Rupak Bajagain and Dr. Morris Argyle, Chemical Engineering Introduction The purpose of this project was to develop water gas shift catalysts that are more stable and active than the existing ones. Stable catalysts last longer and are more efficient, which is important to economics and to gain widespread application. Currently the demand for hydrogen as […]
Peru Wind Turbine: Electrical
Devin Athey and Dr. Randy Lewis, Chemical Engineering Main Text This project focused on the design of electrical components for a low-cost, low-speed wind turbine in Peru. The electrical components include the charge controller and the three-phase AC rectifier. These parts, if purchased from retailers, cost $100 and $30 USD respectively. The wind turbine was […]
Nature of Instruction and Physical Environment that Support Process Writing in Elementary Classrooms and Further Research
Elizabeth Yates and Professor Bradley Wilcox, Teacher Education Purpose The purpose of this project was data analysis for a study on elementary writing instruction, specifically this aspect of the project examined the connection between the physical environment of the elementary classroom and the quality and occurrence of writing instruction. The project as a whole was directed […]
Heritage Language Speakers: Developing an Important Resource
Elise Williams and Professor Ray Graham, TELL Department The goal of this project was to begin to create a curriculum which will enable Spanish teachers to help heritage language speakers (those who grew up speaking Spanish in their homes) to develop academically in their native language (L1). The secondary goal of this project is to […]
Spanish Vocabulary Online Profiler (SVOP): A Linguistic Tool for Literacy and Second Language Acquisition
Maria Sanchez Wals, Katherine Washburn, Nathan Glenn, and Professor Ray Graham, McKay School of Education Main Text According to research, a reader needs to understand at least 95% of running words in a text in order to comprehend the text and to learn new words from context (Hu & Nation, 2000; Nation 2006). In an effective […]
Testing the Validity of the BYU Taiwan Mandarin Speech Materials
Briana Rae and Dr. Richard Harris, Communication Disorders Main Text This study adds to the ongoing work of creating a system capable of administering accurate speech recognition threshold (SRT) tests to non-native English speakers. The SRT test helps in determining the brain’s ability to hear and understand speech. Bedke-Slade (2006) developed a SRT word list […]
Teacher Self Reflection: It’s Affect on a Teacher’s Understanding of Students
Erika Peterson and Dr. Stefinee Pinnegar, McKay School of Education Main Text In the field of education, self-reflection is an important skill to help teachers assess and enhance their own teaching. As stated by Samaras and Freese, “When teachers critically reflect on their practice, they makes sense of the complexities of teaching and participate consciously […]
Evaluating Current Educational Qualities and Potential Impact on the Public Good in a Democracy
Sarah Kunz and Dr. Randall Davies, Department of Educational Psychology and Technology Main Text Democracy is a political orientation that is struggling to survive in certain aspects of the current educational society. This project was developed to answer the question, “What are some current educational qualities that are either supporting or undermining the public good […]
Effectiveness of Post-surgery Speech Therapy for Cleft Palate Individuals in a Third-world Country
Jennifer Halloran and Dr. David McPherson, Communication Disorders I traveled to Amman, Jordan to evaluate the effectiveness of speech therapy as a volunteer service for children undergoing cleft palate surgery through Operation Smile. Other studies have determined that speech therapy is necessary in cleft palate rehabilitation. This study examined whether therapy is or can be […]
Book in a Bag: An Integrated Approach to Social Skills Instruction
Katrina Anderson and Dr. Michelle Marchant, Counseling Phychology and Special Education Main Text There is a much needed improvement in American school childrens’ behavior skills. Evidence of this concern comes from the increase in disciplinary referrals, suspensions, and expulsions (Sugai, G., Horner, R., Dunlap, G., Hieneman, M., Lewis, T., Nelson, C., et al 2000). With […]
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