Stein's method via induction

Applying an inductive technique for Stein and zero bias couplings yields Berry-Esseen theorems for normal approximation for two new examples. The conditions of the main results do not require that the couplings be bounded. Our two applications, one to the Erd\H{o}s-R\'enyi, random graph with a fixed number of edges, and one to Jack measure on tableaux, demonstrate that the method can handle non-bounded variables with non-trivial global dependence, and can produce bounds in the Kolmogorov metric with the optimal rate.Comment: 59 page

High Speed, Low Weight Momentum/Reaction Wheels

Advancements in several critical areas have made possible lightweight, strong and highly reliable momentum / reaction wheels. The development of reliable bearings with design features that allow high speed operation for space flight applications has significantly altered the weight / speed / wheel design considerations. Current designs typically operate at speeds at or below 6,000 RPM The new retainerless can achieve speeds 10 times that and meet or improve all other significant bearing operating parameters. These bearings offer a design life of 20 years or greater and are free of retainer caused anomalies. The development and test of these bearings has been ongoing for several years and have only recently become commercially available. Composite rotors for these wheels are required since they operate at speeds greater than the fatigue limit of metal rotors. Speeds of lOO,OOORPM are attainable. Composite rotors have several advantages compared to metal rotors including strength, thermal resistance and a zero fatigue rate. These rotors are made from space qualified resins and fibers with a space history. By combining retainerless bearings with composite rotors tremendous advantages in mass, size, power and reliability make possible for a new generation of space instruments which will help push forward the race for miniturization

Black Faculty in Predominantly White Schools of Social Work: A Qualitative Assessment

The researchers conducted a national survey of Black faculty members at predominantly white schools of social work. Two basic questions guided the search effort: (1) What are the principal roles and responsibilities of Black faculty? and (2) To what extent do Black faculty members perceive themselves as receiving sufficient professional satisfaction, respect, and support? Analysis of questionnaire responses indicated significant differences in the responses among Black faculty based on factors such as sex, academic rank, and tenure

A Qualitative Look at Black Female Social Work Educators

This article reports the finding of a research effort which attempted to assess the qualitative experience of black female faculty in schools of social work. The data reported is part of a larger data set collected on social work faculty as a whole. The authors report some basic demographics on black females, but focus mainly on the roles that these women perform in schools of social work and how satisfied they are in these positions. It appears that significant numbers of black female faculty members are on soft money with fewer teaching Social Policy and Administration courses than might be expected. As a group these females are less satisfied with their academic positions than are their black male counterparts. However, when degree held is controlled for, it is black females without the doctorate who are significantly less satisfied than men. No such relationship was found to exist for males. Finally, the authors attempted, via a regression model, to assess which group of relevant others, faculty, administrators or students, as a function of their interactions, contributed most significantly to the satisfaction levels of black female faculty. Results from these analyses suggest that with respect to intespersonal interactions, white faculty have the greatest affect on the reported job satisfaction levels of black females

Senior Recital: Francisco Lora, double bass

This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music in Performance. Mr. Lora studies double bass with Marc Miller.https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/musicprograms/2204/thumbnail.jp

Legal Counseling and Lawyers\u27 Fees: A Quadrilogue

Discusses the relationship between legal counseling and lawyers\u27 fees. Attitudes of lawyers toward legal counseling; Area of legal counseling related to human needs and human interactions; Usefulness of counseling time