Cumulative Risk and a Call for Action in Environmental Justice Communities

Health disparities, social inequalities, and environmental injustice cumulatively affect individual and community vulnerability and overall health; yet health researchers, social scientists and environmental scientists generally study them separately. Cumulative risk assessment in poor, racially segregated, economically isolated and medically underserved communities needs to account for their multiple layers of vulnerability, including greater susceptibility, greater exposure, less preparedness to cope, and less ability to recover in the face of exposure. Recommendations for evidence-based action in environmental justice communities include: reducing pollution in communities of highest burden; building on community resources; redressing inequality when doing community-based research; and creating a screening framework to identify communities of greatest risk

Asymptotically Free Mimetic Gravity

The idea of "asymptotically free" gravity is implemented using a constrained mimetic scalar field. The effective gravitational constant is assumed to vanish at some limiting curvature. As a result singularities in contracting spatially flat Friedmann and Kasner universes are avoided. The solutions in both cases approach de Sitter metric with a limiting curvature.We show that quantum metric fluctuations vanish when this limiting curvature is approached.Comment: 14 page

Electron muon identification by atmospheric shower and electron beam in a new concept of an EAS detector

We present results demonstrating the time resolution and $\mu$/e separation capabilities with a new concept of an EAS detector capable for measurements of cosmic rays arriving with large zenith angles. This kind of detector has been designed to be a part of a large area (several square kilometers) surface array designed to measure Ultra High Energy (10-200 PeV) $\tau$ neutrinos using the Earth-skimming technique. A criteria to identify electron-gammas is also shown and the particle identification capability is tested by measurements in coincidence with the KASKADE-GRANDE experiment in Karlsruhe, Germany.Comment: accepted by Astrophysical Journal on January 12 2015, 16 pages 3 Figure

Application of the Trace Formula in Pseudointegrable Systems

We apply periodic-orbit theory to calculate the integrated density of states $N(k)$ from the periodic orbits of pseudointegrable polygon and barrier billiards. We show that the results agree so well with the results obtained from direct diagonalization of the Schr\"odinger equation, that about the first 100 eigenvalues can be obtained directly from the periodic-orbit calculations in good accuracy.Comment: 5 Pages, 4 Figures, submitted to Phys. Rev.

Periodic orbit theory and spectral rigidity in pseudointegrable systems

We calculate numerically the periodic orbits of pseudointegrable systems of low genus numbers $g$ that arise from rectangular systems with one or two salient corners. From the periodic orbits, we calculate the spectral rigidity $\Delta_3(L)$ using semiclassical quantum mechanics with $L$ reaching up to quite large values. We find that the diagonal approximation is applicable when averaging over a suitable energy interval. Comparing systems of various shapes we find that our results agree well with $\Delta_3$ calculated directly from the eigenvalues by spectral statistics. Therefore, additional terms as e.g. diffraction terms seem to be small in the case of the systems investigated in this work. By reducing the size of the corners, the spectral statistics of our pseudointegrable systems approaches the one of an integrable system, whereas very large differences between integrable and pseudointegrable systems occur, when the salient corners are large. Both types of behavior can be well understood by the properties of the periodic orbits in the system

Animal Health MATTERS

[Page] 1- Iraqi Veterinarian Brings Veterinary-and Life-Experiences to ADRDL [Page] 2- Director\u27s Message — Tomorrow’s Veterinarians and the NAVMEC [Page] 2- Veterinarians with Current USDA Accreditation: Note Program Changes [Page] 4- The Virology Section at SDSU’s ADRDL [Page] 5- Fish Health and Diagnostics Update Pieces and Parts [Page] 6- VSD Faculty Members Honored at SDSU Faculty Recognition Event [Page] 6- ADRDL Assists AIB in Bovine Tuberculosis Diagnostics [Page] 6- 2010 Bailey Herd Health Conference a Success [Page] 6- Faculty Members Attend “Animal Welfare in Veterinary Education and Research” Symposium [Page] 7- Calf Scours Submission Reminders [Page] 7- Calendar of Event

Animal Health MATTERS

[Page] 1- ADRDL Hosts North Central Conference of Veterinary Lab Diagnosticians [Page] 2- Director\u27s Message [Page] 2- SDSU Extension Veterinarian Designated as State Health Veterinarian [Page] 3- ADRDL Virology Section Recognized by SD Game, Fish and Parks [Page] 3- Summery of BVDV-PI Testing at SDSU ADRDL, FY2010 [Page] 4- The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Clerical Team: The Support Behind Department Missions [Page] 5- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Pre-Vet Students Explore Veterinary Education in New Zealand Pieces and Parts [Page] 6- Griffith Undergraduate Research Award Won by SDSU Pre-Veterinary Student [Page] 6- Matthees Recognized with Outstanding Service Award [Page] 6- Length of Service Awards [Page] 6- 2011-2012 Veterinary Science Scholarship Awards [Page] 7- Thiex to Serve as Journal of AOAC International Section Editor [Page] 7- Calendar of Event

SMART Customer Service (MRT)

This presentation on SMART customer service builds on Scripture, external examples, and relational dynamics to instruct on how to provide great customer service and the product that the ILRC is looking for

Animal Health MATTERS

[Page] 1- Olson Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory Adapts to South Dakota Needs [Page] 2- Director\u27s Message—Service and Grants [Page] 2- Veterinarian Named 2010 SDSU Distinguished Young Alumnus [Page] 3- Diagnostic Implications Following Use of a New IBR-PI3-BRSV Intranasal Vaccine [Page] 3- Extension Vet receives SDVMA Veterinarian of the Year Award [Page] 6- Survey of the Educational Needs of Animal Health Professionals in South Dakota, Summer 2010 [Page] 7- Certificate Program in Veterinary Preventive Medicine Offered Pieces and Parts [Page] 8- Internet Course Offerings from SDSU for Spring 2011 [Page] 8- VBS Department Faculty Members Update Chinese Delegation on Swine Diseases [Page] 8- SDSU Extension Veterinarian Achieves Board Certification in Veterinary Preventive Medicine [Page] 8- 2010–2011 Veterinary and Biomedical Science Scholarship Awardees [Page] 9- Incoming Freshmen with Pre-Vet Majors at SDSU, Fall 2010 [Page] 9SDSU Students Accepted to Veterinary Schools for Fall 2010 [Page] 9- Calendar of Event