Allyssa Pehrson and Brittany May, Department of Education Introduction The purpose of this study was to compile relevant information for music educators about certification practices of each of the United States and the District of Columbia from resources available fall 2015, and to examine the commonalities and differences among the state policies. Specifically we identified […]
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PhD’s, Professionalism, and Public Office: The Effeect of Education and Professional Experience on Effectiveness in the U.S. House of Representatives
Westra, McKenna PhD’s, Professionalism, and Public Office: The Effect of Education and Professional Experience on Effectiveness in the U.S. House of Representatives Faculty Mentor: Jay Goodliffe, Political Science Introduction We commonly attribute advanced levels of education with increased skill and capabilities. While the theory backing this assumption has been proven to be true in a […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Veteran Population: An Education Simulation for Nursing Students
Jennings, Deven PostPost Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Veteran Population: An Education Simulation for Nursing Students Faculty Mentor: Stacie Hunsaker, College of Nursing Introduction The veteran population receives health care in various locations outside of Veteran Affairs facilities. Current research supports that 18-30% of veterans suffer from PTSD. Census records show that in 2013, […]
Muito Como Um Rei: Afro-Brazilian Need for Educational Role Models
Grundvig Angela Muito Como Um Rei :Afro-Brazilian Need for Educational Role Models Rex Nielson, Department of Spanish and Portuguese This research project attempts to engage in a new verbal dialogue in the field of research about Afro-Brazilian masculinity and educational systems through the lens of literature. The novel Muito Como Um Rei (2015) is a […]
Development of an Interprofessional Health Education (IPE) Program
Barbara Heise, PhD, APRN, CNE, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Brigham Young University Co-Applicant’s names: Katreena Collette Merrill RN PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing Len B. Novilla, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Health Science, College of Life Sciences Pauline Williams, PhD, RDN, CD, Assistant Teaching Professor , Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food […]
Three-Dimensional Model of Undocumented Lingual Nerve Branches for the Education of the International Anatomy, Medical, and Dental Population
Craig D. Clayton and Dr. Jonathan Wisco, Physiology and Developmental Biology The floor of the oral cavity is covered by a mucosal layer to protect underlying structures against the digestive events of the mouth. Ducts of the salivary glands open into this mucosa along the lingual frenulum. The lingual nerve from the mandibular division of […]
JD, Businessman, Doctor? The Influence of Educational and Occupational Backgrounds on Legislative Effectiveness
Michael Sean Covey and Michael Barber, Department of Political Science Introduction Every two years, voters across the country send dozens of newly elected U.S. representatives to Congress, and these freshmen come from all educational backgrounds and professions. There are MBAs, JDs, and PhDs, as well as former doctors, entrepreneurs, professors, attorneys, military leaders, state legislators […]
Youth leadership development as an important component in rights in education: who, how, what, and why
Melissa Tingey and MacLeans Geo-JaJa, Economist Education Introduction Education is a powerful tool for creating opportunities, eliminating inequalities, and enabling youth to lift themselves out of disadvantages and contribute to community-building. The lack of rights in education which straddles the division of human rights into civil and political, on the one hand, and economic, social […]
The Pre-requisites of Peer Education: What really matters?
Zach White and Philip Rash, Ph.D., Counseling and Career Center & Undergraduate Education Introduction Peer education is well established as an effective means of supporting first-year students in their transition to the university experience (Shook & Keup, 2012) (Esplin, Seabold, & Pinegar 2012). In large part, the success of peer education programs depends on the […]
Additive Schooling: Understanding Latino Education in a South Provo Elementary School
Hailey Leavitt and Gregory Thompson, Anthropology My research was a case study of an elementary school in South Provo – Franklin Elementary, which focuses on two, second grade classrooms and the homes of six Latino second grade students. It focused on the similarities and differences found between home and school environments and how they shaped […]