opportune window to promote physical activity in later life. Retirement involves shifts in routines, social networks, and access to resources and has been linked to physical activity and sedentary behavior changes. However, existing research on physical activity and sedentary behavior during the retirement transition lacks socio-economic diversity and excludes non-leisure domains of physical activity. Moreover, social and environmental factors that influence physical activity after retirement remain unexplored. This research sequentially combined quantitative and qualitative studies to characterize physical activity and sedentary behavior during the retirement transition. First, we described longitudinal patterns in physical activity and television watching by retirement status and socioeconomic position in a diverse cohort of 4,091 United States adults. Retirement was associated with increased recreational walking, household activity, and television watching but decreased overall moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, particularly among persons of lower socioeconomic position. Second, we identified correlates of within-person changes in walking after retirement among 928 retirees from the same cohort. Correlates included health and perceptions of the neighborhood environment, and differed for recreational and transport walking. Third, we interviewed 15 retired women to identify facilitators and barriers to physical activity after retirement. Physical activity after retirement was influenced by: leisure-time physical activity habits over the lifespan, prior occupational physical activity, concurrent life transitions, health, social interaction and support, and the community environment. Together this research provided substantive knowledge regarding patterns of physical activity and television watching associated with retirement, and the first exploration to date of correlates of walking during the retirement transition. These three interrelated studies can benefit community leaders, public health practitioners, and researchers by guiding the development and targeting of interventions among retirees, including prioritizing community-level changes that support physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior among retirees.Doctor of Philosoph

Pour Me Some Polyphenols

Polyphenols have a positive impact on the overall health of the oral cavity. They can be found in different drinks that are plant-based such as tea, coffee or products containing cocoa. They can be found in plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables. Polyphenols are able to reduce the cariogenic process is what makes them have such an importance in oral health. They play a role in systemic health. The studies provided evidence that polyphenols are able to reduce caries in individuals who are frequently consuming them.https://dune.une.edu/dh_studpost/1015/thumbnail.jp

Career Competencies: More than Students, More than Athletes

The ability for student-athletes to translate athletic experiences into career competencies is valuable, but student-athletes may not know how to leverage the career competencies they have gained through sports participation. In addition, student-athlete’s time demands may limit access to career support services. This project summarizes the perceived career competencies of student-athletes at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Embry-Riddle student-athletes compete in the Sunshine State Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association\u27s (NCAA) Division II. Findings from one-on-one interviews with 16 current or past ERAU student-athletes led to the creation of an infographic, containing five word clouds. Among ERAU student-athletes, the word clouds indicate the most commonly perceived career competencies are a) career preparation, b) professionalism, c) communication and d) collaboration. To help ERAU student-athletes further develop their career competencies, a 2-3 minute promotional video will spread awareness about a recently developed app called Career Readiness Challenge (CRC). This work is a part of a larger study titled, Gamified Online Platform to Support Student-Athlete Career Readiness, funded by the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program