BRENNA, BEVERLEY
University/Organization
Curriculum Studies Department
College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada
Title
Patterns and Trends in Contemporary Canadian Literature for Young People: Spotlight on Mental Health
Synopsis
This presentation presents data from three original studies relating to patterns and trends in contemporary Canadian fiction for young people. A key part of the discussion spotlights picture books as well as junior and middle grade novels and young adult fiction that present mental health issues.
BRENNA, DWAYNE – GREYEYES, CAROL
University/Organization
Department of Drama
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Canada
Title
A Golden Age: The Case for Co-directing in the Theatre” A Conversation with Dwayne Brenna and Carol Greyeyes
Synopsis
Directing in the theatre can be a lonely business. Actors and designers are accustomed to working with a single director on a single script and, in the usual circumstance, directors can be collaborative or autocratic but the buck stops at the director’s doorstep. Instances of successful collaborations between two directors in the theatre are rare. In this paper, Carol Greyeyes and Dwayne Brenna explore the advantages and challenges of co-directing in a university theatre. Together they co-directed a production of Louis Nowra’s wonderful play The Golden Age at the University of Saskatchewan in autumn 2016. This paper is a conversation between the two, as they give their personal responses to the process and what they learned while co-directing in a university theatre.
CANNON, LAURA
University/Organization
Department of History
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
Title
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?: LULAC, the 1946 El Paso Copper Strike, and the Start of a Legacy
Synopsis
After WWII, LULAC earned a reputation as an out-of-touch, middle-class, assimilationist organization. When copper workers in El Paso struck in 1946, the local LULAC council did not respond. This paper uses the strike, and LULAC’s lack of response, as a case study to examine how the negative characterization of LULAC emerged in the post-war period.
CHAO, KUEI-FENG – CHEN, WAN-I
University/Organization
Department of Interior Design
Tainan University of Technology
Tainan, Taiwan
Title
Garlic Cheese Flavor and Clam Style: Study on the Trend of Adopted Style of Innovative Assimilation of Yuan Qu in Yuan Ci
Synopsis
1. Introduction
This paper is divided into five parts, would discuss Yuan Qu transformed Yuan Ci into new artistic style clam style and presented with significance and features of time.
2. Qu transformation of langue
The most significant effect of Yuan Qu on Yuan Ci is the great amount of colloquial writing in language.
3. Qu transformation of content
The most common themes in Yuan Ci were the expression of withdrawal from society and criticism of the time.
4. Qu transformation of style
By blending style of Qu in Ci, it enhances diversity of style of Yuan Ci and different styles can result in unique artistic effect.
5. Conclusion
The conflict and exchange between elegant and folk culture led to aesthetic characteristics with the significance of time and features of literature in Yuan Dynasty.
CHEN, CHAO-YIN
University/Organization
Tainan University of Technology
Tainan City, Yongkang District
Taiwan R.O.C.
Title
Dalbergia Odorifera, Grus Japonensis and Sacred Memory
Synopsis
This study is about Dalbergia odorifera, grus japonensis and Sacred Memory in the Taoism.
I. Introduction
II. Vital Scientific Connection between dalbergia odorifera and grus japonensis
III. Auspicious signs produced by memory of burning of dalbergia odorifera and grus
IV. Conclusion
V. References
VI. Figures
CHUNG, SUNJU – KIM, KYOUNG HEE
University/Organization
Graduate School of Global Cultural Contents
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies,
South Korea
Title
A Study on the use of Cartoon Image for Regional Revitalization :
Focusing on Hokuei-cho, Tottori
Synopsis
This is a study on the use of cartoon image for regional revitalization of Hokuei-cho. Based on the local survey, this study examined the applying method of cartoon to regional revitalization of Hokuei-cho and the success factors as a travel attraction. Since the regional revitalization case of Hokuei-cho is a success case in terms of tourism, it may suggest an implication of regional revitalization strategy of Korea.
DE VILLA, ARIADNE
University/Organization
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, Texas
Title
Spanish in The United States: Present and Future
Synopsis
This paper focuses on current qualitative and quantitative research in the area of the Spanish language in the United States. Statistics point out that by the year 2050, the United States of America will surpass Mexico in being the country with the greatest population of Spanish-speakers, by becoming the first country with the most speakers of this language in the entire world. This data is relevant whether or not immigration from Spanish-speaking countries continues. The Nielsen Report is a clear proof of how business, education, and other aspects of society are changing to personalize the demand of Hispanic and Latino corporations, having as a result an increase of the Spanish language in the labor force. Furthermore, the often polemic subject of Spanish of the United States will be addressed as well as strategies of how Spanish (or any other heritage language) can be encouraged and taught inside and outside the classroom, serving this way as an educational tool to promote diversity and erase stereotypes.
DIONNE, RICH ET AL
University/Organization
Department of Theatre
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
Title
Repercussions and Reverberations: An Exploration of Wearable Technology, Dance, and Collaboration
Synopsis
Rich Dionne, Kathleen Hickey and Renee Murray, faculty in the Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts at Purdue University, account their transdisciplinary research in interactive dance performance. This paper discusses the creative team’s approach to the project, collaboration, and authorship. They explore the challenges of creating the technologies to support an interactive platform in live performance, the lessons they’ve learned from the process, and the next steps as they continue their collaboration.
EKANAYAKE, GEESHANI
University/Organization
Department of Sociology
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
Title
Patterns and Risk Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Violence
Synopsis
The prevalence of IPV over the years has resulted in exploring mechanisms to prevent and respond to such violence in relationships. These include identifying and understanding the root causes and risk behaviors of abusive partners or at-risk-families thereby strengthen the support systems for victims such as healthcare, social services, legal entities and law enforcement. In this paper, patterns and risk factors associated with intimate partner violence have been studied.
FORAN, NICOLE
University/Organization
Department of Art and Design
Middle Tennessee University
Laredo, Texas
Title
Art in A Vacuum: The Struggles and Rewards of Teaching Life Drawing to Socially Conservative, ESL, First Generation Students
Synopsis
This paper will focus on the experience of teaching Art to First Generation ESL students, with a specific emphasis on Life Drawing. I taught Life Drawing in Laredo, Texas for 9 years. The Laredo community is socially conservative, highly religious, and had extremely limited access to the Arts. We will discuss some of the issues that arise in teaching Art within these types of communities and some of the techniques that are most effective in communicating with this demographic.
FULMER, MIMMI
University/Organization
University of Wisconsin-Madison
9 N Rock Rd.
Madison, Wisconsin
Title
Creating a Nation in Song: 100 years of Finnish Independence
Synopsis
Finland celebrates 100 years as a nation in 2017, and music played a crucial role in the drive to independence. Through the lens of song, we can illuminate the cultural, political, social and artistic significance of Finland’s heritage and present-day role in the musical world. I will perform representative songs, including folk and classical, and discuss the significance of music to Finnish culture. This year is a rare opportunity to survey the musical history of a country in the context of its first 100 years of independence.
GULA, JOANNE – SHEN, JIAXI
University/Organization
Mass Communications and Center for New Media
Colorado State University
Pueblo, Colorado.
Title
An Analysis of Legal Cannabis Product Advertisements in Colorado
Synopsis
Over 200 print advertisements for legal cannabis products in Colorado are analyzed in three major cities for recreational dispensaries. A content analysis was conducted using three major publications to find out what incentives were utilized in these print advertisements. These include the use of promotions, visuals, social media, and any means utilized to entice consumers to purchase their products.
HELMS, JOEL
University/Organization
Mathematics Department
Brigham Young University Hawaii
Laie, Hawaii
Title
Algebra Proficiency in Calculus: A Look at English Language Learners
Synopsis
Algebra proficiency of ELLs in first semester calculus at a small private liberal arts college, with a student body of approximately 50% foreigners and ELLs, was studied. Inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results indicate that ELLs, including East Asians, are extremely weak in algebra at the beginning of calculus. However, by the end of first semester calculus, ELLs outperformed native English speakers and reached the algebra proficiency benchmark of 75%.
HOSAKA, MICHIO
University/Organization
Department of English Language and Literature College of Humanities and Sciences
Nihon University
Title
MICRO VS. MACRO EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE
Synopsis
On the assumption that there are two types of language evolution, microevolution and macroevolution, this paper argues that both synchronic and diachronic diversity of language can be regarded as the result of the microevolution of language. In addition, the Dynamic Model of Language proposed in this paper provides the key to resolving dispute over language evolution between adaptionists and non-adaptionists. For empirical support of this argument, the loss of quirky subjects in the history of English and multiple subjects in Japanese are closely examined, and it is concluded that these phenomena are the results of complex adaptation attested in the microevolution of language.
HUANG, SHIN-YING
University/Organization
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
National Taiwan University
Taipei 106
Taiwan R.O.C.
Title
Language Learners’ Multimodal Conceptualization of English in the Context of Its International Status
Synopsis
The purpose of this research was to explore how English-as-a-foreign-language learners conceptualize English in the context of its international status. The results suggest that thinking about English in terms of access, its status as a universal language, and aspects of learning reflect societal discourse of English in Taiwan. The study provides an example as to how English teachers might begin to understand their students’ assumptions of English and its learning based on which to then design curriculum that can effect a re-conceptualization in students.
IHAMÄKI, PIRITA – HELJAKKA, KATRIINA
School of History, Culture and Arts Studies, (Degree Program of)
Cultural Production and Landscape Studies, University of Turku
Finland
Title
Smart, skilled and connected in the 21st century:
Educational promises of the Internet of Toys (IoToys)
Synopsis
This exploratory study investigates the relation between preschool children and smart, connected toys, which have educational promises regarding the Internet of Toys. By using toyification of education as a conceptual framework in understanding the emerging role of smart toys in the pedagogical context and play tests conducted with preschool-aged children, the authors aim to understand which kind of elements in the toys afford playful enjoyment and opportunities for learning both in terms of their physical qualities and digital dimensions.
JAMES, NATASHA
University/Organization
Philosophy Department
Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida
Title
Moral Consensus and Social Change
Synopsis
This thesis will discuss theories such as historical relativism: past moral changes are valuable in present day society, radical moral change: morals have been changed radically through generations, moral consensus: when and how does the majority of society agree on morals, and cosmopolitanism: as humans we belong to the single race of humanity, and it is important to empathize, understand, and accept those whom are different from us. I argue that cosmopolitan values will lead to moral progress.
JONES, NASTASSIA N. ET AL – CUMMINGS, LAWANDA
University/Organization
Virgin Islands Institute for STEM Education Research and Practice
Department of Biological Sciences
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
COMmunity-Metrics, LLC
Atlanta, Georgia
Virgin Islands Institute for STEM Education Research and Practice
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Title
Reforming Science Education to a Place-based Focus: Cultural Congruence and 21st Century Skill Development
Synopsis
Within a university, faculty created a space where research and learning are cohesive within a course that reinforces science content with applied experiences and context connections that promote skills graduates need for success as students and responsible citizens. The current study explores the implementation of a cultural and regionally congruent curricula in a general science course and its impacts on students’ school connectedness, retention, and 21st Century Skill development.
KEITEL, PETER
University/Organization
Languages, Cultures and Linguistics Department
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Title
Envisioning a Democratic Future: Images of Climate Change in International Literature
Synopsis
Since the publication of the international bestseller, The Limits to Growth (1972) by the Club of Rome, many authors in many countries made environmental issues a central theme in their works. Due to the growing number of scientific warnings about climate change since the late 1980s, authors have increasingly addressed this topic in their novels. The result has been a sharp shift in aesthetics, putting the questions about the future of democracy squarely in the center of their narratives.
KIM, HYOUNGBUM – JEONG, SOPHIA SUN KYUNG (1st Paper)
University/Organization
Earth Science Education Department
Chungbuk National University
Chungbuk, South Korea
Title
The Importance of Integrating the Arts into STEM Education in Korea
Synopsis
In Korea, there is an ongoing effort to increase students’ interest in and understanding of science and technology by integrating the arts to STEM and develop their STEAM literacy through problem-based learning. The aim of this research study is to develop a STEAM education program and determine its effectiveness in a high school science class.
KIM, HYOUNGBUM (2nd Paper)
University/Organization
Earth Science Education Department
Chungbuk National University
Chungbuk, South Korea
Title
The Effect of STEAM Education Program Based for STEAM Literacy of High School Students
Synopsis
The aim of this research was to develop a STEAM program based on a traditional Korean instrument and implement it in a high school class to determine its effectiveness. The STEAM program was developed through a continuous consultation process between a development team and external experts and it was taught to a second-grade science class in high school for six weeks.
KOSMETATOU, ELIZABETH
University/Organization
Department of History
University of Illinois
3063 UHB, 1 University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois
Title
History and Humanities Degrees Online: Possibilities, Limits, Prospects for Students and Educators
Synopsis
This paper will address the challenges that online education poses for students and instructors, especially in History and the Humanities in general, fields that have so far not been stalwarts of internet-based programs, but which are a staple of Liberal Arts.
LI, DAVID LEIWEI
University/Organization
English Department
University of Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Title
Thames Town in Songjiang County, China: A Photographic and Philosophical Critique
Synopsis
This paper is part of a larger book in progress, THE 2ND COMING OF CAPITAL IN CHINA, which is a sequel to my ECONOMY, EMOTION, AND ETHICS IN CHINESE CINEMA: GLOBALIZATION ON SPEED (Routledge, 2016). THE 2ND COMING OF CAPITAL is designed as a photographic and philosophical critique of capital as the dominant global culture. My presentation will use photos shot in China to show how suburbanization and heritage industry develop side by side and how this affects people’s experience of space/time.
MARASHI, KAREEM
University/Organization
Dodge College Of Film and Media Arts
Chapman University
Orange, California
Title
Adaptive Classroom Learning: And Conversely, Affecting Positive Change within the Classroom Organization through Engagement
Synopsis
Change within any company, firm, or business is necessary for any organization to adapt, thrive, and prosper. Like any agile and adaptable business, classrooms and educational institutions also need to adjust to shifting landscapes in order to engage students and promote individual learning. Collectively, these alterations in normal teaching practices are sometimes referred to as the “adaptable classroom.” The adaptable classroom can have positive affects upon a classroom and its students, but also upon its instructor. Yet, resistance to change can be a collateral side-effect of the change itself.
MCINTOSH, YVONNE
University/Organization
English and Modern Languages Department
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida
Title
Social Inequality in the Works of Ousmane Sembène
Synopsis
Ousmane Sembène, the father of African cinema, is noted for his thought provoking in-depth analysis of the human condition in both his novels and films. Political, social, economic and women’s rights issues are foremost in these portrayals. Sembène’s body of work was dedicated in demonstrating the plight of the underclass, the poor and the disfranchised. This paper focuses on three of his works that underscore social inequality in African society: Xala (1973), Le Mandat (The Money Order) written in 1966 and La Noire de (Black Girl), found in his collection of short stories, Voltaïque (Tribal Scars), published in 1962.
MCLAREN, MARGARET (1st Paper)
University/Organization
Department of Philosophy
Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida
Title
Exploring Empowerment: Microfinance and Women’s Agency
Synopsis
This paper explores the impact of microfinance and cooperatives on women’s agency and empowerment. The working hypothesis is that is not solely economic access, but also organizational structure that affect women’s levels of empowerment. The empirical study compares three cooperatives with three microfinance organizations in West Bengal, India. Based on this empirical data as well as theoretical research, I conclude that women’s agency and empowerment are linked to organizational structure.
MCLAREN, MARGARET (2nd Paper)
University/Organization
Department of Philosophy
Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida
Title
The Ark: An Artistic, Interdisciplinary Experiment about Sustainable Communities
Synopsis
During this presentation I will discuss my experiences as a participant in a performance art event: The Ark. The Ark is an interdisciplinary experiment bringing together academics, artists, and scientists to brainstorm about how to create sustainable communities. Based on the chakra system, the Ark includes spiritual growth and development. The Ark also explores the social impact of art.
MEIER, DAVID
University/Organization
Department of Social Sciences
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, North Dakota
Title
Matthew Paris’s Chronica Majora and Allegations of Jewish Ritual Murder
Synopsis
Robert Nisbet recognized Matthew Paris as “admittedly one of the greatest historians, if not the greatest in his day.” Matthew provided “the most detailed record of events unparalleled in English medieval history” from 1236-1259. Within the chronicle, allegations of Jewish ritual murder rested alongside classical sources in various languages, including Greek, Latin, Arabic, and Hebrew.
MOCHIZUKI, HAJIME – SHIBANO, KOHJI
University/Organization
Institute of Global Studies
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo, Japan
Title
Analyzing Usefulness of Dialogues from Closed Caption TV Corpus as an Example of Can-do Statements for Language Learning
Synopsis
This paper describes a clustering method by using Doc2vec, SVD, and k-means method, in order to find discourse segments extracted from a closed caption TV corpus using formulaic sequences related to can-do statements for language learning. We report a feature of discourse segments in each classified group, and analyze usability of the acquired discourse segments whether discourse segments can be used as sample dialogues for can-do statements.
OH, EUNJI – LEE, JONG OH
University/Organization
Graduate School of Global Culture and Contents
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Republic of Korea
Title
A Study on the Application of Historical and Cultural Attractions for Regional Revitalization
Synopsis
This study examines the application of historical and cultural attractions for regional revitalization. This study focused on ‘Gochangeup Fortress Cultural Experience District’ of Gochang-gun in Republic of Korea.
OLAH, DEAN ANTHONY
University/Organization
School of Education
University of Guam Barrigada
Guam
Title
Use and Availability of Instructional Technology for Schools on Guam
Synopsis
When considering schools on Guam, there are many options – both public and private – on the United States Territory Island. The variety of educational K-12 options include various curriculum choices and resources. Similarities and gaps in these resources have not been explored. This study sought to investigate the use and availability of instructional technologies at a cross section of some of the schools and districts that were willing to share with the researcher. The data gathered reveals similar technologies available to students and teachers, and reveals opportunities for discussion on collaboration. The results of this study reveal possible gaps in teacher preparation as it pertains to instructional technology preparation and training. The data collected in this study can inform future teachers on Guam as to what is currently in use in various schools and help focus teacher preparation skillsets with instructional technologies.
OLOKUNDE, TEMITOPE ET AL
University/Organization
Department of Science and Math Education
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
International Center for Information Technology and Development
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Title
Digital Storytelling as an Educational Tool for Children Learning STEM Subjects
Synopsis
This session will provide participants the platform to engage in an interaction on the use of digital storytelling as an educational tool for STEM learning at the Elementary level. We will engage in a conversation of the effect of digital storytelling on children STEM learning in school classroom and out-of-school settings. Results from using digital storytelling in both settings are discussed.
OSTASZEWSKI, KRZYSZTOF
University/Organization
Department of Mathematics
Actuarial Program
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
Title
The Social Purpose of Insurance and Why it Matters
Synopsis
The insurance industry, while it is one of the core parts of the modern economic system, endures a rather low public image, and miserable reputation. Customers view it as a dreadful necessity. We believe the main reason is misrepresentation of insurance as providing protection. We show that on the social scale the role of insurance is to increase rational risk taking in the society, not protect from risk.
PARK, SEONGHUI – KIM, KYOUNGHEE
University/Organization
Graduate School, Dept. of Global Cultural Contents
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Republic of Korea
Title
Humanities Content Development and History-Culture Education
Through Wikipedia Compilation
Synopsis
The purpose of this paper is to induce the reproduction of the knowledge of history and culture through the utilization of information and communication technology. Through the study of fusion of humanities knowledge, digital media and information technology, we tried to examine the development of humanities and new education methods in the digital era.
PERRYMAN, MANDY – POHTO, PAUL
University/Organization
Department of Leadership and Counselor Education
University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi
Department of Psychology
Radford University
Radford, Virginia
Title
Slut Shaming Perceptions and Experiences among College Students
Synopsis
The present study aimed to investigate slut shaming perceptions and experiences of college students; specifically, how gender can influences the way college students view those labeled as “sluts” through interpersonal contact, within text messages, and/or online. Gender differences were also explored in in the context of witnessing another person treated in a degrading manner, made fun of, and/or socially alienated based on perceived sexual activity.
ROBERTSON, WILLIAM
University/Organization
Teacher Education Department
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas
Title
Edutainment: Weaving Your Passion into the Process of STEM Education
Synopsis
This presentation will focus on the use of live action and video instruction as a method of content dissemination and to motivate students in learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. Specifically, this area, dubbed “edutainment”, will chronicle different interactions with students, teachers and community members that utilized live action to video as methods of capturing relevant content in student-centered contexts.
ROBESON, RICHARD
University/Organization
Department of Communication
Bioethics Faculty
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Title
Cultural Appropriation and Lack of Diversity in Entertainment and Political Cultures: Sides of the Same Coin, or Different Coins?
Synopsis
An interrogation of the concept of cultural appropriation in entertainment and political cultures, which also asks whether lack of diversity is synonymous with cultural appropriation, or something else altogether.
SON, YUJIN – LEE, JONG OH
University/Organization
Graduate School of Global Cultural Contents
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
South Korea
Title
A Study on the Regional Revitalization through the Sense of Place in Historic Sites
– Focusing on the Case of Albaicín in Granada, Spain –
Synopsis
This paper seeks to analyze Albaicín, a historical site in Granada, Spain that has achieved regional revitalization using historical relics, through the authentic sense of place explained by humanistic Canadian Geographer Edward Relph.
Song, Eun Ji – Lee, Jong Oh
University/Organization
Graduate School of Global Cultural Contents
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
South Korea
Title
Theoretical Study on Urban Regeneration
Synopsis
This is a study of theories of urban regeneration, which is an important topic in sustainable urban development . This study focused on urban regeneration theorists. This paper includes Evan’s theory, Florida’s theory, Relph’s theory, and so on.
THANOS, YOUNG KIM
University/Organization
The Fashion School
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
Title
FASHION IMAGE: Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Approach to Portfolio Presentation
Synopsis
Fashion Image course provides opportunities to observe, analyze, create, and examine both figurative and literal function of fashion imagery. The core objective of Fashion Image is to showcase the multi-disciplinary skills and learning outcomes of students by combining theoretical and practical approaches in planning an editorial photo shoot. Methods include lectures, workshops, and collaborative field work with photography and videography students from other schools and disciplines. After hearing guest lectures from important-taste makers in the NYC fashion industry, students collaborate, work as a team, make equal contributions, adjust expectations, and openly speak about creative differences. Learning current industry professional practices aids students in trouble shooting, managing risks, and improvising while on location. Students are assessed by process boards, finished digital stills, videos, and artist’s statements, all which provide dynamic enhancements to a traditional portfolio format. Fashion Image course serves as a catalyst for future collaborations in the professional fashion world.
Tsao, Ying-Chiao
University/Organization
Communication Sciences & Disorders
California State University
Fullerton, California
Title
Understanding the Emotional Impact of Communication Disorders as a Way to Develop Counseling Skills
Synopsis
The emotional impact of communication disorders (e.g., hearing loss, autism, stuttering, aphasia- loss of language, etc.) on individuals and their families are evident; however, most speech-language clinicians do not feel comfortable providing counseling services due to lack of training. To increase clinicians’ ability to help clientele and their families cope with their disorders and boost treatment outcomes, understanding the stress of the clients and families is critical for developing needed counseling skills such as empathy and active listening.
TUBACH, LISA
University/Organization
School of Art, Design and Art History
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Title
Scientific Method As Art Form: Collaboration and Inspiration
Synopsis
For this conference, I would like to present my creative practice and research, which has increasingly been seeking out and collaborating with scientific method as a part of the artistic process. Specifically, I intend to present recent research opportunities in the Bahamas (Cape Eleuthera Institute) and Washington State (Friday Harbor Laboratories), which has contributed greatly to my recent paintings and video works.
UBER, DIANE R.
University/Organization
Department of Spanish
The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio
Title
‘Feel really Uruguayan’: Group Unity, Respect and Politeness. Forms of Address in Advertisements and Commercial Documents in the Spanish of Montevideo
Synopsis
Following the concepts of politeness, power and solidarity, this paper presents the results of a study of the second-person singular forms of address (“tú”, “vos”, “usted”) in advertisements and business documents in the Spanish of Montevideo, Uruguay. Norms of politeness dictate that the speaker should be accommodating to the hearer. Examples from marketing and advertising will be shown to illustrate these forms of address toward different audiences.
Warsh, Cheryl
University/Organization
Department of History
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Canada
Title
Frances Oldham Kelsey, Thalidomide and the Quest for Good Science in the Nuclear Age
Synopsis
Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey, Canadian-born pharmacologist, was, in the early 1960s, one of the most famous women in North America. Kelsey blocked approval of a popular European sedative, Kevadon (Thalidomide) from entering the U.S. market, saving potentially thousands of American babies from horrific birth defects. This paper analyzes a sample of the thousands of letters she received from the public.
Whitehead, Suzanne – Whitehead, Taylor
University/Organization
Counselor Education Department
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, California
Health Education and Promotion Department
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, California
Title
Addressing the Difficult Topics of DACA, Undocumented Immigrants, and Refugees
on Our Campuses: A Roundtable Discussion for Faculty Members
Synopsis
Due to several administrative changes and philosophies in the Trump Presidency regarding the
foretold ending of the DACA program, increased deportation of undocumented immigrants, and a
vastly reduced admittance of refugees into our country, many university faculty are finding it
difficult discussing these issues in this “new reality.” Preliminary research with faculty members at
California State University, Stanislaus reveals that there is great trepidation in what to discuss with
students, how to safely broach various issues, and how to handle difficult conversations
surrounding these topics. Stanislaus State is a “Hispanic Serving Institution,” having over 50% of
its students identifying as such. We also have over 220 DACA students, many of whom have
reported feeling frightened, nervous, and worried the declaration of their status will now be used
against them. They report “living in fear and dread each day” believing they could be deported at
any time.