DIY Makers' Day

Inspire users to actively engage with reducing, reusing, and recycling by hosting a DIY Makers’ Day. Chapter describes how to create this hands-on event that is jam-packed with DIY projects featuring creative reuse and sustainable ingredients. Participants leave with goodies they’ve made and recipes and instructions so they can continue creating at home. This is a great event for showcasing your library’s and community’s green resources

Monitering and Addressing Light Pollution at Utah State University

Many outdoor light fixtures illuminate in all directions, meaning that a large portion of light is emitted upwards. This excess light - light pollution - represents wasted energy and money, decreases public safety, is a health hazard for humans as well as wildlife, and inhibits the view of the night sky. In order to quantify the anthropogenic contribution of local light pollution, I studied detection methods at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory though a summer REU in 2013. Upon my return to USU, I monitored the night sky brightness from September 2013 to April 2015 at Utah State University. Due to its popularity in citizen science, I used a Sky Quality Meter and a Pocket Lux Meter. Seasonal variations were found in Logan, Utah, due to presence of snow. Through this research, I was also able to obtain a Blue Goes Green grant to replace several outdoor fixtures with night-sky friendly alternatives

Help Me, Help You: Eighth Circuit Diminishes Notice Requirement for Employees Seeking an ADA Accommodation

This Note argues that the Eighth Circuit’s holding creates uncertainty for both employers and employees. When deciding whether an employer has failed to engage in the interactive process, the Eighth Circuit should look to whether the employee clearly requested a need for an accommodation, rather than examining the totality of knowledge the employer had on hand. Requiring employees to clearly request an accommodation puts employers on notice and thus helps employers better help employees with disabilities. Part II of this Note provides the facts and holding of Kowitz. Part III examines the legal background surrounding Kowitz. Part IV reviews the instant decision of the court. Part V explains why employees should be required to clearly request a desire for an accommodation, as well as provides guidance for employers mov-ing forward. Part VI concludes this Note

Let's talk about genes, and I dont mean trousers:encouraging cancer genetics literacy amongst children

Acquiring genetic literacy is one of the most important things a person can do to promote their own and their family’s health. Family history—genetics and the shared environment—is a significant risk factor for cancer as well as other common diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A good understanding of family health history should increasingly be used to personalise health messages and promote healthy lifestyles. The Let’s Talk About Genes project explored whether it was feasible and acceptable to engage young children in Wales with family history as it relates specifically to cancer, so they increase their cancer genetics literacy over time and become more aware of general health issues that relate to cancer