Review of "Teaching Innovations in Economics: Strategies and Innovations for Interactive Instruction" (Edited by Michael K. Salemi and William B. Walstad)

Teaching Innovations in Economics is one result of a series of workshops, online training, and support for scholarly work organised by two economists prominent in the field of economic education, Michael Salemi and William Walstad. The 30 contributors to this volume were active in a National Science Foundation funded Teaching Innovations Program, either as workshop organisers or participants. The workshop programme was intended to encourage economists to investigate, adopt and disseminate new teaching techniques. The book continues this mission.

The isometry degree of a computable copy of ℓp\ell^p

When $p$ is a computable real so that $p \geq 1$, the isometry degree of a computable copy $\mathcal{B}$ of $\ell^p$ is defined to be the least powerful Turing degree that computes a linear isometry of $\ell^p$ onto $\mathcal{B}$. We show that this degree always exists and that when $p \neq 2$ these degrees are precisely the c.e. degrees

The use of a mirror reduces isolation stress in horses being transported by trailer

Horse trailers are a common form of transportation for horses and ponies and often require the animal to travel alone or with a single companion. The current study investigated the effect of transporting horses alone, in company or with an acrylic safety mirror (measuring 81 x 61.5 cm) that provided surrogate companionship. The behavioural and physiological responses of twelve mature horses during a 30-minute journey by trailer under the three treatments were compared. Behaviour (vocalisation, eating, head-tossing, pawing, and head turning) was recorded. In order to assess circulatory changes that occur as part of the response to transport, heart rate (HR), rectal (Tr) and ear-pinna (Tp) temperatures were recorded. When travelling with a live companion significantly less time was spent vocalising (p<0.001), head turning (p<0.001), head-tossing (p<0.01) and pawing (p<0.01); eating behaviour increased (p<0.05). Physiological responses (increases in HR and Tr and decreases in Tp) were also significantly reduced when travelling with a live companion (p<0.01). Travelling with the mirror did not significantly affect physiological responses compared with travelling alone, but the rise in Tr and fall in Tp was reduced (p=0.052 and p=0.051 respectively) and can be considered a trend. When travelling with a mirror significantly less time was spent turning the head (p<0.01), vocalising (p<0.05) and head tossing (p<0.05); eating behaviour increased (p<0.05)

The AIDS Memorial Quilt: Performing Memory, Piecing Action

The history of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, over forty thousand quilt panels to memorialize those who have died of AIDS, is examined. Topics include the conception of the memorial idea in San Francisco, CA, in 1985, a display of the quilt at the National Mall in Washington D.C., the continual growth in the size of the quilt, and efforts at conserving the quilt panels

Food Allergy Education in the Hospitality Industry

Food allergies affect thousands of people, because hospitality foodservice workers come into contact with the public, it is necessary that they need to be fully trained to ensure the safety of the public. This is especially important for those who possess food allergies. Previous research has shown major gaps in knowledge amongst these workers, which can lead to the potential to harm individuals with a food allergy. There is a lack in the consistency of training specifically concerning food allergies for food service workers across all states in the U.S. There are previous forms of educational tools concerning food allergies (such as the National Restaurant Association’s Allergen Training) but there is not one form of training to meet a universal standard. The purpose of this project was to create educational materials that could be used in any hospitality foodservice that could assist in effectively training workers when helping a guest with a food allergy. The materials created cover the common food allergens, how to properly identify those allergens on a food label, prevention of cross contamination of food allergens, how to administer an Epi-Pen in case of an allergic reaction and how to appropriately communicate with a food allergic guest