Field Experiences and Observations with the Nutrition Section of the Louisiana State Department of Health

This thesis is a description and an analysis of the student\u27s field experience with the Nutrition Section of the Louisiana State Department of Health. The purpose of the field experience was to provide the student an opportunity to observe and participate in a state nutrition program. The objectives of the field experience were accomplished through participation in a variety of nutrition related activities and through interviews and conferences with personnel of the health department. Program evaluation and statistical data manipulation skills were strengthened as the student planned, developed, and wrote a statistical report. The student expanded her professional knowledge by attending various professional meetings and communicating with professionals. Clinical experiences and supervision aided the student in the development of counseling and diet therapy techniques. Teaching classes, counseling patients, and writing reports helped the student to develop skills needed by a nutritionist. The student learned that continued self evaluation will assist in strengthening her nutritional knowledge and in furthering her professional development

Airport Rings: Stone Circle Archaeology In Yellowstone National Park

This report contains the results of the archaeological investigations performed at the Airport Rings Site in the Montana portion of Yellowstone National Park. During the 2007-2008 Montana Yellowstone Archaeology Project (MYAP) Field school, University of Montana Students excavated three stone circles or tipi rings. The crew uncovered three hearths and collected several hundred lithic artifacts, including stone tools, and faunal remains. The Airport Rings Site was the first stone circle site to be excavated inside Yellowstone National Park

RF Sputter Optimization of Germanium Sulfide (GeS\u3csub\u3e2\u3c/sub\u3e) Thin Films

Radio frequency sputter deposition of germanium sulfide thin films can be optimized for surface thickness homogeneity and surface roughness. Optimizing these two components are the first steps of producing memory devices that use the film as a solid electrolyte. The best films were produced using a sputter power of 16 Watts and a pressure of 0.2 mbar. Using these settings a deposition rate of 3.7 nm/min was recorded and the films had a minimum RMS surface roughness of 0.4550 nm

Coaching the coaches : supporting university supervisors in the supervision of elementary mathematics instruction.

Teacher candidates enter teacher preparation programs with grounded beliefs about teaching and learning. These beliefs are especially problematic in the area of mathematics, as they hinder instructional decisions (Karp 1988, 1991; Kolstad & Hughes, 1994; Pajaras, 1992, Wilkins, 2002) and maintain a traditional approach for the teaching of mathematics (Beswick, 2006; Wilkins, 2002). Teacher education programs must address these beliefs in order to create a climate for change. A critical influence on teacher candidates is the university supervisor assigned to their field placement site. The supervisor provides the connection between theory and practice during the critical time prior to student teaching (Grossman et al., 2008). As accountability increases for teacher preparation institutions to prove effectiveness of their teacher candidates, all aspects of the program have to be evaluated and supported. University supervisors must be provided with the necessary professional development in order to prevent the disconnect that is possible with that role - between the philosophy of the teacher education program and the reality of the field placement. The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of providing professional development on the topics of coaching and mathematics pedagogy on the university supervisors\u27 supervision practice and teacher candidates\u27 beliefs and instructional practice. The mixed-methods program evaluation study was designed to answer the following two questions: What are the effects of training university supervisors in mathematics pedagogy and coaching practices on their supervision practices in observing mathematics lessons of elementary teacher candidates? What are the effects of training university supervisors in mathematics education and coaching practices on elementary teacher candidates\u27 beliefs and their instruction in mathematics? This study required approved program changes that included requiring university supervisors to attend professional development and observe all elementary mathematics methods teacher candidates. The study used both qualitative and quantitative data to analyze the impact of the professional development. Qualitative data consisted of background information, observations, and interviews. Quantitative data included Reformed Observation Teaching Protocol (RTOP) scores and belief scores from the Mathematics Beliefs Instrument (MBI) for both the university supervisors and the teacher candidates. Analysis of the data revealed that the supervision practice of the university supervisors changed as a result of the professional development. University supervisors added paraphrasing and mediating questions to their practice. They fostered reflection by allowing the teacher candidates to problem solve. Teacher candidates also experienced changes in their beliefs and instructional practice. This study revealed that professional development does make a difference. By focusing on the university supervisor as part of the education of teacher candidates, the cohesiveness of the teacher preparation program is strengthened. Additional studies are needed to validate these results and extend them into longitudinal studies

Minimization of Surface Impurities in Anodized Aluminum

Anodized aluminum is commonly used to create wear-resistant parts for process tools used in the semiconductor industry. Sinc microchips require high purity manufacturing environments[1], surface impurities on tooling needs to be minimized. It has been determined that anodized aluminum parts are one source of contamination. This project investigates the source of trace elements in anodized aluminum 6061 parts and ways to reduce them

Change and learning among Oklahoma Department of Corrections staff.

Although change and learning studies have been done to connect theoretical models of innovation diffusion and change theory, most have been limited to qualitative data. A survey based on the theories of learning and change was distributed to professionals who work in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in order to evaluate the understanding of how learning is related to change and innovations. The study presented explanations of how and why changes were made by professionals in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. It focused on the nature of the relationship among images of change as described by the respondents, the types of changes made, and the use of resources in the learning process. Of the 398 employees who were defined as "professional" staff, 180 useable responses were received. Responses indicated that a variety of resources were used in the learning process and that the role of the supervisor in implementing change is very important. It was also determined that the large change can best be predicted when work environment factors combine with the support of community and friends. Regulations were negatively associated with both large and complex change

Genetic studies of common wheat using the technique of monosomic analysis

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The Complexities and Discourse of Supervision for Equity and Justice in Teaching and Teacher Education

Supervision is essential to the preparation, support, and retention of teachers and other educational professionals. There are many models and responsibilities of supervisors at all levels. We discuss responsibilities of supervision during teacher preparation, within school contexts, and equity and freedom minded supervision. Additionally, we introduce this special issue. The special issue explores both the complexity and discourse found within situations and contexts pertaining to equity and social justice. Exploring cases of supervision allows for reflection, discussion, and problem solving. Each of these cases call for support and preparation for supervisors as they work within contexts and situations where equitable and just supervision is essential

Parallel-line beamsteering for enhanced anomaly detection

Parallel-line beamsteering, a new seismic processing method, was developed to enhance signal from laterally continuous heterogeneities (e.g. tunnel, mine shaft, etc.) and attenuate scatter from localized non-laterally contiguous heterogeneities (e.g. clay lens, boulder, etc.). This method takes advantage of the linear cross line nature of potential targets. Parallel-line beamsteering applies spatial shifting and vertical stacking to parallel-line seismic data in combination with backscatter analysis of surface waves (BASW) and diffraction imaging processing. A processing flow that optimizes the stack and shift process was empirically determined using the standard BASW and diffraction imaging processing flows. This empirically established processing flow was evaluated on parallel-line data acquired at a tunnel test site at the Yuma Proving Grounds in southwestern Arizona. Results show that this method enhances signal from the tunnel by as much 2.8 dB and attenuates other scatter events by as much as 3.9 dB. Beamsteering analysis also reduced the number of possible tunnel locations interpreted from diffraction imaging results using standard interpretation based on spatial matching criteria by up to 66% and from the BASW imaging results by up to 50%. Interpreting results of parallel-line beamsteering requires a less skilled interpretation than conventional tunnel detection methods. This method can also be used to determine the orientation of a tunnel with respect to the two seismic lines. Additionally, this method maintains the small acquisition footprint of current 2D seismic methods required for tunnel detection applications