Judicial Government

The study discusses sustainable development related to the urban poor in informal settlements. It includes also a case study of how the Municipality of Taboão da Serra, a city in the periphery area to SaoPaulo, work for upgrading the favelas. It discusses issues such as which strategies for slum upgrading that are used and which philosophical theories the upgrading projects are related to. The study is based on literature studies and a two and a half month long field study at the municipal office at Taboão da Serra. During the field studies, a number of interviews and informal conversationswere held. Also visits to favelas and participation observations were made. The municipality has many projects aimed at upgrading the favelas. Many measures are about a better infrastructure and physical environment, for example waste management, land regularization andbetter roads. There are also measures both at municipal and national level to promote primary education. The municipality also runs programs to reduce unemployment. The upgrading projects have connectionsto both different kinds of utilitarianism and Rawls theory of justice

Undergraduate Scholars: Super saver

Student’s research prevents pollution, reduces freshwater use

Faculty Focus: The being behind the buzz

Insect Fusion multimedia project engages students in research

A study of the effect of computer-based mastery quizzes on student learning

This study was designed to measure the effect of mastery quiz techniques on the test scores of undergraduate students enrolled in computer science classes. The experimental group took on-line mastery quizzes, administered over the Internet via web browser; the control group followed a relatively standard pop quiz methodology. Test scores of these groups were compared at the end of the study. A two-sample t-test showed no statistically significant difference in the scores of the two groups

UDP Focus: On the trail

Professor James Sherow\u27s passion for history leads him down the Chisholm Trail

Engagement: Wildcats on Wheels

College of Veterinary Medicine program helps communities while educating students

Riding the Wave

Kansas State University researchers are diving in to find solutions to some of our biggest water problems

Undergraduate Scholars: STEM stars

Three Goldwater scholars pursue research careers