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Creator:: Collins, Jennifer Shalini
Abstract:: The underlying aim of my dissertation was to contribute knowledge that may better support and foster STEM education improvement initiatives at public research universities. The two research studies included in my dissertation advance knowledge per perspectives of key stakeholders targeted by initiatives attempting to foster change, students and faculty. In...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Jana L Bouwma-Gearhart

Creator:: Rogan-Klyve, Allyson M.
Abstract:: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a recent set of standards that leverage decades of research to present an innovative and coherent image for K 12 science education in the United States. Major themes in the NGSS include the intertwining of learning and doing science, addressing connections across scientific...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ________________________________ Jana L. Bouwma-Gearhart Wendy Rose Aaron

Creator:: Hewitt, Krissi M.
Abstract:: There has been a rapid increase in technological advances in the biological sciences that has contributed to an increase in societal issues that require attention from both scientists and citizens. Consequently, there is a need for the development of biologically literate citizens who have the ability to use their knowledge...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Biology Setting Krissi M. Hewitt, Lori J. Kayes & Jana L. Bouwma-Gearhart

Creator:: Dorko, Allison J.
Abstract:: Generalisation is a key component of mathematical activity. Mathematicians often seek general formulae or wonder if a rule that holds in a particular dimension also holds in dimension n. However, generalisation is not limited to professional mathematicians; kindergarteners engage in generalisation when they seek patterns and algebra is sometimes described...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for the help of my doctoral committee: Mary Beisiegel, SueAnn Bottoms, Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, and

Creator:: Sorensen, Tyson J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe and explore the relationships between work and family domain characteristics, time-based work-family conflict (WFC), and turnover intention of agriculture teachers. This study sought to identify factors influencing agriculture teachers' turnover intentions. An additional focus of this study was to explore differences between...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Misty Lambert, Dr. Eric Weber, Dr. Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, Dr. Andrew Ross, and Dr. Bill Braunworth

Creator:: McKim, Aaron J.
Abstract:: Research exploring methods to improve student learning of leadership, mathematics, and science in the United States is critically important. In this study, I sought to delve into the potential for student learning of leadership, mathematics, and science within the context of school-based agricultural education. Recognizing the teacher as a gatekeeper...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Lambert, Dr. Greg Thompson, Dr. Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, and Dr. Gene Eakin. I am blessed to have the

Creator:: Sandahl, Jason
Abstract:: The purpose of this work was to determine if environmentally-relevant concentrations of chlorpyrifos and copper, two commonly detected chemicals in Western surface waters, can negatively impact the biological health of salmonids. Both compounds are highly neurotoxic to fish, but each with distinct biological target sites and mechanisms of action. We...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: support provided by David Baldwin and Jana Labenia, much of this work would not have been possible. I

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