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J/ Production in p+p and d+Au Collisions at = 200 GeV at STAR
We present analysis of J/ production over the range
in p+p and d+Au collisions using di-electron data taken during the 2008 run
with the STAR experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory. STAR's unique
forward capabilities, especially the Forward Meson Spectrometer electromagnetic
calorimeter, allow us the possibility of investigating the intrinsic charm
components of the proton wave function using high- forward particles
produced in asymmetric partonic collisions. Mid-rapidity measurements in d+Au
collisions extend our understanding of the mechanisms underlying heavy
quarkonium production and its transport through cold nuclear matter.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figures, - to appear in the conference proceedings for
Quark Matter 2009, March 30 - April 4, Knoxville, Tennesse
Incorporating Experiential Theory into Virtual Strategic Planning Processes
Experiential learning theories, such as David Kolbâs Experiential Learning Cycle (2015) contribute to more than just learning environments. In this Training Course Linked Capstone I facilitated a six-week strategic planning workshop for the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group (DIAG) of AFS-USA, an intercultural youth exchange organization. Kolbâs cycle acted as framework for the workshop. The DIAG operates as a virtual team, with members across the United States, therefore I designed the workshop for implementation via the internet and telephone conversation. I consulted research on virtual team structure and participatory practices in strategic planning in order to design a program which solicited participant input while respecting participantsâ availability.
Some challenges, particularly participant engagement, proved difficult to overcome. And on occasion activities had to be modified or combined in order to better suit the teamâs needs. As I became more flexible with the design, participant engagement increased. At the same time, the nature of the workshop environment, predominantly the internet, provided opportunities to incorporate ânet-nativeâ concepts that allowed participants to access and engage with the workshop in their own ways and at their own pace, when possible. In the end the DIAG was able to strengthen connections with fellow team members and develop several concepts for future projects and mission statement language. We are now considering expanding the advisory group in order to be able to implement many of the projects developed through this workshop
Edited Collections: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Review essay on: J. Snyder, (Ed.). Religion and International Relations Theory. New York: Columbia University Press. 2011. G.Tameme, W. T. Bagatelas, D.Reichardt, and B. S. Sergi. Studies in Contemporary International Relations and Politics. Leverkusen Opladen: Budrich UniPress Ltd. 2010
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