MS – 246: Papers of the Bond/Smith Families

The collection includes over 500 letters, most of them pertaining to WWI. The majority of these letters are from Norman Bond to his mother, Elizabeth (or “Bessie”) Bond, discussing his experiences as a pilot in the 13th Aero group 2nd pursuit squadron. Norman also wrote to his mother frequently before the war during his time at Harvard University, and during his post-college tour of Europe. The collection includes many of these letters, postcards, and photographs from this time period, as well as Norman’s grades, professor correspondence, a Harvard flag, and other documents and ephemera relating to his school years. It also includes Norman’s 110 page travel diary from his European tour and photographs of his experiences during his tour and the war, as well as Norman’s dog tags. The collection contains the grades and school documents of both Norman and William Bond from the fourth grade onward, consisting of over one hundred letters and other materials. William Bond attended Brown, and a small portion of his college documents is included in the collection. A large portion of the WWI letters are also comprised of home front love letters from Mary Gladys Benson to her future husband, DeWitt Clinton Smith, Sr. who was stationed in France at the time, fighting in WWI. The collection contains about twenty four military documents pertaining to DeWitt Smith Sr., including original field orders, secret orders, and a personal copy of Gen. Pershing’s Farewell to the Allied Expeditionary Forces. He also has a set of field orders signed by Gen. Frank Parker. When DeWitt Smith Sr. returned from the war, he and Gladys would go on to have DeWitt Smith Jr., whose childhood is extensively documented in this collection with photographs. DeWitt Smith Jr. would go on to fight in three wars: WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He rose to the rank of Lt. General, and became the chairman for the Racial Harmony Council. This collection includes over twenty reports on racial harmony and relations in the Army during the 1970s, both photocopied and original. Upon ending his Battalion command, DeWitt Smith Jr. received a photo album from his troops documenting his time as their general as a parting gift, including 35 original photographs with captions. This album is a part of this collection as well.https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/findingaidsall/1218/thumbnail.jp

Examining the Efficacy of Combining Cover, Copy, Compare and Performance Feedback: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A large percentage of elementary-aged students in the United States are performing below the proficient level in writing (Aud et al., 2012) and a key component in improving writing quality is the acquisition of proficient spelling skills (Berninger, 1999). One intervention, Cover, Copy, Compare, has shown effectiveness in improving third-grade students’ spelling performance (Williams, 2017); and it has been found to be most effective when combined with another instructional component (Jaspers et al., 2012). A second intervention, Performance Feedback, has been found to be effective in increasing third-grade students’ writing performance (Eckert et al., 2006). However, limited research has examined the integration of these two empirically-based interventions. Therefore, the primary purpose of the present study was to examine these interventions in combination, as well as their independent contribution in improving students’ spelling and writing performance using a randomized controlled trial. A total of 79 third- grade students were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: (a) Cover, Copy, Compare Only condition (n = 26); (b) Performance Feedback Only condition (n = 27); or (b) Cover, Copy, Compare + Performance Feedback condition (n = 26). Results indicated that students across conditions performed similarly on post-intervention spelling and writing measures. Implications for combining Cover, Copy, Compare and Performance Feedback to improve students’ spelling and writing performance are discussed

Comparison of the regulatory dynamics of related small gene regulatory networks that control the response to cold shock in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

The Dahlquist Lab investigates the global, transcriptional response of Sacchromyces cerevisiae, baker’s yeast, to the environmental stress of cold shock, using DNA microarrays for the wild type strain and strains deleted for a particular regulatory transcription factor. Gene regulatory networks (GRNs) consist of transcription factors (TF), genes, and the regulatory connections between them that control the resulting mRNA and protein expression levels. We use mathematical modeling to determine the dynamics of the GRN controlling the cold shock response to determine the relative influence of each transcription factor in the network. A family of GRNs has been derived from the YEASTRACT TF database with approximately 15 genes and 30 edges. To determine which of these models best explains the observed response to cold shock, we will compare the modeling results from this database(DB)-derived network with random networks with the same number of genes and edges. Previously in the lab, ten sample random networks were generated. After performing parameter estimation, we found that the DB-derived network performed better than seven of the ten random networks with smaller least-squares error values. To perform a more robust analysis, a large collection of random networks will be generated via an R script. Comparisons will be made between the random networks and the DB-derived network. We predict that we will see a significant difference between the random network and the DB-derived network. We will analyze the network to determine which features better predict yeast cell behavior. This in turn will validate our predictions as to the relative influence of each transcription factor that can be tested in the lab

Cover, Copy, Compare and Performance Feedback: An Integrative Writing Intervention

A large proportion of students in the United States are performing below the proficient level in writing (National Center for Education Statistics, 2012) and a key component in enhancing writing quality is proficient spelling skills (Berninger, 1999). Unfortunately, explicit and developmentally-appropriate spelling instruction is neglected in elementary school classrooms. The goal of the present study was to evaluate the combination of two empirically-based interventions on third-grade students’ spelling and writing performance. A total of 54 third- grade students were randomly assigned to either (a) Cover, Copy, Compare + performance feedback condition, or (b) performance feedback only condition. Results of the study indicated that students in both conditions demonstrated similar improvements in their spelling and writing performance on the post-intervention writing probe after controlling for their pre-intervention performance. However, there were no statistically significant differences in students’ performance between the two conditions. In the context of a spelling test, statistically significant differences were observed between conditions, with students assigned to the Cover, Copy, Compare + performance feedback condition demonstrating greater spelling accuracy; however, this effect was moderated by students’ pre-intervention performance. Implications for developing integrative writing interventions that target writing and spelling are discussed Keywords: spelling, written expression, Cover, Copy, Compare, performance feedbac

CYAF 382: Parenting—A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio

This benchmark portfolio summarizes the process and results of a reflective inquiry into the teaching of CYAF 382 Parenting. The primary goals of this portfolio were to: (1) refine the course to enhance participants’ experience by connecting course goals/objectives and course activities, (2) document the impact of the course of student learning outcomes, and (3) identify specific changes that can be made to enhance the learning of future students

CYAF 382: Parenting—A Peer Review of Teaching Project Benchmark Portfolio

This benchmark portfolio summarizes the process and results of a reflective inquiry into the teaching of CYAF 382 Parenting. The primary goals of this portfolio were to: (1) refine the course to enhance participants’ experience by connecting course goals/objectives and course activities, (2) document the impact of the course of student learning outcomes, and (3) identify specific changes that can be made to enhance the learning of future students

Fungal-Algal Speed Dating: Exploring Symbiotic Potential of Fungal-Algal Cocultures

Symbiotic relationships are widely studied phenomena in the biological world. Of particular interest are the ubiquitous relationships that exist between fungi and photoautotrophs. While much is known about the commonly occurring interactions that persist between fungi and a wide range of terrestrial plants, we are interested in exploring the symbiotic capacity between fungi and earlier diverging lineages of the plant kingdom, notably green algae. We developed an experiment to allow for a medium-throughput analysis of fungal-algal interactions using three model green algae: Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Chlorella vulgaris, and Penium margaritaceum. With numerous replicated assays, these algae were individually paired with a large selection of fungal species (in the subphylum of Pezizomycotina, Ascomycota) and grown together in coculture. These fungal-algal cocultures were grown alongside fungal and algal monoculture controls. We compared dry-weight coculture biomass to that of fungal and algal monoculture biomass and used biomass comparisons as indicators of symbiotic potential in a preliminary survey of the capacity for phylogenetically diverse fungi to interact with key representatives of the green algae

Nurses’ perceptions of providing psychosexual care for women undergoing gynaecological cancer treatment

Gynaecological cancer presents challenges to women’s sexuality. Using qualitative description, interviews were analysed gaining insight into how seventeen Western Australian nurses conceptualise provision of psychosexual care for women undergoing gynaecological cancer treatment. Five themes and nine subthemes were revealed and views differed around whether factors had a positive or negative impact on care. Nurse-patient rapport, making assumptions and role clarification were discussed. Recommendations include standardised psychosexual assessment, shared responsibility of care, and skills-based education programs

Fungal-Algal Speed Dating: Exploring Symbiotic Potential of Fungal-Algal Cocultures

Symbiotic relationships are widely studied phenomena in the biological world. Of particular interest are the ubiquitous relationships that exist between fungi and photoautotrophs. While much is known about the commonly occurring interactions that persist between fungi and a wide range of terrestrial plants, we are interested in exploring the symbiotic capacity between fungi and earlier diverging lineages of the plant kingdom, notably green algae. We developed an experiment to allow for a medium-throughput analysis of fungal-algal interactions using three model green algae: Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Chlorella vulgaris, and Penium margaritaceum. With numerous replicated assays, these algae were individually paired with a large selection of fungal species (in the subphylum of Pezizomycotina, Ascomycota) and grown together in coculture. These fungal-algal cocultures were grown alongside fungal and algal monoculture controls. We compared dry-weight coculture biomass to that of fungal and algal monoculture biomass and used biomass comparisons as indicators of symbiotic potential in a preliminary survey of the capacity for phylogenetically diverse fungi to interact with key representatives of the green algae

The impact of the liturgical and charismatic movements on hymns and songs in contemporary worship, with special reference to the parish church of St Nicholas, Durham.

Music is a subject which has always been the cause of much debate within the church. The last century in particular has seen a considerable amount of change, in both the musical styles that have emerged and the place that congregational song has been given in worship. There have been a number of reasons for such changes, many of which relate to the liturgical reforms of the twentieth century. In this thesis1 investigate both the musical changes and the liturgical reforms which have led to them. I do this by considering these developments within the context of the Church of England, and by examining the effects that they have had upon one specific church, namely St Nicholas', Durham. The thesis begins with an introduction to the three components of my research, namely the liturgical reforms of the last century, the musical changes which have, to a great extent, occurred as a direct result of such reforms, and the specific case of St Nicholas', Durham. In each of the three following chapters I begin by examining the developments and issues to be discussed in the context of the Church of England. 1 then consider these developments and issues in relation to St Nicholas'. In Chapter 1 I discuss the liturgical reforms of the last century, focussing particularly on the characteristics of the Liturgical Movement and the changes made in terms of Anglican liturgy. I also examine the Charismatic Movement. In Chapter 2 I examine the effects that the Liturgical and Charismatic Movements have had upon music in the church. In Chapter 3 I consider the role congregational song plays in worship and its implications. I conclude by summarising the main issues, showing how the more general issues facing the church have had significant consequences for music in the church